Blue

“Bluplex” is a studio apartment arranged over two levels. At the entrance level, there is a bathroom and the living area, which extends along the apartment’s windowed façade, while a small staircase leads to the mezzanine floor dedicated to the sleeping area. The mezzanine appears to float at the center of the space, overlooking the entire living area and, with its distinctive blue color, illuminates the whole apartment, suspended between shades of white and cream. Marco Popescu Marco Popescu Like a river flowing from the mezzanine, the staircase—also blue—descends gently, making its way between two walls before ending in a large landing that becomes a TV cabinet. On the opposite side, a line... More

The Country Blue The country blue is a retrofit extension to a 30-year-old building in Maruthur South a remote village in the district of Nagapattinam. The extension adds a new kitchen while converting the existing kitchen to dining on the ground floor and adding a bedroom with an attached bathroom on the first floor. Apart from these spatial additions, existing compound wall replacement and terracing came along. studio f/8 studio f/8 studio f/8 studio f/8 studio f/8 After transiting around the region, shades of blue were the cue for us to start with the materiality of the house.  This pinch of blue was seen in a few elements that the house had already, like an old door, a broken wooden chair that was unusual... More

Not long ago, there were gated dead ends (Sibe), surrounded by houses that accommodated relatives. Not long ago, there were enclosed courtyards, surrounded by rooms, housing a family. These Sibe (semi-public urban spaces) and courtyards (semi-private spaces) used to gift us the "sky" as soon as we stepped out of the house. Today, however, these families, households, or individuals live in different parts of the city, country, or even the world. Where? In apartments. Apartments, that upon stepping out of them, only reveal a closed space and a depressing environment. Apartments with low ceilings and an elevator. So where is the shared sky that belongs to us all... The mysterious blue umbrella... In the "Paakat" project, we presented the "sky"... More

Discover the power of fine work at CTOUCH. The next step The next step came more quickly than anticipated for CTOUCH. Growth in a financial sense but also in workspace requirements. A fresh look at their needs brought them to Strijp-T. The TQ building met all their needs.We handled the orientation, definition and design phases for CTOUCH. And CTOUCH was the first client for whom we presented a virtual reality model for their office. Everyone don a visor and let’s GO! Bull’s eye. Image Courtesy B-too Image Courtesy B-too Philips Heritage CTOUCH has, just like B-too, its head office in the characteristic Philips heritage location Strijp-T in Eindhoven. Image Courtesy B-too Collaboration Open workspaces match t... More

"303" is an Italian restaurant in Shirahama town, with a picturesque view of Engetsu Island, a symbolic attraction in Wakayama prefecture, Japan. Originally, it was refurbished from a guest house once operated by the client's family. Shirahama boasts the most stunning beach in the Kansai region, where visitors can immerse themselves in a landscape seamlessly blending with the sea. The town lies gracefully along the coastline, reflecting a deep connection between its residents and the ocean. This local affinity with the sea inspired my design approach. 写真提供: ナカサアンドパートナーズ 写真提供: ナカサアンドパートナーズ 写真提供: ナカサアンドパートナーズ During my initial visit to the site in front of the seaside, I was inspired by the ever-changing expressions of the sea... More

Bright, expressive, bold - this is how you can describe the #electricblue42 project The owners of this apartment also stand out among the majority of customers for their courage in making decisions. First of all, I was inspired by their attitude to rich colors in the apartment. At the very first meeting, I formed an association of this young couple with clean, bright blue. Imagine my surprise when they themselves brought examples of "blue" modern interiors as references for their residence! Mariia Sokhatska Mariia Sokhatska Secondly, clients were open to complete redevelopment.The location of the apartment on the 2nd floor allowed us to make drastic changes. We combined miniature rooms into an open space and changed the locatio... More

Blue Note is an iconic venue in Poznań, where the sounds of jazz have resounded since 1998. Over the years, it has become a legend not only in the capital of Greater Poland, but also in the whole country, being one of the few jazz clubs still in operation today. That is why Blue Note has recently undergone a metamorphosis, bringing elegance and passion to the heart of Poznan's club scene. Patryk Lewiński Patryk Lewiński In 2022, Blue Note began a new stage in its history and, after nearly 25 years of activity, gained a new co-owner. Krzysztof Wawrzyniak is the head of the Poznań-based concert agency Good Taste Production (which has become a patron of the club), a music lover, a graduate of the Academy of Music, and above all: a p... More

The Scenic House is a space designed for Alice. A domestic space that explores new housing models, advocating for the experience and enjoyment beyond the conventional limits of housing, through a non-hierarchical, flexible, and multifunctional space. - Alberto Amores In 1865, Lewis Carroll wrote about a surreal and magical world. Alice travels through a path composed of a series of fascinating and unusual architectural spaces that she encounters on her adventure in Wonderland. The Scenic House, a 125 sqm apartment in Madrid, fulfils the dreams of an acrobat who envisions a performance space, a large table for sharing, and a personal sanctuary. Alberto Amores  The intervention is clear: to equip the dwelling with a permeab... More

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. The whole place is old, yet unused for years. The old stuff was kept as much as possible and it was not easy to deal with it: the marble floor had lots of missing parts, the concrete pillars were full of scrap from tile adhesive. Vladimir Mindru Vladimir Mindru The metal entrance door was a delight when it was brought back to light. The new is young and playful: a colorful artistic mural, pink tones on the central pillars, posters with bittersweet messages. The part we borrowed is the well-known Danish relaxation. We wanted it to be found in the bar’s atmosphere, like the owners transposed it in the served coffee and food. Unpretentious, but bold. The blue is... More

Many summer homes in Ocean City, New Jersey, were badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2013. One couple tried fixing theirs up, but later opted to buy a plot of land next door and build a new one. Edgar de la Cova Abós http://www.redsofastudio.com/ Edgar de la Cova Abós http://www.redsofastudio.com/ We were asked to develop the architecture and engineering design, as well as sustainability consulting. The interior design was performed in conjunction with the interior design studio J9 Design. Edgar de la Cova Abós http://www.redsofastudio.com/ Edgar de la Cova Abós http://www.redsofastudio.com/ The house has an orthogonal floor plan and is comprised of three volumes, each of which is rotated w... More

The combination of good street art and iconic videos from the 90s is the clou of the latest project created by the mode:lina™ designers. In downtown Poznań, we have created a place where the FoodX team reigns with their bold ideas. Patryk Lewiński We love Investors, who come to us with crazy ideas, an open mindset and a fantastic brief - FoodX team belongs in that category, their food - real Street Art on a plate - says Paweł Garus, co-founder of mode:lina™ studio. Patryk Lewiński Patryk Lewiński The owners asked us to prepare a project in Poznań using some of the solutions developed in their previous endeavours, as well as branding using the fantastic colour palette and a large number of neon lights. Inspiratio... More

The project is a Learning and a Language Center for kids located in Cholula. The main idea emerges as a dialogue between the sun movement and regular floods on rainy season. It is a single 5x5M square for therapies facing south and three services areas (a tiny warehouse, a small kitchen, and a bathroom) facing north.  Photo by Amy Bello The proposal raises the Language Center approximately 50CM to create an air chamber between the building and the ground, so it does not flood on rainy season. Photo by Amy Bello Furthermore, its design allows ZD Architecture to cross through the air chamber plumbing and sanitary installation from the kitchen and bathroom to reach the closest maintenance hole located in the area. The void al... More