Sculptural

Connecting built form to the surrounding landscape, the design of Windsor Park is characterised by elegant forms, apertures and playful materiality that embrace the leafy surrounds. The concept, inspired by minimalist Japanese architecture, is one of enduring and timeless design that is at one with its environment. Gabriel Saunders The architectural form is interpreted as a series of smaller buildings separated by pockets of greenery. Vertical breaks along both street interfaces create shadow lines, changing the macro to micro for a more human-scale experience. Gabriel Saunders Sensitive landscaping to the neighbouring reserve evokes an escape from urban life, while a generous internal courtyard offers a sculptural, contemplativ... More

This apartment on Rua do Crasto is located in Porto, on the raised ground floor of a three-storey residential building.  Ivo Tavares Studio The entrance to the apartment featured a screen wall of glass blocks, curving around a granite-clad pillar, and a second glance revealed the living and dining rooms separated by a corridor from the entrance to the bedrooms and lavatories. The living room had a granite-covered fireplace and extended into a small office, both facing the garden.  Ivo Tavares Studio Together with existing materials, the desire to break the rigid pre-existing organization dictated the intervention guidelines. Ivo Tavares Studio The new layout establishes a wide and expansive social space for the g... More

The tower was in need of refurbishment and restoration, having been converted into a residential property many years ago it was now a little unloved and tired. There were two aspects of the brief, there was the consolidation of weatherproofing to the building, as it had suffered from rain ingress and dampness. The second part of the brief was to convert the space into a cosy retreat, for the clients to relax and unwind in.  The six-month restoration stripped away doors, partitions, and thick, almost medieval window frames that had been added over the years to emphasize the building’s historic brickwork. Panes by two companies, Crittall and Smart Windows, were installed to maximize natural light and improve thermal performance.... More

After many success OPENBOX design interventions for large scale projects, B Grimm Power send us a brief to help creating an awareness of the importance of sustainable energy to the public. The brief was to create an iconic piece of landmark at their Headquarters Office, that can send a strong message.   OPENBOX design team studied the headquarters layout and proposed to create two multi-function objects at the office parking areas, at the most visible location from the main road. We will create a parking roof, complete with solar panels in the form of a stunning sculpture.   B.Grimm Power is the leading professional firm in solar energy, the company's headquarters emphasis is using the solar panel and solar farm. The design is... More

A signature brand of Lights & Light Installations, SOGANI by International Award Winning Artist & Designer Vibhor Sogani - with an experience of 25 years in the design fraternity – became the first Indian designer brand to make its presence felt at the world’s leading trade fair for decorative lights and light installations.At brand SOGANI, quality craftsmanship and creative design solutions that add value and beauty to everyday life are quintessential. Along with avant-garde aesthetics, the designs fuse innovative use of material with state-of-the-art technology to create lights that are bespoke and sculptural. Personalized and exclusive, each piece is customized to suit the desired space and lifestyle. The studio’s eclectic reposi... More