Exposed concrete

The Liminal House is in the inevitable presence of the Whitestone Bridge in New York City. It takes shape around the forms of the bridge as they appear from different perspectives on the property. From within the house, the cantilevered concrete surfaces measure the bridge in a dance of thresholds with it and the East River.  Oleg March Oleg March Oleg March Oleg March Waterfront architecture always finds itself placed on a site that is larger than the boundaries convey, captured in immediate connections with nature, and aspiring to find its place in it. Cast-in-pace concrete is here both material and language of the evident entanglement of forms within and without the site. Nature appears to have no ambivalence an... More

Chitrakut – An Extended Family Cluster- Faliyu is a remarkable architectural project that seeks to honour and celebrate the traditional Indian way of living within a traditional housing cluster (faliyu). The design for the extended family comprises of six individual units to accommodate six families, featuring traditional otlas (verandas) and a central open space (chogan). Ar. Pratik Chandresa - Pratikruti09 Ar. Pratik Chandresa - Pratikruti09 Ar. Pratik Chandresa - Pratikruti09 The contiguous verandas with swings and central open space act as seamless extensions of the residents' outdoor lifestyle. These elements not only allow for a natural transition between the indoors and outdoors but also foster a sense of connec... More

Jeongdongjin – The Eastern Edge of Korea The new office of Architecture Studio YEIN is located in Jeongdongjin, a coastal village along Korea's East Sea. The name Jeongdongjin originates from its position “a village located directly east of Gwanghwamun in Hanyang, once home to a riverside ferry.” This tranquil seaside community, primarily composed of rural farming and fishing villages, features small coastal harbors and fields stretching inland. The site for the office lies on the outskirts of the village, in a field where the ever-changing seasons are vividly experienced. Yoon, Joonhwan Yoon, Joonhwan Yoon, Joonhwan Yoon, Joonhwan Between Jeongdong Stream and the Fields The office is situated betwee... More

The pavilion project originated from the client's premise: it needs to look like it has always been there. The area delimited for intervention is located in the garden of a plot of land with an existing house whose plasticity and materiality recall the Brazilian modernist movement. The exposed concrete structure of the roof becomes the shelter for the activities inside, the exposed ceramic brick fences, the wooden structural elements and the glass frames provide visual permeability and incorporate the garden landscape into the architecture. Júlia Tótoli Júlia Tótoli The design process consisted of searching for the essence of the pre-existing house, maintaining the gene of materiality that is expr... More

The site is located at the southern end of Gwangjin Bridge, on a trapezoidal plot that had long been left undeveloped. The road in front, known as "Cheonho-dong Tool Street," is somewhat bustling, but once the building is completed, it will offer a picturesque view of the Han River framed by Achasan Mountain. The front and rear roads, with a 3.6-meter elevation difference, allow for easy underground parking without additional excavation. The client decided to build an office on this site, aiming to minimize construction costs and time by utilizing the existing terrain for a quick move-in. Due to the nature of neighborhood commercial facilities, the floor plan was significantly influenced by regulations and economic factors, requiring carefu... More

One of the most distinctive aspects of Water House is the integration of water into its design. It not only serves as an aesthetic resource in connection with the natural landscape of the river, but it also actively incorporates itself into the design as a key element that defines the spaces. Alejandro Peral Alejandro Peral The design materializes in a combination of exposed concrete, wood, and glass, creating a structure that balances the solidity and warmth of the materials. The horizontal elements of concrete provide firmness, while the wood softens the overall composition, and the glass allows for a sense of visual lightness, connecting the interior spaces with the surroundings. Alejandro Peral Alejandro Peral The... More

In the peaceful neighbourhood of Prahladnagar in Ahmedabad, this home stands on a 500 square yard plot, surrounded by generous existing open spaces on three sides. It is a haven for a family of three generations, where one of the sons is a renowned filmmaker. His passion for art, understanding of spaces, light, colours and the right frames, influenced the home's artistic and naturalistic ethos. Inclined Studio Inclined Studio Inclined Studio A house that opens up strategically, blending indoor and outdoor spaces is truly a retreat. The design features a continuous staggering double-height volume that creates a seamless connection through all levels. Imagine reading in the cosy family area on the lower level and being able to... More

Town halls or community halls are pivotal spaces within a community, serving as the heart of social and cultural activities, and bring people together for a myriad of events. As architectural symbols of community identity, town halls often embody the values and aspirations of the residents they serve, fostering a sense of belonging and connection among community members, enriching the social fabric and promoting civic engagement. Aakash Patel Aakash Patel Aakash Patel Dahegam Town Hall, conceived by the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA), with an aim to serving the outlying areas of the city, is designed to host a spectrum of communal activities – from social gatherings, performances, and training sessions to... More

Located on a double lot in a gated community, on the outskirts of the City of Buenos Aires, GJ House was designed with a minimalist approach. The clients, a young family, were clear about their preferences for their future home; modern architecture, simple lines, connection with nature, natural light and large spaces. Alejandro Peral Alejandro Peral Alejandro Peral Alejandro Peral The design of the house is characterized by a large white rectangular prism on the upper floor that rests on an exposed concrete base on the ground floor. On this base, various design operations were carried out to accommodate the different parts of the program. The front façade has very few openings towards the street to guarantee pr... More

Primeriza House is located on a small clearing of an otherwise heavily sloped terrain with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean to the front and a strong backdrop of almost vertical slope densely populated by cypress trees. Marcos Zegers Marcos Zegers Our clients wanted to make the most of outdoor living, and one of their key requirements was to create many opportunities to inhabit the exterior. Another was to create various different environments, nooks and crannies, and moods inside the house. These two, combined with the plot and weather conditions, shaped the volume of the house and its many transitional spaces.  Marcos Zegers Marcos Zegers The house conquers the slope and inserts firmly into the terrain by mea... More

Project Team:  Vrushali Patil, Mayank Jain, Vrinda Jain, Shipra Dawar The brief for the Ahmedabad University Centre was created organically with the University Board as a hub for the in-between hours of formal teaching.  The aim was to create a centre that would become an incubator for academic life and a place for generating new ideas by creating interactive spaces besides formal educational functions. Being located at the vehicular entrance with underground parking, it also acts as a gateway between the city and the pedestrian university campus. Amit Pasricha The culture of street food being crucial to the fabric of Ahmedabad and student life, it was essential to design the food court as an extension of the street, leadin... More

Simple lines that hide a complex architecture and a luminous spatiality.The FRN House is located in front of the golf course of the Club Universidad de Buenos Aires in the gated community CUBA. The requirements for the project were very ambitious. The clients wanted a house with a tight surface area of no more than 350 sqmt, but they wanted a wide variety of spaces, all of which should be spacious and generously sized. Finally we agreed on the architectural program: a master suite with dressing room, three bedrooms en suite for the children, living room, dining room, kitchen, quincho, playroom, laundry room, a storage room and a maid’s room. @NOA, cgi: Pix Visuals However, this was not all. In addition to the multiplicity of de... More

            Casa Una is a multipurpose building that serves as a focal point for a new open mixed use neighborhood in the city of Pelotas, Brazil. Located in the public park that is the heart of the new neighborhood, the building houses a café, multipurpose hall, commercial showroom and office space. It also houses a social program for high school students of the city’s public education system. The building’s main attractor is its public and accessible roof; it functions as an extension to the park and offers an elevated lookout to the neighborhood under construction.   Cristiano Bauce Cristiano Bauce Cristiano Bauce             The desi... More