Water

The Evolution of Atal Sarovar - A Model for Water-Sensitive Urban Futures In the contemporary discourse on urban development, the integration of sustainable practices has emerged as a defining priority — especially in the revitalization of urban water bodies. Vinay Panjwani, India The principles of Water-Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) encourage cities to embed natural hydrological systems within their fabric, fostering ecological resilience, enhancing public spaces, and restoring a community’s intrinsic relationship with water. Vinay Panjwani, India Atal Sarovar, set within the Smart City precinct of Rajkot, Gujarat, embodies this transformative ethos. By harmoniously blending ecological imperatives with urban vitali... Más

Introducción del proyecto: En este entorno emergente de crecimiento económico impulsado por el conocimiento, es imperativo inculcar un temperamento científico en la comunidad. El Gujarat Council of Science City, creado por el Gobierno de Gujarat, ha desarrollado la Galería Acuática para hacer realidad esta visión. Esta instalación de quinta generación, que forma parte de los 200 acres de la Ciudad de la Ciencia de Ahmedabad, es el primer acuario público interior planificado y el mayor de la India. La Galería, que atrae a más de un millón de personas al año, está diseñada para tender un puente entre la educación científica... Más

The project forms the border of the Kralingen East district in Rotterdam. As a result of careful urban integration, a connection is made with the structure of the existing neighborhood, whilst creating space to continue the nearby green structure of the ring canal along the water. The ribbon development on the east side also acts as a buffer against the noise of the nearby highway for the neighborhood behind. Sebastian van Damme Sebastian van Damme Sebastian van Damme Sebastian van Damme The chosen parking solution has been a leading factor for the urban design and clearly demonstrates the two-sided characteristic of the site. For the 31 terraced houses on the east side, parking is placed in a semi-sunken basement under... Más

The Wiik family contacted us in 2017, with the sole reference of having seen our work published on the internet, to find them a plot in Estepona’s downtown and to design there a house. It would be a second residence , they live in Oslo, but would try to spend long seasons on The Wiik family contacted us in 2017, with the sole reference of having seen our work published on the internet, to find them a plot in Estepona’s downtown and to design there a house. It would be a second residence , they live in Oslo, but would try to spend long seasons on the Costa del Sol.  Starting from a very similar way of understanding architecture and even life, they fully trusted us. JUANAN BARROS JUANAN BARROS  The plot that... Más

La casa se ubica en un terreno con pendiente que tiene la virtud de estar situado en una cota topográfica relativamente alta, y por tanto, con orientación visual hacia la cordillera litoral, el casco urbano y el mar. Forma parte de Vallpineda, una de las primeras urbanizaciones que se desarrollaron en el municipio de Sitges. Jose Hevia Jose Hevia La observación inicial del lugar puso de manifiesto que la topografía original de los solares vecinos había sido alterada en el pasado de manera notoria y discordando con la normativa urbanística actual respecto a los límites de movimientos de tierras que son admisibles. Es decir, tanto un vecino como el otro presentan recrecidos de tierra... Más

The house on the lake refers to the local boat and fishing houses and follows the tradition of rural construction by the water. Lightness, a low, wide roof structure and a strong emphasis on the horizontal determine the design. The timber construction, predominantly from local woods, is elevated to protect it from flood. The wooden porch surrounding the house widens to a terrace at the lakeside, completely covered by the steep saddleback roof. The vertical timber formwork of the facades is untreated, with wide glazing allowing generous views into the surroundings. Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar Dietrich Untertrifaller Dietrich Unter... Más

The long, one-story structure perfectly and naturally merges into the existing ensemble on the banks of the Danube. Yet it successfully redefines the place, recharges it and provides it with a new unique identity. Floating on a “high-water platform”, its subtle elegance radiates far into the river basin and reflects the interplay between longitudinal wood volumes and transversed rural massive buildings. Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar The roof gable is slightly tilted and lifted to underline the main entrance accessible by ramps. The foyer and the multifunctional seating room are connected to the front terrace to be clearly visible and enhanced to high quality spaces. The wide vertical wooden lamellas to the Danube underl... Más

El proyecto implicó el desarrollo de una nueva escuela primaria, en sustitución de la destartalada granja escuela Halte de Botha, en el valle del río Breede, por Bosjes Trust. Aunque es un proyecto patrocinado de forma privada, la escuela está a cargo del Departamento de Educación de Western Cape. Los nuevos edificios proporcionan instalaciones de última generación para 250 alumnos de escuelas primarias rurales de una comunidad predominantemente de trabajadores agrícolas. Los edificios se han diseñado en torno a principios de sostenibilidad, respetando el patrimonio cultural de la zona. Se siguió un enfoque de diseño didáctico, mediante el cual estos aspecto... Más

WaterHall Project, located in Sneung Village of Battambang in Cambodia, is a community hall which houses a pump and filter system that generates clean water for locals. The social architecture project won the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) Architect Community Project Fund sponsorship. Waterhall Project sustainably provides safe drinking water to underprivileged communities, whilst creating a social hub to garner social gatherings, celebrations and community festivities. It also mitigates the pollution problem created by plastic bottle waste. The discovering and documenting of local building technique and handicraft making methodologies was important during the design process, as it serves to inspire modern architecture.   S... Más

The project included designing of water playground with public greeneries land at the former coal mine terrains. The plan sets up a group of rounded plazas merging with greenery and connected with streams flowing down to the central part. The water playground is situated in the focal point, surrended by green hills. It is recessed regard to the sorrounding alleys level. It makes a comfortable situation for little users, not being visible to walkers from the main alley. Playground is a entwined with shallow stream, acting as footbath pool. Floors pattern refers to sprilling water and makes a background for colorful water toys. Around the water playground there are benches and seats for parents. That helps them taking care for their playing c... Más

Ceci n’est pas un hôpital (but a healing environment)A warm and human living environment close to nature gives patients the chance to heal faster. Several studies show that environmental factors such pleasant views, green, color, social activities, etc. can affect the healing process considerably.Source: Design & Health - Alan DilaniThe temporary association AAPROG - BOECKX. - B2Ai won in 2007 the ambitious competition of vzw Gezondheidszorg Oostkust for a new hospital in Knokke-Heist on the Belgian coast. Ten years later, this futuristic building is to be built: it will be operational in April 2018.Urban PlanningThe grounds where the hospital will be built, extend to 20 hectares. The new health care facility contains a hospital, a reha... Más

‘Writ in Water’ – New public artwork by Mark Wallinger is unveiled at Runnymede to celebrate the legacy of Magna Carta.Opening tomorrow (Saturday, 16 June),Writ in Water, a major architectural artwork by Mark Wallinger, in collaboration withStudio Octopi, provides a new immersive space for contemplation and reflection at Runnymede, Surrey.Over 800 years ago, Runnymede, now cared for by the National Trust, witnessed the feudal barons forcing King John to seal Magna Carta - a founding moment in shaping the basis of common law across the world. Writ in Water, commissioned by the National Trust in association with arts producers Situations,celebrates the enduring significance of Magna Carta. Set in the heart of this ancient landscape, Writ... Más

ULMA has supplied drainage channels alongside the iconic Place Masséna in Nice, at the famous “Water Mirror” The "Water Mirror" in Nice is an emblematic fountain with 128 water diffusers spraying intermittent water jets. It is one of the major attractions along the "Promenade du Paillon", an immense green space in the city centre. The ULMA channels have been installed to drain the 3,000m2 Water Mirror. For this task, model F250MF System F channels with high hydraulic capacity have been used. Más