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Projeto • By ARCHITECTS OFFICECasas Particulares

CASA OITO

Architectural Concept As an integral part of the natural surroundings, Casa Oito presents itself. The essence of this project lies in the fluidity between nature and architecture, giving rise to the fundamental dialogue that allows for its creation. With a meticulous focus on the best use of materials to evoke the project's concept, the materials speak of intentional rusticity, with the use of raw stones anchoring the house. The wood that extends from the veranda reveals comfort as a focal point in the interior finishes. Light and shadow also shape the architecture through sculpted openings that integrate the built environment with the natural countryside, as evidenced by the inner courtyard with a garden, the windows and doors offering vi... Mais

Projeto • By EMBRACING NATURE, ENRICHING FUTUREUniversidades

EMBRACING NATURE, ENRICHING FUTURE

This project is envisioned as a campus of tomorrow that embraces nature and human connections. Passive design strategies are holistically employed across different scales in response to the challenging tropical climate.     In relation to the overall planning and building form, most of the spaces around the campus are naturally ventilated so as to reduce on the use of energy and provide better wellness for the users. The building orientation is north-south axis to minimize direct heat gain. CHU YANG KENG The design embraced the challenges of the climate to create a variety of outdoor learning spaces that are sheltered from the elements and s... Mais

Projeto • By OB Architecture LtdCasas Particulares

Sailor's House

Deeply passionate about sustainable and low impact living, the owners of Sailor’s House had a singular vision; to create a contemporary home that produces enough renewable energy to achieve net zero carbon emissions. Brett Charles Photography The result is a beautifully crafted, unassuming, environmentally responsible building that blends into its setting next to a Grade II Listed church in a quiet coastal town. Brett Charles Photography All elements of the design concept, orientation and architectural detailing were influenced by the integration of sustainable building solutions, whilst also taking inspiration from the owners’ other passion for sailing and life on the water. The home needed to provide flexible space... Mais

Projeto • By dds architettiHabitação

CASA 2F

Dino Maglie The project looks with a lot of attention the sorrounding city, made by abandoned spaces and buildings with a low quality. That's why the project's choise is the one of a not-dialog with the city, in order to get an architecture which discovers its-self in its inner spaces: a 12x12mt inner courtyard where all the spaces (living, kitchen, studio) can look. Dino Maglie Mais

NotíciasNotícia • 22 set. 2022

Vibrant vistas and seamless edges define this pre-primary school in Gokak, India

Built on a triangular-shaped piece of land in an existing educational campus in Gokak, Shreyas Patil Architects design the new Sanskruti pre-primary school as a delightful manifestation of colourful volumes and blurred edges. Atik Bheda Consciously planned, keeping in mind the warm climate of Gokak, the school sits on the northeast part of the site such that the classroom openings are prevented from the southern glare while the ancillary functions like corridors, staircases, activity areas and admin rooms face the south, serving as a buffer between the learning spaces and the vehicular road.  Atik Bheda The harmonious composition of the blocks creates a definitive and imposing architectural volume. The juxtaposi... Mais

NotíciasNotícia • 8 set. 2022

S Design Farm enfolds the Murakoshi House in a metal-panelled volume devoid of windows

Built on a pentagonal-shaped plot in a bustling neighbourhood of Tokyo, the Murakoshi House, designed by S Design Farm is an unconventional three-storey residence. Surrounded by roads on three sides in a flood-prone area due to a nearby stream, the site possessed several challenges.  Koichi Torimura In response to the client’s privacy concerns, the structure is enclosed in metal panels supported by a concrete foundation, with limited openings on one of the exterior walls. A large window in an exterior atrium that leads to a courtyard on the first floor provides light and ventilation to the interiors while maintaining privacy. Koichi Torimura The distinct trapezoidal shape of the living-dining area, with a clea... Mais

NotíciasNotícia • 25 jun. 2022

Lviv’s Radio Garage offers an experimental space for temporary exhibitions with a focus on radio, sound art, VR-art, and interactive media

In Lviv, Radio Garage is a media art centre and an experimental gallery for temporary exhibitions with a focus on radio, sound art, VR-art, and interactive media. The project by O.M. Shumelda is located within the previously existing Lviv Radio Building.  Roman Shyshak Constructed in 1912-1913, the building is an outstanding example of early modernist architecture with Art Nouveau and Neo-Gothic details. The building has served many functions over its lifetime, including years as a Polish bank and of course the home of Lviv Radio.  Roman Shyshak Unfortunately, numerous original architectural elements were destroyed during the Soviet era. As such, it was of high importance for the architect to preserve the remaining ele... Mais