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’Szuterén’, a term denoting basement-level spaces etymologically comes from the French noun souterrain, and it is characteristic of art nuoveau townhouses that were built across European cities in the 20th century. Formerly this is where servants’ quarters were located, but now many of these basements stand uninhabited. Balazs Danyi Balazs Danyi These units are prone to dampness and receive minimal sunlight, due to them being located mostly beneath the ground level. The issues which are the main reason behind them standing unoccupied also proved to be the most significant design and construction challenges in the creation of ADAPTÉR. In recent years, significant architectural innovations have taken... Meer

The Université de l'Ontario français (UOF) is Ontario’s first French-language university governed for and by Franco-Ontarians. Rooted in downtown Toronto’s East Bayfront, an emerging start-up and innovation neighbourhood, the 50,000 sf campus is home to the mobilization and creation of French-language education in Ontario. Occupying the entire second floor of a mixed-use building, Gow Hastings Architects designed the inaugural campus to retain existing industrial elements while introducing a new vision for academic design focussed on student-faculty interaction.  Tom Arban The design embraces the irregular shape of the building, its exposed concrete walls and structure to embody the spirit of the surroun... Meer

CAMPUS WINNENDEN – PROPOSAL FOR INTERNATIONALE BAUAUSSTELLUNG 2027 (IBA’27). WINNENDEN URBAN NEIGHBOURHOOD Winnenden Urban Neighborhood is one of the IBA’27 locations. Winnenden municipal authorities and the International Building Exhibition 2027 StadtRegion Stuttgart (IBA’27) are looking for suggestions for a mixed-use neighborhood of the future. We embrace one of the driving questions from the Bauwelt Congress 2016 on the productive city: “What do architects and planners need to build to make the mixed city a reality – how do we achieve a city for living, dwelling, and working in which the functional separation of these areas is removed?” Image credits TSPA Our answer is an urban campus fo... Meer

Laico is a brand containing multiple sub-brands with various products, hence to design Laico central store, each group of products need various stands with different forms. The store is giant and hard to perceive. Numerous columns, irregular layout, illegibility of the space makes the user confused through the space.Client: I cannot see where the space ends. I want my every product to be seen. A Pan-optic space with appropriate zoning and transparency to satisfy all the differences. -How could diversity be illustrated by the means of integrity?-A peaceful space with a variety of products, not adding complexity to complexity, a perceivable space for the user. -Around which center can the layout become integrated?-What is the contemporary vis... Meer

Level23 is a digital entertainment company specializing in mobile advertising, mobile payments and content distribution. The company is active internationally, with its headquarters in Leeuwarden in the Netherlands. Level23 is a dynamic and innovative company, young and uncomplicated, and its interior had to reflect that by being modern and with international allure. DZAP handled the whole job, from design to turnkey delivery, including projects and site management. The result: 650 m2 of office space where anyone would want to work. Meer

Shopping for used vehicles can actually be a transparent and enjoyable experience. This is what AutoZubak Neostar set out to prove, and with the help of Brigada, succeeded in building what is likely the first auto dealership integrating online and offline sales of used cars in this region, in Velika Gorica. Instead of in the parking lot, here the used cars are placed in a specially designed environment which uses an omnichannel approach to sales. By following global trends that connect e-commerce with physical commerce, and maximizing the benefits of both to enhance the shopping experience, the concept of this showroom adds to the recently launched Neostar.hr e-commerce website. In the same way that an online customer can easily get... Meer

A unique banking outlet of Addiko Bank Express opened recently in Ljubljana’s BTC shopping center. In this technologically contemporary designed space, banking services are adapted to modern needs of the client, and the “fast-paced” location within the shopping center. Visitors to the center, regardless of whether they are clients of Addiko bank or not, can realize transactions through a short and uncomplicated process, open an account, and even raise a loan up to 5,000 euros within just 30 minutes, all on their own or with the help of the staff available at the location. We came up with this sales concept based on the insights from market analysis, user habits and needs. The main characteristics of the spatial concept of Addiko Bank... Meer

Located on one of the few lots in Dallas elevated enough to enjoy a view of the downtown skyline, the five-story Vertical House rises dramatically above the treetops to capture views of the surrounding gardens and the skyline beyond. Characterized by clean lines, sheer glass walls, and sculptural sun shades, this sharply-detailed house offers an intriguing counterpoint to the tropical ambiance of its forest-like setting. The client, an avid collector of exotic plants, wanted a house that would not only maximize views of the site, but also maintain privacy from neighboring properties. In response, the house was conceived as two interlocking, contrasting volumes: one half is transparent and oriented toward views of the... Meer

VONDOM valencian company of design and avant-garde arrives to Altea with the opening of its first showroom in this wonderful town of the Costa Blanca, located in Partida Planet, Polígono Cap Blanc 63. The opening party took place last friday 25th of October where guests enjoyed the latest collections created by renowned international designers such as A-cero, Fabio Novembre, Ora Ïto, Ross Lovegrove or Eero Aarnio, among others. The innovative and dynamic characteristic of the company can be appreciated through its design pieces and its commitment to the new concept of outdoor rugs in a unique place with modern lines and sophisticated lighting. The high technology and environmentally friendly materials used in the production process... Meer

Client: Caja Rural bank in Mengibar, Spain Architect: Juan del Corro Garcia-Lomas Main contractor: Detea Type of works: supply of a dual-tone high-performance QuadroClad ventilated façade system Hunter Douglas has supplied a dual tone version of its high-performance QuadroClad ventilated façade system to complete a striking finish for the Caja Rural bank in Mengibar, Spain. More than 2,500m² of coated QuadroClad panels were used to create the subtle aesthetic, in which the façade appears to change from blue to white depending on the angle and light. The product finish, which was achieved through an innovative coating called EuraMica, from Euramax, is now available in the UK. The dual tone is created using Mica platelets which are... Meer