#mixed-use

In collaboration with MVRDV and LOLA Landscape Architects, Orange Architects has been commissioned by developers AM to transform the industrial zone beside Zwolle railway station into a vibrant innovation district, called WärtZ. AM and Dutch Railways (NS) have officially agreed on the winning plan, which consists of some 850 dwellings for all age groups, hospitality venues, education institutes, neighbourhood amenities and spaces for creative makers. Barbara Krantz Wild, Art, Raw, Tech and Zwols. In other words: WärtZ. The name not only reflects the vibe of the planned innovation district, but also refers to the existing Wärtsilä Hall with its distinctive wavy roof. This will become an icon and landmark in the... More

In collaboration with JEP Vastgoed and Vink Bouw, Orange Architects designed an urban infill piece between the Insulindestraat and the Hofbogenpark. De Hofberg comprises a residential building with 28 urban townhouses that completes the Spoordriehoek, while an integrated public route creates a connection between the neighborhood and the park. Conceptually, De Hofberg can be read as an intimate, landscaped sloping alley, flanked on both sides by buildings, that naturally bridges the level difference between Insulindestraat and Hofbogenpark. Shaping this artificial hill, leads to a clear programmatic separation between parking and living. Car-parking is accommodated within the hill, while the homes are situated on top of it. Orange Archit... More

The Crosby at 300K St. NW is a 14-storey mixed-use luxury residential building located in Washington, D.C., designed by SmithGroup. The project brings together a comprehensive range of aluminum facade systems to support both performance and architectural intent. © Laura Metzler Photography © Laura Metzler Photography The building envelope is defined by Gutmann North America’s F Series Split Curtain Wall and Capped Stick Curtain Wall systems, delivering a balance of thermal efficiency, structural integrity, and clean visual lines. These are complemented by S70+ windows and S70+ terrace doors, as well as the Gutmann SC115 sliding doors with integrated fall prevention. © Laura Metzler Photography ©... More

Revitalising Saint-Sauveur to enable it to lead Tours to become a symbol of social engagement, resilience and collaboration. Air Studio Air Studio Air Studio ‘Faubourg Citoyens’ is a project about creating a new centrality to rejuvenate Saint Sauveur, a special place in Tours, where it has a rich industrial history. However, it has become neglected for many years. Nonetheless, Saint Sauveur has many assets which we want to support by bringing out the district’s rich identity. Air Studio Air Studio Air Studio We attempt to incorporate themes of creativity, innovation, inclusivity, community and learning for everyone here at ‘Faubourg Citoyens’, through amenities like participatory... More

Raw House is a compact mixed-use development in Seoul. The brief, written by the architect, was to create a durable structure that prioritises spatial clarity and lived experience over market expectations or visual excess.   Simone Bossi Simone Bossi Simone Bossi Simone Bossi Simone Bossi Simone Bossi In an age of blurred realities and overstimulation, where people are increasingly pushed to perform or pretend, this project offers a retreat — a home where one can feel real and at ease. To support this, materials are kept in their raw state. Concrete, stone, and timber are allowed to be what they are, not for effect, but to offer a quiet, honest presence. Nothing is covered, nothing disguised; the ar... More

A Suburban Mixed-Use Development on the Former Suwon KT&G Factory Site Suwon, located in Gyeonggi Province adjacent to Seoul, is renowned for its natural landscapes and rich historical heritage. It is home to Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site, along with numerous other significant landmarks from the Joseon Dynasty. The project involves the redevelopment of the former KT&G (Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation) factory site, situated next to Hwaseo Station, a key transport hub in Suwon. Based on Nikken Sekkei’s 2015 master plan, the expansive 26-hectare site has been transformed into a suburban mixed-use development. The plan features a large public park covering nearly half of the site, alongside 2,600 reside... More

An award-winning medical office building noted for innovating public presence and civic character  Located in the historic and civic district of the city of Glendale, California, the site occupies a central corner along the East Broadway corridor, a commercial pedestrian-oriented street. With panoramic views of the San Gabriel mountains to the north-west, the lot faces Glendale Civic Center, a large irregular block comprising a loose patchwork of buildings from architecturally distinct periods surrounding a meandering pubic space. The art deco City Hall faces the mid-century courthouse across Broadway, stylistically unique from the levitating brutalist Department of Building and Safety, nearby the more austere corporate Police Departm... More

A Bioclimatic Flagship Building, Embodying the Values of Sustainable Eating In Avignon, the new headquarters of the Food’in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur network unfolds as a true flagship site dedicated to innovation and training in the agri-food sector. Adrien Guitard The building combines environmental excellence with intelligent design, expressed through a frugal yet bold architectural language that highlights natural and local resources. Exposed timber blends with low-carbon concrete to gently shape the volumes, while rammed earth moderates the indoor climate. Adrien Guitard Certified “Bâtiment Durable Méditerranéen” (Mediterranean Sustainable Building) at Gold level, the proj... More

This ambitious urban project involves the revitalization of a 5.5-hectare site of the former cavalry barracks of the Polish Army. The site is located in the heart of Poznań, and the entire area, along with four buildings dating from the 19th century, is listed as a historical monument. This concept implements the ideas of the 15-minute city, with a mix of functions allowing for the eventual development of approximately 22,000 square meters of commercial and tertiary functions (offices, retail, gastronomy, services) and 52,000 square meters of housing (about 1,000 apartments). BPI Real Estate Poland and Revive Poland BPI Real Estate Poland and Revive Poland BPI Real Estate Poland and Revive Poland BPI Real Estate Poland and... More

Jawharat Muscat is a mixed-use complex in Muscat, Oman. Located in Bausher area near Muscat international airport, Jawharat Muscat will serve a variety of users with applications varying from hospitality to leisure, healthcare, shopping, sports and outdoor seating. Buildings include: 50 bed Hospital 5 Stars Hotel Sports Club Culture Building Perfect Engineering was awarded full design scope for the project including Architecture concept design. Architectural ConceptArchitectural DesignCommunication DesignElectrical DesignHVAC DesignInfrastructure DesignMechanical DesignRoads DesignStructural Design Caption More

The idea for this mixed-use project located in Bangalore, was context based and inspired by the architects need for an office space while retaining the residential flavor of the layout. This ground-up 4-story mixed-use building contains the architect’s office and apartments. Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography The minimalistic and contemporary built form is a composite structure of concrete and mild steel. The building’s appearance was also created in response to the surrounding landscape and features a kinetic facade that moves with the wind; while creating interesting shadow patterns throughout the day. By incorporating motion into architecture, the occupants have an... More

A Mute Icon: Responding to the brief of providing a commercial office building in a very formal context, the project aims to construct an authentic dichotomic image: one that can be confused for a strange civic building, too mute to be publicly engaged, but yet too eccentrically unusual to be privately used. Governing the construction of this image is the problem of mass. A simple volume cladded in a dark tinted glass curtain wall is cut diagonally into a crystalline shape, therefore creating a more idiosyncratic silhouette. A horizontally subtracted balcony slices the mass horizontally across the two main facades, and affords the medical offices with more visibility and a direct relationship with the exterior. Adjacent to the main entry at... More

From former MOAT to FORT, and a new town center This project site lies on the former outer moat of Edo Castle where the shogun lived. The bent section of the moat became the foundation of the current irregularly shaped city block, which was problematic in some respects, with its unusually configured intersection and lack of pedestrian space and greenery. Replacement of the district road and reorganization of the city block allowed for the creation of green plazas and comfortable walking spaces, and transformed the area into a high-rise complex of offices, SOHO, and shops.  TechniStaff (Kouji Okamoto) The fact that the moat used to serve as the boundary between the daimyo (feudal lord)’s mansion and the residences of mercha... More

Along the history of Tbilisi’s development, the right bank of Mtkvari had more defined and regulated architectural development than the left bank. This tendency is clearly visible even today - in light of ever-growing urbanization, the left bank is developing steadily, without considering local context. Because of this, while working on this project on Samtredia Street we intended to create a precedent of correct district planning. Rendered by Paralel Visualization Studio   According to the project concept, the object will become a symbolic landmark and will enrich the city’s urban morphology with creative value. The building will have residential, commercial, recreational, and office spaces. The shape of the complex... More