Terrazo
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Project • By Taouk Architects • Heritages
THE GROVE
The key challenges for this project lied in adapting the existing fabric with the contemporary addition towards the rear. Influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement, the original design is an exemplar of Bungalow architecture which was highly popularised during the early 20th Century.
EMILY BARTLETT PHOTGRAPHY
Wanting to pay homage to the heritage and integrity of the existing residence, the design is influenced by the components and principles of Bungalow Architecture, characterised by a strong horizontal link between house and land, the use of long lines, soft flowing arches, and balanced proportions, yet reimagined to reflect the challenges of contemporary living.
EMILY BARTLETT PHOTGRAPHY
Residing on Coburg’s most excl... More
Project • By Milena Villalba • Apartments
La serpiente del Botànic
One of the housing typologies that we most frequently come across in València for renovation is that of the mid-20th century extensions: elongated pieces between the street and the interior of a large block, with narrow façades and small courtyards attached to the sides. These dwellings generally invite major changes with small improvements.
Milena Villalba
In this case the aim was to renovate an inheritance that had modified the original dwelling by lowering its ceilings and concealing the floors, which made it somewhat dark and labyrinthine. However, the final result should not stray too far from its origin in order to preserve the memory of the house in which the grandparents had lived and of which many of the f... More
Project • By FLOAT Studio • Hospitals
Royal Orthodontics
2018 NYCxDESIGN winner Royal Orthodontics is bold without sacrificing function.
Jamie Royal wanted a fresh look for her orthodontic practice, moving from the Upper East Side of Manhattan to the East 20s. She reached out to Float Studio with a proposition that was a little unusual for them: a whole brand refresh, including logo, exterior and signage, on top of an interior gut renovation of the space.
There are cues that make the space identifiable as a doctor’s office: a reception desk, a consultation room, examination bays. But the desk is custom made out of pink and green speckled terrazzo; the consultation room is kept private with oak slats that are referenced throughout t... More