#ceramic

In the heart of Psyrri, one of Athens' most vibrant neighborhoods, we designed a compact 20 sq.m. sweet shop that feels closer to an architectural installation than a conventional storefront. 314 Architecture Studio 314 Architecture Studio Rather than competing with the area's eclectic rhythm, we introduced soft, curved geometries that create a calming presence.  A central column blends seamlessly into the ceiling and walls, forming a continuous, fluid surface with no hard edges or partitions. 314 Architecture Studio 314 Architecture Studio The facade is lined with ceramic tiles, echoing those found in Athenian homes of the 1950's and 60's-a subtle reference to the city's architectural memory and the handmade deta... More

House CA18 features discreet, detailed architecture that blends seamlessly into the urban landscape. It reflects on what a house is and how it relates to its context: textures, scales, void/solid relationships... Javier Orive parameters that offer contemporary living spaces without ostentation or aesthetic pretensions. The typology of the house is centered around a small courtyard that illuminates, connects, and ventilates all the rooms. Javier Orive The daytime program of the house is located on the ground floor. The entrance is through a small hallway with a ventilated storage room lit from the façade. This entrance gives access to the staircase that connects the different levels of the house. It is equipped with storag... More

In collaboration with the "Junta de Comunidades de Castilla La Mancha" and "Legado Artesano de Castilla La Mancha", the architectural and design studio Romero & Vallejo has intervened in the main hall of the Palacio de la Trinidad, the venue for Casa Decor 2024 in Madrid, with a conceptual yet warm and friendly interior design proposal, where each piece has been carefully selected to create a cozy space that could easily be a living room or a tea room in a hotel. Nacho Uribesalazar Artazcoz It is a contemporary proposal that engages in dialogue with the historic building, which features regionalist Sevillian architecture from the early 20th century. Romero & Vallejo has dressed the main hall of the palace in a peach-colored s... More

Dongshan Island is a healthy community-based neighbourhood creating an alternative urban typology for urbanization in China. It combines the comforts of urban living with the rural DNA of the site and is focused on creating a healthy community. Yet, the density is high: 100 homes per hectare. The area is car free and offers outdoor and shared activities for residents. The land around the residential development is used for allotment gardens and farming, stimulating residents and their children to learn about the origin of healthy food.  Kris Provoost Urban meets rural The client, Huazhang Real Estate, wanted to create a residential development on a rural site, for residents to combine the convenience of urban living with the qu... More

Manana Cafés is a micro coffee roastery and coffee shop in Curitiba, with the purpose of bringing high-quality coffee and design products to everyone. The brand was developed by a young, creative, and entrepreneurial couple, with the premise of valuing the regional Latin culture. Initially, they sold coffee kits exclusively online. Considering the brand’s growth and recognition in the Curitiba scene, they decided to invest in a physical space, aiming to create a ‘take away’ environment that could also accommodate customers on-site. @pontesbrenda @pontesbrenda @pontesbrenda @pontesbrenda The first Manana Cafés unit is located in a shop aligned with the building, next to access to a parking... More

Unifarco has recently completed its main headquarters, a true architectural gem, with the primary goal of embracing environmental sustainability and reducing energy impact. This company, founded and managed by pharmacists, is renowned for producing high-quality cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and dermatological products, operating not only in Italy but also in Germany, Spain, France, Austria, and Switzerland. Alberto Chiggiato Ph Located in the province of Belluno, Unifarco’s new HQ stands out for its imposing structure that adheres to rigorous environmental standards and actively engages in safeguarding the local ecosystem. A tangible example of this commitment is the exterior of the building, made of trees fallen during the Vaia st... More

Its range of products and the number of cranes sold place it at the top of the world’s manufacturers of hydraulic cranes. From Canada to France, from England to Australia, Fassi aims to satisfy the different needs of the market, often in relation to the country’s unique geographical and economic conditions. DuranteUfficio DuranteUfficio As part of the customized project, Durante Ufficio conceived, designed, and implemented the new headquarters of Fassi Innovation Center, where identity, innovation, and sustainability are the cornerstones. DuranteUfficio DuranteUfficio From the welcome area onward, the spectator can feel the customer’s identity and character; the custom-made reception desk is surrounde... More

The project of this house came up when the architects tried to introduce natural light everywhere in a not very big plot, in a corner between two quiet streets in a village in Central Spain.  Josefotoinmo OOIIO Architecture team located four patios, designed and strategically placed in the plot to act as four light wells, four natural ventilation distributors.  Josefotoinmo Josefotoinmo From the outside the house is discret and clean, you don´t get the perception that it has 2 floors, one of them is under the street level, to get more fresh and a easier climate control. Josefotoinmo Josefotoinmo Only once you get into the house you can discover the spatial richness and the big amount of material g... More

The company specialized in rigid plastic packaging, founded in 1974 in Seriate (Italy), now has a new headquarters in the redeveloped industrial area of the Frattini district. Starting with only one machine for the extrusion of plastic bottles, the brothers Luigi and Franco Cistellini have today brought Serioplast to boast over 300 machines and 240 employees. Three years of work were needed to redevelop the abandoned 25,000 square meter building. The office area was built from a set of pre-existing buildings on four floors above ground. The building, designed by Studio Domus in Seriate, is inspired by the industrial style: concrete construction with exposed mechanical systems, while at the energy level photovoltaic panels have been install... More

LIFE CERSUDS, A PROPOSAL TO ADAPT OUR CITIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE The LIFE CerSuds proposal addresses the problem of water and soil sealing in the city through the development of a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) reusing low commercial value ceramics to produce a draining pavement. This initiative is developed within the framework of the European Union Program LIFE15CCA/ES/000091, with the specific purpose of focusing on adaptation to climate change while providing a sustainable urbanization solution.  This permeable paving system is based on the use of a paver obtained from low commercial value ceramic tiles. The process comprises tile division by cutting and subsequent edge arrangement and gluing of the resulting pieces to ob... More

The library of the town of Dornbirn was designed as an inter-generational sharing, meeting and learning space. It promotes reading and the practice of languages, the exploration of computerized research methods and new forms of communication. The joint project of the architectural offices Dietrich | Untertrifaller and Christian Schmoelz succeeded against 18 competitors and won the international architectural competition in early 2016.  Albrecht I. Schnabel The ovoid shaped pavilion was established autonomously and seems to have been placed in the park from above. It stands out expressively among the rectangular shapes of the surrounding buildings. The external path crosses the building, which then becomes a public space. ... More