Terrazzo

The project re-evaluates a two-room apartment in the heart of Milan, in a 1960s palace. The objective of the renovation is to make the apartment as large and bright as possible. The constructive memory of the existing is not entirely lost, but enhanced: the Palladian marble and the Italian herringbone parquet are maintained and smoothed; with small punctual interventions the contribution of light to the rooms is enhanced. Virginia Lorello Architetto The 1960s residential building is one of the most common building types in Milan. At that time there was certain care in the selection of finishes, but the interiors reflect a culture of living that was totally different from ours. The apartment consisted of a small kitchenette, a small li... Mehr

Das im Süden Londons ansässige Architekturbüro Proctor & Shaw hat die komplette Innenrenovierung eines Apartments in einem historischen Wohnblock in Marylebone, London, abgeschlossen. Die anspruchsvolle Aufgabe bestand darin, die ineffiziente Aufteilung mit nur einem Schlafzimmer und einem Badezimmer zu ändern und zwei Doppelschlafzimmer mit jeweils eigenem Bad sowie eine großzügige offene Küche, einen Ess- und einen Wohnbereich einzurichten. Ståle Eriksen "Das oberste Stockwerk des bestehenden Gebäudes war nach Bombenschäden während des Krieges wieder aufgebaut worden", erklärt Architekt Mike Shaw, "was bedeutete, dass die vorhandene überspannende Betonstruktur ei... Mehr

Cake and breakfast is a breakfast cafe, located in the the 19th century building in the very center of St. Petersburg . Preserving the interior contrast was the main wish of the customers, so we combined cute details, pink color and brutality of concrete. There is a bar counter for takeaway orders ont the 1st floor and two rooms for a pleasant breakfast on the 2nd floor. We used concise surfaces: concrete, terrazzo, plaster, slatted texture. Details and furniture were made in local workshops: concrete hemispheres, triangular countertops using brass, mirrors with a white backing in the form of a bowl. Arched metal structures zone the hall space on the second floor. They are combined with arched windows. There are custom made swivel sconce... Mehr

The building to our client is constructed in factory neighborhood. Each facade tells a story of aesthetic emotions linked with each space in terms of its color palate.We tried to blend modern interiors, flooring and plenty of open spaces where you can break away for a change of scenery. Office layout is kept quite simple with central alley leading us to the owner’s cabin. Office space includes main director office, working space with desks, meeting room, and an informal reception area.Exterior elevation of the office is quite unusual with heavy ornamented bracket wooden frame design. Simple elevation with wooden balustrade detail on the first floor window & white color story enhances the richness and simplicity of this elevation.... Mehr

Das Konzept des neuen Heideveld-Grundschulkomplexes wurde von Einschränkungen getragen, die im Rahmen des vorherigen Schulstandorts und -layouts aufgetreten waren, sowie von der Dekantierungsstrategie und dem Dekantierungsprogramm, die für den Roll-out- und Bauprozess von wesentlicher Bedeutung waren. Das Gelände ist ziemlich klein und der bestehende Schulbetrieb musste vor Ort untergebracht werden, während die neue Schule gebaut wurde. Dies führte zu einer kompakten und einfachen Grundrissform, die sich auf einen gemeinsamen zentralen Innenhof konzentrierte, und zwei sekundären überdachten Innenhofbereichen, einer für die Grundphasenklassen in einem einstöckigen Block und der andere für Zwi... Mehr

Du Noon Primary School is a replacement school, built as part of the Department of Basic Education’s Accelerated School Infrastructure Development Initiative (ASIDI) Programme.   The Du Noon Primary School site is located within very dense urban fabric, with properties fully built up, and the narrow streets lined with informal spaza shops, crèches, and informal house extensions. With open space in Du Noon being an absolute luxury, the streets are true public spaces, where, out of necessity, pedestrians take precedence over motor vehicles. The existing school operation had to be accommodated on the site, while the new school was built. Hence the new school had to be accommodated on the limited area available outside the e... Mehr

T&V Architects has designed the interior of an apartment in South Kensington, London, adopting eco-friendly strategies and natural materials. The three-bedroom flat is located at walking distance from the Gloucester Road Station, occupying the first floor of a terraced house. “The goal was to design a contemporary space where the client could feel comfortable and contemplate his sculptures and paintings”, said architect Paola Tuosto. “As a consequence, in the project we included finishes that remind of his trips to Italy and created proper spaces for the artworks. The installation of small spotlights and the use of refined natural finishes give the flat the look of a welcoming home, but certainly not an art gallery&... Mehr