Public space design

As the spiritual center of the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, the design of the KAFD Grand Mosque reflects its modern context, the desert environment of Saudi Arabia, and the traditions of Islam.   Caption Since the foundation of Islam in the seventh century, mosque architecture has evolved to reflect various civic and sacred roles as well as cultural, technological, and environmental characteristics. Although the laws of Islam do not mandate the form of a mosque, many contemporary mosques borrow from traditional forms. Rather than looking to traditional forms, the KAFD Grand Mosque, designed by Omrania, looks to the tradition of innovation, pushing the limits of contemporary building technology just as the gr... More

At the heart of Yiwu’s historic urban core, at the intersection of Chengzhong Middle Road and Xiachemen Road, lies an ancient well dating back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Timeworn and quietly dignified, this modest relic has borne witness to centuries of change and holds a special place in the collective memory of local residents. For generations living around Xiachemen, the well has symbolized both continuity and the commercial spirit of Yiwu. ©Zhuhai Anchored by this historical artifact, China Resources Land has transformed the surrounding site into a vibrant, human-scaled commercial district—environmentally conscious, socially engaging, and deeply rooted in place. July&Partners was honored to contribute to this... More

 Jagüey is the generic term used to refer to depressions in the ground or small artificial dams that store water from rainfall, intended for livestock purposes or to meet human needs. The objective of these constructions is to use the water as a watering place for at least four months of the year. Ana Paula Álvarez With the arrival of modern hydraulic infrastructure, jagüeyes ceased to be used. Currently, there is only one jagüey remaining within the municipal head of Atlatlahucan, in the state of Morelos. As part of the Urban Improvement Program (PMU) promoted by the Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development (SEDATU), the project aims to rescue this typology to prevent its disappearance. As... More

The burger joint is situated in a mid-1950s residential building in the historic center of Belgrade, Serbia, featuring large windows that overlook a busy street and a park. The aesthetic concept of the space reflects two key aspects: the atmosphere of contemporary Belgrade street culture and the color palette derived from the client's brand book. Ilya Ivanov Ilya Ivanov Ilya Ivanov Ilya Ivanov Ilya Ivanov The materialization follows a principle of alternating raw materials with contrasting elements, set against a backdrop of bright graffiti in the pre-defined color scheme. Bare steel structures frame walls made of perforated ceramic blocks, a familiar sight in former industrial areas now revitalized by new subcultu... More

A space for all people. With our eyes set on at the wall and the old quarter of Almazán and imagining the movement of its inhabitants (all of them), we seek to obtain the most natural possible response to establish a real and proper relationship between this new public space and both parts of the town (the old quarter and the expansion), eliminating the previous sensation of barrier, with a 5-meter difference level, which made this passage difficult or insurmountable for some of its inhabitants.  Javier Bravo It is from this conversation between the town and its people, when the lines and folds of the new "Plaza del Zarrón" are born, making possible different routes and ways of being that represent each user withou... More

The project of the A101 sales office was designed by KONONENKO PRO bureau.  The main task was to make the space functional and changeable for the possibile remodeling of the space in the future. Egor Kodyakov Egor Kodyakov Egor Kodyakov Egor Kodyakov Egor Kodyakov Egor Kodyakov Egor Kodyakov On the ground floor there are showrooms of apartments with precise layouts from the developer, an atrium area for presentations, a children’s corner, a coffee point and a reception for meeting visitors. The 2nd floor was completely given over to the workspace: there is a spacious waiting area for customers, offices and meeting rooms for the sales department, back offices with workplaces, a staff area with... More

Located on the steep Scott Street, the parklet glides along the sidewalk to reach the bar of the same name. Following the street angle, three circular benches unfold like bleachers in front of the large dining room windows.  Dave Tremblay / 1Px Absorbing the charm and character of the place, the installation captures the essence of the restaurant and extends it outside during the beautiful season. Wooden paneling covering the lower portion of the walls wraps around the backrests of the benches, creating a close connection between the interior and the exterior. The iconic color of Buvette Scott covers the steel structure of the tables and seating.  Dave Tremblay / 1Px From the street, the giant shingle cladding whispers... More

The tourist attraction city of Sorkhroud, located by the waters of the Caspian Sea, has suffered from a lack of proper public places for many years. At Kalbod Design Studio, we decided to address this issue by creating a tourism center in this area to provide an awe-inspiring public space for entertainment and communication between the locals and tourists. Caption To develop our Sorkhroud beach town project, which is under construction in the neighboring site, we designed the entertainment center to meet the social needs of the tourists or residents and complete the beach town project in function and concept. Caption Inspired by the orientations of the beach town villas, we devised a repetitive mass and void algorithm and design... More

“Good Food, Good Life”, the first Southeast Asia Winner of the international C40 Reinventing Cities, by global climate leadership group, C40 Cities, is our masterplan to repurpose Singapore’s heritage fire station. It is envisioned to be a community node that reconnects Human to Human relationships, as well as with Nature through Virtuous Food cycle. Guiding this is the reignition of the fundamental essence that has united Singapore’s multi-ethnicity during her founding years: Kampung Spirit (“Village” in Malay), which has defined a distinctive way of life that taps into the altruistic side of humanity - Good things are shared, and burdens are carried. This then laid the foundation of Singapore’s ur... More