Exterior

A 1970s detached house in a suburb of Thessaloniki has been transformed thanks to the vision and design of OpsisArchitects, who have transformed it into a contemporary residence that meets today's needs. Cedrus exudes a sense of peacefulness and harmony. Caption Caption Caption Caption As noted by the architectural firm, "the main aspects on which the design was based were the recovery of the building's relationship with its environment and its bioclimatic, aesthetic, and functional upgrade as a whole of closed, transitional, and open-air spaces." Caption Caption Caption Through significant interventions, such as the reinstatement of the height difference between the ground floor and the garden and the i... More

Sharp is a project of a house where every element contributes to the atmosphere of calmness and harmony with nature. Bezmirno We wanted to highlight the beauty of nature through the interaction of light and shadow, combining architecture and interior into a harmonious composition. Local flora becomes not only a decoration, but also an integral part of the soul of the house, an embodiment of the balance and tranquility we seek in our projects. Bezmirno Thanks to architectural accents, we bring nature into the house and make it the main object of the entire space. A small hole in the roof on a cozy terrace becomes the embodiment of the main concept. This element is also repeated inside the room in the form of a skylight over the d... More

"Villa Link" is a narrative of the bond and coexistence between two generations of a family (parents as the traditional generation and children as the contemporary generation), considering their needs and lifestyles. The family consists of five members, including a father, mother, and three children who have reached adolescence and youth, expressing a desire for greater independence while still seeking the warmth and support of the family nucleus. Consequently, they sought a home design that embodies both the notions of privacy and intimacy. Scale Architectural Group Scale Architectural Group The design process began with the question of how to create flexible boundaries that, while preserving the autonomy of both the children an... More

Our team’s main goal in developing the «Poli House» architectural project was to harmoniously blend the house's architecture with the surrounding environment. Stone, wood, and glass are the primary materials used in this house’s exterior and interior design. Andrii Shurpenkov The whole project of the house can be described as a small private complex consisting of three buildings - the main house, a guest house, and a gazebo. When designing, the Bezmirno team connected all zones into a common structure, in a single style. Andrii Shurpenkov The use of panoramic windows unites cutting off the barrier between the exterior and interior space, making it a single whole. Most of the rooms are oriented towards the... More

As architects, we believe that architecture should enhance education and develop in children a sense of aesthetic appreciation for the environment. BRITANICA Park School aims to promote tradition while building on it with modern education principles. It is located in the suburbs of Vitosha Mountain and caters to children from 2.5 years old (kindergarten) to 18 years old (school). Todor Todorov This project aims to design architecture that facilitates healthy living & learning. Socialization and communication, enriching social and behavioral habits are integrated in the concept.  Classical and modern ideas guide the building's exterior design. Ultimately, the form implies a connection to Great Britain's culture - tradition a... More

The Arthur J. Altmeyer Federal Building, located in Woodlawn, MD, was originally erected in 1960 and still stands today as the Social Security Administration Building. The goal of this project was to update the facade of the building, giving it a more modern look.The original intent was for the facade to be comprised of a bead blast aluminum finish. However, bead blast finishes tend to have flatness and variability issues, lacking consistency and a uniform look on major large-scale projects such as this one. Additionally, bead blasting is typically done in sheet form, and can thus be very expensive.Our solution? InvariMatte® Micro Texture on aluminum. InvariMatte® can be rolled coil-to-coil, saving money on sheet costs, and aluminum... More

Rigidized® Metals’ InvariMatte® micro texture clads the parking ramp at Burlingame Point. Stainless steel is not only a very efficient reflector of solar energy, it also substantially reduces insulation requirements. Unlike other bare metals that patina, or paints that oxidize, stainless steel retains all of its original solar reflectance and energy efficiency for as long as it remains installed. Because the accumulation of dirt can have a detrimental effect on solar reflectance, the InvariMatte® surface is dirt-resistant. More

Rigidized® Metals’ pattern 6WL®, perforated, makes up the sunshades in these outdoor seating areas at ResMed Inc in San Diego, CA. The perforated metal allows air to flow through the screens, and the deep texture provides durability with resilient stainless steel. Swinerton Builders Swinerton Builders   More

Rigidized® Metals’ InvariMatte® micro textured stainless steel clads the exterior of the Seattle Art Museum. The micro texture provides easy clean-ability, durability and aesthetic appeal. Caption Caption Caption More

This is second time we are creating a small house for living and recreation. The most simple and cozy house near Kiev. Minimalist architecture and design. We used our favorite materials: wood, stone, glass. Caption Caption Our team has worked hard on the overall concept of Line House, to create a space with elegant lines, a cozy atmosphere and lightness in both interior and architecture.   The exterior and the interior are one. Clear, white lines, vertical wooden panels – all materials penetrate from the outside and form an integral architectural structure. Caption The central feature of the Line House it is an island of greenery behind a large window just opposite the entrance to the house. This garden is view... More

Siting, Form & FunctionThe siting of Three Chimney House is derived from the specificities of the land. It sits at the edge of the woods, roughly in a north-south orientation but rotating each of the house’s main functions into separate wings that frame picturesque natural views from each room. © Joe Fletcher The Main Hall—which contains the kitchen, dining room and living room—looks and opens up to wide, unobstructed views of the Shenandoah Mountains. The wood-clad Residential Wing is attached to the south side of the Main Hall via a hallway to create a threshold for entering the more private spaces of the house. Branching off the Main Hall to the north are an art studio and guest house. © Joe Fletc... More