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Colorful architecture

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about colorful architecture

Project • By BASIL architecture • Libraries

ArtA'A, library - academy - info point

The challenge in creating an art center for the municipality of Aalter consisted of transforming the existing shell spaces into an open, technically and acoustically effective building. An additional challenge was the fact that the building consisted of 2 floors below ground level. It was decided to retain all structural beams and columns and to place the entire building in a monotonous concrete-grey base. An open building for users and visitors with maximum visual interaction and daylight on all levels. Colour is used to define the public areas. As well as a slide to explore the youth library at -1. Giulia Frigerio The main purpose of art is still to connect people, which is why this new arts center is so important. The available s... More

Project • By Bjella Architects • Private Houses

Curves and Hues - A Sculpted Modern House in Minnesota

In the heart of Minnesota, where winters paint the landscape in hues of grey and white for months on end, a modern home challenges the monotony of the season. A sculpture for living, the home rises from the earth like a muted yellow, tapered drum, embracing both grace and boldness in its architectural design.Created for an extended family with an adventurous spirit and unafraid of a vibrant palette, this high-tech residence is a reaction to the cold, desolate winters of Minnesota, a winter refuge against the monotony of the grey and white, often dreary landscape. It is a canvas for color therapy, introducing warm reds, oranges, and yellows that fill the interior through stone and tile, rich wood wall panels, and exotic wood cabinets. Tim... More

Project • By SUPERBLOCK • Housing

La Fontana é bella

A residential complex with a total of 45 residential units was built at Fontanastraße 1. The residential building is divided into a one- to two-story base, with a ten-story tower on top. The central entrance is positioned next to a continuous walkway in the south-western area. A central courtyard is inserted into the base to provide a gathering place for the residents of the building. A community room and laundry room are directly connected to it. From here there is a connection to the small children's playground with adjacent green space in the eastern area of the building site. Jürgen Pletterbauer The apartments in the tower are accessed via a compact four-flight staircase. All apartments in the tower are oriented across... More

Project • By LIKO-S • Offices

Travel Agency Headquarters

The task of the investor for the Perspektiv studio was to prepare a design for the new headquarters of travel agency in the brownfield of the former Zbrojovka in Brno and at the same time to create a uniform design manual for all company offices. The design was prepared by the author's team Ján Antal, Martin Stára, Markéta Michálková, Ema Hrníčková, collaborated by Yana Stepankova and Eduard Mosieienkov. Caption Caption The new offices were designed with an emphasis on travel themes, a strong orientation system, and a contrast between the global and the local. According to the golden rule: Think global, act local. The design was inspired by airport spaces, for example on the floors... More

Project • By TN Arquitetura • Apartments

Apartamento Galeria

The architecture studio TN ARQUITETURA was called by the residents to finalize the apartment delivered by the construction company, focusing on the colors and objects that bring life to the home.In the living room the blue was used as the protagonist, but leaving as a focal point the overlap of colors in the entrance hall, which invites visitors to enter the apartment. The elegance of the apartment is due to the metallic gold profile that was strategically positioned. In the dining room, the highlight is the painting done exclusively for the resident by the artist José Gonçalves.The surrounding landscape is highlighted in the master suite through the large window frames of the building. With this premise, a light green tone wa... More

Project • By PORT • Nurseries

"Little explorers" kindergarten

Children have a drive to be independent and do things on their own. This is a healthy part of normal child development. As children grow, they are able to do more and more tasks. Kids use their 5 senses to discover the world and shape their personality. They absorb surrounding, which affects concentration and harmonious development. Surrounding creates children’s reality, affect knowledge and encourage to develop certain skills. And through all of above makes them happy.   Orange roomUse colors of the earth for the youngest children. Inviting to discover through sense of touch, balance and weight. Help to understand the matter. Green roomReflect the natural environment for the older group. Openings to the garden provides conta... More