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Project • By Cukrowicz Nachbaur Architekten ZT GmbH • Care Homes
Koblach Social Centre
Cukrowicz Nachbaur’s concept applies themes from both the built and natural surroundings to a composition of three buildings of varying character, size and height. The three-storey existing structure along with a new two storey nursing home and three storey assisted living centre are brought together around a sheltered courtyard. The nursing home has assumed the height of its pre-existing neighbour, presenting itself as a sensitive extension at the transition point from built to natural. In accordance with the client’s brief, the existing building will be preserved except for minor changes to its internal organisation.
Albrecht Schnabel for cukrowicz nachbaur architekten
The nursing home’s position leaves space... More
Project • By Atelier du Pont • Offices
Woody
The office building for Santé publique France, the French public healthcare agency, is located at the edge of the Bois de Vincennes, from which it draws its inspiration. It is entirely made of wood: structure, flooring, façades… The shape is like a bundle of sticks placed on the ground that branch out like open, protective arms. This design symbolizes the mission of this institution, which oversees the health of everyone who lives in France. The aim is to be exemplary in terms of its impact on the environment and the health.
The project has created a pleasant space that takes its users’ wellbeing fully into account. It uses natural and recyclable construction procedures and materials, free of all so... More
Project • By Elisa Manelli architetto • Apartments
Casa OT
Casa OTThe house is located on the first floor of an eighteenth-century building, located in a small village in the Tuscan Apennines, situated on the high valley of the Sillaro river.The intervention recovers and renews the space exalting its original structure, which, over the centuries, has undergone numerous transformations dictated by the various functions that the building has received. In fact, the uses that it hosted are different: from inn to post office to tavern, up to having, after 2000, an exclusive residential use.From a first reading, the importance of restoring its original conformation to the space immediately emerged, eliminating the internal partitions, which altered the layout and the volumes.An approach as philological a... More
Project • By COA Mimarlık • Apartments
P House İstanbul
Our client wished to have a cozy, peaceful home in natural tones. We weren't satisfied with the full plan so we made some changes, demolished some walls, by this way we supported to take the daylight flow in all the rooms, also have a better use for the spaces.The couple asked for different areas, where they can spend individual quality time by themselves or with friends. The most important feeling was to leave all the stress of the daily life, the crowd out and to feel relaxed supported with natural vibes. More
Project • By Ballina Group, LLC • Offices
Susquehana GI
This 14,500 SF Gastroenterology/Endoscopy facility features a large covered entry way that can be easily navigated at night for easy pickup and drop off of patients. The use of natural colors and elements brings the outside into the facility making it feel welcoming. There are open bay beds in the clinic area as well as private rooms for a more productive staff. More