Regenerative design

 Sghr, a handmade crafted glass brand with a factory in Kujukuri, Chiba Prefecture, was in charge of the space configuration for a limited-time store opening at the Gotemba Premium Outlets. Since the brand's products are delicate and beautiful crafted glass created by highly skilled artisans, we were not willing to display them on instant folding desks, even for a limited time. On the other hand, the store interior was not changeable, so the brand's value had to be conveyed to the people coming to the outlet mall, who were not existing customers. Masato Chiba Masato Chiba The concept of the store was to show a different side of the brand with a different value that could not be found in a regular store, such as obsolete stoc... More

Inspired by an ephemeral bliss experienced in a South Indian temple complex, this moment is poetic—a setting sun visually diminishing the density of the stone, creating an intangible relationship with the material. Bangalore and Karnataka’s association with chapdi (local and natural stone slabs 100mm thickness) has been eternal, yet the dignity it has obtained for its aesthetic and structural properties remains under-explored. Stone has the least carbon footprint as a building material, making it the most versatile construction material since historical times. The traditional architecture of this region and its surroundings has reached a remarkable level of integrity and profundity by working with stone. In modern times, howeve... More

Exchange Square, designed by DSDHA, is a refurbishment of a major 1.5-acre public park above the tracks of Liverpool Street Station in London. Our terrazzo was supplied throughout, including water features, amphitheatre steps, paving and planter edges with complex 3D pieces. The challenge for In Opera was to provide over 3000 pieces, 90% of which were unique and many having to fit into each other perfectly. The 1.5-acre park will see a four-fold increase in the amount of planting and dramatically enhance biodiversity, with 25% of the area featuring green space that is accessible to all. Quadrupling the amount of green space at Broadgate, the aim is to boost the emotional and physical well-being of those that work at Broadgate and the local... More

Located on the coast of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Casa Dolce far niente is set in a privileged natural environment, surrounded by lush vegetation and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. This region, known for its striking landscapes that blend mountains and sea, creates a serene atmosphere where tranquility and connection with nature are essential. The house's strategic location not only maximizes the benefits of the tropical climate but also harmoniously integrates the project with its surroundings, respecting the topography and local biodiversity. Andres Garcia Lachner Andres Garcia Lachner The architecture of the house is characterized by simple and functional lines, showcasing a minimalist composition that prioritizes comfort... More

Mitosis is the follow-up of a multi-awarded pilot project completed by GG-loop in 2019: Freebooter, a pair of prefabricated CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) apartments in Amsterdam, wrapped in a parametric timber louvered facade. The building was created using biophilic principles, connecting architecture with nature in order to improve the life quality of the people who use the building. GG-loop’s ambition to bring these qualities to multiple scales has resulted in Mitosis. The name Mitosis refers to the biological process of a single cell dividing itself into two identical daughter cells. It represents the modularity and the long-term adaptation of the system and serves as a metaphor for a flexible co-living organism where each residen... More

Mitosis is the follow-up of a multi-awarded pilot project completed by GG-loop in 2019: Freebooter, a pair of prefabricated CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) apartments in Amsterdam, wrapped in a parametric timber louvered facade. The building was created using biophilic principles, connecting architecture with nature in order to improve the life quality of the people who use the building. GG-loop’s ambition to bring these qualities to multiple scales has resulted in Mitosis. The name Mitosis refers to the biological process of a single cell dividing itself into two identical daughter cells. It represents the modularity and the long-term adaptation of the system and serves as a metaphor for a flexible co-living organism where each residen... More

Regeneration intervention to be carried out in the spaces of the Liceo Classico ‘Aristofane’, Rome The regeneration intervention carried out in the spaces of the Liceo Classico ‘Aristofane’ consists of three specific interventions within the perimeter of the school area:1. Chromatic intervention in the school’s entrance hall.2. Redevelopment of the interior of the theatre room.3. Realization of study stations in the external space. 1. The intervention consists in giving character to the school entrance by means of three large stylized ‘trees’, in order to create three micro-environments within the nondescript space of the entrance hall; these environments that are created underneath the colour spo... More