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Situated on the edge of the Hudson River in Tribeca, 450 Washington was reclad in a warm limestone plaster and new brushed carbon finish windows, reinvigorating the site. The various forms of the building are stitched together with a grid that peels away as the building rises, taking advantage of the views of the Hudson River. James Wing Photo James Wing Photo A central courtyard breaks apart the block, providing a space of refuge. A cantilevered canopy brings guests from the street through a new vegetated courtyard to the double height lobby. On the 12th floor, a rooftop terrace harnesses the impressive outdoor space and water views in the heart of Manhattan. James Wing Photo More

The renovation of Penrose Lounge, located within the Four Seasons Hotel DIFC in Dubai, aims to enhance the existing space with an exquisite design that seamlessly blends the interior spirit of the hotel with the outdoor ambiance of the terrace. Four Seasons Sundukovy Sisters (S+S Studio) infused the terrace with a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere, creating an oasis in the heart of the bustling city center. Sundukovy Sisters Studio More

Design Concept The city of Taizhou is situated in an impressive landscape within Zhejiang province in China, and embodies the local motto “Seven mountains, one river, and two fields”. Caption It is home to Tengda Center, a landmark high-rise building, whose architectural language was inspired by the structure of the osmanthus flower. Studio SZ Tengda Center is the first project to combine art and social spaces in Taizhou, embodying the concept of "an exquisite, aesthetically refined urban living room", bringing a new way to experience art, life, and leisure in the city.  Studio SZ Lingli, Head Designer of TALES Creative, has incorporated the painterly concept of Cubism to inform the composition of colors... More

With The Muse, Rotterdam has gained a new iconic high-rise project. Barcode Architects' striking residential tower is located on the Wijnhaven in the up-and-coming Maritime District. The Muse's program is focused on urban housing quality, with lots of space for social interaction, a lively plinth and features that enhance the living comfort of the residentsThe Muse gives a new boost to the positive urban revitalization of Rotterdam. Initiated by Barcode Architects in 2013, the project currently is the epitome of the city’s high rise vision, which was presented last year. Christian van der Kooy   In 2013, in the aftermath of the financial crisis, Barcode Architects initiated the development of The Muse on plot Wijnhaven 69,... More

The project is part of an intervention made by more than 20 designers, architects and landscapers at the Giacopello House, a XIXth century house in the City of Puebla, Mexico. The space assigned to us was the rooftop, an “empty” space, where the only presence was the rear of the attic. Formed by three timber vaults shipped directly from France in the XIXth century, this space decorates the upper part of the facade on the front and was used for service and storage. The pavilion is a re-interpretation (conceptual abstraction) of these old architectural elements as a Roof Garden. It gives the rooftop a new use as an extension of the house. The new space is organized by three platforms linked with a lightweight structure, as the exi... More

The cinema-themed hotel is the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates.   Located in the historic heart of Dubai, the Aloft City Centre Deira, brings a fresh approach to the traditional hotel landscape offering a lively in-hotel social scene, a vibrant interior design palette and fully integrated technology.   The 304 bedroom four-star facility is the Middle East’s first cinema-themed hotel, featuring a climate-controlled rooftop cinema and several bespoke suites specifically designed around movie-related topics such as Hollywood, Bollywood and super-heroes.   With direct connectivity to the Deira City Centre shopping mall, the facility introduces six unique dining concepts to the local area and offers busin... More

Fenix Lofts & Fenix DocksFenix I double winner at the Rotterdam Architectuurprijs 2019. Both jury and the public found Fenix I to be the best building of Rotterdam. With almost 45,000 m2 of mixed-use space, Rotterdam gained another bold and iconic building. Fenix I is not just an architectural landmark, but is also in technical terms a great work of art. Marc Goodwin Through the existing monumental Fenix warehouse, which dates back to 1922, an immense steel table structure has been built, comprising of approximately one kiloton (1 million kg) of steel. On top, a new concrete building has been created, with 212 new loft apartments, varying in size from 40 to 300 m2. These lofts are developed entirely according to the wishes of the... More