‬ Design

Nestled between two existing buildings at the northwestern edge of Humber’s Lakeshore Campus, the Athletic Centre is the first Humber building that people see as they travel eastbound on the busy Lake Shore Boulevard. Scott Norsworthy Scott Norsworthy Scott Norsworthy The building’s façade is animated by vertical sunscreen fins, whose dynamic arrangements produce kinetic optical effects when viewed from passing traffic. The fins also act as sunscreens to protect the interior spaces from the southern sun, as well as provide some privacy in the spaces that house more discrete programs. Scott Norsworthy Scott Norsworthy Scott Norsworthy Designed to achieve LEED Silver certification, the Athlet... More

Engelbert Strauss is one of the world's leading work brands. The CI Factory, designed by PLAJER + FRANZ, is a progressive production site and high-tech logistics centre. In the factory for customised workwear, Strauss produces branded and individualised safety shoes. The state-of-the-art logistics centre offers one million storage locations, Europe's largest spiral conveyor and innovative picking shuttles. "Our claim to design is expressed architecturally in a high-quality façade and a futuristic interior." - Henning Strauss, CEO and Head of Brand. Ken Schluchtmann Ken Schluchtmann Ken Schluchtmann More

Located in Guadalajara, Mexico. By CTRL + This Project maintains a visual proximity to La Primavera Forest in Jalisco, Mexico and was designed during the Covid-19 pandemic, which lead us to make precise decisions when understanding the necessities that emerged during those years, and comprehend the impact that architecture has in its users’ lives. Sebastián Anaya Sebastián Anaya Conceptually, this project seeks resilience through the relation between functions and activities, in order to erase the barriers that define inside and outside, so that it would be dynamic and able to integrate possible new needs that might present in the future. This is achieved through a solid volume that is visually suspended from... More

Round Sky and Angular Ground The phrase, “The sky is round and the ground is angular.” is an old-saying found in the Chinese astronomic book, Zhou bi suan jing. Ancient Fareast Asians acknowledged the boundary between the sky and buildings as curves. For that reason, traditional Korean buildings have distinctively curved roof lines. We took a philosophical approach in terms of designing building rather than the curved form itself. KSPNC KSPNC Jinbo Choi Jinbo Choi Filling the Triangular Site The shape of the site is unusually triangular which dissects a road that meets its one sharp corner. Sitting right in front of the Mungyeong City Hall and the Mojeon Park, the site open to outdoor spaces in the neighbo... More

How does the ship’s hold or seaweed smell? Could you recognize the scent of the sea or distinguish the smell of fish or oysters? Indissoluble designs and produces for the Cité de l’Océan the “Scent Table,” a playful and interactive olfactory experience aimed at bringing museum visitors closer to the aromas of the sea. Indissoluble Indissoluble Indissoluble’s proposal for this installation at the Cité de l’Océan materializes in an organic design table, created from the overlay of layers of plywood milled using CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology, generating a topography that evokes the depth of the ocean. The base of the table, also made of wood, is lacquered... More

Faking It  Builders of the Baroque were dab hands at conjuring up illusions of depth. They weren’t of course the first, nor the last, to deal in deception. From the walls of Pompeii with fake windows onto imaginary landscapes to the digital décors produced for today’s film-makers, trompe l’oeil has long been a favourite in the designer’s bag of tricks. Used to effect, it adds an unsettling dimension, making you doubt the evidence before your eyes. But that’s not the effect created in the nineteenth-century period rooms at Drift 23 in Utrecht, now occupied by the city university. The decorative paintwork on the frames and cornices may be convincing and of immerse historical value, though it doesn&rs... More

For the education park Ezinge, designed by Atelier PRO architekten, Driessen + Van Deijne made a design of digitally printed glass.  The facades, with the dimensions 11 x 21 meter and 18 x 21 meter, opposed to each other, accompany a centrally positioned rising ‘tower’. This part of the building is at the heart of a field, a location for ‘CKV’ subjects, as fine arts, design, music and theatre.  Maarten Noordijk Maarten Noordijk Creativity and imagination play a key role in the vision on education within the school community of Ezinge.  The education philosophy, the function and the location were leading for the designed plan  Driessen + Van Deijne made.  Both glass facades featu... More

Located in one of the most iconic neighborhoods of the city, this apartment is a true reflection of the style of old Milan. Sara Magni Sara Magni Sara Magni Its high ceilings, molded frames for doors and windows, geometric patterned cement tiles and decorations are all distinctive elements that evoke the elegance of the era.The renovation of such an important place starts with the desire to respect and maximize the existing elements that have made the apartment so special. Sara Magni Sara Magni Sara Magni The main area of intervention focuses on what used to be the kitchen and the bathroom, both recently renovated without a specific aesthetic criterion.In this core, a easily isolatable area has been created,... More

Period Room 001 and 002When considering the wall coverings in Room 001 however, there is little space for free compositions. The late 18th century period rooms have a strongly symmetrical disposition of tracings and panelling whereby certain wall surfaces were left open to be finished with textile wall coverings. The photographic images of material assemblages which Driessen+Van Deijne had used before were used here as well. The difference being that for these prominent and highly representative rooms the images were first woven into a Jacquard fabric which was then photographed and printed onto the wall covering cloths. These were sewn, tensioned and mounted into the recesses of the wood wallpanelling. And so here, on close inspection one... More

A 7000sqft old fangled charming restaurant located on the hustling street of Powai, Mumbai. The 30 feet tall massive library with the regal chandelier and spiral staircase has its vintage vibe as you enter the space. Fabien Charuau The main focus of design was comfort, to feel at home. “A space that connects with people”. The wooden flooring creates a sense of warmth and coziness to the design. Fabien Charuau We have used various forms of seating to cater to different moods and comfort along with vintage colours, textures and minimalist lighting. There is always a sense of nostalgia in familiar classic designs, prints and textures.  Fabien Charuau Fabien Charuau More

The plot has a unique topography, the entrance zone ( South & West side) are of the road level and on the north east corner, there is a step contour of 1:4 slope. The southern wall of the villa is kept predominantly solid (stone cladding) and made with an insulation layer to withstand the extreme weather of heat, cold and intense rain. The entire planning is done as per the climate condition of the area. Responding to the topography, the plan has been divided into 3 levels- Lower level, ground level and upper level. Responding to the land profile, there are 2 stairs proposed; One from ground to lower ground and the other from ground to first. The living spaces are designed as an interlocking plan with built and natural terrain in a way... More

Swissotel Resort and Residences Çeşme is a transformation project that upcycled the existing 11-storey hotel, which was originally constructed in 1997. Instead of demolishing the building and starting anew, Dilekci Architects aimed to extend the building’s lifespan by retaining as much of the existing structure as possible, thereby minimizing its carbon footprint. By adding a new residential function to the hotel, the project serves as an example of adaptive reuse in architecture, transforming the building not only in the environmental context but also in the urban and social. Thomas Mayer Thomas Mayer Thomas Mayer The existing building, Sheraton Çeşme Hotel, was coming to the end of its lifespan since it... More

The locationThe venue is located within the urban regeneration project which involved the spaces of the famous former cigar factory Manifattura Tabacchi in Florence, active for over seventy years and abandoned since 2001. The ambitious redevelopment project aimed to give life to a new neighborhood of the city, so that it could become an alternative meeting place compared to the historic center and a creative hub for commercial activities in art, design, fashion and refined restaurants.The original building complex, of rationalist architecture, was designed by Bartoli and Nervi in the 1930s and has 16 buildings arranged over an area of approximately 100,000 m2, when the Monopoly decided to unify the Sant'Orsola and San Pancrazio plants. F... More

This is a meditative interior of the villa on the sunny island.  The contraries are balanced and merged in the one characteristic of the house: clear and full, simple yet luxurious.  Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption An open space is filled with light, air, and freedom. The floor-to-ceiling glazing, sandy-tinted palette, natural materials, and textiles blur the boundary between external and internal. The glass cube and the growing olive tree are the foretype and a pivot of our concept. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Capti... More