Renewable energy

The design of the Aquatic Gallery is inspired by the intricate and harmonious forms of Nature

This 5th generation facility is part of the sprawling 200 acres Ahmedabad Science city

The primary inspiration is drawn from the nautilus, a marine mollusc belonging to a unique class of cephalopod molluscs

The form not only pays homage to the beauty of the natural world but also serves as a practical blueprint for creating spaces that seamlessly expand and evolve

Exposed RCC exterior surfaces impart a dynamic visual quality, with shadow interplays on the façade & openings resembling fish gills

Project • By INI Design Studio • Cultural Centres

Aquatic Gallery at Science City, Ahmedabad

Project introduction: In this emerging environment of knowledge-driven economic growth, it is imperative to inculcate a scientific temper in the community. The Gujarat Council of Science City, established by the Government of Gujarat, has developed the Aquatic Gallery to realize this vision. This 5th generation facility, part of the sprawling 200 acres Ahmedabad Science city, is India’s largest and first planned public inland aquarium, catering to the vision of edutainment. Attracting more than 1 million people annually, the Gallery is designed to bridge the gap between formal science education and the community at large. Vinay Panjwani, India Concept note: The design of the Aquatic Gallery is inspired by the intricate a... More

Brett Charles Photography

Cosseting westerly-facing outdoor dining area to the rear of the property

A visually robust form at ground floor with a more lightweight elegant timber structure above

Project • By OB Architecture Ltd • Private Houses

Sailor's House

Deeply passionate about sustainable and low impact living, the owners of Sailor’s House had a singular vision; to create a contemporary home that produces enough renewable energy to achieve net zero carbon emissions. Brett Charles Photography The result is a beautifully crafted, unassuming, environmentally responsible building that blends into its setting next to a Grade II Listed church in a quiet coastal town. Brett Charles Photography All elements of the design concept, orientation and architectural detailing were influenced by the integration of sustainable building solutions, whilst also taking inspiration from the owners’ other passion for sailing and life on the water. The home needed to provide flexible space... More

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Project • By Benjamin Fleury Architecte-Urbaniste • Social Housing

30 housing units in Carrières-sous-Poissy

The operation is located in the ZAC Nouvelle Centralité in Carrières-sous-Poissy, which development was given by EPAMSA to the urban planning agency ANMA. The principle of this new district is to transform the void left by a former land reserve resulting from the state's desire to build a highway in its center dividing the commune in two parts, into an ecological corridor articulating the two parts of the town. The urban block P7 is situated in the northeast area of the new district, on the fringe of the existing suburban fabric of the town. This rectangular block is divided in two squares by a public pedestrian path. © David Boureau © David Boureau © David Boureau Linking the road and the... More

Jesús Granada

Project • By Hombre de Piedra Arquitectos • Hotels

Ilunion Málaga Hotel y viviendas

Two different developments, twenty eight dwellings and a hotel, share the same project to establish between them a relationship of synergy. They share a courtyard that gives consistency to the complex but does not homogenise it. This space is the result of the hierarchical and articulated sum of lesser courtyards that meet the different internal needs. The facades of the hotel and the dwellings establish a dialogue between them according to their different nature. The building occupies the site of the old port-facing industrial facilities. The urban-type hotel meets the challenge of its location with industrial logic. Adapting to the surroundings is a sustainable principle. The volumes of the hotel show and articulate them... More

Heliartec Solutions

Product • By Heliartec Solutions Corporation, Ltd. (Taiwan) • Aesthetic Energy Panel

Aesthetic Energy Panel

Aesthetic Energy Panel - Innovative integration of aesthetics and functionality to enable generation of solar PV energy from building envelops Functioning as colored laminated safety glass, AEP can replace traditional cladding in the ventilated façade structure and further turn the building envelops into generators of clean energy. Appealing graphical patterns: High-resolution digital printing technology enables AEP to mimic the patterns of traditional building materials or to realize any designer/architect’s creations. Special treatment on the glass surface creates a silky texture, enhances the vividness and reduces reflected glare. Superior build quality: Stability and durability are strengthened by utilizi... More

Existing Site for Proposed New Build Home

ArchitectureLIVE

WW2 Structures at Existing Site in Surrey

Project • By ArchitectureLIVE • Private Houses

New build eco family home, Surrey

ArchitectureLIVE were appointed to provide a redesign for a new-build family home replacing existing WW2 structures in rolling Surrey countryside. Our proposal is for the construction of a partially pre-fabricated 2-storey single family home with an attached double garage, outbuildings and an outdoor swimming pool. The new design seeks to blend in with its natural surroundings through the use of a combination of locally sourced natural materials such as stone and timber cladding. The planned orientation of the dwelling responds sympathetically to it's setting by framing the mature trees and is optimal for the use of renewables. Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and a ground-source heat pump combined with a high performance bu... More