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The project involves the refurbishment of a 200 sqm second floor of a mixed-use building for short-term rental accommodation. The design follows a restrained and functional approach, maximizing spatial efficiency, while creating an interesting and visually appealing common access area, through color and different materials and textures. Lourenço Teixeira de Abreu Lourenço Teixeira de Abreu A minimal material palette was adopted to optimize materials and achieve visual clarity. The circulation areas and the kitchenette are entirely finished in a muted green tone — applied uniformly to floors, walls, ceilings, and metal elements, providing a stark contrast with the bedrooms, which feature a lighter palette of wh... More

In recent years, working models have evolved from rigid and repetitive schemes to more open and flexible concepts. This shift has also driven the decentralization of office areas, allowing workspaces to emerge in places where they were not previously common. The result? Projects like Think Workspace offer an architectural proposal aligned with new economic models based on the shared use of goods and services. Recording Architecture - Paco Álvarez Recording Architecture - Paco Álvarez Located in San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, the city’s entrepreneurial culture is reflected in the need for projects like this one, which combine functionality and design in a collaborative work environment. The... More

In today’s dynamic urban landscape, the integration of well-designed, nature-infused spaces is more essential than ever. Amidst the hustle and bustle of city life, developments that prioritize luxurious design and sustainability offer a much-needed sanctuary. These spaces not only provide residents with a tranquil retreat from urban chaos but also enhance community engagement and overall quality of life, setting a benchmark for modern urban development. Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company The Kalhaar Blues & Green (KBG) Golf Club exemplifies luxury and architectural finesse in the heart of Ahmedabad city, masterfully blending modern opulence with the serenity of nature. Spra... More

Located within the historic Hembrugterrein, House A12 has been reimagined as a vibrant home for two families with children, marking a remarkable transformation from its origins as a military sanitary facility. Once a utilitarian structure serving personnel at a nearby shooting range, the 100-year-old building had stood decommissioned since 2003, awaiting a new purpose. Now, through the efforts of the clients, it has been reborn as a unique residential space, blending heritage and modernity. Michal Suskiewicz (www.goodoko.com) From 1895, the site housed the Artillerie Inrichtingen, producing firearms and ammunition for the Dutch army. During World War I, it became a bustling hub, employing 8,500 workers. However, its fortunes waned aft... More

STD Design Consultant has unveiled Aqua Jardin, a 3,280 m² wedding venue in Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The venue is distinguished by its green-hued wood composite panels, which seamlessly integrate with the gently curved façade that echoes the fluidity of flowing water. Designed for the region's hot climate, the space emphasizes natural ventilation and shading to ensure comfort in the intense heat. Strategically positioned trees further enhance the venue’s climate control, while strengthening the connection between guests and the surrounding nature. Paul Phan Paul Phan The building's light green exterior offers a bold contrast to the surrounding urban concrete, creating a visual oasis. The integratio... More

A villa where the viewer, the visitor and the occupant are central. Villa? Must a villa always look like a villa? At B-too, we aim to create a unique and surprising experience for the observer, visitor, and resident. The villa on this former estate serves as a prime example. Is it even a villa? Where does the villa begin? What is there to experience? We are delighted to have contributed to the design of this project and applied our vision to it. We are pleased to have been able to collaborate on the design of this project and to bring our vision to it. Image Courtesy B-too Observer / visitor Does the observer also get an experience? Certainly, anyone catching a glimpse of the villa experiences something unique. Transparent discs... More

Pure indulgence for the eye, on and around your nails. Unique and high end Since the start of Gelamour in 2014, founder Roy Schoenmakers has been passionate about creating a unique salon experience to match Gelamour’s high-quality products. They are supplied to wholesalers and salons at home and abroad. To distinguish the brand from the crowd, a new adventure was chosen following an intensive journey. The desire for direct customer contact and the drive to give the brand its own identity have resulted in the first exclusive Gelamour Nail Spa. Image Courtesy B-too Sparkling An enormous amount of attention was paid to the interior, design and the customer experience. The Gelamour Nail Spa Store has a luxury but accessible appea... More

A building with green character. Green character This building is characterized by its green nature, visible on all levels of the structure. The green character is present on both the roofs and internal spaces within the building. Furthermore, the building adjusts its height based on the surrounding environment. Image Courtesy B-too Diverse functions Co-living and coworking are the key concepts for this building. The structure explores the balance between homeliness and work, resulting in various meeting spaces within the building for use by both residents and visitors. Image Courtesy B-too Green (private) seating areas There are numerous meeting spaces within the building, varying in their degree of openness—ranging... More

The project stems from the desire to enhance the complexity of the existing building, characterized by various historical stratifications – an original late 19th-century section, an early 20th-century extension, and a post–World War II reconstruction – by adding a new contemporary layer in Corten steel. This choice makes the original materials legible, creating a clear contrast with the more recent interventions. Fabio Bascetta Fabio Bascetta Fabio Bascetta   Through the restoration of the existing building, the historical structure is reintegrated into the lively urban and social fabric surrounding Piazza Italia, the heart of Formigine’s historic center. The intervention aims to transform it in... More

A modern villa in North Limburg. Glass House! A modern villa has been designed for these rural surroundings in the north of Limburg. “The location of this property, in the heart of the fields, surrounded by greenhouses, was the starting point for the design. The house is a glasshouse with a slate shell. The whole building inclusive sun terrace has been built on a raised plateau, so that the building is visible as a landmark above the level of the surrounding fields. Image Courtesy B-too Through constructing one side façade and gable end in glass, the surroundings are experienced to the full. As an extension of this, the interior is modest and sober in design. Lots of white and light tints have been employed. Image... More

The architecture and interior design studio El Departamento has developed a meticulous work of integral redesign to materialize the last project undertaken by PJ.Lobster, which begins with the opening of its new optical-boutique in the Born district of Barcelona.   Since its birth in 2018, digital-native firm Project Lobster has shaken up the eyewear world. In the last time, the essence of the brand has evolved to consolidate both its e-commerce and its physical sales channel. An organic evolution that, for years, has always relied on the collaboration of the architecture and interior design studio El Departamento for the conceptualization, design and execution of its new stores. José Hevia José Hevia The... More

A couple steeped in the Charlotte, NC, art scene had approached their architect Toby Witte of Wittehaus with images of the Netflix series “The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes”. With the need for soaring cantilevers, a desire to enjoy the home when climbing stairs might be at issue, and big eyes and open ears about the process of design, they were ready for their own modern home. Amanda Anderson Together they went on a tour to understand themselves and their needs, dreams, and desires as well as their site, and the potential inherent in the art of architecture itself. Over the course of eight months they talked, sketched, explored, flushed out a long laundry list of practical concerns, and inched ever so careful thr... More

The objective of the project has been the urban regeneration of an area of 8110m2 transforming what was an old abandoned sports facility into a new Urban Park. Pol Viladoms The challenges of the project have been diverse: 1- To make a Park that brings back the imaginary of plowed fields and orchards that existed in the area, promoting a very marked linearity in the elements, a cultivated nature and putting in the center the resource of plowing the soil as a tool of design and project. Pol Viladoms 2- To attain a dialogue between the Park and the biodiversity of the Turó de les Tres Creus, reserving 50% of the surface to be vegetated over time by the natural cycles with large carpets of plowed, fertile surface, stimulated... More