Boundary House by BKK architects is a private house in Melbourne Vic, Australia, the placement of the existing residence on the site presented a series of rather awkward residual spaces. The brief was to increase the size of the residence and retain a sense of landscape. Orientation of the residence meant that the existing kitchen [...]
Entering this home begins with the decision to leave the city. The recurring ritual that plays out in the journey to the holiday home is integral to the conception of this house: the car and its contained interior; the stop off for provisions in the last town before arrival; getting out and unchaining the entry [...]
Designed by Australian firm BKK architects, this project has been undertaken for a couple and their children of varying ages. It includes alterations to an existing Edwardian House and a new separate studio to the rear of the site. The house is designed so that the spaces within and around the house will be adaptable [...]
The Number House by Mitsutomo Matsunami Architect & Associates is the residential project which is comprising of 4 houses located in Hozumidai, Osaka, Japan. This is a mass-produced type ready-built house often developed on a large scale, and as such, has the advantage of producing entire housing of rows. In many cases, as the appearance [...]
Shared by Hugon Kowalski of UGO architecture & design, HGO proposed this Barcelona Rock hostel for Barcelona 2011 Bohemian Hostel for Backpackers international competition. For this competition consisted of designing a 100 tall tower -hostel that includes relaxation areas, stores, cafe and at the same time creates a new landmark in the city of Barcelona. [...]
In cooperation with BET architects from Ethiopia Söhne und Partner won the international design competition for Ethiopian Airlines New Headquarter in Addis Ababa. The airline has shown progressive development since its establishment and is now one of the fast growing and reputed airlines in Africa. The new Head Quarter is, therefore, planned to address the [...]
BIG, Martha Schwartz Landscape, Buro Happold , Speirs & Major, Lutzenberger & Lutzenberger, and Global Cultural Asset Management are today announced as the winning team of the international design competition for a new 27.000 m2 cultural complex in Albania, consisting of a Mosque, an Islamic Centre, and a Museum of Religious Harmony. The capital Tirana [...]
German architectural firm Peter Ruge Architekten proposed renovation and reconstruction of an old factory into a high quality hotel and office building in Hangzhou, China. The site is the historical Hangzhou Machine factory, the building concept aims to create a harmony of the sites inherent industrial character with a modern interior aesthetic. The Xintiandi old factory [...]
In Healdsburg, California, h2hotel, is a new eco-conscious hotel designed by David Baker + Partners, the hotel has recently opened its doors to guests. A glimpse of the undulating green roof of this sustainable inn signals your arrival in historic downtown Healdsburg. The sister property to an acclaimed luxury hotel down the street, h2hotel offers [...]
Mexico-based architectural firm A-001 Architectural Workshop has designed a private housing project Santiago 603. During the last decade, the rapid population growth in Mexico City has forced an accelerated production of residential spaces. This task has being left in hands of private investment, creating a boom in the developing business, that competes more and more [...]
The largest and most indulgent of the retreats, the Villa of the Rising Sun of Casas del Sol by Saenz de Santamaria Designs features spacious open plan living with incredible panoramic views of Koh Tao, the open ocean and the little sister island of Koh Nangyuan. The design couples loft-style living at large with contemporary [...]
One of the larger retreats, the Villa of the Full Moon of Casas del Sol by Saenz de Santamaria Designs commands views over sister island Koh Nangyuan and the open ocean. Surrounded by a garden of frangipanis, this stylish hideaway is a serene seaside sanctuary. + Please click here for more about the full story [...]
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PALAZZO DEL LAVORO (Palace of Labour) \ Alberto Apostoli
Italian Architect Alberto Apostoli signs the renovation of a building in which colors and details of the facade redefine the volume through a geometrical but refined language. The project starts from a building renovation from the 60’s that was partially wrecked by the terrible earthquake that seriously damaged the old town of L’Aquila (the heart [...]
Private Colege in Oporto \ OVAL – Avelino Oliveira
Photographer João Morgado shared with us his recently photography of the Private Colege in Oporto designed by OVAL – Avelino Oliveira. A group of buildings for the new facilities of the College Cebes (secondary school), which is situated in Foz do Douro, in the municipality of Porto. The project proposes a building that is based [...]
Sejong Art Center Winning Proposal / designcamp moonpark dmp
Sejong Art Center (hereafter SAC) is designed for various performing arts such as musical, ballet, dancing and etc. There are two theaters, a main theater with more than 800 seats and a medium sized theater with 300 seats, and a film theater with 250 seats and art gallery in SAC. It is located in the [...]
