Apartment building

Werf07 is a true pioneer in Scheveningen. For most people, housing development in this part of the harbor seemed a distant prospect, but DAVL Studio saw it as a great opportunity for development. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Although the land was zoned for commercial use, we believed that this location near the beach had enormous potential. Not only for housing, but also for small-scale commercial units. That is why, after extensive consultation with the municipality and local residents, we successfully completed the zoning plan amendment procedure. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption We provided buyer guidance for each future resident... More

Located on one of Lisbon's most iconic avenues, next to Eduardo VII Park—the city's large green lung—this 1947 building underwent extensive renovation, in a process that balanced heritage preservation with the functional and aesthetic updates necessary for a luxury residential building. GV+A GV+A The project integrated different areas of action: the renovation of common areas, the refurbishment of several apartments, and the parking lot. All proposals were implemented with the aim of giving the building a new lease on life, without ever losing its original identity. GV+A GV+A Classified as Municipal Heritage in the Heritage Charter, the building presented several technical and regulatory limitations that re... More

 The development site frames Cerro del Vigía, a spectacular property with a southwest-facing view of Zihuatanejo Bay. Towers A and B of the complex each consist of seven villas, along with a base structure that compensates for the site’s uneven terrain. The villas, ranging in size from 140 m2 to 260 m2, are arranged to maximize views and integrate seamlessly with the landscape.  Zaickz Moz Zaickz Moz Zaickz Moz The most interesting aspect of the project was how, starting from two initial rectangles, the volumetry was shaped through strategic sections and breaks, aiming for spatial fluidity and lightness that responded both to functionality and the relationship with the surroundings. These interventions... More

This project is the result of a desire not merely to fill an empty plot with new development, but to create an architectural composition that naturally weaves into the context—both physical and emotional. At the heart of the concept lies a synthesis of urban dynamics and the natural environment, where architecture does not compete with, but rather enhances, the natural lines, topography, and atmosphere of the place. The building does not impose itself but “grows” out of the landscape, establishing a new rhythm within the space. It complements existing visual and functional axes of the neighborhood, not interrupting but smoothly continuing the urban fabric. The terraced form supports this effect—allowing the volume t... More

The Sloterdijk district of Amsterdam is rapidly transforming from an office area into a vibrant urban neighbourhood. MO*town Track 8, one of the pioneers in this emerging district, is a robust, green and sustainable project consisting of 94 apartments and ground-floor facilities. De Zwarte Hond designed the plan on behalf of BPD I Bouwfonds Gebiedsontwikkeling. Aiste Rakauskaite Haven-Stad, which includes Sloterdijk, will be transformed into a sustainable and future-oriented district. Haven-Stad will have a high residential density and a diverse mix of functions, such as facilities, green areas and workplaces. By adding more homes, commercial space and community facilities to the former business district, it will become a vibrant plac... More

One Mamaia Nord is a visionary residential complex completed in 2021, spanning over 2,300 sqm on the Black Sea coast. Its design seamlessly combines modern architecture, advanced technology, and a deep connection to its natural surroundings. Sabin Prodan Sabin Prodan Sabin Prodan Madalina Rosca An elevated podium raises the building above the sand level, ensuring unobstructed views of the sea and sky right from the entrance. The façade showcases a meticulously crafted rhythm of solids and voids, creating a dynamic architectural expression. Madalina Rosca Sabin Prodan Sabin Prodan Movable window panels maintain the same seamless visibility as the fixed ones, thanks to an innovative system with conc... More

PROLOGUE Yerevan was completely rebuilt in the early 20th century. At a time when architecture was being redefined worldwide and modernism was in full swing, a city of the past was constructed here. A century later, contemporary Armenian architects face the question of what language the city's architecture should speak today. Some remain faithful to past ideas. Others aim to be provocative and create the image of a modern European city. The residential building project is based not on the capital's architectural language but on cultural practices, which are the essence of its unique visual identity and modern urban living experience. Artyem Slizunov SHAPE AND COMPOSITION  The site is bounded by 5-storey residential buildings, o... More

The Press Apartments in Sacramento, California feature over 250 residential units and 8,000 square feet of retail space on its ground floor. Marc Ellis The complex's name is inspired by where it stands, on the former site of the parking garage of The Sacramento Bee. In keeping with the spirit of its location, The Press uses the bee as its symbol on signage, as well as an aligning color scheme. Custom Amber ALPOLIC finishe trimming the facade of this multi-use complex brings to mind the color of rich honey. The accompanying white ALPOLIC cladding the envelope presents a beautiful complement to the bold accents. Marc Ellis More

Being located on a road of this nature faces particularities such as noise and visual pollution, which encouraged us to generate very specific architectural and structural solutions. The complexity and challenge of this project lie in the fact that it is located on the side of the Miguel Alemán viaduct on the corner of the small Yukon Street.  Camila Cossio - Jaime Navarro Camila Cossio - Jaime Navarro The building is developed as a slender volume of apparent concrete which integrates its columns as a façade, envelope, and dividing walls, making each square meter more efficient. The façade responds to a viaduct with the proposal of a double skin that is an irregular grid that changes randomly, creating a... More

Our brief was to design a modern yet affordable later-living development to regenerate a city centre site on Lower Commercial Street in Newport. The aim was to provide quality local homes that would act as a catalyst for wider regeneration. Beccy Lane We worked closely with Pobl, Newport City Council and the Welsh Assembly Government to secure the necessary Vibrant and Viable Places (VVP) funding, which was fundamental in bringing the project onto site. Beccy Lane Beccy Lane The application for VVP funding meant that the scheme had to be technically appraised at the pre-planning stage. This meant that we knew the scheme was deliverable from the planning stage, and we could identify overall project costs. We undertook s... More

De Kroon is a unique gas-free apartment complex, designed in close collaboration between 1:1 Architectuur and H2W Architecten. This striking building, located on the outskirts of the Oranjewijk, is the result of bold ideas and a successful partnership between the two locally renowned architectural firms. The creation of De Kroon is based on a deep analysis of user groups and the context of the location. Thanks to the courage of the client A.C.U. Bouw, we were given the freedom to conceive something special. The building is situated along the green veins of the Oranjewijk, and this aspect is integrated into the design with cantilevered balconies, allowing residents to fully enjoy the view and sunlight. 1:1 Architectuur 1:1 Architectu... More

In a corner between a busy Brazilian avenue and a street, the POD puts itself aware of its impact in the urban landscape. As a result of municipal laws, the neighborhood surroundings, its location and the land's format, its volumetry rises from a big internal void of unusual and interesting proportions, the bright red courtyard. Fran Parente The resulting space, activated by the stores facing inside and outside the building, joined to an opening facing north which allows sunlight to enter through the day, is the stage to a big variety of events and the relationship between pedestrians and the building, joins itself to the local scale and opens itself to the active urban space. Open circulations like footbridges around the tree tops he... More