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News • News • 24 Apr 2024
Mole Architects and Invisible Studio complete sustainable, utilitarian building for Forest School Camps
Mole Architects and Invisible Studio have completed “The Big Roof”, a new low-carbon and low-energy storage and training facility for Forest School Camps, a charitable organization that runs educational camps for children. Located in the Cambridgeshire Fens, a marshland region in eastern England, the new building is assisting Forest School Camps with its operational requirements and storage needs.
David Butler
David Butler
Mole Architects and Invisible Studio
The Big Roof is a 745-square-meter (8,019-square-feet) single-story building that replaces three previous structures in various states of disrepair. Mole Architects and Invisible Studio designed a multipurpose facility that incorporates storage,... More
News • News • 5 Jan 2023
Angular balconies and scenic views of the Black Sea dictate this mixed-use residential block by Starh
Varna-based architecture studio STARH completes the design of a mixed-use building in Bulgaria comprising offices, amenities and ateliers on the lower floors and apartments above.
Dian Stanchev
Located at the east of the city centre, the structure is separated from the Black Sea by the Sea Garden public park, providing abundant natural light and direct views of the sea. Built on a triangular plot, the 6170sqm building boasts a distinct angular form with sharp angles and cantilevered balconies, emerging from the irregularly shaped site.
Dian Stanchev
The design is defined by its robust horizontal profile tapering towards the bottom, clad in a completely white palette. The apartments have an orthogonal layout,... More
Product • By Equitone • EQUITONE [natura] facade panel
EQUITONE [natura] facade panel
EQUITONE [natura] is a high-performance, through-coloured façade material designed for contemporary architecture. Each EQUITONE [natura] panel is unique, showcasing the raw, natural beauty of fibre cement with a subtle yet distinct texture. The material’s refined finish highlights the random distribution of fibres, giving it a sophisticated and organic aesthetic.
Application:
Touch: Smooth, matte, silk-like surface.
Visual: A refined, natural appearance with randomly distributed fibres—reminiscent of the Milky Way.
Key Benefits:
Fire-resistant: No ignition, no fire spread.
Superior sound insulation.
Withstands extreme temperatures and frost.
Water-resistant (when applied according to guidelines).
Hi... More