Awardwinning
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about awardwinning
Project • By INK Architects • Villages
Santa Claus village
This project was chosen as an honorable mention in the architecture competition House of Santa held by Volume Zero.
About concept
The new home for Santa Claus has to face the challenges of the rapidly-changing world: global warming, Arctic cap melting, pollution, and population growth.
Toy Workshop - New Mission
A toy workshop is a place for creativity rather than production. The elves experiment with materials and prototype to produce sustainably and nature-friendly toy ideas. They make use of new trending technologies, making use of 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines and so on. They also upcycle rubbish to promote recycling and provide new solutions for global pollution.
Construction
The new home will be elevated on stilts and colu... More
Project • By Drew Architects • Private Houses
two floating boxes
The site is located on a prominent golf estate in Johannesburg, positioned overlooking a golf course fairway. Views are east and access is taken from the north. The land is predominantly flat rising up slightly towards the south-eastern most corner overlooking the golf course.
The clients, a young family of 6 were looking for a very modern, simple and understated yet striking home to meet their unique aspirational and functional requirements.
The homeowner, a motor enthusiast, was looking to be able to work on or clean his vehicle collection in complete privacy from the street and golf course but at the same time afford him the opportunity to view and enjoy his passion from within the privacy of his home.
Th... More