Water

The Wiik family contacted us in 2017, with the sole reference of having seen our work published on the internet, to find them a plot in Estepona’s downtown and to design there a house. It would be a second residence , they live in Oslo, but would try to spend long seasons on The Wiik family contacted us in 2017, with the sole reference of having seen our work published on the internet, to find them a plot in Estepona’s downtown and to design there a house. It would be a second residence , they live in Oslo, but would try to spend long seasons on the Costa del Sol.  Starting from a very similar way of understanding architecture and even life, they fully trusted us. JUANAN BARROS JUANAN BARROS  The plot that... More

Inside the lobby of a retirement home in Bettlach, Switzerland flows a stunning illuminated water feature. Adding lighting to the water fountain proves tricky. For one thing it is hard to pick the right lighting angle because visitors or guests from all directions could lay their eyes on the feature upon entering. For another, the 3-storey high crusading waterfall offers limited options for LED lights as most fountain LEDs are unable to uplight or downlight far or high enough. Analyzing the space, the project engineer decided to go with linear led lights. As a result, two strips of 4-meter long FlexgloTM F15 flexible lights are installed on the pillar inside the waterfall. The well-placed lights excel in creating visual interest and highlig... More

Rosewood Phuket is one of the most luxurious hotels in Phuket, Thailand. The hotel features "Mai", a sophisticated poolside bar that overlooks the main pool. IP68-rated Flexglo™ F15 LED neon lights are mounted below the poolside, outlining the pool structure and making the place look more spacious. The combination of 3000K F15 light and bar lamps creates a laid-back atmosphere for the poolside guests who can kick back and bathe in the warm glow, sipping cocktails and enjoying the live band. More

The house is located in a slopy terrain which has the virtue to be localised in a fairly high topographic altitude, due to this, with visual orientation to the litoral mountain range, the urban center and the sea. It also takes part in the formation of Vallpineda residential area, one of the first urbanisations that were developed in the city of Sitges. Jose Hevia Jose Hevia Not only the initial observation of the site revealed that the original topography of the empty plots had been modificated notoriously in the past, but also they had been disagreed with the urbanistic regulations about the land movements that were allowed to do. In fact, both neighboor’s adjacent plots had land increseaments because it was wanted to hav... More

The house on the lake refers to the local boat and fishing houses and follows the tradition of rural construction by the water. Lightness, a low, wide roof structure and a strong emphasis on the horizontal determine the design. The timber construction, predominantly from local woods, is elevated to protect it from flood. The wooden porch surrounding the house widens to a terrace at the lakeside, completely covered by the steep saddleback roof. The vertical timber formwork of the facades is untreated, with wide glazing allowing generous views into the surroundings. Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar Dietrich Untertrifaller Dietrich Unter... More

The long, one-story structure perfectly and naturally merges into the existing ensemble on the banks of the Danube. Yet it successfully redefines the place, recharges it and provides it with a new unique identity. Floating on a “high-water platform”, its subtle elegance radiates far into the river basin and reflects the interplay between longitudinal wood volumes and transversed rural massive buildings. Bruno Klomfar Bruno Klomfar The roof gable is slightly tilted and lifted to underline the main entrance accessible by ramps. The foyer and the multifunctional seating room are connected to the front terrace to be clearly visible and enhanced to high quality spaces. The wide vertical wooden lamellas to the Danube underl... More

The project entailed the development of a new Primary School, replacing the dilapidated Botha’s Halte farm school, in the Breede River Valley, for the Bosjes Trust. Although a privately sponsored project, the school is operated by the Western Cape Education Department. The new buildings provide a state-of-the-art facility for 250 rural primary school learners from a predominantly farm worker community. The buildings have been designed around sustainability principles, while respecting the cultural heritage of the area. A didactic design approach was followed, whereby these aspects are demonstrated throughout the complex as part of the teaching and educational processes.   The “Anna Zaal” (circa 1927), the first scho... More

WaterHall Project, located in Sneung Village of Battambang in Cambodia, is a community hall which houses a pump and filter system that generates clean water for locals. The social architecture project won the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) Architect Community Project Fund sponsorship. Waterhall Project sustainably provides safe drinking water to underprivileged communities, whilst creating a social hub to garner social gatherings, celebrations and community festivities. It also mitigates the pollution problem created by plastic bottle waste. The discovering and documenting of local building technique and handicraft making methodologies was important during the design process, as it serves to inspire modern architecture.   S... More

The project included designing of water playground with public greeneries land at the former coal mine terrains. The plan sets up a group of rounded plazas merging with greenery and connected with streams flowing down to the central part. The water playground is situated in the focal point, surrended by green hills. It is recessed regard to the sorrounding alleys level. It makes a comfortable situation for little users, not being visible to walkers from the main alley. Playground is a entwined with shallow stream, acting as footbath pool. Floors pattern refers to sprilling water and makes a background for colorful water toys. Around the water playground there are benches and seats for parents. That helps them taking care for their playing c... More

Ceci n’est pas un hôpital (but a healing environment)A warm and human living environment close to nature gives patients the chance to heal faster. Several studies show that environmental factors such pleasant views, green, color, social activities, etc. can affect the healing process considerably.Source: Design & Health - Alan DilaniThe temporary association AAPROG - BOECKX. - B2Ai won in 2007 the ambitious competition of vzw Gezondheidszorg Oostkust for a new hospital in Knokke-Heist on the Belgian coast. Ten years later, this futuristic building is to be built: it will be operational in April 2018.Urban PlanningThe grounds where the hospital will be built, extend to 20 hectares. The new health care facility contains a hospital, a reha... More

The clients came to us with a preassigned, accurately defined workflow for the staff.About 200m² on the first floor was reorganized and a new arrangement of rooms was created. Communication and information always had priority.Our mission was to guide the customer through the building in a self-explanatory manner and to make the high values of the company, especially in the private customer area, appreciable through architecture.Interior glass walls make allow light into the internal foyer but also ensure a sense of privacy.The partition of the working areas is made with wooden louvers which are horizontally and vertically arranged, but still allow visual connections to the customers. Therefore, the space seems closed yet open.It was very im... More

Together with the Berliner Wasserbetriebe (Berlin Water) we designed a playful, informative exhibition on the IFAT in Munich, the world´s leading trade fair for water and waste management.For the brand new concept the surprise factor was key. Everyday objects are the entry point to individual exhibits and provide the visitor with detailed information on specific areas of business and the activities of Berlin Water.A voice from a simple apple addresses their health management, a wheel presents the facets of the company and medications provide the entry to the subject of eliminating trace substances… More

‘Writ in Water’ – New public artwork by Mark Wallinger is unveiled at Runnymede to celebrate the legacy of Magna Carta.Opening tomorrow (Saturday, 16 June),Writ in Water, a major architectural artwork by Mark Wallinger, in collaboration withStudio Octopi, provides a new immersive space for contemplation and reflection at Runnymede, Surrey.Over 800 years ago, Runnymede, now cared for by the National Trust, witnessed the feudal barons forcing King John to seal Magna Carta - a founding moment in shaping the basis of common law across the world. Writ in Water, commissioned by the National Trust in association with arts producers Situations,celebrates the enduring significance of Magna Carta. Set in the heart of this ancient landscape, Writ... More