Industrial architecture

Dosan Precision explores the subtle connection between a precision factory and a dining bar, drawing inspiration from this combination to create a unique space. This connection can be found in the way small components complete the motion of a machine and how small ingredients complete a dish, emphasizing the shared values of engineers and chefs. Donggyu kim As a dining bar, Dosan Precision offers high-quality cuisine using carefully selected ingredients. Chefs treat even small ingredients with great care and attention, similar to how small components are meticulously crafted in a precision factory. To reflect the industrial elements, Dosan Precision's interior incorporates features typically found in factories. Metal structures, stee... More

Having to diminish que quantity of resources that we extract from the soil, it's mandatory that new buildings start to use more and more existing materials and structures.This building, located in Peso da Régua, in a beautiful area of the Douro region (UNESCO World Heritage), was my second approach (after POC Caldeirão) to the use of second-hand shipping containers as the core structure, with the effort of turning it's final image into a qualified and contextualized work. Paulo Alexandre Coelho The landscape of the Douro River, near Régua, is clearly marked by morphological elements with enormous character, namely the vineyards and the terraces that support them. Stone buildings that define strong and overlapping... More

Después de la buena acogida que recibió el primer encargo (Torre el Rengle I), Sorigué apostó de nuevo por la experiencia de ON-A en la construcción de un segundo edificio residencial, siguiendo el mismo lenguaje y proyección que se había impulsado en el anterior proyecto para la ciudad de Mataró. Es por ello que el nuevo edificio sigue la línea geométrica de su antecesor: un volumen donde la singularidad queda definida por la sinuosidad de sus curvas y la horizontalidad de las franjas blancas de GRC.   Eficiencia y sostenibilidadPara garantizar la sostenibilidad del proyecto, se ha optado por el uso de materiales que consiguen la eficiencia energética y ac&... More

The Crown Tower, a uniquely designed luxury residential high-rise that will be a new urban landmark in Taipei City. The building, called The Crown is located in the Datong District of Taipei (Taiwan), a privileged area due to its proximity to major transport hubs such as the HSR Taipei Station and where several high-rise buildings will be constructed in the near future. This new urban intervention in the area will be an important development point for the future of Taipei. Caption Considering the site’s existing characteristics and its great future projection, the developer, Kingland Property Corporation, aimed to create a unique residential landmark, providing a differentiating and impactful architecture for the surroundings.... More

Perto is a leading Brazilian Multinational Corporation, one of the world's largest ATM manufacturers. When Perto decided to build its first factory in India, the company wanted to create a solid architectural statement. Following the client brief, the aim was to develop an industrial architecture that elevates the architectural quality to an attractive ensemble of built forms rather than unimaginative industrial boxes. For a project that relies heavily on ergonomics and functionality, a band of exposed bricks on the lower edge of the building was laid, similar to the company's Headquarters in Gravatai, Brazil. Although the project is an industrial facility, aesthetics and the functionality were given equal weightage in the design. Lucas... More

Lembayung Senja (aka twilight) a beautiful moment when a day ended through the setting sun.  Moment beauty translated in the form of a house with a warm, relaxing & calming atmosphere.  The room scenery that can relieve fatigue after a day of activities. Caption The owner wants to take advantage of the garden land & park which is poorly mantained and have only 3.7 meters wide, the position faces sunset (west) & the ground level drops about 1 meter from road level. Caption Combining steel & concrete structure, this 2-storey house has a height of 7 meters, the building is only as high as a 1-story house in general.  The facade uses exposed bricks with planter boxes for vines as well as "krepyak" door... More

Level Apartment is a residential fit-out of an apartment within an industrial building in Hoxton, London. The design uses level changes, sliding walls and transparency to host a range of activities in a single flowing space. A concise material palette of oak and ceramics create clear and simple forms that accentuate the scale of the existing form, while also offering a warm contrast to the concrete shell. Material Works _ Fred Howarth Material Works _ Fred Howarth The design replaced a more cellular layout, characterised by dingy back rooms, no storage and no space for home-working. The new design overcomes these problems by re-positioning the kitchen at the heart of a full depth open space benefitting from existing perimeter gla... More

This 94,440 square-foot building, located in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, consists of a three-story office space adjacent to a fully equipped warehouse respectively constructed of reinforced concrete and steel structure. Caption Caption Gibert&Tan, who was tasked with designing this new office-slash-warehouse, decided that the only way to address the dichotomic qualities inherent to the design brief (almost irreconcilable in language and character), was to embrace them and specifically in their terms. Gibert opted for acceptance: “the decision to carry forward the pitched geometry of the warehouse to the office component implied a strong alternative to typical ‘boxes’ you often see in such context”,... More

The master plan and design for the RVCA HQ in Costa Mesa, California came together by incorporating a 360-design integration to mirror PM Tenore’s, RVCA’s founder’s vision. The design is inclusive of all aspects of design, marketing, sample production as well as a RVCA gallery, indoor and outdoor skate park, music studio, and friends and family store. Caption Caption Caption Caption More

The historical ABB halls in Oerlikon are significant architectural reminders of Zurich’s industrial past. Their proximity to the business and residential quarters of Neu-Oerlikon gives them greater importance. In accordance with a revision of the special building regulations, the building is now being preserved and for the most part placed under protection.  The halls are being renovated, reinforced and technically improved with great care and attention to the existing structure in anticipation of their use for public events and large gatherings. The building’s industrial charm will be maintained. In consultation with the historical preser­vation authorities, interior modifications are based on the principle of con... More