Glass block

This compact 43-square-meter apartment was designed for a young man seeking both raw textures and cozy intimacy. Serhii Savchenko Serhii Savchenko The core of the interior is built around contrast: exposed concrete, visible wiring, and industrial lighting meet live plants, warm wood, and a hammock suspended in soft daylight. Serhii Savchenko Serhii Savchenko The kitchen island, crafted from monolithic concrete, anchors the living space, while a vertical green rack and copper accents soften the industrial core. A built-in aquarium and natural wood slabs introduce a tactile serenity. Serhii Savchenko Serhii Savchenko Every square meter is functional: a home office blends into the living zone, a hammock nook re... More

Located in the heart of Città Studi, this apartment originally had an unfavorable floor plan, consisting of an entrance leading into a long, dark corridor. The project aims to transform this unappealing space into a true promenade with outstanding architectural quality. The insertion of a long barrel vault defines the corridor’s width, creating a path with strong geometric character that not only emphasizes the linearity of the corridor but also guides the visitor towards the living area, which is revealed as a surprise at the end of the path. Giulia Benedetta Costa Giulia Benedetta Costa The linearity of the corridor is further enhanced by a custom-made wardrobe that runs along its entire length, becoming the true b... More

Jason Good Architectural Studio, which works in the UK and the Pacific Northwest, has transformed a 1970s bungalow into a sophisticated and serene home. This ambitious refurbishment merges timeless elegance with modern sustainability, creating a tranquil retreat that harmoniously balances light, materials, and space. The project showcases the studio's dedication to quality craftsmanship, natural materials, and thoughtful design. Caption Caption Caption The design emphasises a seamless integration of the house’s internal and external spaces, with new visual connections that invite nature into the home while preserving privacy. One key intervention is the complete thermal cladding of the exterior using patinated copper a... More

Schools built in the 80s in the past are dark due to the small number of ceiling lights unlike current schools, the floor and wall finishes have become very old due to the passage of time. Kangdong High School opened in the 80s and has been in operation for more than 35 years, and this classroom, which was used as a judo room, also had old cushions, cracked paint finishes, torn wallpaper, and old drawers that ran out of sheets. Kangdong High School wanted the place to be transformed into the best place for students to study. tqtq studio tqtq studio  First of all, all the existing finishes of this classroom were removed and additional lights were added to the ceiling. Next, we had to put materials in the classroom that would... More

An urban tiny house located at a 18-square-meter site in an alleyway has been renovated to fit the owner's needs. The old house was partly damaged and abandoned for months and very dark inside with brick walls and columns as the main load-bearing structure. The design brief asked for an affordable and artistic renovation to accommodate the owners’ start-up leather shop and their living space with two bedrooms.   We proposed a creative solution by carefully removing two old brick facades then replace them with glass-block facades and integrated windows together with new minimal steel structure. The translucent glass-block facades on the North-East and South-East engage natural light and ventilation without losing the privacy, an... More

FRED & FRED suspended in collaboration with the agency SAGUEZ & PARTNERS a chandelier to 22 meters high that broadcasts a lively light, changeable at the mercy of events the center. As part of the development of this customized project, FRED & FRED designed a card LED RGB + W with DMX control. This monumental chandelier is composed of 164 glass pavers, each incorporating 16 lenses that diffract light. The assembly is supported by a black anodized aluminum profile. 17 rest lamps were also positioned within the center and that a visible monumental totem from Lille Europe station. More

The existing building was a dilapidated hinge factory. The conversion to a graphic design studio sought to retain the industrial architecture of the elevations and the riveted steel trusses within. The apex of the long roof was glazed to admit a large amount of natural light to the main space. Open plan offices occupy the entire first floor, intentionally bounded by large glazed elements on either elevation. The ground floor spaces contain all of the organisation's other spaces including: meeting rooms, gallery, recording studio and audio-visual facilities. These spaces are more private and introverted. More