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The project for the refurbishment and extension of the National Museum of Contemporary Art (MNAC) in Lisbon aims to revitalize this cultural space in the historic Chiado district, an area of significant heritage value. The proposal integrates the historical buildings with a new volume that seeks to balance historical memory with contemporary architecture. This volume respects the historical value of the surroundings, creating visual and functional continuity with the city while incorporating contemporary design elements that establish it as a cultural and architectural landmark. Baile Menduiña Baile Menduiña Baile Menduiña The structure of the new volume acts as a mediator between the historic buildings,... More

 Translation, by definition, is not limited to the conversion of one language into another. It is the diffusion of an entity between disparate mediums, dependent on a hierarchical synthesis and transmission of concepts between ambiguous yet demarcated layers. Caption The act of adapting information is an intrinsically imperfect operation as it is simultaneously a reinterpretation, where conscious and unconscious decisions influence authored output. Ideas are often complex and convoluted, with constituents inevitably added or subtracted in the process. Alexandre Vicente Studio   Architects, similar to translators, interpret concepts and drawings to make buildings. Converting two-dimensional representation into three-di... More

The site is located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture, in the most populous town in Nara Prefecture. The plan involves a single-story reinforced concrete annex in a residential area. Junichi Usui Junichi Usui Separate from the existing main house, this building serves as a place to entertain guests and facilitate communication. It does not include a bathroom, only minimal water facilities, and minimizes functions that draw from external information and spaces of the residential area. The goal was to create a space where the beauty of light and materials can be experienced. Junichi Usui Junichi Usui The structure is designed with wall construction to eliminate beams and columns from the space. A large skylight... More

The New Orient Hotel in Da Nang, Vietnam's gorgeous seaside city, is an exciting resort that combines natural beauty with urban living. The investor has entrusted BSA, a recognized organization that specializes in planning and constructing hotels in Da Nang and other provinces around the country, with both the hotel's design and construction. Upon entering, you will be engulfed in the amazing beauty of the modern hotel lobby design, which is an open room with glass doors that let in natural light from outside. Paintings, artworks, ornamental lighting, and flora are strategically placed to create focus points and make the area more appealing and dynamic. BSA Design & Build Firm BSA Design & Build Firm Immersed in the elega... More

The city of Maku, which includes the mountains of Qīyeh and its Sabad, has given a special and unique feature to the city; A section of hard and sharp layers of the mountain that have slid on top of each other and formed the facade of the project was our main idea in the design of the Maku construction project. They evoke the sliding of hard layers of the mountain. Caption Caption Caption More

Design firm Studio Nutto has renovated a 70s year-old house in Pattaya, Thailand, transforming it into a Japanese bar hidden within the sushi restaurant’s backyard garden. Caption Caption Caption Before embarking on this project, the owner operated Ronin Restaurant, a traditional Japanese eatery that has been open for seven years. Ronin is known for its authentic japanese decor, featuring traditional Japanese wood material (yakisuki).Behind the restaurant, there is a 70s old house with a garden area that has backyard space adjacent to the restaurant’s backyard. The owner envisioned turning this old house into an interesting space for customers to continue their activities after dining. Thus, he purchased the hous... More

In a street closed to one of the main roads of the historic center of Bologna -Italy- in a typical palace of the '700, open the gate of Casa PC, accommodation for tourist use. The house was designed by working on a double register: on the one hand the aim was to maintain the planimetric structure as faithful as possible to the original plan, on the other we tried to work on a planimetric conformation with a variable structure, modifiable according to according to needs. The project started from the client's request to develop a system that could adapt to different groups of guests.  The floor plan was therefore remodeled thinking of an entrance that disengages three different areas: two bedrooms independent of each other with their res... More

The Mercantel Restaurant is a 50-year-old establishment located at Cais dos Mercantéis in Aveiro. Recently, under new management, it was decided to refurbish and adapt this space to a new contemporary reality, giving it a renewed identity that marks the beginning of a new era. Developed in close communication with the new chef, the ambition was to create a visual and functional identity that was comprehensive, permeating everything from the kitchen to the overall atmosphere of the restaurant, with the intention of providing a holistic and hedonistic experience to customers. Ivo Tavares Ivo Tavares We chose to create an intimate space, with earthy colors and warm lighting, evoking a sense of relaxation, comfort, and familia... More

In the wild, breathtaking landscapes of Iceland, where ancient myths and nature’s power come together, our project Genius Loci, explores a unique vision: a modern hotel that connects deeply with the spirit of the land.  Caption Caption This isn’t just about architecture - it’s about creating something that blends harmoniously with the environment, honoring the natural forces and the stories that have lived in these landscapes for centuries. Caption What makes this project special is that it’s not just a visual idea. One day, we hope this hotel will be built for real, standing tall in Iceland, as a space where people can experience the perfect balance between human design and the beauty of nature... More

Two lines draw this project, – broken while minimalist and sober – two lines parallel to the continuous and flat landscape. Two lines that shelter the shaded spaces to inhabit, and from which the garden that surrounds the project is contemplated. Caption Caption Only two exceptions escape the absolute domain of the eaves of the project. At the entrance, as great milestones that mark the access, two forceful massifs clad in natural rock protect and guard us on our way inside the house. Caption Caption Caption It will be once inside where once again the Mediterranean tradition merges with contemporary minimalism in a large atrium, like a covered patio, through which the light dig into the two guiding lin... More

This architectural render was created by Freedes for Sunlight Development as part of a promotional campaign for the building.  This commercial building depicts a modern design. The structure primarily comprises glass and concrete, with a sleek and minimalist aesthetic. It features a prominent rooftop terrace with a glass enclosure, offering residents a panoramic view of the surrounding area. The building is situated on a busy street. The renders are presented from different angles, such as a close-up view, Worm’s Eye View, and semi-aerial view emphasizing the building's height and grandeur. Freedes Studio More

A 1950s villa transformed into a home studio for an architect couple and their daughter became an opportunity to experiment with complex spaces and to combine existing and new finishes and materials. The complete renovation of the house, along with the recovery of the attic, allowed for an unconventional spatial distribution, particularly in the living area, which is spread over two floors, and in the daughter’s room, which includes three levels that open up onto each other through mezzanines and double heights. Ph. Andrea Segliani Ph. Ramona Balaban Ph. Ramona Balaban Caption Ph. Andrea Segliani The lower floor revolves around the kitchen, the ideal and physical center of the house, which separates the livin... More

Amid the sandy dunes of Buraydah in the heart of Saudi Arabia, " Villa SHorfah " Residence rises as an architectural poem, echoing the heritage and stories of the land. The house, with its intricate details and thoughtful design, reflects the soul of the place, treating the outer boundary as part of the urban fabric, gently connecting with the street and transforming from a mere wall into a bridge between the inside and the outside. Khalid Althunayan Khalid Althunayan Khalid Althunayan Khalid Althunayan The courtyard and balcony are the heartbeat of the design, bringing life to every corner. Each room tells its own story through a balcony that opens up to nature, granting the residents moments of reflection and openness... More

The design path was formed in line with creating a dialogue with the surrounding environment and connection with the city, the main idea was to expand the mass towards the main boulevard and create a gap deep into the volume, a gap that became a wide passage in interaction with the people of the city and the default peripheral commercial wall It became a city pass. Caption Caption Caption Due to the presence of this passage, the mass was divided into two general volumes and a courtyard was created in the vicinity of the eastern neighbor, vertical alleys with light and natural ventilation in the passage formed the entrance of the units, the common spaces were divided between the floors, access to this The spaces were created... More