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When we first visited the site, we knew Nishiki should feel different from a typical suburban Japanese restaurant. Instead of recreating a traditional izakaya, we wanted to create an atmosphere that felt contemporary, warm, and memorable while still respecting Japanese culture. Joe Shengyuan Zhou, EZ Media Production Joe Shengyuan Zhou, EZ Media Production Joe Shengyuan Zhou, EZ Media Production Joe Shengyuan Zhou, EZ Media Production The defining feature became the suspended timber ceiling. Surprisingly, its inspiration came from something very ordinary — stacks of lumber commonly seen on construction sites. We were fascinated by the rhythm created by seemingly random timber pieces, and transformed that observati... More

James Lin and Owen Liu reached out to Paul Michael Davis Architects (PMDA) to help renovate their home, where they had lived for about a year. The house was odd. In 1933, when Redmond was farmland and cabins, someone built a modest rambler overlooking the Cascade Mountains. Over time, developments filled the landscape. Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft about a mile away. Mark Woods Mark Woods Mark Woods In 1991 a developer bought the bungalow and built a large addition. They also designed a matching replacement for original structure with another wing in a quasi-Craftsman McMansion style. That never came to pass. When James and Owen bought the house, they knew it would be a project, but their budget required keepin... More

Situated on a big plot of land, we designed this home strategically on the site to capture expansive mountain views out the front of the house.  JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD Every day, their views are oriented towards to the mountains. Architectural style-wise, we use traditional mountain Architecture elements like stone, but made it modern with lots of big glass and lots of fireplaces. Our clients want a family home, yet one for entertaining. JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD We designed a casual Old World rambler, that flows from one gathering space to the next, connecting the interior to the exterior courtyards around the house. With its impressive stone exterior, we softened the inte... More

The EA Studio Residence was designed to integrate the home and studio of a visual artist, focusing on privacy and flexibility. The spaces are organized in distinct levels: the studio is on the upper level, the social area half a level below, and the private area half a level above. Internally, the connection is made through an atrium, while an inundated garden separates the two functions externally. The structure blends concrete blocks, metal profiles, and wooden slabs, creating a simple and functional aesthetic with a strong emphasis on natural light. Maíra Acayaba The EA Studio Residence was designed as a space that combines the functions of a home and studio for a visual artist, seeking a balance between privacy and integrat... More

New offices and showroom for DOW in Antwerp Design and execution of new offices and showroom for Dow in Antwerp. This new space might be located in an empty floor of an existing offices building with a traditional structure, which was to be kept, but without letting this impact the project from getting an unique character. Yannick Milpas The aim of the project was to promote a collaborative atmosphere that could communicate the values of the company. Meeting rooms, open work spaces and the integrated furniture were designed so people could work together. The arena, located right in the centre of the space, settles as the project heart and as the main sample of the democratic architecture provided by the company. Yannick Milpas... More

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, recognized as one of the most innovative law firms in the world, sought Gensler’s expertise in the site selection and design of its new headquarters in downtown Seattle. The firm sought a new space that would support its commitment to openness, collaboration, and excellence while allowing for the flexibility and efficiency that modern legal practice demands. A lease of eight floors in an iconic new tower was the perfect fit.Our team worked with Davis Wright Tremaine to explore the latest advances in legal workplace design and leveraged Gensler research to inform thoughtful, data-driven decisions. Together we created a space that is welcoming for clients and inspiring for the firm’s lawyers and staff. Office sizes... More

Palazzo’s Centenary Square, the largest public square in the heart of Birmingham, currently lacks cohesion or a clear identity or atmosphere. Mecanoo’s design transforms the square into one with three distinct realms: monumental, cultural and entertainment. These palazzos form an urban narrative of important periods in the history of the city; The Repertory Theatre (REP), a 1960s concrete building, the Library of Birmingham, designed in 2009 and Baskerville House, a listed sandstone building designed in 1936. The busiest pedestrian route in the city, what Mecanoo calls the red line, leads pedestrians into Centenary Square. The cantilever of the library is not only a large canopy that provides shelter at the common entrance of the Library... More

The Rock Creek House is an adaptive re-use project of a 1920’s brick structure that was originally composed of two floors, with a mechanical basement and attic. This adaptation leverages the robustness of the existing structure to capture the attic and basement to double the house’s size, while expanding its functions into the landscape. While the northern street façade remains relatively intact --formal, insular, and composed-- the southern exposure to Rock Creek is made more generous. By expanding the areas of glazing and establishing a more precise relationship between rooms and their respective apertures, a new architectural order is established on the south – more informal, open and in dialogue with nature... More

‘Open and connected’ The new building for the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam, the first phase of which was delivered at the beginning of this year, is the product of a unique collaboration between three architecture bureaus. We were responsible for the design of the building’s central section, which houses a variety of public, educational and office functions: an entrance hall, bar/café, restaurant, auditorium, lecture theatres, observatories, offices and other facilities. Construction concept The main volume is raised up on columns, creating an interweaving of public space with the building. Visitors enter the heart of the building – the central hall – via one of the two inner courtyards. While the lower two sto... More