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Hotel Alpenhof in Niederaudorf is nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Upper Bavarian Inn Valley. Historically, a small farm has always been part of the property, and while the original stable—dating back to the early days—has been replaced by a larger building, it remains a testament to the site’s heritage. Theresa Schmid When the building owner expressed a desire to incorporate a wellness area into the hotel, the concept of an open-air sauna emerged. The idea was to integrate this sauna, sheltered yet open to the elements, within the airy structure of the old stable and barn area, ensuring privacy while blending with the rustic charm of the surroundings. Caption Caption More

The 30-acre Natura Gardens incorporates 10 acres of restored wetlands, striking a delicate balance between community needs and environmental responsibility. The restored wetlands became an opportunity to demonstrate how communities can serve as the custodians of scarce environmental resources. The site plan integrates the wetlands so residents can experience the seasonal changes of this essential ecosystem. To pay homage to the cultural history of living around wetlands, the community’s open space features several chickees, the thatched-roof shelters of the indigenous Seminole Tribe.  Landscape Design Workshop & Avatar Productions Landscape Design Workshop & Avatar Productions Landscape Design Workshop &... More

We were struck by our clients’ unflinching belief in their vision and destiny when they imagined the Teloneio as their second home. They recognised the potential for restoration instantly, while also seeing themselves as custodians of an important historical monument. Following distrust from locals about private restoration of Kardamyli’s landmark and a long approval process, we collaborated with a team of experts over eight years to bring the Teloneio back to life and give it a new purpose. Panagiotis Voumvakis The brief:  Our task was to turn a listed historical building into a modern family home, while simultaneously respecting its place in the local landscape, history and community.   Its location in the po... More

Located in the heart of Vienna, the New Work Base required a full suite of design and planning services to create a workspace that addresses the evolving needs of employees in today’s dynamic, post-COVID landscape. From the initial location search to contract negotiations, Team Sieber managed every aspect of the project, ensuring a seamless process throughout. KiTO.architecphoto The project is housed in the iconic Schottentor building, a landmark known for its historical significance and prime location near Vienna’s bustling center. Originally built in the early 20th century, Schottentor has long been a symbol of the city’s architectural and cultural heritage. Over the years, it has served as a hub of activity, refle... More

Typically, a factory threatens to be a nightmare neighbor. Our client’s vision to live just meters from their electronics factory on the far outskirts of Phnom Penh was a bold move, considering the potential aggravation.  Caption However, the industrial complex owned and managed by the family does not produce excessive noise and chemical pollution. The potential disruption was mostly aesthetic. From one angle, the factory’s size and utilitarian design appear completely out of sync with the surrounding pastoral environment. However, the alternative angle is an idyllic picture of Cambodian countryside. Caption The obvious architectural response was to orient the home towards the natural setting, with high walls an... More

It is tempting to consider an abandoned warehouse as somewhat of a blank canvas. However, to efficiently transform a structure that is designed for the practicalities of storage and distribution into a creative and comfortable workplace presents more restrictions than one might expect.  Caption Repurposing the Zuellig Pharma warehouse into their central office space was not the first time we had tackled such a task. Factory Phnom Penh was our first foray into industrial conversion on this scale. In this landmark project, Bloom helped transform a sprawling collection of abandoned factory structures into Phnom Penh’s signature creative hub.  Caption Witnessing the success of this project, the Zuellig Pharma company... More

The project transforms a small eighteenth-century storehouse into a modern dwelling, blending restoration with contemporary design. The original three main facades are preserved while leveraging necessary repairs to introduce a new north-facing wall for indirect sunlight and modern amenities. Max Creasy Max Creasy Max Creasy Localized interventions compact all necessary new functions, making the building fit for inhabitation while maintaining historical integrity. Additionally, a reconfigured hearth, crafted out of reused bricks from the derelict baker oven, remains a focal point, marrying functionality with historical significance. The industrial aesthetic of the interior reflects the building's original utilitarian functio... More

Entrepreneur Johnny Earle, aka "Johnny Cupcakes," is a bona fide Brand Hysteria Expert. It's seemingly baked into his DNA as a self-starter who's been launching businesses since he was a young kid. Johnny Cupcakes has won over the masses with his fakery for over twenty years without selling any baked goods. Instead, he has created an empire with a heartfelt mission to make people happy by designing limited-edition t-shirts, greeting cards, and apparel. Ben Gebo Photography Ben Gebo Photography When the chance arose to move Johnny Cupcakes’ existing store on Boston's Newbury Street to a new location closer to Mass Ave., Johnny jumped on the opportunity to re-envision his store and further amplify his brand and customer exper... More

The Tree House Greater Boston project is the cultivation of the long-time successful collaboration between Tree House Brewing Company and Bergmeyer. In selecting Bergmeyer as their design partner once again, Tree House found a collaborator deeply attuned to the brand's ethos, operational intricacies, and the irreverent fusion of craft beer and golf.   Caption Caption Tree House embarked on a mission to revitalize a well-known Tewksbury community landmark, infusing it with new life while preserving its sentimental value and history. Tree House, with a unique location-driven business model centered exclusively on in-house beverage sales, aimed to create another regional outpost that differentiated itself through novelty. This endea... More

In 2016, the old city of Segovia had around 2,500 inhabitants and experienced a continuous population decline. Due to this decrease, the neighborhood was left with almost no social infrastructure. The library, hospital, elementary school, and many other public services abandoned the area, leaving its residents with limited cultural, health, or social resources. The IE School of Architecture and Design D-LAB’s project for the Casa de la Lectura involved the adaptive reuse of the old Royal Jail, a 16th-century building with significant heritage preservation requirements. Whit Preston The design and construction of the Casa de la Lectura represent an important step in recovering the civic life of an area that, over the past twenty... More

Redpoint Ventures came to IwamotoScott with the aim of establishing a new urban presence for their highly regarded  Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm at South Park in San Francisco. Part of the contextual legacy of this desirable locale is that the Wired magazine was founded in the vicinity. Bruce Damonte Our design is tailored to meet this aim, creating a bespoke new workplace and event space for them within a 4,200sf raw brick and timber ground floor space fronting South Park in San Francisco. Four main design elements anchor the new space and act as a complimentary set of custom fabricated components in dialogue with each other  –  these include: Bruce Damonte 1) A 35 foot long Douglas Fir co... More

Blue at Lavender Bay is a perfect example of how adaptive reuse can breathe new life into empty and outdated office towers. By transforming these spaces into beautiful residential dwellings, with minimal impact, they add to a cityscape rather than detract from it and create new purpose for residents and locals alike. Completed in July 2021, Blue at Lavender Bay contains 125 apartments with a range of options including, one, two and three bedroom apartments, as well as sub penthouses and penthouses.  Pablo Veiga The main obstacle in transforming a commercial structure to a luxurious residential building was in reimagining the façade and preserving the original structure. Curved glass wintergardens and balconies were create... More

The Distillery of Modern Art started as a warehouse, and Vickers Design Group converted it into a distillery, tasting room, art gallery, and event space. Jason Buch Photography Copper is used to accent the space and unite the different areas of the building. The distillery portion is a square rotated 45 degrees, so it breaks the grid and becomes a feature element no matter where you stand in the tasting bar or event space. As the heart of the business, the still is visible from almost every space, and you feel as if you are right inside the distillery. A copper corrugated screen transforms the building envelope to modernize the space and create the appearance of a whole new building. Careful attention was given to understand the exper... More

This is Bloomberg’s first flagship Tech Hub on the West Coast. The new space, completed in May 2015, is both a workplace for Bloomberg’s software engineers and an event space to help foster connections between Bloomberg and Silicon Valley. Bruce Damonte The design juxtaposes new elements against the exposed raw materials of the building shell and translates the form and geometry of the exterior ornamentation. This approach contrasts the existing rough material palette of the exposed concrete and brick interior with a more refined combination of oak flooring and millwork, glass, steel and felt cladding. Bruce Damonte Upon entry, you encounter one of the main design elements: a porous wood “liner” that acco... More