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The building of P. O. Hviezdoslav Regional Library consists of three protected townhouses. AlexShootsBuildings The palace-like scale of the main halls, was one of the key realizations in the design process. Rather than filling this impressive volume with shelves, we sought a solution that preserves the spatial experience. AlexShootsBuildings The need to avoid barriers to natural light also implies longitudinal arrangement of shelves on all floors. Combined with slender white shelving, this approach ensures an airy, light-filled environment. AlexShootsBuildings We propose a gradient densification of the space with shelving, from bottom to top.  The ground floor supports diverse user activities, fostering community life... More

33 Franklin Street is a mixed-use residential and commercial development located in the heart of Greenpoint, Brooklyn our studio’s home neighborhood. Situated on a 21,000-square-foot lot with three street frontages, the project is both an architectural response to its context and a forward-looking addition to the neighborhood fabric. From the earliest stages, our guiding concept was to activate Franklin Street with a generous, two-story opening leading to a landscaped courtyard. This space not only serves as the main entry for the commercial tenant and residential lobby but also creates a moment of pause and greenery within the dense urban streetscape. Heidi Solander Designing for three distinct street frontages meant each fa&cc... More

The site is located on the mountainside with a view of the ridge in the distance, and the mountain terrain in the front with the sun behind gives off a bright and colorful light that allows people to feel nature intact. The first thought design team had when looked at the site was what would be the attitude of accepting nature as it is without damaging it, the attitude of living in nature, and what the architecture reflecting them looks like. The height difference of the site was more than two stories, and it accesses the road at the higher side, but the flat ground suitable for building a house was small. The site was barely big enough for a yard, and it was a hill. Jinbo Choi Jinbo Choi Jinbo Choi Jinbo Choi Jinbo C... More

When the client, with a concerned look, showed us a triangular plot of land recently removed from a greenbelt zone, we felt it was a fateful moment—the beginning of an adventure in a triangular world. Choi Jinbo To the young couple, expecting to build a home for themselves and their child, the land must have seemed insufficient and inconvenient. But we saw in it the potential to enjoy both city and nature at the fringe of the urban boundary. Choi Jinbo A triangular plot, given the same area, naturally has longer sides than a rectangular one. We saw an advantage in the fact that one of those long edges faced a 25-meter-wide road. The neighborhood itself had a Janus-like duality: to the north of the new road, sparse factori... More

The restoration and enhancement of a historical mansion in Lugano herald a captivating journey into the seamless integration of heritage preservation and modern functionality. This project, marked by the addition of a new porch and a thoughtfully designed car park, represents a harmonious blend of architectural legacy and contemporary convenience. Nestled in the heart of Lugano’s rich history, this mansion stands as a testament to the city’s cultural heritage and is now poised to embrace a renewed era of elegance and utility. Caption Caption The decision to renovate this historical mansion stems from a deep commitment to preserving Lugano’s architectural treasures while catering to the evolving needs of its resi... More

 This project is located at the Amorepacific Headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul, designed by David Chipperfield, the 2023 Pritzker Prize. The design approach focused on integrating the building seamlessly into a meticulously coordinated modular system, while also embodying the brand’s identity. Cho Guenyoung Cho Guenyoung Cho Guenyoung  Ojeje is a brand with an identity of Jeju Island. The large mass on the front reminds of a huge stone island and symbolizes the locality of Jeju Island. This mass is composed of black basalt, a stone commonly found on the island. The complex form of irregular natural stones emphasizes their presence within a structured metal grid. Tables and chairs placed in the hall were also des... More

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