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Tailored to meet the lifestyle of a family whose souls are deeply intertwined with nature yet find their physical presence tethered to the vibrant heartbeat of the city, this home serves as a tranquil refuge and an urban oasis in one. Nestled on a hillside overlooking the sprawling city of Los Angeles, this haven provides a panoramic escape where the family can indulge in breathtaking views and find solace in the seamless fusion of nature's grandeur and urban vitality. Tim Bjella Tim Bjella Tim Bjella Tim Bjella In the heart of the home, the kitchen bridges modern design and craftsman style warmth. Crafted from heavy Douglas Fir timber, the cabinetry emanates comfortable solidity with a natural welcoming atmosphere. The... More

This duplex apartment in Tribeca offers breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the downtown Manhattan skyline. Our design sought to preserve the original layout’s open, airy feel while providing privacy for a family of four with two young children. To make the most of the panoramic city views, the layout is carefully organized along the perimeter, with storage and secondary spaces integrated into the apartment's core. On the lower floor, the bedrooms and family area are centered around a compact storage volume. On the upper floor, the entry, living room, kitchen, and dining area create an open, flowing layout, with the study and entertainment areas separated by a continuous storage spine. A wide staircase opening enhances the co... More

Zuidas's extraordinary terraced apartment building The George   In Amsterdam's largely luxurious and international business and financial district of Zuidas, Dok architecten have realised an outstanding residential complex with 47 apartments. The design is not only convincing with its characteristic design and a contemporary sustainability concept – it also provides the residents with a high level of quality of life.     Zuidas is considered Amsterdam's financial district and international business district. It is also rapidly gaining importance as a centre for research and education. The World Trade Center Amsterdam and the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre are located here, as are multinational biotech companies and... More

The apartment in its original state had bathrooms and a laundry utility closet facing its best views. As quickly as the first walk-through it was clear that pastoral green landscape and partial Mediterranean Sea views were visible from the closed windows and shuttered shingles of the bathroom. In order to bring the views straight into the apartment and take advantage of them, the entire apartment needed to be reconfigured and essentially flipped over. The dramatic reconfiguration required accounting for existing windows, support beams, and a lot of creativity around solving problems with pipes and water access with a minimal budget. The laundry area and bathroom became a beautiful dining room area. The bathtub became the new kitchen. A be... More

As an absolute expression of communication, the philosophy of the building remains as it was, unaltered and everlasting. A lucent transparent cube made of glass arises linearly, hierarching iron volumes which sculpt the façade of the building, allowing the design lines to develop and coexist in three axes. Each visual angle offers a new perspective of the structure, underlying the freedom of thought and expression. As a unifying point of reference Braille code is adopted as the dominant façade pattern in order to bring about the message of "communication for all". Natural light and shadows create an embracing "dance" together as they pass through the circular metal pattern and the glass surfaces of the facade. The notion of communicati... More