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PH Boris is the transformation of a classic residential typology in Buenos Aires. This architecture, very common in the city, was characterized by solving a set of housing units that share the same land and access. Each one of them gained natural ventilation and lighting through internal patios while its rooms were defined by fragmented spaces. The design proposal aims to rethink these characteristics as an opportunity to create a central space that would improve the versatility of the environments. Federico Cairoli To achieve this idea, the first step was to remove the walls separating the social areas from the central patio, seamlessly integrating the non-private spaces into a single environment with expansive views. This required n... More

On a long and narrow plot fronting a road junction, a semi-detached house of three and a half storey stands as a slim, monolithic mass. With minimal external views, the design aims to provide the avid gardening homeowners and their newlywed children with a climate-conscious and a unique inward-looking home. In crafting a multi-generational home, the design strives to avoid the formation of wholly segregated private zones. Instead, it aims to create a shared space where chance encounters and a sense of connectedness can flourish. Khoo Guo Jie Finbarr Fallon Serving as main artery of the house is a soaring, quadruple-volume atrium. Capitalizing on its north-south orientation, the atrium is book-ended by concrete breeze blocks,... More

In Palma de Mallorca’s historic center, a three-story building renovation in Carrer de Sant Magi balances recovery of the existing with a need for updating.  Two luxury flats are located on the upper floors, while the ground floor houses a coworking space. José Masterton José Masterton In order to enhance the traditional morphology of the local heritage, each domestic space occupies an entire floor. Although they share similar characteristics, the apartments display a different programmatic approach toward the building’s intimacy. First-floor common areas are organized towards the back of the plot, facing the patio for peace and quiet. In contrast, the second-floor apartment common spaces face the m... More

The proposal seeks to create an open and transparent day centre that invites residents and family members to enter into a space of coexistence. A space that is easy to use, easy to maintain and easy to walk through, both indoors and outdoors.   The complex has controlled access and socialising spaces. It has two distinct entrances: one for vehicles and one for pedestrians, accompanied by a designated bicycle parking area and a weather-protected waiting area. Inside, a central plaza forms the heart of the complex, providing a space where residents can gather, interact and socialise.  The design of the Day Centre seeks to promote the well-being and quality of life of the users through an architecture that favours natural ligh... More

This powerful industrialised construction is located in Valencia. With a Mediterranean style, this villa stands out for its O-shaped layout on two floors, mostly used to place a space as the centre of the house and distribute the rest of the spaces through it. In this case, the living room is situated as the master of the house. As for its façade, it has a Mediterranean and elongated aesthetic, thanks to the overhangs and its clean horizontal lines with lateral volumetry, accentuated by the colour white. A design that is in harmony with the white monolayer, technological wood and ceramic materials. Casas inHAUS | Modern mediterranean villa in Valencia Casas inHAUS | Modern mediterranean villa in Valencia This modular luxur... More

The origin of the design idea behind this home was to create both privacy and openness. The home is nestled into a four+ acre lot that overlooks Pinnacle Peak in Scottsdale, AZ. We created an oasis, with lots of water features. For example, the negative-edge pool doesn’t face outwards; it faces the home so it’s like having a waterfall in your yard. Additional water features are introduced for a cooling effect. Rammed-earth walls – compressed earth mix with cement – create a cool, earthy looking wall. The home has lots of plants, garden areas and open doors. What makes it unique is that it's a glass house with privacy. We sunk the house into the terrain so it’s earth sheltered in a way. JMAD JMAD JM... More

The project focuses on the rehabilitation of the main building, built approximately in 1910, before elevators and reinforced concrete were widespread. Architecture can be included in a cosmopolitan trend with Beaux-Arts influence that sought to adapt a classic 19th century language to new programs and techniques and to urban growth. Carolina Delgado Carolina Delgado Carolina Delgado In 1913, the lower part of the property was transformed into a warehouse for Adegas Camillo Alves, one of the largest wine traders and producers at the time, which led to the construction of underground reservoirs and factory buildings in the backyard. Carolina Delgado Carolina Delgado In more recent decades, it has undergone a process... More

House Three is part of a larger complex which has gradually being built for the same family over time. It is the third of a total of six residences planned in 2016 through a master plan that encompasses not only housing but also amenities and green spaces at the center of the complex. Diego Medina Diego Medina Diego Medina Diego Medina Set in a block near the sea, the dwelling rests on the blurred boundary between Ostende–the most densely populated area of the city and mostly occupied by the working class- and Mar de Ostende, a tourist area which acts as a bellows between the sea and the city itself. A border or edge condition among these two areas is generated not only in terms of the perception of security and p... More

Inspired by travels, this home transports our client back to a relaxing vacation in  Tuscany – every day. It blends classical architectural elements with modern touches to give it an old world European feeling.  JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD Although this is a single family residence, we designed the exterior with multiple building-like masses to surround the whole house and give it the appearance of being a place for many to stay. Landmark Photography Landmark Photography Landmark Photography Landmark Photography JMAD JMAD Landmark Photography JMAD JMAD Landmark Photography... More

The house is located on an urban lot with 525m² of surface area, located in Marina Ilha Verde (Pelotas-RS), bathed by Arroio Pelotas and other artificial channels. The building is located along the south side of the land, which creates a side patio that runs the entire length of the house. Lucas Daneris Lucas Daneris Lucas Daneris On the ground floor, the organization is based on exposed concrete plans that direct the views, guarantee the privacy of the social area and protect the service sector. The side access leads residents through an internal courtyard. The other enclosures on the ground floor are transparent, ensuring views of the internal courtyard, other external areas and the canal at the end of the lot. Luc... More

The Oranje Huis in Amsterdam, part of Blijf Groep, offers shelter and assistance to women, men and children who are affected by domestic violence. Blijf Groep is convinced that the quality of the living environment in the shelter is important and can contribute to the recovery and self-esteem of the residents. That is why the organization asked Driessen + van Deijne to decorate the bare and impersonal corridors in Het Oranje Huis in such a way that they express “welcome, warmth and respect”. Maarten Noordijk Palm leaves, with their unruly resilience and the security they can provide, were inspiration for the decorative program. A decorative stripe was applied to the walls of the long corridors on both sides. The track s... More

The intrinsic essence of the small village of Eshaqabad, home to 300 people, is being “on the edge”. The Community Site is located in one of the most remote parts of Iran (near the border of Pakistan), Eshaqabad has both geographically and contextually the farthest distance from the central parts of the country, and, as a result, this rural community suffers from shortages of basic social infrastructure. Caption If considering very limited resources, is it possible to make a real difference in the life quality of these marginalized unprivileged people, only by means of architecture reflecting their cultural values and their built tradition? Caption Rereading the existing situation with the help of professional active... More

This 21,000 SF renovation and addition to an existing Islamic K-12 parochial school focused on bringing the community together and creating a space that reflects the identity of the students architecturally. Caption Caption This project features a new gym/assembly hall, new classrooms, a ceramics studio, locker rooms, and restroom facilities. Caption Working very closely with the administration at the school, we developed a language of architecture that spoke to the Islamic roots of the school to create a sense of identity and community for this organization.  Caption More

Nestled in the tranquil haven of a lush forest bordered by a river, this south-facing chalet was initially envisioned as the ideal mini-home to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and the noise of the outside world. Its design, the result of deep reflection on harmoniously blending with the natural surroundings, invites on a journey of contemplation and spiritual renewal. Adrien Williams: https://adrienwilliams.com/ Adrien Williams: https://adrienwilliams.com/ The architecture of the chalet is reduced to the very essence of simplicity to form an almost perfect cube. The meticulous choice of durable and maintenance-free materials, along with the straight lines of the cube, beautifully contrasts in the surrounding organic fo... More