Contemporary design

The articulation of Fillet Haus lies at the intersection of an endeavour for an immersive environment, a reimagining of contemporary interior architecture in the Indian apartment genre, and a habitat tailored perfectly to a certain lifestyle. Given that the site was a nondescript, 4BHK apartment in equally nondescript surroundings, the home was retailored to be an inward-looking one. The clients, a young, well-travelled family of three, were clear about their requirements: a contemporary living space that would do away with the extraneous. Consequently, of the four bedrooms, only two were retained. Of the remaining two, one was used to create a larger master bedroom, while the other was repurposed into a lounge cum guest room. Creating a me... More

The existence of the Qasr-dasht segregated gardens and Chamran gardens on both sides of the project site, led the idea of binding two adjacent areas together.  This project creates a continuous green network and make the bridge more integrated to the context. Shiraz City has a unique historical characteristic. The purpose of creating a connection between this bridge as new urban element with the historical urban context was to maintain a necessity to survive the historical identity from the current builder type development of the city.  AliIbnHamzeh Bridge will be the most important bridge in Shiraz due to its historical value and its location on the iconic Khoshk river. The columns of this bridge were expanded in a linear fashion... More

In a decorative lighting project for the home, it is necessary to select the most suitable creative designer lamps for the furnishing context. That is because creating a balanced synergy between furnishings and lighting design solutions is fundamental to achieve a final result with a great visual impact.For this design, studied ad hoc for a refined private home in Tel Aviv, some of the Karman lamps with greater aesthetic appeal and technical performance have been chosen. Caption   An airy, spacious and naturally bright home enriched by the unmistakable presence of Karman lamps: solutions with unparalleled charm, extremely versatile and capable of interacting with their surroundings, integrated perfectly with the furnishing scena... More

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On the island of Ulleungdo in South Korea, the Kosmos hotel is slowly revolutionizing the Korean hotel scene, and it is proof that not all the contemporary designed resorts are found in Seoul. The hotel is located on a volcanic archipelago, reachable by ferry from the port of Gangneung, located along the East Sea. Surrounded by rocky peaks covered with lush vegetation, the site was designed by architect Chanjoong Kim of The System Lab studio. Imitating the shape of a giant shell, here you can discover winding rooms that overlook the sea, and a spa with a top of the range sauna. More

The Hotel Nendaz 4 Vallées**** & Spa is situated in the heart of the resort of Haute-Nendaz with direct access by funicular to the ski lifts.It opened in December 2013 and offers 62 rooms furnished in a contemporary Valais style, including 7 with mezzanines of 35m2 for up to 4 persons and 2 suites with private sauna of 70m2.An integral part of the hotel is its magnificent spa of 2,200m2 inspired by the natural wealth of the region : the bisses. This outstanding facility promises guests unique moments uniting sport and relaxation for refreshment in total serenity.The water, wood, stone, forest, grasses and wild plants of our mountains are the principal ingredients of our range of treatments. More

Raffles Istanbul Hotel offers a new level of luxury with amazing views above the Bosphorus. Guests can experience the unique energy of Istanbul along with the emotional luxury that Raffles offers.Raffles Istanbul has quickly become the preferred destination for both the local and international elite. With a wide range of contemporary art pieces set against striking modern architecture, the hotel is an oasis for well-travelled guests.Attached to the hotel is the luxury Zorlu Center, much like a modern bazaar, with upscale fashion brands as well as a performing arts center featuring world-class entertainment. More

by Estudio Vilablanch LOCATION AND ORIGINIn the old town of the Poblenou district - located in the city of Barcelona - we find a place from the end of the 19th century that, for many years, had been a greengrocer. The ground floor functioned as a shop and warehouse and the attic floor as a home. The work required by the clients was to transform this construction, located on the ground floor, into a duplex house for their family. THE CHALLANGETransform an abandoned greengrocer into a comfortable home with a fresh and contemporary style, which maintains the trace of its past in small strokes along both floors. The result is an open, bright and functional duplex in which each action has been well thought out. THE PROJECTFor the... More