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Project • By space race architects • Private Houses
waterfall house
Take a breath. Calm yourself. And enter the Waterfall house.
Inspired by the meditative forces of nature, the Waterfall house is a modern rendition of an urban sanctuary, and home to the Vashisht family in Jalandhar, Punjab. As one approaches the house, the exterior palette leaves a lasting impression. The facade is inspired by the rocky landscape and the snow-capped mountains of upper Himalayas. Dual waterfalls mark dual entrances into the house. Much like the origination point of a river from its glacier, the waterfalls translate into grand points of initiation into the house.
The informal entry frames a view of a landscaped court just as one enters, blurring lines of separation between indoor and outdoor. The form... More
Project • By Casper Schwarz Architects • Offices
JonesDay
With respect to this early 19th-century former bank building we created a design that exudes tranquility, quality and sophistication. Careful material selections are interspersed with sparkling accents. A design language that connects the present and the past. A tribute to the modern classic architecture with sparkling additions. It reflects the identity of JonesDay Law in an almost spiritual way.The “Van Lanschot Bank” building (1914) designed by architect E.Verschuyl, is characterized by a classical façade with a modern construction behind it (Hennebique concrete skeleton). The casco has been stylishly renovated by Rijnboutt and Jones Day Law has commissioned Casper Schwarz Architects to design their new interior. We created an interior t... More
Carlton Hotel
Enter a new Premier Wing, along with a necessary evolution where the interior designers have blended new interiors with the old.
Carlton Hotel Singapore sits in a sweet spot within Singapore’s City Hall precinct. It’s right in the bustling civic district, opposite the wining and dining enclave Chijmes, and minutes from nearby Suntec International Conference and Exhibition Centre. It’s prime real estate, especially when it comes to attracting Singapore’s lucrative Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) market.
In late 2010, Carlton Hotel launched a new Premier Wing, an extension of the old Carlton Hotel, and a much-needed interior facelift helmed by Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) Design Consultants. The Premier Wing... More