Curtain wall

The new building of the Faculty of Electronic Engineering in the University of Nis in Serbia fits smoothly into the existing construction, highly revitalizing it.   The facade of the five-story building adds character to it and brings a modern and fresh sense. The new building is connected with the old one through an enclosed footbridge, marking an organic connection between the two constructions. The architects of Teking studio focused on functionality and their design strongly incorporates the white element, combined with numerous windows and enhancing the natural lighting.  Caption The selection of a robust and highly energy-efficient aluminium curtain wall system underlines the intention to keep the new building in... More

A modern butcher's shop, a dining space, and an event venue. The Meat Concept Store is all these and manages to combine its different uses and functions successfully.   Caption In Hlincea, Romania, in the province of Iași, the Meat Concept Store attracts attention with its industrial design. The aluminium curtain wall system, which covers the entire façade, plays a key role in bridging the gap between interior and exterior and offers high energy efficiency, static stability, and security. Natural light floods the building, and the unobstructed view of the green spaces significantly enhances the customer's experience.   Caption A modern design approach runs the entire project. The interior is dominated by an indu... More

Building a luxury hotel at the heart of a capital city is always a unique challenge. Grand Hotel Sofia, a 5-star hotel, blends smoothly into the urban landscape and, at the same time, stands out with its impressive design.  One of the greatest assets of Grand Hotel Sofia, designed by Bachevanski & Bahchevanska architects, is its location. The building is in close proximity to landmarks such as the National Theater “Ivan Vazov” and the Nationa Gallery. Also, the hotel offers a magnificent view of the colorful and oldest City Garden of Sofia.The view is enhanced by the aluminium curtain wall system that covers the wide spans of the windows. The curtain walls are ideally combined with the stone that was used for the first... More

A Health Centre must be functional and inspire peace of mind and security to the people who need its services. The construction of the primary health care center in the Adice district of Novi Sad offered all the above-mentioned elements to meet the main prerequisites for the project’s success. Caption The architectural design of dba architects created two levels. The lower level has an inviting character, enhanced by the sense of intimacy created by the curved shapes of the façade. The upper level follows straight lines, while the five triangular, connected roofs complete the intimate feel as they are reminiscent of residential roofs. Caption The hinged aluminium system offers high thermal insulation, modern design,... More

The construction of a mixed-use building, which will house two duplex apartments and an elegant café-restaurant, was a unique challenge from the beginning. Caption Raska residences & restaurant, located in Raska city of Serbia and designed by the architectural firm A4 Studio, manages to combine its different uses, providing a smooth result. The goal was to create distinctive design approaches to distinguish the restaurant from the residences. This is evident even from the facade, as vertical shading panels have been installed on the second and third floor, while on the ground and the first floor, the absence of shading panels suggests the use of the restaurant. Caption The building follows a minimal design without any... More

This typical long-gabled farmhouse is located in a protected village and has cultural and historical value. For the renovation we designed the farmhouse in such a way that towards the village the historic appearance is preserved and strengthened, but towards the spacious and deep backyard the building unfolds as a modern villa. Tim van de Velde Tim van de Velde Tim van de Velde A single extension across the full width of the long-gabled farmhouse brings a modern layer and an optimal connection to the outdoor. After all, it was the client's wish to involve the garden as much as possible in their daily life. Residents can now choose the enclosed cozy spaciousness of the historic farmhouse or opt for the open connection to the... More

Back in 1968, a landmark building was constructed in the Serbian city of Nis. It is the iconic Hotel Ambassador. In 2019, the reconstruction of the hotel was completed, marking a new chapter in its modern history. Caption Τhe architectural firm Alterno INC was responsible for the design of the "new" Hotel Ambassador. According to the architects of the firm, the exterior of the building was slightly changed, contrary to the interior, which underwent drastic interventions in order to be compliant with the modern requirements of accommodation of this kind. Caption A cautious approach was followed with respect to the building's previous history and without pompous design details. The curtain wall system and the reflective glass... More

The decision by the Municipality of Novi Sad, Serbia, to approve the creation of a building to house the city's Historical Archive set the tone for high-quality construction. An independent building with two connected parts was designed for the chosen plot of land.  It included the basement level, the corresponding ground floor, and two additional floors. The architectural office PRO ING d.o.o. took into account the project’s specific characteristics and designed the building, incorporating halls for researchers, a library, an exhibition hall, a conference room, rooms for paper processing, etc. The architectural vision was also perfectly served through the aluminium curtain wall system (structural type), which offers high energy... More

Designed by: Tecnostudio Padova The headquarters of “Mech & Human”, a renowned company in the dentistry sector, unfold on 3 levels, each dedicated to specific functions: production, training and offices. The building features large external and internal glass surfaces, completed by Nicolli following the directions of the designer. Standing out on each floor is a meeting room protruding to the outside, fully made of glass panels. Connected to the hall and featuring a full-height mullion-transom façade system, this cantilevered section features “glass-to-glass” corner joints, for a lighter visual impact. Also remarkable is the yard on the second floor, overlooked by the offices with full glass façade... More

The project of an office and hotel complex in the center of Odessa 2019.I proceeded from the task of carefully inserting a new building into the historical context of the city on the site of an old, emergency building. For increased comfort of the complex and to unload the city center, a multi-level parking has been developed.  Caption Expecting that the city authorities and architects of the city would be skeptical about such a contrasting introduction of the proposed building into the existing historical environment of the city,  I simultaneously developed, without a significant change in the planning solution, the second version in the  Renaissance style with a minimal risalit and the third version with a classical p... More

In 1896 the jurist and art-lover Alexandros Soutsos bequeathed his large art collection to the Greek State. At the time, no one could imagine how this collection would be used. However, this action played key role to the creation of the “National Gallery of Greece”, that was established in 1900 in Athens and became one of the most iconic buildings in the cultural history of the country. The “National Gallery”, that this year completes 121 years of operation, required a new architectural design, that would prepare it for a new era.  The architectural offices Grammatopoulos -Panousakis Architects και D Vasilopoulos Architects were responsible for the new design and AKTOR S.A. undertook the constr... More