Innovation

At the heart of Kuwait City, Böwe has crafted an enclave of innovation and elegance with 3P+. This meticulously designed coworking space, featuring a sophisticated monochrome interior, embodies the essence of modern luxury. Advanced technology is woven seamlessly into every corner, enhancing both privacy and connectivity through smart glass installations in diverse meeting spaces. Caption Caption Caption Each office variant, from private suites to dynamic shared areas, is thoughtfully designed to promote creativity and collaboration. This unique setting isn’t just about work; it’s about experiencing the pinnacle of design and functionality. 3P+ is where industry leaders and visionaries converge to redefine t... More

Spacesmith was engaged by law firm Boies Schiller Flexner (BSF) as executive architect on the build-out of their new headquarters in the Hudson Yards development. Our team worked closely with design architect Schiller Projects on the execution of the four-story space, floors 18-21, covering 110,730 sf. The goal of this project was to challenge the traditional hierarchical design of law offices and provide more spaces that foster collaboration, communication, and innovation. Photo credit: Eric Laignel Photo credit: Eric Laignel To achieve this switch in culture, the design flips the script on the long-established layouts of legal offices. The majority of partner offices are now located along the core, as opposed to the corner. The... More

The ConceptShoreline conceptually plays on the ‘coastline paradox’ - our efforts to measure the length of our vast coastline. Although different methods of measurement yield vastly different results (Australia’s coastline is approximately 36,375 km), our fascination with this paradox is associated with Sydney’s long tradition of modifying, via carving or addition, its water edges to situate cultural and recreation programs. The city’s tidal ocean and harbour pools serve as preeminent examples of activating the shoreline in this way. Operating literally, we take the desired circulation path from the Ferry Terminal to the beginning (or end) of the Wulugal Walk and expand it by increasing its length whilst fixing... More

The new main building at Radboudumc offers a friendly and warm welcome. The completion of the building brings to an end the transition to a new healthcare campus after more than 30 years. In the 11-storey building – with about 46,000 m² of floor space, plenty of daylight and views of the surroundings – a green and salubrious environment has been created. Interacting, working together and sharing expertise are the key qualities. This is where the mission of Radboudumc comes to life: sustainable collaboration for personalized care that benefits public health. Scagliola + Brakkee Future-proof thanks to adaptable designThe Radboudumc mission is to be a leader in shaping sustainable, innovative and affordable healthcare. T... More

MI.C is a project of urban design, landscape and architecture that aims to regenerate the multi-faceted polarity of Stazione Centrale. The new architectural complex created by the intervention will give new life to the former Hotel Michelangelo, a building that has been a symbol of Milan's skyline for more than half a century.  © Park Associati Conceived as a binding element of Milan’s urban fabric that, despite the intense and dynamic use of the entire area, lacks a precise identity, the project proposes a series of interventions on Piazza Luigi di Savoia and represents a turning point for a changing city. The concept’s goal is to aims at rationalising travel flows and implement pedestrian traffic: in the propos... More

The tower in Vienna’s Donauplatte area complements the towers DC 1 and DC 2 by Dominique Perrault and offers 832 apartments for temporary living. The 100-meter-high building is connected on several levels to the existing Donaucity quarter as well as to the transport network via public plazas and paths. The projections of the three-dimensionally warped façade elements correspond to cozy alcoves, which frame the view of the Danube and the city in every room. Dietrich Untertrifaller Urban Context The narrow property – hardly more than a traffic island, surrounded by Wagramerstraße, motorway access and underground line – presented us with great planning challenges. But the attractive location on the Danube... More

Water is abundant on Earth, 71% of the planet' surface is covered by oceans.Unfortunately this water is too salty to be used for drinking, hygiene, agriculture or even for the industrial process, in fact: Water scarcity is one of the most pressing issues of our time. "Goal 6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all" of the United Nation's 17 SDGs tackles this issue, defining an agenda to give access to fresh water to millions of people in the upcoming 5 to 20 years. Is it possible to transform the oceans in immense fresh water reservoirs? Is it possible to make it with a carbon neutral process? Caption DH2OME is a game-changing infrastructure that aims to provide gallons of fresh water every day where is most needed. Many of... More

DMA provides distribution solutions to multi-unit restaurants and institutional operators through their national food distribution system. A tour path through their new office nods to the highways DMA’s distribution networks use each day and celebrates the origins of DMA’s history. More

The property, an antique Tuscan farm whose original nucleus dates back to 1712, lies near Casale Marittimo, a small town of the Alta Maremma, located 10 km inland from the sea. The challenge was to introduce and involve minimal and contemporary architectural elements in an environment rich in nature and tradition. The solution adopted to achieve this objective has been to maintain as much as possible the vernacular architecture of Maremma using local technologies and materials for the external envelope, juxtaposing minimal design and clean interiors. The help of local workers during the construction phase has been crucial for plugging the building in the landscape and environment context and to respect local architectural traditions. Act... More

The project restored and converted a 1950’s building into a restaurant bar with banquets rooms, staff accommodation and a garden with aromatic herbs. The main restaurant room and a small servery are located at street level. Façades were reshaped with wider openings, in order to allow for more transparency and a better panoramic seaview .Fabric awnings projecting out of the external envelope are dynamic elements that emphasize again the lightness of the new structure and make the building look as a vessel ready to sail. The respect for the nature of the site is achieved by using only a few coherent materials and simple finishes like white render and fabric awnings, local flamed stone, transparent glass, grey paintedsteel with... More

The redevelopment of the building, with the entrance from Corso di Porta Romana 19 within the historical center of Milan, represents an innovation for the way of approach and the design sensitivity, making a perfect synthesis between historical tradition and contemporary design. The intervention completely renews the building by creating a new glass roof in a contemporary language, harmoniously fitting into the historical context and respecting the architecture of the building underneath. The characteristic features of the intervention are the redesign of the internal facades, the new loggia on the penultimate floor and the new glass structure on the roof. The latter, born from the demolition and reconstruction of the existing pitched roo... More

The property is located close to the historic center of Genoa, in the center of the Piccapietra district near the court and Piazza De Ferrari, an area mainly characterized by the presence of office buildings with commercial activities, a few hundred meters from the historic center and from the Old Port. The intervention upgrades the distribution spaces, the existing facades and the attic floor with a qualitative, balanced and sustainable solution. The project is based on the fundamental and indispensable principles of any ideal office: natural light, healthy air and a safe and secure environment. From the outside, you can perceive how the retrofitting project envisaged quality functional and architectural choices. The central element of t... More