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E44 Laneway House is a first permanent home for a young couple and their cat. Within 700 square feet (65 square metres), the project responds to the habits and nuances of both human and feline occupants. By approaching the design from two points of view, the house explores interspecies co-existence: parallel yet distinct routines, privacy and autonomy within a compact footprint, and moments of shared occupation shaped with empathy and practicality. Though modest in size, the project is defined by a series of small, deliberate interventions that accumulate into a cohesive and holistic whole. Caption Architecturally, the house is conceived as a simple, modern urban cabin organized around a clear parti. Two volumes intersect at a stair:... More

Nu skin is a global leader in developing and selling personal care products and dietary supplements. With the headquarter in Provo, United States, the company is developing fast on Asian markets and in early 2018 opened the bid for the design proposal of new facility in Shanghai. Caption Requirement for the complex architectural and interior design proposal was divided into several parts: landscape design, office building, plant building, warehouse and other smaller technical facilities. The challenge was to design all of them in harmonious way, expressing the corporate culture and company values, but at the same time to create innovative, representative and inspiring environment for employees and customers, where different user group... More

N House, located in the picturesque Urla Kekliktepe, is the result of a transformative renovation that redefines both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the home. Commissioned by a couple with a finance and law background, the project was undertaken by the Izmir-based architectural firm Ofisvesaire. The renovation focuses on modernity, elegance, and comfort, enhancing both the interior living spaces and exterior areas to align with the homeowners' evolving lifestyle. Kadir Asnaz Kadir Asnaz Kadir Asnaz The main objective of the renovation was to address the homeowners' need for a house that truly reflects their lifestyle, as the previous layout was not fully suited to their needs. The project aimed to create a seamless... More

The 30-acre Natura Gardens incorporates 10 acres of restored wetlands, striking a delicate balance between community needs and environmental responsibility. The restored wetlands became an opportunity to demonstrate how communities can serve as the custodians of scarce environmental resources. The site plan integrates the wetlands so residents can experience the seasonal changes of this essential ecosystem. To pay homage to the cultural history of living around wetlands, the community’s open space features several chickees, the thatched-roof shelters of the indigenous Seminole Tribe.  Landscape Design Workshop & Avatar Productions Landscape Design Workshop & Avatar Productions Landscape Design Workshop &... More

After building a chain of movie theaters in Cincinnati, Alsace native Henri Levi (or Levy) moved to Miami Beach in 1922. In 1926 he undertook a 2-year period of 24-hour-a-day dredging to create Normandy Isle from the natural swampy land mass in Biscayne Bay west of 71st street theretofore called Warner-Meade Island. Extending over roughly 83 acres and being home for over 9,000 residents, has provided Miami with a rich architectonic heritage. Normandy Isles Historic District has some excellent examples of Mediterranean Revival, Classical Revival, Masonry Vernacular, Minimal Traditional, Art Deco and Moderne. Most of the buildings were part of the postwar modern style better known as “Miami Modern” or “MiMo”. 7300 Trou... More

The hotel complex is located between man-made and natural surroundings. Placed in a mild terrain near the village of Vourvoulos in Santorini, it is surrounded by traditional ’pezoules’, large areas of cultivated land that follow the altitudes and are formed with stone walls. The design approach attempts to create a built form that is created from the interplay between contradictory - complementary elements that reference the particular setting and the wider location. Organic shapes from black volcanic stones follow the curved contour lines creating a landscape that reflects the shape of the terrain. Occasionally off-white prisms that resemble the color of ‘aspa’ (volcanic ash of Santorini) appear. Christos Drazos... More