Urbanism

The client, son of an architect who passed away in 1971, studied architecture at FAU-USP (Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism - University of São Paulo) but did not finish the course. After practicing law in the field of copyright for many years, he decided to rekindle his old passion for architecture through a new venture: a bookstore specifically focused on architecture, urbanism, design, and landscaping. Arthur Duarte Arthur Duarte A former resident of the iconic Edifício Eiffel, one of the few residential buildings designed by Niemeyer in São Paulo, the space he chose is located on its ground floor, facing Praça da República, in a region that houses two architecture schools, numerous office... More

Architectural Theory: Spatial Authenticity, Spatial Autonomy This theory advocates for the authenticity of each space, preserving its purity along with its unique characteristics. Each space, based on its function, possesses distinct attributes in terms of proportions, form, materials, openings, color, and more, both internally and externally. These features remain intact even in juxtaposition with other spaces.The theory is based on a reinterpretation of Iranian architecture, allowing the project to adapt to its context in all aspects, including architectural identity, culture, history, climate, neighborhood relations, and sustainability. Caption Residential Units The design of the residential units is based on the theory of spatia... More

The DCB Montana office building marks the first significant step in transforming the Moste industrial zone into a dynamic business district in Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital. DCB Montana is a key element in converting this area into a business park. The architects at BAX, the creators of this project, are fully aware of this premise and have emphasized raising local standards in urban, architectural, and sustainability criteria. This approach aligns with the flexibility required by new ways of working and, as an intrinsic part of the architectural impact, seeks to enrich the surrounding environment by enhancing its connection to public space. Anna Skobe Anna Skobe The project began in September 2019, following the announcement... More

Through the vision of a local developer, this project encompasses the redevelopment of an underutilized site for a new six-story, 137-unit, mixed-use multi-family building at the junction of NuLu and Butchertown, two burgeoning neighborhoods at the edge of Downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Benjamin Norton Photography Benjamin Norton Photography Benjamin Norton Photography Benjamin Norton Photography Benjamin Norton Photography The project's location on a commercial corridor and immediately adjacent to a historic single-family residential neighborhood created design and zoning challenges that the project team used for inspiration. The podium construction consists of four stories of apartments built with pre-engineered... More

The Jardins do Lago Max Club and Portal is located on land that has a natural lagoon, which is the starting point for the project. The characteristic landscape was the main motivation for seeking an architecture that, in addition to coexisting harmoniously with the environment, also integrated as much as possible with the context of its surroundings, seeking large spans, lightness in its volumes and openings that enhanced the visuals. Felipe Petrovsky The Club is located in front of the existing lagoon and seeks a flat architecture that hugs the lagoon at an angle. Based on the light metallic structure, the roof rests on cylindrical pillars that subtly touch the floor of the building, protecting the common area environments. The chamf... More

Situated in Lagos' exclusive Victoria Island, the Metropolitan Towers by XBD Collective stand as a pinnacle of urban luxury living, drawing inspiration from Tubali (Hausa) architectural elements. This iconic residential project redefines contemporary living in Nigeria's most prestigious neighbourhood. XBD Collective XBD Collective XBD Collective Blending Tubali Elegance with Modern Design Covering an expansive area of 14,500 sq. ft the towers were optimised for a built-up space of 9,800 sq. ft. The towers accommodate a mix of 4-6-bedroom apartments, from 7,000 sq ft to 21,000 sq. ft, while the public areas include amenities such as a club house, a squash and tennis court, a gym, a spa, swimming pools, a pool bar, a cinema,... More

The objective of the project has been the urban regeneration of an area of 8110m2 transforming what was an old abandoned sports facility into a new Urban Park. Pol Viladoms The challenges of the project have been diverse: 1- To make a Park that brings back the imaginary of plowed fields and orchards that existed in the area, promoting a very marked linearity in the elements, a cultivated nature and putting in the center the resource of plowing the soil as a tool of design and project. Pol Viladoms 2- To attain a dialogue between the Park and the biodiversity of the Turó de les Tres Creus, reserving 50% of the surface to be vegetated over time by the natural cycles with large carpets of plowed, fertile surface, stimulated... More

INTRODUCTION Entropic, in collaboration with the local architecture studio, Studio4Space has released the design for the new Jubilee building for the University of Economics, in Krakow, Poland The proposal was selected as one of the finalists for the prestigious architecture competition organized by SARP against 17 other teams. As the world is liberating the conventional static office space, into spaces that are refocused on inter-collaboration, creativity, and social interaction, so must our educational spaces follow. By understanding the role of community, the dynamism in peoples learning habits, and the higher education movement towards self-learning, our buildings must not hinder, but actively propel the movements to new heights. A... More

The area is located on a gentle slope on the outskirts of the city of Brno - Ivanovice with a typical development of suburban family houses. The urban solution is based on a grid that ensures an economically advantageous arrangement of plots with maximum permeability. The individual plots are arranged using a chessboard system - semi-detached and three-story houses alternate with solitary houses. Caption The orientation of the proposed development respects and makes the most of sun exposure and visual axes. The set consists of three types of houses, based on a 3x3 m module. Each additional type is created by adding modules with different functions, which allows you to create covered areas or terraces outdoors. Caption The added... More

In the southwest of France, facing the Pyrenees Mountain, the “Complexe de la République” built in 1975 in Pau, had been declining for several years due to the dilapidation of its covered market, flanked by a squat office building in very poor condition. After an international competition, the Ameller Dubois’s studio project was chosen by proposing a global response, taking charge of all the ambitions raised by this operation, both in terms of image and use, architecture, and urban planning, dedicated to the Pau’s population. The project's exceptional location has been rediscovered as a destination, attractive and seductive, to bring the district back to life. © Franck BROUILLET Combining in a singl... More

Located in the Uktus Mountains next to the forest park, Shishimskaya Gorka is a residential quarter in the southern part of Yekaterinburg. It is one of the highest locations in Yekaterinburg, offering a view of the city centre and having one of steepest reliefs city-wise. The area was host to factory buildings and workers’ settlements in the 18th and 19th centuries. All the buildings were wooden, and due to frequent fires the district was rebuilt many times. In the Soviet times it saw active construction — first wooden houses were built, later prefabricated ones. Caption In 2013 KCAP, a Netherlands based bureau, designed a master plan for Shishimskaya Gorka residential quarter, commissioned by Brusnika development company.... More