Facadedesign

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Project • By Biha ArchitectsOffices

Ambition Law Institute

Located in the bustling roadway of Delhi, here is Ambition Law Institute - facade designed and executed by @biha_architect within a given time span of just 25 days. On approaching the main NH - 10, one stumbles upon the extraordinary eye catching commercial structure that was just a former banal facade. Takenincompany The project brief demanded a strong facade that makes a bold statement and leave a lasting impression from its surroundings, to evoke a sense of professionalism & confidence, while maintaining a contemporary and timeless appeal. Resonating with the institute's ideology we wrapped the entire facade in black and white ACP sheets with large fenestrations to create a strong visual contrast. The entire facade is broken... More

NewsSpecification • 15 Mar 2023

10 remarkable museum buildings with distinctive façade systems

The design of museums goes beyond its function of housing artefacts and exhibits; their architecture embodies the essence of a place, its culture, and its identity. In museum architecture, the façade system is one of the most significant features of the building. It can provide a visual representation of the museum's goals, convey the history of the place, narrate a unique story, or make a bold statement.   Additionally, it also contributes to the building's functionality and sustainability. For instance, some museum buildings use innovative façade systems to control the amount of natural light, thereby reducing the need for artificial lighting and lowering energy consumption. While some help in protecting the collectio... More

Project • By AshariArchitectsApartments

Hasiri Residential Apartment

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Project • By AluinventSubway Stations

Budapest underground - sound absorbing walls

Aluinvent's LO2 (two side open) panels were applied to the entire legth of the platforms at Corvin-Negyed Station in Budapest, a length of 125m on both sides. The panels serve a dual purpose, both aesthetic and functional, providing a unique decorative element and also functioning as part of a noise reduction system to make the station as silent as possible.  Aluinvent Prior to construction lab tests were conducted to establish the sound dampening properties of the panels. Tests showed the panels were twice as effective at reducing sound than originally required by the client. Aluinvent Aluinvent panels are made from 90% recycled materials in a manufacturing facility run entirely by renewable energy which helped the project... More

Project • By Fillet StudioHotels

Borjomi Hotel

Resting place was completed in 2018. The architecture is a duel between two boxers, which takes place in the city of Borjomi. The hotel has 7 floors, on the ground floor of which there is a restaurant, and on the top floor there is a terrace with a pool. Capacity is designed for 80 vacationers. Project author George Artsividze with Fillet Studio More

Project • By s squared architectsRestaurants

An Urban Ideogram

The pretext   In 1903, the Wright Brothers successfully invented continuous flight for the first time in human history. Years have passed by and the concept of flight is still a fantasy, ecstasy and secret romance in the words of Corbusier as expressed in his book “Aircraft”. Corbusier celebrates flight and represents the aeroplane as the pinnacle of modern technological achievement. The aero plane to date remains a symbol of adventure, progress and wild possibilities. So what has this got to do with our building? Read on to know.   The urban context   The site located in Trivandrum, Kerala, was a North facing rectangular plot of size 16m X 13.5 m abutting a 2 way main road. It is close to a cross junction,... More

Project • By Edifice Consultants Pvt. LtdOffices

Corporate Headquarters for Monte Carlo

Ahmedabad is famous for its kite festival. The triangulations in the form are immensely inspired from the dynamics of this form rooting the culture in the design concept.  The site is located strategically abutting a 36m wide road. The site measures 38 x 61 m. The design mainly considered appropriate road frontage and road widening. Southern exposure is minimized through orientation to ease the harshness of incident sunlight on the building. The building is aligned at an angle to the road leading to spectacular panoramic views of the dynamic city skyline. The building shapes itself to manage excellent response to wind. The city also known for its beautiful patch-work inspires the facade design forming patterns - quilted together. The d... More

Project • By Yazgan Design ArchitectureSports Centres

Mustafa Vehbi Koç Sports Hall

The Mustafa V. Koç Sports Hall, dedicated to the late Mustafa Vehbi Koç, is located in the Tofaş Automotive Factory Complex that sits along Yalova Road in Bursa. While the Mustafa V. Koç Sports Hall is the headquarters and training facility for the TOFAŞ Sports Club, the sports hall also provides a fitness facility for the employees of the factory. The 5.800 m2 Sports Complex is composed of six main parts, which include a sports hall, a fitness center, a foyer, locker rooms, a rehabilitation area and offices. While the three basketball courts, which consists of 2.600 m², can be separated with curtains, they can also be used for volleyball, table tennis, and other sports when needed. The overall configuration of the Sports Hall is comprise... More