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Terracota

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about terracota

Project • By iaarchitects • Private Houses

Palestine Terracotta House

Located in Abu Ghosh, Jerusalem, palestine this unbuilt residence was designed for an Arab family, drawing inspiration from the cultural values that shape domestic life in the region. The project explores how contemporary residential architecture can respond to traditions of privacy, hospitality, and strong family relationships through spatial organization and carefully articulated transitions between public and private areas. Caption The design is organized around a sequence of interconnected living spaces that encourage daily interaction while preserving the independence of individual family members. Rather than relying on physical separation, the house establishes layers of privacy through the arrangement of volumes, courtyards, an... More

Project • By Sixseven Studio • Restaurants

Techo Vayo

The Sanskrit phrase "Techo and Vayo" means "Fire and Wind" and encapsulates the project's brief set by the owner and chef. The brief required designing a space that houses two distinct venues: a casual Thai restaurant and a rooftop bar. Thanapol Jongsiripipat Thanapol Jongsiripipat Restaurant - Techo Located on the main street of Ao Nang, Krabi, the restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine featuring unique charcoal grill components. This inspired the concept of a culinary theater showcasing their grill technique. The layout is strategically designed, placing the grill station next to the sidewalk and recessing the building facade, creating an inviting patio that interacts with the bustling street. Thanapol Jongsiripipat... More

Project • By DELO • Restaurants

Numero Zero

Numero Zero is an Italian restaurant designed by Delo studio. The restaurant is located in Vasileostrovskiy Market which is a vast foodhall in the historical center of Saint Petersburg. Bearing in mind the origin of Numero Zero’s cuisine, Delo turned its space into an Italian courtyard. To recreate patio’s atmosphere, the designers used large terracotta blocks that refer to traditional Italian architecture and isolate the restaurant from foodhall's common area. The result is a private space centered around an opened kitchen. Since Delo also specializes in furniture design and manufacturing, the interior features brand's signature objects. Apart from these items, wooden tables and lightning fixtures were custom-made in the local... More