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The client’s brief was to design a space that functioned as both a professional coaching academy for CA, CS, and law students and a bold, youthful workplace. It needed to resonate with a younger audience while clearly reflecting a sense of purpose and seriousness.We began the design journey with a few carefully chosen keywords—focus, growth, clarity, and strength—which we translated into strong graphic interpretations that are woven throughout the project. Sagar Mandal - Studio Colourblind   At the heart of the concept lies the idea that the training academy holds the "key" to the future of young minds. This metaphor is expressed through a striking key motif that appears throughout the space—from a large... More

DIA Dittel Architekten is responsible for the high-quality refurbishment and redesign of the Heilbronn City Library in the lively cultural and shopping centre Theaterforum K3. After a two-year restructuring phase, the library has been given a new lease of life and provides a forum for communication and encounters with modern, contemporary architecture. ©DIA Dittel Architekten ©DIA Dittel Architekten DIA has extended and modernised the Heilbronn City Library, creating a representative venue for interaction and intergenerational learning. The overriding aim of the conversion of the existing building was to create a modern appearance and a high sojourn quality through functional zoning and a variety of uses. ©DIA D... More

In the heart of Missouri, a house stands as an example of a harmonious blend of architectural styles. Designed for a couple with a vision to merge four distinct styles, the architects embarked on a creative journey, inventing a new style that seamlessly merges Shinto, Shaker, Craftsman, and Contemporary elements. Tim Bjella Tim Bjella Tim Bjella Tim Bjella The house captivates onlookers with its distinctive feature – a roof seemingly suspended in mid-air, creating an illusion of weightlessness as it hovers above the structure on a transparent layer of glass. This innovative design not only adds a touch of modernity but also pays homage to the Shinto belief in the connection between the earthly and the divine. The... More

Summary -  Greenway House is located in an historic 1927 garden neighborhood based on the English Commons tradition of clustering houses around a series of private parkways and tree-lined boulevards Nathan Schroder -  Created for a young family of five, the home accommodates a sizable design program while providing generous outdoor green spaces -  The Owner’s sportscar collection is treated as sculpture viewed and accessible across the open air courtyard Nathan Schroder Nathan Schroder Design Significance -  The courtyard layout provides a series of rooms, both interior and exterior, that gradually evolve from semi-opaque aesthetic attitude of the street facing facades to the more transparent tr... More

Summary - This home for a young family of five is sited to take advantage of the secluded lot on a cul-de-sac with sweeping views of the neighboring golf course - Land use is maximized for outdoor amenities while accommodating a complex program of interior spaces - The design stacks smaller and more utilitarian spaces in a 3-story rectangular volume freeing room for a lofty single story pavilion housing living, entertaining, and primary suite spaces that all have direct connection to exterior rooms Nathan Schroder Design Significance - The home offers an innovative siting approach to the typical interior suburban residential lot typology - The definition of “Front” and “Back” yard is blurred by the glazed... More

In response to the unique history of 5Pointz, the famed Long Island City graffiti mecca, the design of the public interior spaces of the new residential towers was focused primarily on finding harmony between two otherwise contrasting visual concepts; the new luxury towers required a sophisticated  modern interior marketable for high-end city living, while also embracing and celebrating the dynamic street-art the block is historically known for Mark D. Stumer, AIA Mark D. Stumer, AIA The programming of the interior spaces was first carefully processed to place an emphasis on shared and communal spaces; the entry lobby and reception was designed to double as a lounge, with an oversized LED TV wall looping archival footage of... More