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Open courtyard

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News • News • 7 Apr 2023

Vilalta Studio transforms a warehouse into a dynamic, light-filled workspace

In Barcelona, Vilalta Studio Architects have rehabilitated and transformed a former warehouse building into a dynamic, light-filled workspace. Kolya Popov Visitors are welcomed off Jaume Brossa Street into an angled entrance garden where people can socialize and be in contact with nature. The entrance garden leads directly to the upper-floor workspace, which is completely open and without partitions or hierarchy. The lower level is dedicated to meeting and social space, with a large classroom and central area where staff and visitors can congregate. Kolya Popov The two floors are connected by a 6 x 6m open courtyard furnished with steel and bamboo furniture and a large bamboo plant in the centre. This double-height space... More

Project • By Plan Associates • Offices

Choice Headquarters

The Choice Headquarters office is located at Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai. The area is surrounded with a treasure of culture, especially local Thai architecture elements, such as Long-kao(rice harvest house), Wall of Chiang Mai(such as Suan dok gate), or Thai traditional terrace. These elements are divisibly applied to modern architecture and architecture in nature. Depth of Field Co.,Ltd. The architecture is simply planning and functions; reinforce concrete structure with four floor height. The key is courtyard centered which brings natural sunlight to architecture. Depth of Field Co.,Ltd. The entrance hall is lifted for natural ventilation. The transition area between 1st floor plaza and 2nd floor opening space by GRAND STAIR. It... More

Project • By Comelite Architecture Structure and Interior Design • Private Houses

Modern Arabic Villa Architectural Design

This Modern Arabic Villa Architectural Design in Taif, Saudi Arabia, is both classic and iconic. Its white-hued cube-shaped structure has been deliberately designed to complement the urban fabric of its surroundings. But the traditional aspects have been retained through the use of horseshoe-shaped arches and light fixtures. This single design element propels the Islamic-style aesthetic but has been modernized by the black filigree and intricate geometric patterns that run on the boundary wall. More

Project • By MUA - Architecture & Placemaking • Hotels

Fabrika Tbilisi

The SiteFabrika is located in a historic neighborhood which has been a central but less popular part of the city. Before the revitalization of the place, the building of the sewing factory that was operating during the soviet time was abandoned for the decades with no use to the neighborhood and society. The district was also unpopular as the destination for travelers or locals. The starting point was to analyze the urban context where the project could bring multiple benefits for the area: increase its publicity and influence the economic and social life of the neighborhood. Creation of a new hotspot and thus, improving the attractiveness of the area was one of the main objectives.Fabrika has become unique experience for Tbilisi in the con... More