#high-density urban living

At the intersection of three urban zones — Laeken's old neighborhoods to the east and west, and the maritime district to the south — Dieudonné Lefèvre Street serves as a boundary, adjacent to Tour & Taxis park. This mixed context, both residential and industrial, is marked by a large warehouse next to the project, framed by a blank wall. The project, oriented north-south, maximizes natural light while preventing overheating. The former apartment of three consecutive rooms is reimagined as a two-bedroom space, focused on its connection to a private garden. Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert A key move involves lowering the courtyard to match the apartment's level, t... More

Life Down A Lane is exactly that: a home for the daily life of a family, strengthened by security and softened by greenery, in the inner-urban heartland of Richmond. Providing a refuge from the laneway outside, the floorplan elevates the living-dining-kitchen area to achieve more sunlight and privacy. A central outdoor space is the focal point of the home, with spaces configured to look inward. Tom Ross Tom Ross Tom Ross Tom Ross Tom Ross Tom Ross Tom Ross While living spaces are on the first floor, the ground is dedicated to bedrooms — a master with an ensuite and two child bedrooms with a shared bathroom — with the courtyard as a buffer between these two zones. Large, full-width pivot doors... More

New Avenue — Residential Development at Avenue of United Europe in Żory The planned multi-family residential development is a contemporary response to the needs of the city's residents: comfortable apartments, safe shared spaces, and a structured urban layout that builds genuine neighbourhoods — not just an "address." The scheme comprises 6 nine-storey residential buildings with 2 levels of underground parking. The buildings are grouped into three pairs, each connected by internal recreational courtyards located on the rooftops of the garage sections. This arrangement clearly separates traffic zones from areas of relaxation, while providing residents with a green, intimate "heart" at the centre of each cluster. MUS ARCHITEC... More

The sports ground is located on the Volga River embankment in the historic center of Samara. The concept aimed to create a unique sports zone for the city, dividing the expansive territory into distinct functional areas that promote comprehensive physical and aesthetic development for visitors while encouraging active participation in the city’s social life. Popov Andrew Popov Andrew Popov Andrew Popov Andrew Popov Andrew The Core IdeaWhat sets this sports ground apart is its custom-designed outdoor fitness equipment, including branded ping-pong tables, sun loungers, bench-table combos, and shaded rest areas. In collaboration with a local Samara artist, a distinctive asphalt pattern was developed to serve as... More

Haarlemmermeer has a severe housing shortage. The densification vision states that the major housing challenge will be met by densifying the existing core areas, including around Hoofddorp station. The development of Spoorzone Hoofddorp will help to alleviate the housing shortage, and the use of public transport will be stimulated by the arrival of the metro, a greater diversity of living environments and additional jobs. De Zwarte Hond De Zwarte Hond De Zwarte Hond The development of the Spoorzone also focuses on the extension of the metro to Schiphol and Hoofddorp, the MIRT (Multi-Year Programme for Infrastructure, Spatial Planning and Transport) exploration of the Amsterdam-Haarlemmermeer public transport link. De Zwar... More

The Sloterdijk district of Amsterdam is rapidly transforming from an office area into a vibrant urban neighbourhood. MO*town Track 8, one of the pioneers in this emerging district, is a robust, green and sustainable project consisting of 94 apartments and ground-floor facilities. De Zwarte Hond designed the plan on behalf of BPD I Bouwfonds Gebiedsontwikkeling. Aiste Rakauskaite Haven-Stad, which includes Sloterdijk, will be transformed into a sustainable and future-oriented district. Haven-Stad will have a high residential density and a diverse mix of functions, such as facilities, green areas and workplaces. By adding more homes, commercial space and community facilities to the former business district, it will become a vibrant plac... More

This project explores the potential to create an urban oasis with the design of the home’s architecture and interiors. This residence is located in a densely-populated neighborhood and its design incorporates a series of indoor-outdoor spaces, connecting the home to its urban context while serving as a sanctuary for the owner and guests. With the design and construction of this project, modern architecture was achieved and introduced unobtrusively into this established community context. Kerri Fukui We were motivated to demonstrate that value can be found in great design at a small scale. The area’s residential real estate market has been increasingly driven by attributing value to scale, resulting in massive, underutilize... More

The Onyx residential tower is a part of the transformation of the Emmasingel quadrant in the centre of Eindhoven. diederendirrix was involved in a number of the architectural projects on the site. Besides the new Onyx residential tower development, the transformation of the urban environment also included the repurposing of the Philips Lighting premises and the newly-constructed Gaagle building. The Onyx Residential Tower is 84 metres high and has a total floor area of 13,000 m2. The building has 22 storeys with 135 apartments and a luxury penthouse on the 23rd floor. Each storey consists of 6 apartments of approximately 70 m2. These have an easterly or westerly orientation, ensuring pleasant sunlight and beautiful views. The plinth of the... More