Simplicity

Ciao Everyone ! We are pleased to welcome Ar.Yann Leroy for our next episode of Tete-a-Tete series powered by ArchValor and hosted by none other than Ar. Kritika Juneja. Yann Leroy is an architect, planner, and consulting hospitality specialist. He helms Studio Aria, Bangkok and Yann Leroy Architects, New York and has designed some of the most notable projects worldwide like Sofitel New York, St. Regis Bangkok, Westin Beijing, National Stock Exchange Jakarta. His firm was recently taken over by a leading 4 decade old Indian architectural firm Access Architects. Yann Leroy Architects KJ:-So, to begin with, could you tell us about your early brush with architecture? How has your background and upbringing influenced your design principle... More

Caribbean resort project for Ritz Carlton Reserve is designed to offer the ultimate in luxury, the striking design of the project celebrates both the sea and the rainforest  with  elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, many of which offer an individual pool and terrace, within two-story villas placed gently along the natural slopes of the land.The cottages have been designed in the local style to blend in with the environment to celebrate the rich simplicity of living both indoors and outdoors, while showcasing the country’s spirits mixed with luxury stunning Italian design furniture. UPA Italia The suites and villas reflect luxury and relaxed life in both design and experiences: ocean view beds, living spaces tha... More

This is a standalone baked sweets shop project in Japan.We are facing worldwide sharp inflation rises as never before due to the covid pandemic and the war.Construction cost is no exception, and architects & designers need more precise, flexible and sharper project decisions. Takuma Uematsu Takuma Uematsu Our challenge here was to be faced with this chaotic modern era.We knew that project cost control was extremely difficult in this period, so we tried to find a simple material scheme and construction method, yet the brand value and elegance remained.The building itself is prefabricated modular type, constructed by a crane in a day at the site. We finished the exterior with white painted boards - It is just another white wall... More

A three-storey penthouse in Qujiang, Xi’an, from the entrance to the attic, this 422 sqm residence expresses a pure and elegant home. Returning to the basics, designers use a minimalist and modern design style to embrace the true life. Ren Dong The original structure was not ideal, with too many walls, scattered layout, chaotic and complex dynamic lines. The designers have changed the original disorder by opening up, expanding and reorganizing, still keeping a sense of permeability. Ren Dong Starting from the oriental philosophy and returning to the basics, the kitchen and dining room are opened, and the transparent doors, large floor-to-ceiling windows and the columns are decorated by natural stone. With the change of mat... More

Samuelov transformed Essence’s workspace into a modern, sleek, and inviting area for all who step foot inside. From the installation of graphic wall art to a new color pallet, Samuelov helped Essence, a global technology leader creating innovative, cloud based, end-to-end security and healthcare solutions for professionals, cast a spell on each one of its office visitors.  Uzi Porat Uzi Porat Strong light throughout the rooms illuminates the workspace, creating a sense of brightness and positivity in every room. The studio also installed big circular lights and slender streaky lights, adding a pop of light anywhere one looks, demanding focus and attention from users.    Uzi Porat Uzi Porat Samuelov... More

The project talks about setting limits and their permeability. The first border is established between the street and the free space of the house, in Burriana, as in many municipalities the regulations establish a maximum dimension for the opaque fence and the rest of the height with a permeable materiality. Caption We decided, perhaps influenced by the gate that Andreu Alfaro together with Emilio Giménez designed both in the house and in the sculptor's studio, to make this border as an opaque filter for the views and penetrable for light and air, with a constant materiality in full height. Caption This fine line built with aluminum profiles, which are arranged at an angle that prevents the view from the outside, draws a... More

The historical building was constructed in 1972 at the northern part of Athens. An earthquake-active region of Greece. 12000sq m in a 30.000 sq m pine tree forest. It was designed by one of the most accomplished Greek architects Alexandros Tombazis and it’s one of the rare cases of the brutalist movement in Greece. The building was built under a private command of the largest Greek reinforced concrete company named Aget Iraklis that was recently bought by the largest reinforced concrete company in the world (Lafarge Holcim). Thus it was a flagship for the company for the obvious reasons. In 1978 a Third floor was added in the construction. In 2000 and after the deadly 1999 earthquake in Athens the buildings structural elements were re... More

On the edge of a densely built residential area in the Allgäu hills, we created a well-conceived wooden house for a variety of uses. The adjacent popular recreation and landscape conservation area prompted us to incorporate the surrounding nature into the design of the house. The new building follows the proportions of the desolate existing building from the 1960s. The staggered storey set back from the street communicates with the slope, whose original steepness we have restored. The restrained, horizontally structured architecture with a façade made of local wood blends harmoniously into the natural surroundings. Floor-to-ceiling glazing, visual axes and open living spaces that offer numerous views stage nature and bring it in... More

Project Volvo Autohaus Tölke & Fischer, published by Mosa. Location: Krefeld, Germany Category: Showrooms, Offices Connect with Mosa for more information More

This minimalist home was originally designed for a retiring couple moving from an urban lifestyle to live out their golden years in solitude. After the project was abandoned, we recreated the design concept to adapt to more of an urban or suburban context to create a literal oasis for anyone seeking refuge from rugged external conditions. More