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Arise One Corporate Hub – A Landmark Commercial Development by Vastu Nirman ArchitectsProject OverviewLocation: Ahmedabad, IndiaTypology: Commercial | Retail | Corporate OfficesArchitect: Vastu Nirman Architects Arise One Corporate Hub represents a new benchmark in contemporary commercial architecture by Vastu Nirman Architects, a multidisciplinary design practice based in Ahmedabad. Conceived as a premium retail and corporate address, the project redefines the experience of business environments through a seamless blend of aesthetic clarity, functional efficiency, and sustainable design. Rig Animation Design ConceptThe architectural vision for Arise One focuses on transparency, proportion, and rhythm. Its sleek glass faç... More

The Pavilion sits within a large estate and began life as a decorative folly before being adapted into a residence. Over time, a poorly conceived mid-century extension compromised both the appearance and function of the original Grade II listed rotunda. The client’s brief was clear: restore the Pavilion’s architectural integrity while expanding the home to meet contemporary needs, without undermining its heritage value. Rather than approaching the project as a simple removal and replacement exercise, the design team saw an opportunity to repair the damage caused by previous interventions and introduce a confident yet restrained new extension. The aim was to allow the historic structure to regain prominence while supporting moder... More

Reconstruction of the Drechsler Palace, creation of the W Budapest Hotel The reconstruction of one of Budapest's emblematic buildings, the Drechsler Palace, designed by Ödön Lechner, has been completed. The former luxury tenement building with a checkered past has opened its doors after almost twenty years as part of the W hotel chain. The general design was carried out by Bánáti + Hartvig Architects.  The renewal of the luxury apartment block at 25 Andrássy Avenue was a major challenge for the designers, as the building had to be converted into a luxury hotel, where interior design was of key importance, formal and engineering requirements had to be met, while the historical heritage of the listed buil... More

Amidst rolling farmlands, far removed from Bangalore's urban bustle, is this unique residence flaunting an 18’ cantilever structure, harmoniously blending innovative architectural design with its natural surroundings Designed for a family of five, this home is Vaastu compliant and has profound connection to nature. Despite a plot area of 6650 sft at their disposal, the client emphasized the importance of following the 'Aaya' footprint thus restricting the extent of the ground floor to a mere 2500sft. shamanth patil In order justify the full extent of the property, we conceived an open-plan residence that conveys a sense of vast interior space while maintaining unbroken connection to the outside from every space. The client&rsqu... More

Health center located on the edge of the lake of 'De Blauwe Stad' with the following disciplines: pharmacy, general practice, physiotherapy and beauty and wellness center. After previous projects that we designed for Wim van Hulst, he asked if we could realize a new building on the lake for him. The center is located on the border of the village of Oostwold, which is a characteristic Groningen village, and the new area of De Blauwe Stad. Verhoeven Architectuur & Interieur Verhoeven Architectuur & Interieur The design is based on the characteristic farms in this area of ​​Groningen, the Oldambtster farm. This has a front house that has, as it were, been pushed into the shed. The building is located on the border of the vil... More

Gringley Hall is a classic English home that required a more modern addition to house a bespoke kitchen and dining area with access to the garden. The rear extension has been constructed using the same kind of large “off-white” bricks featured in the original home. Combined with various glazing features including slim sliding glass doors, the extension was completed just as 2021 had begun. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption More

Built on an atypical site that’s trapezoidal in shape, this mixed used project is designed to cater to Retail on the ground floor and Office space in the upper floors.  Ravi Varma Photography Ravi Varma Photography Ravi Varma Photography Optimal spatial planning is achieved by using majority of the space for working area with the narrow end of the site used for vertical circulation by placing the lift and the staircase. Equal importance is given to the façade and the functionality while designing the built form. The facade is fluidic and minimalistic in design with glass and expanded metal being used as primary materials. This lends a futuristic touch to the built form.  The façade is designed t... More

This landmark project is situated on a prime corner of the Boundary Park Industrial Park development in Northriding, Johannesburg. The site location, coupled with the tenant’s large staff compliment, led to a somewhat unconventional office to warehouse ratio of 60:40 instead of the more typical 90:10 ratio. 'This model is seemingly becoming more common nowadays with a shrinking global economy and improvements in technology. Many large companies with distribution facilities are downsizing and consolidating their operations,' says Alessio Lacovig of AOJ Architecture & Interiors. Dominic Barnardt Dominic Barnardt Dominic Barnardt Dominic Barnardt Dominic Barnardt The tenant, Ascendis Medical, needed to conso... More

Summary -  Greenway House is located in an historic 1927 garden neighborhood based on the English Commons tradition of clustering houses around a series of private parkways and tree-lined boulevards Nathan Schroder -  Created for a young family of five, the home accommodates a sizable design program while providing generous outdoor green spaces -  The Owner’s sportscar collection is treated as sculpture viewed and accessible across the open air courtyard Nathan Schroder Nathan Schroder Design Significance -  The courtyard layout provides a series of rooms, both interior and exterior, that gradually evolve from semi-opaque aesthetic attitude of the street facing facades to the more transparent tr... More

Summary - This home for a young family of five is sited to take advantage of the secluded lot on a cul-de-sac with sweeping views of the neighboring golf course - Land use is maximized for outdoor amenities while accommodating a complex program of interior spaces - The design stacks smaller and more utilitarian spaces in a 3-story rectangular volume freeing room for a lofty single story pavilion housing living, entertaining, and primary suite spaces that all have direct connection to exterior rooms Nathan Schroder Design Significance - The home offers an innovative siting approach to the typical interior suburban residential lot typology - The definition of “Front” and “Back” yard is blurred by the glazed... More

The Gate Aveneue at DIFC is an 880-metre long promenade in Dubai with shops and restaurants connecting the buildings in the Gate Avenue financial district. Catalin Marin Architects RMJM hast incorporated a series of three glass gates within Gate Avenue at DIFC in Dubai, which reference the iconic Gate Building. These Gates link the indoor retail mix with the promenade level as well as integrating the inner and outer environments throught vertical circulation and visual connectivity. Catalin Marin Low-iron, coloured enamelled LINIT®EcoGlass profile glass with "cord" surface was used. This very fine line shaped surface impresses with its extraordinary elegance. Combined with the translucent white color enamel that is permanent... More

A one-storey studio residential building was realized right next to the forest. Generous glazing allows the boundary between nature and living space to merge. An open floor plan offers places of retreat with clever zoning Christian Flatscher Christian Flatscher Christian Flatscher More