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Tucked along the banks of the River Medway in East Farleigh, Kent, stands a striking reminder of Victorian engineering and architectural eclecticism. Built in 1860 by James Pilbrow, this Grade II-listed boiler house is a rare example of Egyptian Revival architecture in Britain – a style that flourished briefly in the mid-nineteenth century, when fascination with the temples of Karnak, Luxor and Edfu – particularly the Temple of Horus – inspired civic and industrial buildings across the country. Once crowned by an extraordinary obelisk chimney, now long vanished, the building had endured decades of change and underuse. Today, through a bold yet sensitive design by Felix Lewis Architecture & Interiors, it has been reimag... More

"The Inari Sámi name Šielâ could be translated as a birth gift given to a newborn for protection." Šielâ, a new school center, was the answer to the need to replace an old, 1960s school decommissioned due to indoor air problems. The approximately 165 pupils of the new comprehensive school study in Inari Sámi, North Sámi and Finnish languages, and the multilingual environment and annually varying class sizes posed special challenges to the design of the learning facilities. alt architects alt architects alt architects alt architects alt architects The starting points for the design of Šielâ were found in the Sámi culture, the construction site on th... More

Designed for a family’s leisure and weekend stays, and adaptable for hosting larger gatherings, the structure is conceived as a flexible open-plan space. The first third of the plan accommodates the service functions — kitchen, bathroom and utility room — while the remaining area unfolds into a dining space with direct river access and a lounge area that can be reconfigured for sleeping. Ivona Petrov Ivona Petrov Ivona Petrov Set in a small town with a century-old shipbuilding history, with Sava Shipyard being one of the most renowned in former Yugoslavia, the project draws inspiration from the Corbusian modernist relationship between architecture and nautical design. Interplaying with the cabin archetype,... More

At the heart of the Paraná River Delta, in Buenos Aires province, a singular presence emerges: The Black Box. This sanctuary is set within a landscape of vast, fluctuating wetlands, where lush vegetation, towards the rear, opens to expansive, serene vistas. It is within this atmosphere, nestled amongst dense tree cover and in proximity to the access canal, that the architecture subtly asserts itself, revealing a journey that transforms initial monumentality into a discovered intimacy. BRUTO STUDIO BRUTO STUDIO BRUTO STUDIO BRUTO STUDIO The tripartite composition unfolds with striking clarity. The plinth, an open yet laterally contained plan, engages with the floodable surroundings, a space for direct interaction... More

The house is situated in one of the most rugged areas on the outskirts of Argentina's most densely populated urban centre, the Buenos Aires Delta. This initial juxtaposition defines the site: an access canal lies at the front of the plot, while an endless, humid willow forest stretches behind. The ground continually shifts between water and land, creating a dynamic terrain. Galgo Case 1 by BRUTO STUDIO responds to these conditions by positioning the house lengthwise, capturing the dual landscape, and maintaining a continuous relationship with the ever-changing environment. BRUTO STUDIO The building takes the form of a timber parallelepiped with long, continuous elevations, subtly punctuated by the entrance and semi-permeable sections... More

                                  "The theme of water, waves, fluidity and a dialog between two elements – the city and nature – formed the basis of the design concept. Caption Caption This variant became a “wave” – separate sections grouped into a dynamic composition with one dominant tower ending the rhythmic row. The dialog of the city and nature became the basis in the landscape – architectural volumes organize two courtyards with different themes. The space facing the embankment is designed on the basis of smooth, “natural” curves, while the courtyard facing the city is built with the simple ge... More

The site presented a number of challenges, including a house over 150 years old, the proximity to a Special Area of ​​Conservation (River Nore) and the existing topography. Although not protected through statutory designation the original house with its modest scale and unassuming architectural aspirations makes a contribution to our quality of life by informing us of our past and adding visual interest to the environment. The project aimed to preserve the heritage while making a contemporary architectural statement derived from a conservation objective. The brief asked for additional accommodation to meet current lifestyle demands. An adaptive reuse of the existing house was envisaged. The new volumes create an amicable relationship with... More

Project name:  Anti-smog bridge in Warsaw  Typology: Bridge Localization: Warsaw, Poland  Year: 2017 Team: Jakub Figel, Filip Kurasz, Karolina Jankowska   The concept for the pedestrian-cyclist bridge over Vistula River was created for the international architecture competition. It is based on the anti-smog solution that aims to provide better air conditions in the city.    GUIDELINES  The main guideline for the design of the Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge across the Vistula River in Warsaw became the relationship between the existing bridges and the new form. The proposed bridge due to its lower rank can not dominate or compete with the exisitng Świętokrzyski Bridge. For this reason, architects decided to design a horizontal structure blending... More