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Project • By Ergin Birinci Studio • Apartments

Oroklini Residence

The project consists of a three-story family apartment building, featuring two flats with three bedrooms each and a top-floor apartment with three bedrooms and a mezzanine level. All apartments offer two ensuite rooms and a master bedroom, along with open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas. The rooftop garden is accessible to all residents, creating a shared outdoor space. Blending contemporary modern living with elements of traditional Cypriot architecture, the design draws inspiration from the geometric expressions found in the old streets of Larnaca. The ground floor incorporates stone cladding, enabling the building to harmonise with the site, landscape, and neighbourhood, while also dividing it into two distinct volumes. Subtle ge... More

Project • By YKAA • Private Houses

Solarium House

From the get-go, our simplicity-loving clients, a couple with their three dogs, requested a compact house with a sunroom where everyone could come together. However, the land presented a certain challenge - it is located in a chaotic urban zone with limited natural light. As a result, we started looking into different ways to handle natural light as well as to create an open space in this particular context. In addition, during this process, we realized that it would be important to design a dwelling place with a sense of psychological distance from its surroundings.  ©Ikuya Sasaki ©Ikuya Sasaki First of all, we created an open space, hereinafter referred to as the Solarium, with an atrium in the centre of the buil... More

Project • By Etsi Architects • Housing

Monastery House

When looking for somewhere to build their holiday home the decision was easy for our clients. Their heritage was strongly linked to the remote and rugged lands of the Mani Peninsula in Greece. It was the location on which they had their hearts set for a holiday retreat for their extended, multigenerational family. The plot of land they purchased was set high on a mountainside offering spectacular views, which can only really be compared to travelling on an aeroplane, peering down on the village and the sea below. Panagiotis Voumvakis The brief:Our task was to create a space for the family to come together whilst also making room for them each to have individual space within the complex. Due to the remote and rather wild location of th... More

Project • By LRS Architects • Exhibition Centres

Wingspan Event and Conference Center

The Wingspan Event & Conference Center provides Washington County with an impressive world-class facility with year-round opportunities to host visitors, while supporting the diverse needs of a growing community in Hillsboro, Oregon. Rooted deep in heritage and history, the timeless design draws inspiration from a combination of contextual forces intrinsic to the site. The wing-like “butterfly” form of the main roof was inspired by the building’s proximity to the Hillsboro airport, and mirrors the profile of the coastal range nearby. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) reflects the rich timber heritage of the area. Caption Caption The building highlights the 40,000 SF exposition hall contiguous to the state-of-the-... More

Project • By Murman Arkitekter AB • Apartments

Solhagaparken

Solhagaparken is a residential project in Masmo, a suburb located about 20 kilometers south of central Stockholm. The five-story building is situated next to the existing Solhagaparken.   Masmo is in many ways a typical suburban residential area in Vårby, Huddinge. The area was completed in 1964 and is characterized by several large apartment buildings in red brick, arranged around the lush Solhagaparken. Masmo is a place of great contrasts, with expansive green spaces and forests wedged between two elevated highways that connects the area to central Stockholm. To the east, the area is defined by the dramatic slope of Masmoberget and to the west, by the water that connects Huddinge to Botkyrka. Johan Dehlin Johan Dehlin... More

Project • By COAST Company B.V. • Sports Centres

Sportscenter - Personal Fitness Center

A DYNAMIC SPORTS TEMPLE:In Zaandam (N-H) we are developing a new sports complex that includes fitness, spinning, boxing lessons and physiotherapy. Our dynamic design is characterized by diagonal lines and symbolizes movement and activity. The robust design is largely made of metal and has a metal facade finish in two colours. The interior is characterized by a sturdy palette of colors and sleek light lines. “The design results in a dynamic and future-proof building.”DESIGN:The composition of the design is made of two volumes. One volume contains the supportive functions like the dressing rooms, physiotherapy, office, canteen, and a bar for relaxing. The other contains a fitnessarea and group rooms for spinning and boxing. We ha... More

Project • By Spaces Architects @ ka • Private Houses

6 x 18 Slender House

The core concept driving Slender House was to punctuate the house with staggered cut-outs and strategically placed skylights. Despite the modest footprint, these design elements breathe life into the home, infusing it with light, air, and a sense of openness. The architects embraced the idea of sacrificing total floor area to create a space that resonated deeply with the client's lifestyle. Bharat Aggarwal Bharat Aggarwal Bharat Aggarwal Bharat Aggarwal At the heart of Slender House is the desire to foster connections among family members. Each cut-out and skylight serves a dual purpose, not just illuminating the space but also creating moments of interaction. Whether it's a shared glance from one floor to another or a... More

Project • By Lorenz Ateliers • Offices

AM INN OFFICE BUILDING

Instead of a land-intensive expansion of the BORA sites in Niederndorf, LORENZATELIERS convinced our client with a compact densification of the already developed areas near the banks of the Inn. This keeps land use low and optimizes operational processes between the two existing buildings. With up to 20m long connecting bridges to the existing AT I/II buildings, the new AT III building forms a "company campus" with short distances. The lowering of the site level around the new building by means of two green "cut walls" and the preservation or replanting of the tree lined along the Innstrasse also embed the building in a park-like environment. Christian Flatscher Office space is planned for the 5 above-ground floors, which will be avai... More

Project • By WIP Architetti • Offices

AXA Florence

WiP conducted the renovation of the new Axa offices in Florence, in the Novoli area, within the new real estate complex San Donato. The project involved merging two originally commercially designated property units located on two different levels. Stéphane Giraudeau The office boasts spacious areas that accommodate open spaces with multiple workstations, as well as more secluded zones suitable for activities requiring greater isolation. Stéphane Giraudeau The office's communal spaces flow seamlessly and continuously, maintaining defined and autonomously equipped functional areas. In this way, even in a compact environment, the workspace is organized, allowing everyone to enjoy tranquility and focus. Stéph... More

Project • By WIP Architetti • Sports Centres

Maritano Sports Center

In 2015, WiP's Architecture department was commissioned to redevelop the Maritano Sports Center in San Donato Milanese, owned by the municipality. The project involved functional and system adjustments aimed at enhancing the center's activities and strengthening its sports and recreational offerings. WIP Architetti The new Ice Arena features a structure made of laminated wood and low-impact ecological steel, thanks to the installation of a 60 kWp photovoltaic system. The polycarbonate envelope creates an intriguing play of lights at night, revealing the profile of the laminated wood hut inside. WIP Architetti On the other hand, the traditional bowling alley hosts various sports activities (dry gymnastics as a preparation for ska... More

Project • By Dmt architects • Private Houses

Green Park Residence

Green Park Residence is nestled next to a public park and is designed to harmonize with its peaceful natural setting. Incorporating two courtyards that seem to extend into the park, it provides a feeling of continuity and creates a gentle transition between private areas and shared spaces. The layout of the residence is planned to flow naturally across the property, organically connecting all spaces with each other and incorporating the entire structure to its surroundings as a whole. Apostolos Arsenis Living areas are linked to a central hub intended for family gatherings. Located at the very center of the house, this area acts as the heart of the residence and aims to provide an atmoshpere that encourages togetherness. It consists o... More

Project • By Archiworkshop • Exhibition Centres

Floating keystone for Gwangju Biennale

The Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall transcends its role as a mere venue for art display, strategically designed to operate as a global cultural nexus by fostering connectivity and active engagement with the local community. Caption Caption Caption It accentuates the integration of the Biennale Matrix with the urban landscape, orchestrating a seamless assimilation with the surrounding environs and natural topography. This involves the assimilation of architectural elements into the terrain and the augmentation of accessibility through diverse modes of transportation and pedestrian pathways. Caption Caption Caption There is a deliberate emphasis on the optimization of public spaces. The environs of the exhibit... More

Project • By The Bradley Projects • Universities

The Boyd House

Working closely with Fisk University, The Bradley Projects, serving as Architect of Record, and Certified Construction Services as General Contractor, worked to restore the campus’s historic Boyd House. As a historically Black university (HBCU), Fisk continually utilizes campus buildings and spaces to their full potential while simultaneously taking great care to preserve the history and culture of the institution.  Ford Photographs Ford Photographs The Boyd House exemplifies this approach; the building was originally the home of the Boyd Family, a prominent African-American family in Nashville. The Boyd Family made numerous contributions to the city, including the establishment of R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation in 1... More

Project • By The Bradley Projects • Restaurants

Ophelia's Pizza + Bar

Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar is a 2,700-square-foot neo-Italian, lounge, restaurant, bar, and neighborhood-gathering space located in the heart of Nashville’s evolving financial district. Serving as both the Architect of Record and General Contractor, The Bradley Projects and Certified Construction Services brought this project to life.  Ford Photographs Ford Photographs The project reuses the existing retail area at the base of the historical L&C Building and transforms it into a modern yet comfortable and familiar space. An intimate restaurant that celebrates the tradition of Italian dining, Ophelia’s seamlessly blends into downtown Nashville's quickly transforming high-end entertainment areas.  Ford... More

Project • By Studio IAAD • Apartments

Conscient One

Designed for Conscient Infrastructure Private Limited, Conscient One is a mixed-use space that brings together retail, workspaces, and serviced apartments, all towards creating aesthetics that seamlessly adapt to its context. The clients wanted a luxurious, high-end look on a restricted budget – a challenge that transcended into an opportunity. A thoughtfully curated material palette, refined yet simple finishes, and punctuating spaces with artwork helped achieve the same.  Andre Fanthome Andre Fanthome The brief stipulated by the client outlined the designing of the lobby space and all serviced apartments. The design vocabulary of the 50,347 sq ft building aims to embody the brand's ethos in a welcoming, unique, and c... More