Sustainable materials

The Dalinggen Village Tea House, designed by Studio RE+N and honored with an Architizer A+ Award Special Mention in the Unbuilt Commercial category, is set to complete construction around June 2025. This 200-square-meter cultural and community hub is nestled in the Organic Tea Valley Park of Songyang County, Zhejiang Province. The project creatively repurposes a former signal tower and mechanical room into a lively center for cultural engagement, while preserving the tower’s functionality and celebrating the area’s longstanding tea heritage. Studio RE+N Studio RE+N Studio RE+N Arriving from the southwest, visitors are welcomed into a reception area reached by a winding, ascending path that mirrors the strolls of... More

Located in Exchange Square, Phnom Penh’s premier office district, our latest project for the Agence Française de Développement reflects a sophisticated approach to modern workspace design. The neutral color palette creates an atmosphere of calm and elegance. Robert Kleiner Robert Kleiner The Room Architecture and Design Robert Kleiner Prioritizing both functionality and adaptability, the office features modular lounges that can be effortlessly reconfigured to support collaboration or focused work. Dedicated zones for formal meetings, informal gatherings, and private focus booths ensure a balance between openness and seclusion, catering to various work styles and needs. This design delivers a refined,... More

The design draws directly from Unilever's iconic logo, translating its curved forms and brand palette into a spatial language that reflects the company's everyday product range. Cambodian cultural references are integrated throughout: warm rattan and bamboo lighting highlights traditional craftsmanship, while the reception counter takes its cues from intricate temple art. Communal dining areas feature picnic-style tables and rural landscape graphics, creating an environment that supports connection and idea exchange within the workplace.  Robin Narciso The spatial planning organizes the office into purposeful zones that address distinct operational needs. Focused work areas are configured to stimulate individual creativity, perso... More

This project is envisioned as a campus of tomorrow that embraces nature and human connections. Passive design strategies are holistically employed across different scales in response to the challenging tropical climate.     In relation to the overall planning and building form, most of the spaces around the campus are naturally ventilated so as to reduce on the use of energy and provide better wellness for the users. The building orientation is north-south axis to minimize direct heat gain. CHU YANG KENG The design embraced the challenges of the climate to create a variety of outdoor learning spaces that are sheltered from the elements and s... More

New build house and interior design with innovative, sustainable materials  Polysmiths built a 3-bedroom house on an infill brownfield site in Forest Gate, Newham London, using cork and other sustainable materials available during the pandemic.The project could not be more relevant to our times, as it tackles multiple challenges including how to intensify unused infill plots for new homes, how to build adaptably when facing the fast-changing socioeconomic landscapes during the Coronavirus pandemic, and how architects can lead the discussions of more sustainable construction through rigorous research and risk taking.Polysmiths was appointed to work as architect and interior designers, for the new house architecture superstructure and i... More

Apartment v131 is located on the top floor of a residential building in Ivan Vazov district at the entrance of South Park in Sofia, Bulgaria. In its original layout, the apartment had 42 sq.m. of living space and 14.4 sq.m. of terraces. Space distribution was quite outdated, so we had to make radical decisions and completely overhaul everything. Sandro Arabyan To cater to the lifestyle of the new residents, we reconfigured the function of every room. Given the limited space at our disposal, we seized the opportunity to fully integrate one terrace and partially integrate the other.  With the newly redesigned layout, we were able to expand the living space to almost 51 sq. meters, while still reserving a lovely 5 sq.m. terrace wi... More

PHYSIOTHERAPY IN A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT The WILDSPITZE MARGERITTA by Organoid creates an optical highlight in the therapy centre Luttinger. The untreaded materials on the breathable and 100% natural flax backing positively impact the indoor climate. The health benefits of a natural interior design underline the effect of physiotherapy on people’s well-being. Therapie Luttinger CONSCIOUS AND HEALTHY INTERIOR DESIGN Design spaces for the healthcare sector with a true focus on well-being – with Organoid surfaces. The scent of various natural materials can positively impact one’s inner state and the look of the untreated plants creates visual interest and a sense of relaxation. The surface WILDSPITZE MARGERITTA a... More

Material used are all sustainable and they includes Green Blade banana veneer, bamboo flooring and acoustic fibers tiles. Penetrable window frames and sun screening louvers, all dressed with Green Blade create an open living environment incorporated with passive climate controls. Bladeless ceiling fan, food waste digester, and a portable hydroponic farming greenhouse provides a green kitchen environment.  The bathroom, clad in blue glass, is equipped with air drying faucet, vacuum water closet, water saving washing machine and grey water recycling plant in a stylish “green house library” environment.   More