Brick

The house is located on the border that separates a suburban development of single-family houses and a protected forest area. The main strategy followed in the project is to let the house take advantage of this special location and make the most of its double condition by merging them both; the wild nature of the forest on the one hand and the built or suburban environment on the other. Alberto Amores Alberto Amores Alberto Amores For this, the proposal aims to combine the building and the garden in one single solution, which is to be understood as the continuity of the wild forest into the plot. Hence, different types of spaces are proposed: some are designed to be occupied by people, others by nature, and the rest by both... More

 A vibrant Dizengof/99 new cafe was opened in Moscow on Lyusinovskaya street. The project brings a refreshing atmosphere of Tel Aviv’s natural and laid-back style to the city. Designed by UTRO architecture studio, the space redefines the brand’s signature aesthetic by infusing vintage and retro elements, while keeping the hallmark design elements that Dizengof/99’s guests know and love. The result is an airy, elegant space that seamlessly creates an inviting and sophisticated environment. Vlad Feoktistov Sky blue and the cafe's brand-blue vivid colors are the main accents in the space. Blue features in custom furniture and the brand’s signature pattern – a playful design that graces the bar tiles, ar... More

The intensity of megacity urbanity, where air pollution and environmental degradation are pre-conditions for design, presents a particular challenge for the creation of secure environments for education. Conceptualized as a “cocoon”, this project for a pre-school and kindergarten – aspires to be a luminous safe haven for young children, as they engage with early years learning.  Organised as a set of organic ‘cells’ of curved brick walls punctuated by circular porthole windows, the learning spaces weave a tactile ring around a courtyard.  Lined with slats of birch plywood – a soft counterpoint to the brick, the courtyard assumes primacy as the focal space within - draped in a tent and illuminate... 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

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

A new Performance Arts Centre for Brighton College, with a fully equipped 400-seat theatre. The new building for the performance arts for Brighton College incorporates studios spaces, social spaces, classrooms and a multifunctional theatre hall on a very compact site on the monumental neogothic campus. The theatre hall is raised to open up the ground floor for social spaces. This creates a sculptural shape that is dressed in a mix of brick and flint, a reference to local building traditions.  Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert Brighton College asked for a 3000-square meter building for their performance arts departments. This... More

The Residential N8 is located on the northern coast of Santa Catarina, establishing a strong connection with the surrounding residential areas and its proximity to the beach. The building features a recessed ground floor, creating space between the building and the street, and elevates the ground floor via ramps and stairs for increased safety. Alexandre Zelinski Alexandre Zelinski Alexandre Zelinski Alexandre Zelinski Alexandre Zelinski With two residential units per floor, its prime location ensures a more dynamic façade facing the street, while providing significant thermal and lighting comfort, as all rooms have large openings. Vertical circulation occurs on the southern front façade, cleverly con... More

In 2022, our client approached our studio to revive and complete a project that had been left unfinished for some time. The project, named Casa Atalaya—a term that means 'watchtower' in Spanish—was envisioned as a weekend retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life, located in Surubi'i, Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay. Leonardo Méndez Leonardo Méndez Leonardo Méndez The extensive use of brick was our central vision, chosen not only for its durability but also for the warmth and texture it brings to the design. From exposed brick walls to brick-paved terraces, this material became the cornerstone of the project’s aesthetic and reinforces the visual connection between outdoor and... More

The Sanskrit phrase "Techo and Vayo" means "Fire and Wind" and encapsulates the project's brief set by the owner and chef. The brief required designing a space that houses two distinct venues: a casual Thai restaurant and a rooftop bar. Thanapol Jongsiripipat Thanapol Jongsiripipat Restaurant - Techo Located on the main street of Ao Nang, Krabi, the restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine featuring unique charcoal grill components. This inspired the concept of a culinary theater showcasing their grill technique. The layout is strategically designed, placing the grill station next to the sidewalk and recessing the building facade, creating an inviting patio that interacts with the bustling street. Thanapol Jongsiripipat... More

Once upon the time an old construction warehouse in a big city that had bee closed for many years without being used. Javier de Paz Javier de Paz The company that worked there was solvent and doing well, that was not the problem. What happened  is that it got "delocalized". The city that surrounds it had changed and this industrial space was left out of place, in a context that was not appropriate for the use it had, like when you fall asleep on the bus and later you wake up suddenly in a completely different place than where you wanted to be. Javier de Paz Javier de Paz The day this warehouse was planned, the city center was much further away. This was a semi-industrial area, where medium-size work spaces such wo... More

DVS 03 is a new sector within the Villa Serena apartment complex, located in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Rafael Gamo Rafael Gamo The development is located within an existing complex made up of low-rise brick apartment buildings surrounded by common areas, gardens, gym, pool and other amenities. The meticulous study of the site and the analysis of the axes of the original buildings were the starting point in the design process to create direct relationships between the new sector and the pre-existing environment. Rafael Gamo Rafael Gamo DVS 03 comprises two buildings with 33 unique one and two bedroom apartments. The apartments have an exterior perimeter made up of balconies and terraces which provide much... More

An architectural design for a store and apartments. Living in old & new On Nieuwlandstraat in Tilburg stood a building whose historical façade had long been concealed. Given that this street is filled with historic buildings, we decided to restore the old façade to its original state. Image Courtesy B-too Mini-neighborhood Only the entrance to the shop is located at the front. The residences are all accessed from the rear of the building. In this way, we aim to bring life to the rear area, creating two distinct worlds: the shopping street at the front and the mini-neighborhood at the rear. Image Courtesy B-too Spacious outdoor areas In the rear area, each apartment has its own outdoor space, storage, and... More

Its purpose lies in the creation of collaborative and meeting spaces, with an introspective approach that adapts to the surrounding industrial environment.  Camila Cossio Camila Cossio Camila Cossio The design of the pavilion is aimed at generating flexible areas for collaboration and design, as well as meeting spaces that encourage interaction between workers. These aspects are complemented by plant elements that make up a green oasis, acting as a barrier against visual and acoustic pollution. Camila Cossio Camila Cossio Camila Cossio The "H"-shaped arrangement stores blind areas at the ends and transparent areas in the center, allowing unique permeability. The materiality of the pavilion is made up of... More

Michan Architecture, Colectivo seis, Taller Paralelo and Kababie Arquitectos designed a brick pavilion unveiled at the fith edition of the Méxtropoli architectural festival 2018, in Mexico City. ‘Pabellón ( )’ was thought as a space for contemplation and reflection, which arises from the abstraction of a collapse, representing earthquakes.  Jaime Navarros The pavilion was committed not only in the memory of the catastrophe and its perpetual echo, but also to the action of change. After its short life in Méxtropoli the structure’s partitions will be donated for the reconstruction of houses destroyed in San Gregorio Atlapulco during the earthquake of 2017. Jaime Navarros Jaime Navarros... More