On stilts
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about on stilts
Project • By Yuji Yamazaki Architecture PLLC • Hotels
Kagi Maldives Spa Island
The design aims beyond the conventional resort and commits unique emphasis on the wellness of the human mind and body. The resort consists of organic lines with sweeping shingled-roofs in order to blend traditional design languages with modern ones. The spa/wellness complex is stilted over the ocean and consists of inset ovals that contain a central suspended space.
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The restaurant/amenity complex is also tear drop shaped with an inset of tiered landscape platforms. There are also 50 private villas, all with individual pools, 40 of which stilt over the ocean. Raw material choices coexist with contemporary forms. The occupants' procession is rhythmic and gentle along the soft curves of the project, and always attune... More
Project • By Baumraum • Private Houses
THE TREEHOUSE Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium
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This unique project is founded by the partnership of Sappi, The Flemish Forest and Nature Agency,
the commune of Hechtel-Eksel and Proximity BBDO
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Sappi, The Flemish Forest and Nature Agency, the commune of Hechtel-Eksel and Proximity joined forces in a unique partnership to stimulate companies, politicians and organisations to embrace sustainability in their daily activities. What better way to do this than to build a treehouse? According to the international paper producer Sappi, which started the project with Proximity BBDO, their communications agency, a treehouse would make their sustainability efforts more tangible, more real, and a true source of inspiration for others to follow.
The Flemish Forest... More
Product • By Studio Joost van Bleiswijk • Construction Lamps
Construction Lamps
The lamps are inspired by metal factory constructions, electricity poles, and constructive elements. This collection, like other designs from Joost, originate from his inventiveness and curiosity combined with expert skills and industrial tools. The Construction Lamps are available in matt black and white combined with wood.
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Project • By MVSA Architects • Offices
ING Group headquarters
The headquarter offices for the ING Group occupies a long, narrow site adjacent to the motorway ring around Amsterdam. The location is at the junction of two areas, the cosmopolitan high-rise of Zuidas and the green zone of De Nieuwe Meer. The building has been kept low on the green side, with the cantilevered auditorium as a projecting element, and rises towards the urban side.
The building rests on stilts measuring 9 to 12,5 metres in height, so that travellers on the motorway still have a glimpse of the area behind the building. This arrangement also means that none of the offices in the building have their view blocked by the motorway embankment. The entrance zone is ensconced between the stilts.
The new headquarters symbolizes th... More