Squire and Partners aimed to celebrate the buildings while modernising the facilities to include a restaurant, clubhouse, rooftop terrace, bike storage, outdoor square and events space. Originally completed by Marsh and Seifert in 1968, the grade-II listed Space House comprises a rectangular building called the Block connected by a three-storey bridge to a cylindrical h...
Located outside of São Paulo along Praia Brava in the state of Santa Catarina, the Tempo project is designed to offer guests and residences a view of the nearby beach while incorporating nature throughout its two main buildings. "The undulating development is designed to capture the best views of Praia Brava – a spectacular beach that is frequented by surfers – and the ...
Developed for the Gabriele Fink Stiftung and operated by the Hoffnungstaler Stiftung Lobetal, the building was designed by kontektum architektur to meet the needs of both foundations while blending seamlessly into its surroundings. The design focuses on the specific needs of elderly residents and their caregivers, creating a supportive and comfortable environment. The b...
The school was completed and ready for occupancy in 2024 and is designed for 630 students in grades 7-9, as well as students with intellectual disabilities in compulsory school. The building also houses a cultural school and a sports hall with associated facilities for the sports and association administration. An important starting point for the design of the school ha...
The design harmonizes the main building with the interior spaces, which are divided into three distinct zones: Zone 1: Reception and Seating Area - This zone is arranged within a circular space, allowing customers to enjoy the surrounding garden views. A large red backdrop, designed with a modern reinterpretation of the Mud-Mai pattern, incorporates red silk threads tha...
The concept evolved from research conducted in 2021, which revealed a gap in the honeymoon market in Bali, where many couples seek privacy and exclusivity, yet few places truly accommodate the expression of their deepest desires. The Lovers was created to fill this gap, offering an intimate, sensual space while embracing sustainable design principles. At the core of The...
Commissioned by the fourth generation of the Martínez Zabala Family, Foster + Partners has designed a major extension and refurbished the existing facilities at the winery. In line with the practice's unique vision and as one of Bodegas Faustino's organizational pillars, sustainability is integral to the project with a new visitor center that has been designed as a 'Plan...
Herzog & de Meuron has completed a new Children's Hospital in Zurich – a project the studio hopes will become an important healing environment for its patients. The design, which was explored during the Royal Academy's recent Herzog & de Meuron exhibition in London, is set at the foot of the city's Burghölzli hill and contains an acute-care hospital and an adjacent resea...
Project name: ARK Club Project Location: Chengdu, China Project Area: 800m2 Interior design: VGC Design Architecture design: VGC Design Completion Time: January 2024 Chief Designer: Michael Chen Detailed designer: Ding Fei Project Management: Wen Ming Project construction: Zhejiang Construction Decoration Group Co., Ltd. Structural design: Luanlu Structure Landscape desi...
AZL Architects recently completed the Jinling Art Museum, a project commissioned by China Overseas Real Estate for its Nanjing Jiangnan Jiuxu development. The design challenge was significant, as the architects were tasked with creating a space that not only serves as an art museum but also encapsulates the rich urban history and cultural traditions of Nanjing. The theme...
Designed to "become one of the great stadia of the world", the stadium is set to be built in the city of Benslimane, around 40 kilometres from Casablanca. Planned to host games during the upcoming 2030 World Cup, it will be the world's largest football stadium if completed with a capacity of 115,000. "The Grand Stade Hassan II will be a truly iconic, landmark venue for...
It is a first-of-its-kind institute and the only International School in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, that has: in its core value a vision to provide education that is unconventional by standards; in its heart to go beyond what other pre-schools in the region provide; and in its brief to bring a paradigm shift in early education through thoughtful architectural de...
The company, which now mainly handles Chinese herbal medicines along with a variety of healthy food products, will operate a café offering chai and shaved ice based on Chinese herbalism along with a corner where medicine can also be purchased. The interior design is based on: Creating an open and free atmosphere that is easy for anyone to enter. Carefully dismantling t...
The ground floor of the building was conceived as an open space, without walls or railings, with active façades with shops and restaurants, thus promoting interaction and connection with the urban environment. With 16 floors and 850m² of area per floor, the single tower features 4.68m from floor to floor, providing a large and ventilated spaces for its users. One of the...
The Aquatics Centre emerges as a curved wooden sculpture from the Grand Paris landscape, combining technical innovations with the highest environmental credentials. With its clever configuration, limited need of materials and energy under an ultra-thin hanging roof, France’s largest urban solar farm, the arena will host 5.000 spectators for water polo, diving and artisti...
Heatherwick Studio unveils a rippled hourglass-shaped design for Hanwha Galleria, the famed shopping center in Seoul. The proposed design features two symmetrical crystalline buildings with illuminated atria and plant-filled rooftops. Their undulating glass facades create a soft, glistening effect during the day. This design emerged from a competition aimed at reimaginin...
To respond to the grand and strict decor of the main rooms of the castle La Borde en Sologne, France, the Pearl Necklace chandeliers of Semeur d’étoiles, suggest a more feminine Marie Antoinette presence. The modern chandeliers designed for the castle induces also a dialogue between todays and yesteryear artists. The curves of the Pearl Necklaces are confronted with th...
