Green building

The new Multilateral Bank Office in Phnom Penh sets a precedent for sustainable interior design in Cambodia and the wider Southeast Asian region. Designed by The Room Architecture and Design, the 1,500-square-meter office is the first in the country to achieve LEED Gold certification for Interior Design, reflecting a commitment to environmental performance, operational efficiency, and occupant well-being. Robin Narcissus Robin Narcissus   Functional planning and design approach The workplace layout prioritizes flexibility and collaboration. A combination of open-plan workstations, enclosed offices, and reconfigurable meeting areas allows the space to adapt to different operational needs. Movable walls, modular furniture, a... More

The International Trade Tower, also known as Mapletree Bay Point, is a commercial high-rise located in the Kwun Tong district of Hong Kong. Set within one of the city’s fastest-growing business areas, the building stands at 95 metres and offers around 61,000 square metres of office space. Its architecture is defined by clarity and restraint – a compact volume with rounded corners and a continuous rhythm of horizontal louvres. © ingenhoven associates / HGEsch © ingenhoven associates / HGEsch Architecture for a Dense and Demanding Urban LifeIn Hong Kong’s dense, fast-moving urban landscape, space takes on new meaning. It’s no longer just a matter of square metres. It’s a moment to slow down,... More

ingenhoven associates are responsible for the overall architectural concept of the conversion of Cologne’s former CAPITOL TV production facility into a hotel. Key elements of the project include the design of the façades of the existing structure and a new hotel building located in the inner courtyard. Situated in a prime central location between the Belgian Quarter and the Gerling District, the site has been developed into a four-star boutique hotel. The new 186-room building occupies a 4,000 square meter courtyard area and comprises six upper floors, with access provided via Hohenzollernring. In addition to the hotel, the project includes a high-quality retail component with a gross floor area of 1,800 square meters. This re... More

ingenhoven architects has been commissioned with the extension and modernization of the Lanserhof Lans in Austria, where the LANS Med Concept has its origin. Regarding the extension, it is planned to add a new oval building with 16 rooms and suites south of the main building. Some of the rooms will have a private roof terrace covered with greenery. © ingenhoven architects / Mario Webhofer © ingenhoven architects / HGEsch © ingenhoven architects / HGEsch © ingenhoven architects / Alexander Haiden Spacious balconies will offer a panoramic view of the stunning landscape from the Nordkette to the Tyrolean mountains in the south. The new facilities include a bathhouse with a sauna area, a heated indoor an... More

Since the clients’ property is situated on the slopes of Crni Vrh Mountain, in the untouched nature of the Homolje Mountains, this house represents a true sanctuary of peace, quiet, and tranquility. For clients living in the capital, it was particularly important that the house be surrounded by dense, expansive forests, offering an escape from the urban hustle and fast pace of modern life—a perfect retreat to relax and reconnect with nature. The location is completely off-grid, with no possibility of connecting to electricity, water, or sewage. The lower section of the western part of the property falls into the third and second zones of protection of the newly established Kučaj-Beljanica National Park, while the area where the... More

On a private inholding in the Wenatchee National Forest, this mountain-high, off-grid retreat is built to thrive in the abundant snowfall and extreme seasonal temperature swings. The cabin sits on an unwooded knoll to minimize impact on the existing site. Its design is pragmatic, durable, and energy efficient. Andrew Giammarco Accessible by only snowmobile or skis half the year, the ground level entry is equipped with ski racks, utility space, and a wood-burning stove for overall heat and aid in drying gear. At the top, a generous covered entry and hard-working foyer were designed with gear usage top of mind, giving plenty of space to transition out of skis, snowshoes, or hiking boots. The laundry room is right there as well, and hook... More

The Maria Flor Inn is a boutique hotel with 12 rooms, located on the island of Fernando de Noronha, a Natural World Heritage (UNESCO, 2001). The project is the result of the collaboration between Priscilla Muller Studio and Solo Arquitetos, and it was conceived as a sponge of its context, seeking to absorb and integrate architecture and nature in a subtle, respectful and responsible way. The main proposal was to keep the guests aware of their stay on one of the most beautiful islands on the planet at every moment. Eduardo Macarios Eduardo Macarios Eduardo Macarios Eduardo Macarios Eduardo Macarios Eduardo Macarios Building in such a special location is both rewarding and challenging. Naturally, as it is an isl... More

The Berm House is a private residence that doubles as the common house and gathering space for a 19 house mixed-income community in Washington’s Methow Valley. The house is set into the landscape, with a panoramic view of the farmland down valley, but hidden from the road by a berm that ramps up onto and across the roof.   Benjamin Drummond The south-facing building orientation optimizes winter solar exposure coupled with large overhangs to protect from snowfall and the intense summer sun. The home is post and beam structure with a cross-laminated timber (CLT) roof prefabricated in northeastern Washington. The design incorporates Passive House principles including managing seasonal heat gain from solar exposure, advanced ai... More

At the heart of Cairo city center, a newly restored building catches the passer-by’s attention. The building’s name is La Viennoise and it is a construction with a long and celebrated history (125 years).   Caption Caption After its restoration, La Viennoise has breathed new life into the city center, becoming the first historic mix-use building in Cairo to receive the TARSHEED green building certification. Al-Ismaelia for Real Estate Investment is the company that was responsible for the building’s restoration.  Caption Caption The architectural approach was made with respect to the history of the building. The renovated façade is reminiscent of the previous eclectic style of La Vien... More

Ribbon House is a residence with two adjoining units for a brother and sister, built on a tiny plot of 92 sqm located in a tight residential context close to the 16th-century royal mausoleum complex, the Qutb Shahi Tombs, in Hyderabad, India. The plot is at the top of a steeply-sloping lane, surrounded by neighboring houses with shared walls on three sides with a narrow lane in the front. This posed a challenge to the spatial layout, natural ventilation, and privacy of the house. The beauty of the site was an existing pair of neem trees towards the center, and views of the Tombs from a height. TurtleArts Photography TurtleArts Photography Being located in the Heritage Zone, it was important to pay homage to vernacular architectur... More

The Pavilion for All  was designed to be an inclusive space for the community, from all backgrounds, ages and gender. The building celebrates equality expressed with the circle as a symbol for unification; a building with no fronts and no backs, responding democratically to all directions of the park.  The programme is arranged around an intimate courtyard; a tranquil alternative to the active playing fields of the park. A continuous external corridor serves as a 360 degree platform to interact with the park in all directions, as well as providing the flexibility of independent access to different parts of the building if required. Caption The pavilion would have delivered exemplar sustainability credentials on several front... More

The Project site is located in a middle low class area in eastern part of Tehran. As this are cover by the traditional culture we decided to use the full potential of local materials and culture to create a building in line with the architecture of the place but sustained by modernity and innovation. The main material of Persian architecture is brick and this has greatly facilitated our guidelines for this sustainable project. Ideh Haghighat Gou First of all we had to organize the floor plans of the apartments in order to have the most of natural light, since we only have an only eastern facade exposed to the sun, and having only 6 meters away from the opposite buildings, we have given greater importance to the living room and the kit... More

European Quarters Building 17 in Tyumen (Russia) by real estate developer Brusnika has won the prestigious International BREEAM Awards 2021 in the category “Homes - Design Stage”. Maxim Loskutov   The sustainable building has become the first project from Russia to receive a distinguished award in the entire contest’s history.  "The BREEAM Awards is aimed to highlight the best sustainable projects worldwide," - says Shamir Ghumra, director of BREEAM, Bre Group. "Every year experts of our Institute shortlist the nominees of the contest according to multiple criteria. Among them are the assessment of the BREEAM certificate, exceptional experience for a country and willingness of the participating building c... More