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An Innovating & Manufacturing Campus for Production of Advanced Orthopaedic Implants: Manufacturing units, as the backbone of industrial progress, demand spaces that blend functionality with innovation, and ambiance with efficiency. In the realm of architectural design, these spaces transcend mere structures to become hubs of creativity, research, and production. The spatial design is not just about accommodating machinery and workforce but about fostering an environment conducive to collaboration, inspiration, and ingenuity. Such spaces marry state-of-the-art technology with aesthetics, creating environments that inspire and motivate.  Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company Th... More

The project called Vizor_BG_2 was designed in 2019 and implemented in 2020 for the international game development company Vizor Games. We were given a unique space with high ceilings (about 5 meters) and three columns in the front part, where one of the company's departments was planned to be located. Lizaveta Kulenenok In this project, we aimed to emphasize the energy, modernity, and innovation inherent in Vizor Games. We utilized the potential of the space and its features to create the most comfortable and functional area. The division into two levels allowed us to create additional floor space (necessary in this small space) and compactly and logically place workstations, a meeting room, relaxation areas, a coffee point, and a war... More

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

The building, located on a corner lot with a unique view in the city of Colima, México, has been designed with a commercial focus that combines several independent areas to form a unified whole. The centerpiece of this design is an ophthalmic unit with unique characteristics, with the primary requirement of being inclusive and accessible to all. Techuz Guerrero Techuz Guerrero Techuz Guerrero Techuz Guerrero Techuz Guerrero In its exterior design, materials have been used to create lightweight elements with bold yet balanced shapes. These materials define and frame a series of visual elements that turn this construction into an icon in its environment. The main facade, of considerable length, is crowned by a... More

Mawi Garage is a renovation project of an existing pavilion that acts as a parking area for the owner's daily vehicles, and some of his collection consists of a fleet of off-road vehicles and arrays of motorcycles. An additional loft that will serve as a private office and living quarters for the client is also added during the process. Caption Caption Majority of the current structures are preserved and become the base where the design stems from. Ernest Theofilus Ernest Theofilus A homage to the object it shelters, a well-known utilitarian off-road automobile. It wears the essence of the vehicle's masculine design, thus steel is chosen as the main material to echo its rugged character  Ernest Theofilus E... More

The Terrain, in the interior of São Paulo, had a steep slope towards the back, whose orientation is north. To the south, on the façade of access to the lot there is dense forest of preservation on the other side of the access road, a look that also seemed very interesting to us.  Fran Parente Fran Parente The program requested by the client is quite extensive, and in order to create an organization that would allow deep contact with the land, we chose to create a large plateau one level below the access, such as a “buried” ground floor. This large social plateau at level -1, guarantees privacy to the user in relation to the street and ensures that the rooms, at the level of access has a view of the... More

A private indoor pool house with gym, sauna, and changing facilities. The minimalist, restrained architectural design of the pool building ties into the more traditional forms of the existing residence using light concrete to mimic the tones of the houses’ schist stone cladding. Thomas Seear-Budd Thomas Seear-Budd Vaughan Brookfield Vaughan Brookfield The light external palette is contrasted with the selection of dark bluestone tiling for the floor and walls and cedar ceilings to create a rich, moody internal palette that brings a residential feeling into what is typically a commercial environment. Winner of NZIA Southern Architecture Award 2023. Vaughan Brookfield Vaughan Brookfield Vaughan Brookfie... More

Integrating the existing fabric of Queenstown’s original butchery, this project creates two unique apartments, along with an artist’s studio and gallery on the lakefront site. Jono Parker Jono Parker Jono Parker Jono Parker The architecture is unapologetically raw, and the interiors bold and monochromatic, reflecting the client’s strong personality. The project blends seamlessly into its lakefront location, whilst standing out from the expected alpine language of surrounding buildings. Jono Parker Jono Parker Jono Parker Jono Parker Winner of Home Magazine Multi-unit Home of the Year 2023. Jono Parker Jono Parker Jono Parker More

How to maximize the use of limited space? Both conceptually and visually, differential growth is used as a key element in the bistro. The growth pattern follows a clear mathematical system, even when it appears to be random. This system is based on an algorithm modeled after natural occurrences and simulated using parametric software. The mathematical understanding of growth evolution was used not only for the light installation as the centerpiece, but also for smaller artifacts located on both floors. A similar idea is applied to the interior cladding around the counter. Random patterns or streaks in vivid color variations are created through the chromatization of steel panels, making the contours of the space disappear. MHA -Martino Hu... More

Located on a charming corner of the city, Bar Esquina do Souza was already an iconic place for locals and visitors. However, the challenge was to elevate this space to new levels, while maintaining its unique identity and modernizing its infrastructure to meet contemporary needs.  Pedro Napolitano Prata Pedro Napolitano Prata Pedro Napolitano Prata Pedro Napolitano Prata The project by MARCOZERO Estudio was conceived as a dialogue between the past and the present. By preserving original architectural elements, such as the exposed brick facade and iron details, the architects respected the history of the place. At the same time, they introduced modern elements that added functionality. Upon entering Bar Esquina do S... More

The house's program was organized in two perpendicular “blocks”, using a regular 350x350cm overlapping grid with all columns positioned in the perimeter of each volume - hence the name of the house. Haruo Mikami Haruo Mikami Haruo Mikami Haruo Mikami Haruo Mikami The slabs on the upper block and on the top of the lower block are “steel-deck” slabs, while the floor of the lower block and around the external area are traditional reinforced concrete slabs that were cast on site. Drywall was used in all internal partitions, while the external "perimetral" walls are made of light concrete blocks.  Haruo Mikami Haruo Mikami Haruo Mikami   Haruo Mikami Two 7-meter-lo... More

The project is Industrias Novaceramic’s first Showroom in the State of Puebla, a leading company in manufacturing and selling structural ceramic products for construction. Photo by Rafael Cortés Casas With an area of ​​85M2, a right trapezoid shape and 6.85M heigh, the client specifies the need of having an office on the top floor and requests the highest surface area of walls to display materials. Photo by Rafael Cortés Casas After deeply analyzing the difference between a materials store and a showroom, the Architect establishes that the main idea is to generate a central amoeba as an exhibition object. As a result, the pavilion is completely detached from the existing walls and structure to achieve the hig... More

Located near Pedra do Baú, the main tourist spot in the municipality of São Bento do Sapucaí, the chalet SBS was designed to function as a guesthouse. The house located on a top of a mountain, near the border between the state of São Paulo and Minas Gerais, with a wide view of the region. The construction was conceived as two volumes of equal dimensions that support a unique light roof, and which are crossed - and joined - by a balcony that extends towards the slope and the astonishing view, forming a viewpoint that extends to the horizon. One of the volumes houses a living room and kitchen, in addition to a laundry/technical area, which is accessed by a deck located at the back of the building. Alberto Ricci... More