Yoga studio

In the project of the space, founded in close proximity to the National Complex "Expocenter of Ukraine", its location played a decisive role in creating the concept. The object is located on the top floor of a residential complex, with a panoramic view of the central part of the "Expocentre of Ukraine" (formerly VDNG), which served as the main advantage for the space founder for purchasing premises. VDNG in Kyiv (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy) was opened in 1958 and was intended to demonstrate the achievements of the state in the field of science and industry. Since the lecture hall is designed to teach new knowledge, this connection inspired the founder of the space. The concept of the lecture hall was primarily base... More

The project consists of a new yoga studio located in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, that was developed in two distinctive phases.   The first consisted of developing a concept without a site yet chosen. As requested by the clients, the only guidelines were an estimated floor area and the fact that it had to be on a rooftop. The concept design was then formulated with these requests in mind and with a capacity to be easily adapted once the site was chosen. As such, the proposal resulted on a rectangular shape canopy "floating" on a generic rooftop of 30mx10m, with one the corners gently lifted, as if it was revealing the timber interior to this heavily concrete city.   Coincidently, with the global pandemic happening and daily... More

Samsara is a Liqui retail shop design with a difference. Principally, a place for customers to wait before their classes at the yoga studio, the interior design combines a coffee bar with retail space that focuses on creating a great brand experience. It’s a relaxing space that provides somewhere to socialise in comfort as well as purchase related products. This unique retail environment features bespoke furniture design by Liqui which incorporates both low and normal height seating, allowing customers to sit comfortably in their preferred style, and was also designed to fit with the curve of the building. The counters are clad in bamboo and backlit to make the interior a more immersive environment. In addition, potted plants have be... More

Papersmith is a building of transformation. Transformation of the industrial heritage, transformation of the Yarra River riparian landscape and transformation of materials. The building is robust and confident. The directness of the former industrial structures is expressed in concrete frame of the lower levels. Contrasting high-performing low emissivity double glazing inset into the concrete structure frames the outlook for the occupants while seamlessly balancing acoustic, solar and privacy requirements. Subtle variation across the surface of the building animate the façade. A simple glass volume defines the upper levels of the building. The building embodies the transformation of Yarra Bend. The landscape is drawn through the bui... More

INSCAPE, a new meditation concept, opened in Manhattan 2016. Archi-Tectonics designed the Inscape concept not only as a one-off, but also for worldwide distribution. The first PROTO space in Chelsea occupies a large 6000sf ground floor. The space contains a set of large volumes; ellipsoid meditation spaces; a “Dome Room” and an “Alcove room”, an extensive retail space, as well as a lounge for guests. An important element of healthy living is found in lifestyle changes, meditation and ‘cleaner’ live-work environments. When developing the Inscape meditation concept, prefab construction, renewable materials, such as bamboo, linen and cardboard, became the driver of the spatial configueration.   Medita... More