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Project • By endosdedos arquitectura • Apartments
Edificio 'MAZARÍ'
The term "MAZARÍ" refers both to the ceramic material produced and to the traditional kiln in which it is made, with a firing process that can last up to a week. Vélez-Málaga, designated as a zone of artisanal interest by the Regional Government of Andalusia, preserves 14 of these historic tileworks, whose tradition dates back to the 16th century.
The plot is located in a growing area of the historic city towards the north, in the Molinillo neighborhood—once an outskirt of convent gardens and medieval farmsteads, where streams and overflow channels were common. By the late 19th century, the entire area had been urbanized following an orthogonal grid and built up with single-family houses and communal homes organi... More
Project • By Jost Architects • Apartments
Adela Apartments
The project came about with the development of a large residential block close to the Elwood foreshore and Port Philip Bay. The brief simply requested a spacious apartment product that was cutting edge and contemporary, but subtle both inside and out. The concept of a large apartment resulted in six single level dwellings, each with the proportions of a small house. The apartments are low maintenance, functionally adaptable to appeal to a range of potential residents, and highly sustainable.
Externally, rather than go for a standard “stacked wedding cake” form, the building was set back significantly from the adjoining properties on the lower levels. This allowed the main volume of the building to have vertical sides and reduce... More
Project • By MARLENE ULDSCHMIDT ARCHITECTS STUDIO • Private Houses
CASA VALE
Fisherman´s house rehabilitation in the historical centre of Ferragudo, Algarve, Portugal.
European property award winner.
Casa Vale is a project to replace a former fishermen’s house in the historic centre of Ferragudo, a fishing village on the Atlantic coast in Southern Portugal.
The original two-storey building was used for the storage of fishing nets and equipment at the basement level and living space with only basic amenities to the level above.
The concept was for a central light well which contains a sculptured timber staircase connecting all levels and spaces.
A “box” which opens at both ends houses the kitchen and dining areas and also gives access to the “wrap around&rd... More