Sustainable design

In the coastal setting of this villa, recognized globally with multiple accolades, the ALTER EGO Project Group has seamlessly integrated the concept of a residence exposed to nature — a space characterized by fluid boundaries, open to light and air. Each room is thoughtfully oriented towards captivating seascapes, and dizzying views from expansive panoramic windows serve as integral features of the interior. ALTER EGO Project Group ALTER EGO Project Group ALTER EGO Project Group Bionic motifs evident in the facade translate indoors into sweeping arches and sinuous lines, both structurally and decoratively. The villa blends perfectly with the surrounding landscape of the French Riviera, and the design solutions correspo... More

The smallest in a collection of cabins scattered across four family properties, a Bunkie on the Hill serves as a space of respite for a family-oriented client in Muskoka. The Bunkie, tucked into the trees at the top of a steep slope, was designed to provide a quiet space away from the action of the multi-generational family cottages below. Riley Snelling Riley Snelling Riley Snelling A contemporary interpretation of the traditional A-frame shape evokes the quintessential cabin in the woods, differentiated by shifted roof volumes. Reminiscent of the overlapping layers of shale rock in the surrounding landscape, the split roof design features two intersecting gables that create opportunities for window openings where the roof... More

A house built around three trees. Rather than cutting down any trees on the lot, we built this house around them, enclosing them into open air courtyards. Every room in the house opens out into an outdoor space with a sheltering tree.  Jeremy Levine The design plays on the idea of a ‘Regional Modernism’ by merging two of the local architectural styles of the region: the thick walls and courtyards of the Spanish Colonial style and the exposed structure and open plan and glass walls of the California Case Study homes. Tom Bonner This is a zero-energy Passive House that produces its own solar power, heats water with solar hot water system, recycles grey water and captures rain water. Caption Sustainable Featu... More

As global working dynamics shift in the post-pandemic world, Korn Ferry’s latest workspace is ready to meet the challenge head on. The new Singapore office for the global talent and organisational consulting firm is an invitation to its employees to return to a redefined work environment that breaks down traditional barriers of hierarchy, while driving open conversation and collaboration. Kelvin Cuff Kelvin Cuff Using the principles of participatory design, the input of employees was key in creating a hybrid office space that would foster employee engagement and connection, while catering to their diverse needs for a productive workday. Beyond this, the workspace integrates Korn Ferry’s corporate values and philosophy... More