Cradle to Cradle

Knauf Ceiling Solutions' dynamic, bright orange ceiling and wall systems have become a hallmark of the award-winning Grade A office building in one of the UK's most ambitious regeneration projects. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but the form and function provided by these unique solutions create an unbeatable combination.   Falconer Chester Hall Architects, frequent users of Knauf Ceiling Solutions' products, specified the METAL R-H 200 standard perforated Metal Hook-On planks with acoustic fleece within a hidden grid for the atrium feature ceiling in Birkenhead's Kingsgate building; this construction was completed for £11.4 million. The four-storey walls are gorgeously accentuated by Knauf Ceiling Solutions' vibran... Altro

The roof of a house is not only a durable protection against wind and weather. As part of the dream home, it also acts as an eye-catcher and rounds off the architectural design of the entire property. This is what the owners of this home thought, too, who took the opportunity to upgrade their house aesthetically and in terms of energy technology as part of a roof extension to gain living space. Conventional solar panels were out of the question for them. The visual appearance of the house and the most ecological building style possible were the top priorities for the owners. At the same time, optimal energy generation was to be achieved by covering as much of the roof surface as possible with solar tiles. A clear case for the products from... Altro

deardesign studio designs the atrium of the second largest audiovisual production campus in Europe deardesign studio has conceptualized the interior design of the atrium of the Madrid Content City university campus, an exemplary training space that, with an area of 145,000 square meters, will become the second largest audiovisual production center in Europe.The campus brings together, under the same concept, all levels of higher education through the iFP professional training center and the new university school of entertainment sciences, THE CORE, who led this project. Aitor Estevez Aitor Estevez The atrium is located in the  Entertainment Science Campus, which is, in essence, the nerve center and connection hub of the uni... Altro

The building of Groenendijk workwear in Woerden has had an extensive facelift. Both the exterior and the interior have been largely modernised, reusing the old materials as much as possible. The Cradle-to-Cradle QbiQ system walls have been designed specifically for this purpose. Hans Morren "Very satisfied with the final result. The meeting boxes with round corners in particular create the desired look." Groenendijk bedrijfskleding   Partition Thickness system wall: 20mmfire-resistant: 60mm Glazed Sections system wall: up to 900mm possiblefire-resistant: up to 900mm possible Clad Sections - Section Joins system wall: transparent 0-jointfire-resistant: transparent 0-joint Floor Track system wa... Altro

AnalysisOwn land, a sustainable building and everything developed in-house; that's what client InteriorWorks always wanted. A place that breathes the InteriorWorks identity. Architect Niels Kramer came up with a concept for that ideal workplace: Park Office, a green oasis in a busy city, like Central Park in New York. A creative and pleasant working environment for staff, an experience for visitors and an inspiring meeting place for partners. Rick Geenjaar AdviceThree pillars were applied in translating the wishes and realising the Park Office concept. Company ID, Human Factor and Project Efficiency are the key to a successfully designed interior.Company ID is expressed in the openness and transparency of the almost 600 m² space.... Altro

A broader view; The Flow Houthavens is designed to the highest standards. Horizontal lines accentuate the dynamic, bridge-like design by MVSA Architects and emphasise the choice of materials: industrial-looking black metal and vast expanses of glass that maximise the panoramic views. The Flow's glass skin and its highly transparent interior allow the view of the IJ river to be enjoyed from the inside. Hans Morren The Flow was the first new construction project in the Netherlands to be awarded the WELL Core V2 Platinum Certificate. A great achievement, partly achieved through the use of Cradle to Cradle certified wall concepts from QbiQ. Hans Morren Besides transparency in the building, it goes without saying that safety also... Altro

M+R interior architecture won the assignment for the lounge design after an international competition. The lounge is about 1.900 square meters and has a capacity of 385 seats and is located in the new extension of the terminal C on Sheremetyevo International Airport Moscow. For the design of the business lounge, we are inspired by the wave movements in the life of Chagall residences between Russia; France the USA and his art movements as a theme; using the Volga river as metaphor. Herman de Winter The flowing movement of the river basin has defined the islands with seating areas in the lounge and the walls are built up in geological layers created by the wear of the water that flows through the river, started by source, the water foun... Altro

Growing while preserving the startup energy – toi toi toi creative studio (T3) managed this feat with poise for software company Contentful’s new workplace in Berlin. As one of the most valued German software companies, Contentful has achieved accelerated growth propelling the need for T3 to translate its brand into a large-scale work environment. Studio founders Melissa Amarelo and Stephanie Lund applied their inclusive design approach to the 8,215 sqm of the newly erected building spread across five floors, creating a masterpiece of functional design.  Koy + Winkel Photography Koy + Winkel Photography the how-to  T3’s vision was to complement this nouveau construction with sustainably rated material... Altro

An innovative landscape intervention for a new ephemeral burial model based on nature.The Roques Blanques Metropolitan Cemetery, within the realm of Collserola’s Natural Park at El Papiol, Barcelona, has been developed over 30 years. Since its conception in 1981, the graveyard was conceived as a 122 Ha garden to be developed in different phases, reaching a current day total of 7 built clusters. Jordi Surroca The site has since been able to adapt to changes in customer demands, proposing new burial paradigms and aiming to facilitate remembrance and family relationships with their deceased loved ones. Furthermore, mutual respect for the environment and nature has allowed us to propose a ground-breaking proposal for new ecological... Altro

This project embodies a transformation of four monumental halls into a spacious and light office for Roamler full of flexible workplaces that are fully attuned to the new way of working. In addition, we gave the space a number of surprising features. Lorenzo Zandri We placed windows on the south facade that reach down to the ground, added extra skylights and removed all interior walls to expose the original steel structure. The last of the four halls is higher, allowing for an additional floor. In the center of the large space, a spiral unfolds with concentration rooms at its heart, fully soundproof rooms that overlook a cactus garden. Along the side walls of the spiral, the space is filled with flexible workstations, which, thanks to... Altro

To create an attractive interior for the three main floors of the new Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Headquarters and Customer Services Unit. Niu was appointed to develop a concept and interior design for the Ground, Mezzanine and first floor of the six-floor building. The client requested a fresh, simple, warm and cosy environment that would raise the standard of commercial design in UAQ and set a new benchmark. The client specifically wanted an earthy outdoor natural feel, with lots of wood, natural plants and paint finishes in harmony with nature. Alex Jeffries Photography Group The client wanted a space that would be welcoming and not intimidating- one that would make the stakeholders feel comfortable and appreciated. The clien... Altro

A subsidiary of a major South African bank were previously located on a single floorplate within the parent company’s office and saw their lease break as an opportunity to relocate, distinguish their brand, and create a unique company culture within their own office space. As a financial services provider, our client has historically adhered to more traditional workplace models with cellular offices and fixed workstations, however, a recent workplace consultancy revealed that if they adopted agile working practices and removed underutilised areas of the office, they could reduce their overall footprint by 50% and save money on their office space. Oliver Pohlmann The brief evolved through the workplace study as an extensive serie... Altro

Seven pioneering interventions sharing common landscape criteria by SCOBScob architecture and landscape practice has designed seven "Climate islands" architecturallandscape interventions, a pioneering initiative in the creation of inviting, green urban environments, capable of mitigating the impact of climate change. An operation of “urban acupuncture” that adds new layers to the pre-existing territory and urban intervention that requires a strategic urban vision and careful control of small-scale architecture. Adrià Goula A port and a city. Climate islandsThe project re-imagines the area closest to the sea edge around Port Vell, as a response to emerging citizen requirements with a focus on the strategic points of... Altro

This summer 2021, interdisciplinary design studio Re-a.d Architecture and artist Allison Newsome debuted the installation of a micro-grid rainwater utility system linked to public urban canopies. The system is meant to be a replicable and customizable template for populating the city street with a new network of micro green spaces having functional and social capacities. Caption The collaboration between an architect and an artist, the project is now in the stage of a pilot for a subscription-based model of outdoor dining structure in the streets of NYC. With the onset of Covid-19, restaurants quickly had to pivot to offer alternative forms of dining. With the program becoming permanent, the shift towards longer lasting structure open... Altro