Historical center
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Project • By Tuncer Cakmakli Architects • Streets
Taksim Square and İstiklal Avenue Habitat
At the heart of Istanbul, the vibrant intersection of Taksim Square and İstiklal Avenue emerges as a testament to the dynamic fusion of history, culture, and urban life. This architectural and urban design masterpiece encapsulates the essence of Istanbul’s cosmopolitan spirit, serving as a pulsating hub where past and present harmoniously coalesce. The planning of Taksim Square and İstiklal Avenue reflects a meticulous understanding of habitat dynamics, seamlessly integrating modern functionality with the rich tapestry of Turkey’s historical and cultural narrative.
tuncer cakmakli architects
Taksim Square, with its expansive open space and iconic monuments, stands as the symbolic center of Istanbul. The architectural layou... More
News • News • 23 Sep 2021
Atelier 111 architekti connects two houses in historical center of Czech village to transform into their family home
Atelier 111 architekti connected two houses in the historical center of Kozina and transformed them into one home. The architects see this reconstruction as a favourable alternative to suburban sprawl.
Alex Shoots Buildings
While only a few steps separated from the shops and services in the town center, the client was attracted to the site as it is hidden from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding traffic.
Alex Shoots Buildings
One of the buildings was in a state of disrepair, the other underwent a significant renovation at the turn of the millennium. The architects got rid of unsuitable modern elements, such as a large dormer and plastic windows and even discovered original masonry behind brick backing.
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Project • By A6A - atelier 6 architecture • Apartments
113 . OAK FLAT
« Le chêne lui est noble et grand, Il est fort et il est puissant Il est vert il est vivant Il est haut et il est triomphant » Raymond Queneau, Chêne et Chien, 1937. The challenge of this rehabilitation is to build on what already exists to respect the spatial quality already present. Sustain it by intervening in the most discreet way possible to meet the new needs of the order. A main material punctuates the project and distinguishes the new elements of partitioning and furniture. Oak is this common thread. By its robustness, its sobriety, and the warmth of its natural color, it allows us to stage each volume. The apartment is located on the second floor of a typical building... More
Project • By NAT OFFICE - christian gasparini architect • Residential Landscape
HCBC | housecourtyard
The renovation and restoration project works on the idea of a new internal configuration, which renews most of the building, preserving the historic layout of the facades and eliminating surpluses and incongruous openings.The preservation of the facades composition’s characters is enhanced by an interpretation of the flush shutters on the facade and the figure of frame and sill, often forgotten in the contemporary restoration.The entire building revolves indoor around the existing staircase, incongruous and not passable. the project maintains the centrality of the staircase, making it independent from the ground floor, through a new interpretation of the entrance hall that rises in its terminal part and constitutes a mezzanine on which to p... More