Never too small

As the state, and the country as a whole, are figuring out means of mitigating the housing crisis, one project type is beginning to help satiate that need. Accessory Dwelling Units like the Crystal ADU not only add a dwelling unit to a previously developed residential site, but this one does so in a mere 160 square feet. One of the primary design goals was providing the minimal amount of space needed for a person to operate. Joe Seelhammer Joe Seelhammer Reminiscent of a crystal's clean lines and beautiful edges, its fractal roof form and high-placed windows allow for ample natural light while still offering privacy from the adjacent residence. Built-in furniture and storage, along with a murphy bed, allow these components to fol... More

Peace is a rustic retreat located on a wooded and sloping terrain near the summit of Le Maelström Mountain in Lac-Beauport. Serving as both the starting and ending point for several hiking trails developed directly on the vast site, it is the ideal refuge for outdoor enthusiasts. Adrien Williams Adrien Williams Adrien Williams The project revolves around the meeting of two volumes with complementary functions. The first, a metal volume clad in eastern townshipper tiles, rises over three levels to house the interior spaces, along with a rooftop terrace with a spa. Its profile adapts to the site’s natural slope, forming a parallelogram shape that, with its generous parapets, shields the spa from wind and prying eyes... More

A ground floor shop of an old Athenian apartment building in the area of Kallithea is converted into a ground floor private residence, thus forming a broad framework of architectural intervention. Underneath the proposal’s basic points, one can trace the fundamental synthetic principle of an occupant living on the ground floor in plain sight. Yiorgis Yerolymbos Yiorgis Yerolymbos Privacy is secured through the discretion of design. A systematic layering juxtaposed over the existing envelope seeks to resolve the aim set. Reversibility of construction independent of the existing structural system has been of paramount importance, both interior as well as exterior of the shell. Yiorgis Yerolymbos Yiorgis Yerolymbos... More

1. Marziyeh, the architect who helped us here at Rooydaad for three years, making our architectural endeavors brighter, sat before us one day, overwhelmed with fear and anxiety, and confessed that she no longer felt passionate about architecture and desired to focus solely on painting—a revelation that seemed incongruous given her professionalism and proficiency in her role. Rooydaad Architects    We encouraged her to weigh up her decision, considering its gravity. Ultimately, we agreed that she could transition to a part-time role at Rooydaad, allowing her to pursue her newfound passion for painting alongside her architectural duties. 2. A year later, Marziyeh returned, her resolve unwavering, to announce that she wa... More

The Fit Apartment deviates from the standard of most residential projects already carried out by the office, with a completely integrated character: Except for the bathroom, all walls have been eliminated, creating a continuous circulation throughout the social area, kitchen, office, and master bedroom. The proposal came from the owners' desire to create a sensation of more spaciousness in the 60 sqm apartment.  Julia Tótoli Julia Tótoli The pandemic changed most people’s relationship their living space, and a new habit acquired by clients was exercising at home. Thus, even with the relatively small apartment, an important premise for the project was versatility - to allow various uses throughout the apar... More

To enjoy life in a fully functional space in the jam-packed metropolitan, and to come away from the stress and burden of a tough day, can almost seem as dazzling as a dream. Caption Caption Through incorporating, converting, and multiplying various of architectural techniques, the tranquil living style in this 33 square-meters residential space is thus rejuvenated with a robust fusion of characteristics. Caption Caption The once narrow, cramped partitions were all joined together to form one light, open, and airy place packed with usability and flexibility. TV wall panel, bookshelves, and the mezzanine were revamped throughout, with interlacing and compiling techniques massively applied to integrate space both horizont... More

Located near Praça da Espanha, a bohemian spot in Curitiba / PR, the Apartment Ladrilho was designed to be the first home of a young couple.  Eduardo Macarios Eduardo Macarios The main challenge of the project was to find the best layout for the apartment's social spaces, ensuring enough storage space for the couple, without compromising the aesthetics or practicality of everyday life. Therefore, the main intervention of the project was the removal of the existing walls delimiting the kitchen and laundry room for a new layout arrangement.  Eduardo Macarios Eduardo Macarios The new design aims to maximize storage spaces, but still maintains the division between kitchen and living room, since the couple likes... More