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The building of the Padre Moreau Library housed one of the first spaces intended for education at Santa Maria school, built in the 1950s, the building underwent several modifications and a major renovation in the 1990s so that it could house a library. More than two decades later, the need to renew the space where children and teenagers meet the world of literature and the use of digital media as a research tool for the formation of critical readers has arisen. The project was a finalist in the Panamerican Award at the XXIII edition of the Panamerican Biennial of Architecture of Quito, held in November 2022 in Ecuador. Manuel Sá Manuel Sá Manuel Sá Manuel Sá The library is strategically inser... More

Situated a top a long, private driveway, on a secluded lot, Beachwood Canyon Treehouse is a quintessential post-and-beam home, reimagined by STUDIO KEETA. Originally built in 1957, the sprawling two-story property had built-in character from its previous life. The wraparound floor-to-ceiling walls of glass frame clear vistas: the Griffith Observatory to the east, the iconic Hollywood sign to the North, and distant ocean views to the west. Ye Rin Mok Ye Rin Mok Ye Rin Mok Commissioned to update the property, the home was restored to honor the original midcentury modern architecture. The renovation comprised of bespoke finishes and eclectic details to capture the whimsy essence of the client, a high-profile musician, inhabiti... More

Casa Ruina is located in the west coast of Corfu surrounded by olive trees and a stunning view to the Ionian Sea. The presence of an abundance of olive trees both in the plot and its surroundings motivated us to design with main focus on preserving the existing vegetation and the character given to the plot.   Caption Caption Caption In order to preserve the big olive trees, it is proposed to break the building volumes. This results in the creation of the internal courtyards and atriums, forming areas of graded privacy. The main house area consists of interconnected volumes, when exterior walls are being used in order not only to guide but also to frame different aspects of the house or the surrounding area. The entran... More

Vichuquén is an artisan town in Maule region, in Chile. Is characterized by being a summer holidays place, close to Santiago, the capital, and for being a place that combines the lake with its mountain landscapes. With our Tiny Cabins, we sought to generate a Project that would become an architectura icon in the área, wich would help to promote tourism activity and be easily recognized. This is why we decided to design black units that contrast with the sorrounding landscape and at the same time work Wood interiors to provide warmth and collect natural elements in the área. The philosophy of the Project consisted of generating functional spaces that optimize the design and use of each m2, being able to generate an exper... More

The project is presented as a linear volume framed in concrete that unfolds in a dynamic and fluid manner, varying its height to create an architectural composition in constant movement.  Its focus on the relationship between form and function, offering a modern vision of contemporary architecture. Matias Roman Matias Roman Matias Roman The main façade is characterised by a series of gestures and architectural features that add dynamism to the whole. The arrangement of openings and windows in the elevation not only allows the entry of natural light, but also contributes to the creation of shadows and reflections that enrich the interior experience of the project. Matias Roman It is organized into two longit... More

The Mala Valley is home to this country house and photographer's retreat. With the premise of having walls to hang his work, the house was conceived prioritizing the full to the empty. Estudiolocal Estudiolocal The entrance from the back of the house is indirect, it is an intimate space with a low ceiling, which serves as a transition to the social area: an open, integrated space with high ceilings that opens the view to the landscape. Estudiolocal Estudiolocal Three clearly defined volumes were proposed: central social area, bedroom area and study area. Between them, gaps are left for the circulations that end in perspectives towards the landscape. Estudiolocal Estudiolocal Reinforcing the concept of a &ldq... More

Combining luxury with Nordic inspired design, the Verde Residences harmoniously transpire in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after inner-city suburbs.  Designed to encapsulate the idea of ‘home’, Verde was briefed on emphasising function, whilst maintaining organic flow… adapting to the requirements of the modern family. The deep feeling of home further accentuated through an expansive floorspace with northern aspect, bathing the interior in a brilliance of light.  Lyons photography Lyons photography Lyons photography Careful attention to detail is considered in the execution of the external Hit & Miss feature gable brickwork, strong clean lines and seamless termination points throughout... More

Over time, the sacred space is architecturally characterized through the development and definition of archetypal elements such as the apse, the dome, the verticality, the light, the churchyard, the bell tower, the nave, just to name the most immediate and recognizable. Each of these elements plays a mathematically exact role within the "sacred enclosure" that aggregates them, as well as in the consequent historically determined "church form". NextBuild The project, therefore, explores the conceptual DECOMPOSITION and RECOMPOSITION, reabsorbing these elements "inside" the thickness of a continuous wall mass, which "unfolds" embracing the interior and exterior. NextBuild NextBuild The new church will therefore be defined thr... More

PARISH COMPLEX CRISTO NOSTRA PASQUA – FIANO ROMANO “Continuity” is the motto chosen for the new parish complex of Fiano Romano, dedicated to Christ Our Easter. “Continuity” is a noun that appears to express, or capable of “resurfacing”, the forgotten values ​​of a disciplinary research that found its conceptual center in the definition of stringent relationships between project and context, between innovation and tradition, between art and architecture. Studio NextBuild “Continuity” is also the term that expresses the urgency of a disciplinary rethinking that finally comes to terms with the disruptive force of a deterritorializing globalization that has invaded even the faculties... More

In Balneário Piçarras – on the northern coast of Santa Catarina – just a few meters from the sea, the N9 Residential Building features a ground floor free of walls, elevated on pilotis, which houses the garages and vertical circulation, including stairs and an elevator. Each typical floor, consisting of just four floors, accommodates two apartments. Alexandre Zelinski Alexandre Zelinski The selected plot, measuring 330 square meters, is located on a block facing the sea in the northern part of the city, with a width of 12 meters and a length of 27.50 meters. The layout prioritizes a unique view of the beach, in a neighborhood that remains predominantly residential with low buildings. Alexandre Zelinsk... More

GALLERY AND DESIGN STORE The building designed for Over is part of the series of structures that constitute the Metropolitan Design Institute, located in the traditional La Vicentina neighborhood. Due to its location, the building aims to become a focal point of cultural activity around the iconic Navarro Park, which receives significant vehicular traffic but, more importantly, generates a powerful social dynamic through educational, commercial, and gastronomic activities. The proximity to this public space and the need to build a dialectical relationship with it are the starting points that have guided the project's design decisions. ETRA FOTO - GABRIEL GONZÁLEZ CONCEPTUAL PROPOSAL RELATIONAL AXES: THE INDEFINITION OF BOUNDA... More

Nestled within the rugged landscape of Santorini, a project emerges from adversity to unveil an architectural feat. Confronted with numerous obstacles stemming from the land on site: precarious tunnels, landslides, a ruined underground enclave, soil disintegration and weak pozzolan, building a cave house here presented formidable challenges. Through meticulous geotechnical scrutiny and innovative design, the resulting structure stands as a testament to resilience and ingenuity. THIS IS IMDA Vasilis Iliades Vasilis Iliades Vasilis Iliades The essence of the cave house lies in its core materiality, where reinforced concrete forms a sturdy shell. Ingeniously crafted, two retaining walls gracefully bear the weight of 600 cu... More

Designed by Studio Banana and Design Bridge and Partners to commemorate the company’s 100th anniversary, the historic space reopens on Madrid’s most iconic street redefining the retail experience. Juan Baraja Studio Banana and Design Bridge and Partners redesign the Telefónica flagship store located at Gran Via 28, one of the most important commercial streets in Europe.The new space called “Espacio Movistar” offers an innovative user-centred experience humanising technology while enhancing the global company’s brand strategy. Juan Baraja The project transforms a 2,500-square-metre inside the iconic skyscraper designed in 1930 by Ignacio de Cárdenas, which is considered one of the archi... More

Located in a historic building in the Old Town of Bilbao, this project proposes the renovation of a home in which the image of the past and the present coexist, placing emphasis on the choice of natural materials and attention to detail of integrated furniture. Luis Díaz Díaz Luis Díaz Díaz Our main objective was to return the home to the splendor it would have enjoyed at the time of its construction. Although important architectural interventions were made, the ceilings were raised to the maximum and original rooms were expanded and unified, the most valuable architectural elements of the property were highlighted and characteristic historical elements were reintroduced such as cornices or timber wind... More