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Project • By elemental studio • Private Houses
Red Residence - Mauli Villa
In the realm of residential architecture, the seamless integration of form and function is paramount, particularly in the design of a family home that must cater to the diverse needs of its inhabitants. This architectural project—a sprawling bungalow designed for a joint family—embodies this integration, melding traditional materials with contemporary design elements to create a living space that is both aesthetically appealing and highly functional.
PRACHI KHASGIWALA
PRACHI KHASGIWALA
PRACHI KHASGIWALA
The structure of the bungalow is primarily made of brick and concrete, offering robustness and longevity, while the cladding of red Agra stone paired with exposed red brick lends a distinctive character that is bo... More
Project • By Ulyanov Architects, Ltd • Private Houses
House "Kambanite - 1"
Plain rectangular shape in white, dark metal and glass are combined in this project to create a minimalist and definite architecture. The large windows make the house look airy and transparent so that the connection between inside and outside is seamless.The house is a low-energy one and is designed with details, insulation and ventilation system with recuperator which have parameters similar to those of a Passive House.www.ulyanovarchitects.com More
Project • By POC+P architects • Private Houses
Blade House 2C
The Blade House is a large new home on a tight suburban lot wedged between a heritage item and a heritage conservation area. The new 5 bedroom residence is a balance of maximising the site, realising sophisticated forms and contemporary functionality.Concrete blade forms, crisp detailing, with overlapping massing create a strong form to be seen in the round. Complemented with a bold matt charcoal black and white rendered walls, clear glass planes and internal voids allow visual interchange between the lower more formal areas and the private upper level.The plan of 2C Blade house is organised as a cruciform with a strong west east axial circulation leading from the double height void above the entry to the alfresco at the rear. Spatially the... More
Project • By Elphick Proome Architects • Offices
RCL Foods
A well-designed office layout was essential for a large corporate like RCL Foods. This award-winning Head Office was the answer. The office design process was a fantastic collaboration between interior designers, novospace, and architects, Elphick Proome. An extraordinary, ultra-modern, functional and truly African work environment was created for their 650 employees, by incorporating a wide variety of meeting and collaboration spaces, test kitchens, public cafe and shop, all arranged around a funky atrium. These different spaces were designed to accommodate the various activities that staff encounter during their workday; allowing for quick 5-minute meetings, boardroom sessions, private phone-calls in the funky phone booth, coffee-breaks a... More
Project • By Team V Architecture • Offices
ASR Headquarters
The strategy for a.s.r.’s 1970’s office building renovation was to preserve what worked, and upgrade what didn’t. This gargantuan structure with 86,000m2 of floor space was stripped down and fitted with new façades, an underground conference center and a completely new interior including the addition of voids. Remarkably, the office remained in use throughout the renovation. The end result is the astonishing transformation of a dated, imposing workspace into a bright, leafy, open office complex, as well as an ‘excellent’ rating from BREEAM for sustainability.
Jannes Linders
Sawtooth façadeThe new façade makes the building brighter and more energy efficient. The double-layer, clim... More