Pinewood

It is hardly surprising that architects find themselves retrofitting old spaces for new and emerging contemporary programmes as Budapest is known for the strata of its rich and complicated architectural heritage. Finding a place for modern programmes within a historic shell is a particularly interesting problem because frequently these programmes are still undergoing clarification in terms of what spatial arrangements they require. Pannka Part is a brand-new kind of play and community centre that is located in the middle of a bustling residential neighbourhood with access to the Danube shore. Balázs Danyi The Palatinus House, which is primarily a residential structure but was one of the most opulent and contemporary structure... More

Built in one month within the user’s budget, this expandable, removable and transportable structure by Rama estudio minimizes environmental impact and waste. Located on the southern slope of a historic centre in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, the home is designed for a microbiologist whose work on COVID-19 research means she requires an isolated space so as not to compromise the health of her family. Credit: Jag Studio Constructed as a modular system of pine wood and metal accessories, the dimension of the room and its modulation respond to the format of the pieces used in order to minimize waste. Forming a bearing for each wall, 61 cm wide shelf modules are made up of two vertical pine planks, separated by a series of pine plank shelv... More