Architecture and design projects

Makoko is not only the largest floating slum in the world. It is also and above all a place where there is a great spirit of community, mutual aid, sharing and work. Unfortunately, its inhabitants are now threatened by pressure from the authorities and climate change and find themselves in the grip of fear and anxiety. Hope for a better and more prosperous future is dimi...

Almost a decade ago, the clients intended to use the site as an artist's studio space for themselves. Foundations and columns were thus cast at the time, unfortunately, the on-site work was stalled for unforeseen reasons. In 2020, with evolving needs and lifestyles, the artist-clients began using the 5-acre farm for sustainable farming and experimental permaculture pract...

This project is accommodated in a 5-story building in the Aranya community. PLAT ASIA atelier was designated for the hotel's interior design. It arranged 180 guest rooms with all bath pools, a multifunctional lobby, an all-day restaurant, a banquet hall, SPA, a meditation area, and so on. This hotel creates a distinction from urban daily life, which is fast-speed, high-d...

The building is based on an 8.4 x 8.4-meter grid with steel-brace concrete columns designed to resist significant seismic events. The circular columns and round mechanical funnels form an architectural landscape at ground level. The round shapes of these structural elements soften the transition between light and shadow and create a bright and safe environment by removin...

As a public building demolished and rebuilt at the original site, its basic functions include public toilets and shower rooms that are open to tourists in the park all day long. It is an improvement of public welfare design for the public toilets in Haifeng Sports Square of Shenzhen Bay Park and has served the surrounding citizens and visitors since May 1, 2023. Analysi...

We were inspired by the strong authenticity of the working Harbour and Conservation Area, and the harbour's active transformation towards a new sustainable marine economy. The project consists of a series of pavilions with winter gardens on the ground floor for community use, and self-contained studios for start-up entrepreneurs on the first floor. The first south pavili...

Farmers don’t get an assurance of earning after harvesting. This house handles an issue of rural economy and house. The proposed built form is an experiment to explore the idea of expanding the house. This resembles with farmer’s attitude, where he compromises on essential things because of uncertainty and tends to complete them partly. The proposed house is composed of...

On the occasion of Art Basel 2023, the VITRA Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany, unveiled Tane Garden House as the latest addition to its unique architectural ensemble. Tucked between the Umbrella House and Oudolf Garten, the structure is the work of Paris-based studio Atelier Tsuyoshi Tane Architects. It takes shape as a compact, octagonal wooden shed that spans only 15 s...

Designer Kunihiko Matsuba from Tyrant Inc. renovates a small 37-year-old steel-framed two-story house located in a residential area near Shirokane-Takanawa Station in Tokyo, Japan, converting it into a restaurant. A three-meter-high wall coated with mortar finish rises along the boundary of the plot with the road to help isolate the building from the surrounding area. Th...

Cape Town-based KLG Architects designs a small cottage that emerges as a tranquil retreat nestled against the mountain backdrop of Betty’s Bay, South Africa. Conceived as a getaway home, the structure faces the vast expanse of the sea as the discreet architecture fuses with the landscape. Watson Cottage consists of two distinct forms, the living wing, and the bedroom win...

UAD rethinks the essence of sports architecture to foster a harmonious relationship between structure, city, and the people. The largest venue of the 19th Asian Games set to be held in China in 2023, ‘Wings of Cloud’ is a sports community integrated with the city. Open air and built without walls to welcome the public at all times, the stadium is topped partially by a cl...

Jakarta-based creative duo Dave Orlando and Fandy Gunawan rebuild the Islamic Center of Nurul Yaqin Mosque in Palu, Indonesia, composing a minimalist floating form. The restorative project of the spiritual space applies primarily concrete and brick materiality, as well as blue terrazzo for the flooring. The architecture displays modest and minimalistic Islamic ornamentat...

Mathieu Lehanneur has debuted a selection of never-before-seen works as part of a pied-à-terre at Selene New York, with a series of collectible furniture designs also created especially for the project. It is the latest chapter for Selene New York. Launched in 2022, the space in midtown Manhattan, designed by Foster + Partners and William T Georgis, provides a sun-lit h...

The projects also encompasses the large FORESTIS Spa, located 1,800 metres above sea level on Plose mountain, above Brixen, at eye level with the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Dolomites. Located in a place of peace and power, the projects puts nature at its center, with the Dolomites directly in front. Careful handling of the landscape was the premise for the construct...

The premises was shell and core, had an open plan and high ceilings of 4.5m. These features inspired the design concept. The finishing of the open areas is done along the horizontal window impost - to a height of 2.5 meters; the entire space above is left almost untouched: we left the concrete ceiling with floor beams, the walls without finishing and the utility systems ...

It is the only specialised treatment centre for children in the Czech Republic where a natural karst cave, inaccessible to the public, is used to treat respiratory problems, asthma, and allergies, as well as to strengthen immunity. The new complex has replaced the original temporary and inadequate building. The site in the northern part of Ostrov u Macochy is adjacent t...

Australian architecture practice JDA Co. constructs a climate-resilient residence on the rugged fringes of Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef. Located on Lizard Island, the project emerged from the client’s aspiration to build ‘the greatest reef house in the world’. Employing a design that harmonizes with the surroundings, the house showcases a resilient exterior crafted fr...

Set to open later today, Apple Battersea is the brand's 40th UK store and represents an evolution in its retail design thinking with more of an emphasis placed on accessibility and sustainability. "We developed this material palette and this fixture set that is really trying to align with like Apple's goals," said Bill Bergeron Mirsky, a global retail design lead at App...

Set to be located in the Eastern harbour in Torshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, the ferry terminal will have a concrete base intended to evoke the hand-built coastal paths that are common on the smaller Faroese islands. This will provide easy access from the water to the 8,000 square-metre ferry terminal, which will also house the headquarters for the shipping c...

Located in South Kensington, the centre is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's extensive Future Plan – a project involving the upgrade of its visitor facilities and galleries while also preserving its original historic structure. Gibson Thornley Architects and Purcell's involvement marks the final stage of the V&A Photography Centre project, bringing it to a total ...

Completed in 2023, the house – entitled Élément Tremblant – is a 1,400-square foot (130-square metre) retreat that recalls the glitz of the region's classic ski culture with a contemporary twist. "The suave adventurous spirit of the early pioneers like Stan Ferguson and Hans Falkner, as well as 1940’s après-ski paintings…served as inspiration for the design." Stephane G...

Located in the village of Rake within the South Downs National Park, the temple is designed for quiet contemplation and to provide a spiritual connection to the landscape. James Gorst Architects was commissioned for the project by White Eagle Lodge, a non-denominational multi-faith spiritual organisation, which asked for a building that is characterised by "peace and si...

Designed as a peaceful place to display art, the small gallery combines the traditional barn form with modern construction techniques. "From the distance, this building is unmistakably a barn," said Boano Prišmontas co-founder Tomaso Boano. "The small windows, large canopy overhang, wide door on the front facade, and use of industrial materials all sing from the same so...

Named Espoo House, the 24,000-square-mere building is intended to pay homage to Finland's history of timber construction. The municipal building will house the city's administration and also be open to its residents. The administrative building will be defined by its timber frame, which will be exposed internally and was designed by Cobe and Lundén Architecture Company ...

Before we take a look at the ‘after’ photos, here’s a glimpse of what the home looked like before the remodel. The home included concrete floors and wood walls, as well as a dated kitchen and bathroom. The remodeled home respected the overall design of the home, with a blue exterior and white roof. Glass panels hide a courtyard that also includes the front door, and ca...

The original facade of the home was restored, weatherboards were replaced, and new fretwork and posts were installed and repainted. New decking on the front porch was also added, and the original front door with stained glass was kept and restored. The new rear extension includes the kitchen, living room, and dining space, as well as an outdoor entertaining area. One u...

To complement the surrounding neighborhood, they designed the house to have planters that line the exterior. The planters help the home merge seamlessly with the environment, while also making it stand out in its design. The home is based on an H-shaped plan wherein all the spaces have three external walls, creating opportunities for indoor/outdoor living. Large canti...

Facts Project Name: Matrix ONE Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Year: 2018–2023 Client: Matrix Innovation Center Size and Programme: 13,000m2 – offices, laboratories, education spaces, restaurant Sustainability certification: BREEAM-NL-Excellent Credits Architect: MVRDV Partner: Frans de Witte Design Team: Fedor Bron, Mick van Gemert, Roy Sieljes, Fouad Addou, An...

While residents were still reeling from the devastation, Steve Marshall, an expert on mass timber, and Jonathan Kusel, executive director of the Sierra Institute, a local nonprofit focused on community revitalization and the environment, came up with an idea: what if the institute facilitated the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT), an engineered-wood product, to fast-tr...

The original loft was opened up with a set of four modern arcs that turn the old and dreary interior into a modern apartment full of natural light. A wall of glass adds to this visual appeal with the open living area, dining room and kitchen on the lower level and the bedrooms above. Beyond this one finds the rooftop terrace that offers a private and lovely refuge amidst...

Taking inspiration from this, the AB&D Office in Brazil is one that maximizes space with mart design even as it is split into two distinct areas. One of the areas contains the hall and the meeting rooms along with the reception while the second zone holds the pantry, kitchen and other work areas. Designed by Solo Arquitetos, the interior here feels welcoming and sophisti...

When tasked with an apartment renovation, an architect is rarely afforded the opportunity to make significant spatial transformations. Limited by the base building’s structure, location of services and plan configuration, often a designer will be cornered into an approach that relies on furnishing the space with bespoke cabinetry and new material finishes, fixtures and f...

P.S. (Powerhouse Store) is the “postscript” for the visitor’s experience at Brisbane Powerhouse, Queensland’s home of contemporary art and culture. The brief was to design a concept retail space as a repository for designer wear and locally made treasures on a section of floor previously occupied by the Powerhouse box-office. A new concierge desk was relocated outside ...

We Are Humble director Kim Lai says the brief called for a place “people could come into and just feel comfortable,” which the studio approached with a nostalgic 1970s-inspired palette of warm colours and unfussy materials. Browns and oranges have been playfully applied floor-to-ceiling, with bright stripes overhead and earth-toned tiles underfoot. Timber-look laminates ...

Fawkner Memorial Park in Melbourne’s northern suburbs is one of Australia’s largest and much-loved burial grounds. Originally designed by architect and surveyor Charles Heath, the cemetery is state heritage listed for its “unusual layout” with its seven radiating avenues and its connection with the garden cemetery movement. The vast 113 hectare park integrates a number o...

Yet throughout his life, he was recognized for his philanthropic gestures, which became further consolidated through the Jim Moran Foundation’s founding in 2000. The Foundation’s mission remains committed to uplifting the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders, and to further this, an announcement has been made on the groundbreaking of a new headquarters i...