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We designed a residence that doubles as a workspace in a 50-year-old apartment building on a high ground in the heart of the city. The building stands on a hillside in the shape of a mortar facing a nearby river. Because of the change in zoning across the road, there are no tall buildings in front of the apartment, and the balcony offers a wide view of the city stretching out to the horizon, merging with the sky.  Masanori Kaneshita Masanori Kaneshita Masanori Kaneshita The U-shaped floor has windows on three sides, allowing daylight to flow in and air to circulate throughout the day, as well as enabling the residents to feel close to the outdoors environment even inside. The topography and the long history of human pr... More

Located on the outskirts of Western Sydney, Big Blue comprises two office & warehouse units developed for light industrial activity, storage, and distribution. Big Blue adopts and refines the standard functional warehouse plan of its neighbours through the practical uses of volume, colour, and material, ultimately shaping an asymmetrical structure that transforms across the course of a day. It is a space that prioritizes function without sacrificing presence, one where the solid meets the fused, the vertical meets the horizontal, and the vibrant meets the elemental. Sara Vita Photography Sara Vita Photography The building is split in three: office, parking, warehouse. The generous office mezzanine volume is wrapped in polycar... More

“City Bay” residential complex is an example of balance between nature and the urban environment; the dynamic rhythm of city life and calm flow of the river. The variable height of the buildings, gradually rising from the river to the city, and the blending of dense natural materials like brick and stone with sleek glass and metal emphasize a continuity and coexistence of urban and natural environments. The overall structure of the complex is built on a hybrid axial scheme, organizing public, semi-private, and private spaces.  Caption A wide boulevard, which connects two groups of high-rise towers in the east and west, is the central axis of the complex. Along it are children’s playgrounds, recreational areas wi... More

On a steep sloping plot in the Jämtland mountains in northern Sweden, plans are ongoing for this contemporary timber house. Set in an environment prone to heavy snow and rain, the brief asked for a solution to protect the building from meltwater and ice. The resulting two-storey building rests on a set of stilts adapted to the slanted terrain, gently hovering above ground, and letting water flow freely underneath. Pi visual The top floor layout places entrance hall, guestroom and bathroom at the back of the building allowing for a spacious social room at the front with 180 views of the surrounding lake and mountains. The lower floor contains a private quarter including bedroom and spa. Pi visual More

Horizontal White was inspired by the width of the panoramic view from this private residential plot. Caption Caption Caption The facade concept, with a predominantly white finish, offers maximum transparency and allows the spectacular surroundings to penetrate the interior while protecting against intrusions. Caption Caption See www.nirsivan.com Caption More