Striking parts of the former Federal Audit Office will be preserved and integrated in the design. The ensemble of old and new creates a small pathway between Frankfurt's old town and the banks of the river Main. The various facilities such as hotel, offices, and residentialspace will enliven the location. Client: OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH GFA: 37,785 m² Competitio...
Due to its wide visibility beyond the banks of the Main, the building is characteristic of the skyline. In addition to 300 hotel rooms up to the 12th floor, a further 120 guest rooms on the upper floors are planned on an area of 26,000 sqm (GFA). The highlight on the 12th floor is a public mezzanine floor with a panorama bar. The glass façade folds like a curtain over th...
Facing each other, they are linked across their entire height.Previously perceived as a single volume on account of a mirrorglass façade that was identical on all sides, the conversion of the two towers will create an ensemblecomprising a residential and a hotel tower, which the façade will also make evident once the revitalization work is complete. The 27-story resident...
hen it comes to extreme weather, only one other capital city across the globe (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia) faces harsher winter conditions than Astana, Kazakhstan. Astana’s average annual temperature is 38 F, with long, dry, bitterly cold winters that regularly reach −22 F to −31 F between November and March. During the summer months, it’s not unusual for temperatures to soar...
Well, kind of. It’s true that the responsive approach to precinct regeneration sets a new bar for mixed-use developments. We could even say that this building, which sits directly in front of Southern Cross station – the first thing people see when arriving – will anchor the increased westerly shift of the CBD, heralded by the regeneration of Docklands, Fishermen’s Bend ...
The interior design of the Oriental Palace Club hints at the spirit of ancient, Far Eastern culture. Cultural heritage was the starting point for the design, while perspective is its focal point. The design combines naturalness with an artistic atmosphere. The generous room is defined by natural materials such as stone and wood which can, for example, be found in the she...
The new Aekyung Tower headquarters is a building complex which not only includes offices, but also commercial space and a hotel. The holistic design concept endeavours to convey the company’s core value – Share the Life. Its focus is on “togetherness” with the intention of promoting collaboration by everyone in order to reach a common goal. The design of the building com...
The modern, sustainable architecture of the Waldhotel is based on the “Healthy by Nature” concept. In addition to 160 rooms and suites, it includes a generously sized restaurant and bar area, meeting rooms, as well as a 4,200 sqm health & medical centre with medical spa. Inspired by Walser architecture and traditional alpine style, local materials were used in the constr...
Fascinating interplay To integrate landscape convincingly into architecture is a true challenge and plays a pivotal role in regions with breathtaking nature scenes as can be found in Iceland. Located at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland, The Retreat has been built directly into an 800-year-old lava flow. The overall concept encompasses a subterranean spa, a geothermal lagoon, ...
Originally opened in 1967, the infamous Watergate Hotel closed for a six-year, $125 million renovation before welcoming guests again in June 2016. Reclaiming its buzz-worthy stature, the storied hotel was rebuilt with an additional 85 guest rooms, 17,000 square feet of meeting space, and a rooftop bar. Now, the hotel once again has tongues wagging with its newest additio...
Celebrated for its majestic Dolomites mountain range and extensive hiking trails, the year-round charms at the Northern Italian village of Sesto have been elevated a few notches with the Continuous Extension, a new eye-catching addition to the Family Resort Rainer, a design-forward wellness retreat originally built in 1964. As with the resort’s other architecturally i...
The goal of this project is to develop an iconic building, able to relate with the city, which provides new services and new sensations through architecture. This design could be compared with the shape of a ship, angular at its base, considerably higher on the levels above. Furthermore, the creation of levels, different from each other, with large terraces overlookin...
Award winning L.A.-based design studio Minarc completed the Ion Hotel in 2013, located just an hour’s drive from the city of Reykjavik. The firm brought to life the vision of hotel owner Sigurlaug Sverrisdottir, former cabin-crew member, and her husband Halldor Hafsteinsson, who previously held the position of CFO at the same Icelandic airline. The hotel’s low carbon ...
The Congo Kintele Congress Centre and Resort Hotel (KCC) is in a newly developing area of Brazzaville, to the north of the new Olympic Centre. The site has panaromic views of the Congo River to the south and a forested unbuilt landscape to the north. The topography of the site is a valley carved out by the great Congo River which creates an island M’Bamaou in the foregro...
It is hard to find a land for a new beach hotel in Side. The existing hotel has been demolished for a new brand. The neighborhood borders, sea-view and panorama of historical site preshaped the body of the hotel. Two contrasts were used for a celebration of its new coming. The first one is, the inclination of the site has not been used as a topographic figure. On the c...
With the endeavor and commitment of generations of great figures in the history, Zhongshan has become an agreeable city to live and a leader in commercial and cultural development nationwide. Le Méridien Zhongshan is located in Gangkou Town of Zhongshan City, with monuments, temples, modern shopping malls and verdant wetland parks all close by. As the first five-star des...
Its design taps into the Faroese landscape to present an iconic, locally-inspired heart of new activity in the city center. Hotel Tórshavn’s expansion introduces a public grand foyer and a broad staircase connecting the streets, designed as a meeting point and pedestrian thoroughfare for local and international visitors. For Ósbjørn Jacobsen, Partner and Design Director ...
the project is envisioned as an addition to an existing hotel and intends to create a new experience of living in the woods with maximum connection to nature. with their sharply pitched roofs, the geometry of the structures is inspired by the surrounding fir and larch trees and they will be constructed from local wood, hence establishing the project’s sustainable credent...
marking it the first luxury city hotel to be built in 20 years, the studio’s winning scheme incorporates a series of commercial and hospitality functions including shops, offices, restaurants, a clubhouse, and a public sky living room at the very top of the building that offers panoramic views of the sydney harbor.‘the building will be instantly recognizable from every a...
the existing architecture features a large-scale solid timber structure, celebrating the culture of southern fujian and the hakka people, who’s influence is deep-rooted in the region’s vernacular buildings. the intervention by the architect sees two glass volumes inserted within the traditional construction, forging a direct dialogue between old and new. pleasanthouse ha...
the project’s interiors, as well as certain architectural elements, have been designed by istanbul-based studio autoban who sought to ‘give a new meaning to the island life through an unlimited and dynamic experience.’JOALI maldives, which promises an ultra-luxury experience, is centered around muravandhoo island with a series of jetties extending out into the indian oc...
the bamboo destination, which can accommodate up to 160 guests, is only accessible by a two hour boat journey from hai phong port. the private, tropical beach is engulfed on one side by a beautiful mountain range and on the other by an expansive shore of white sand. the resort consists of five huts, a restaurant and a pavilion, which are designed to immerse the guests in...
Hotel Arpoador is located close to the Pedra do Arpoador – a rocky peninsula that separates the city's famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and is a popular spot for watching the sunset. The 49-room boutique hotel recently reopened after Bernardes Arquitetura overhauled the exterior and interiors. "The renovation of the Hotel Arpoador goes beyond the idea of a co...
The small Kiyakabin Resort is an intimate, village-esque layout with just four cabins that open up to breathtaking, beachside views of the Bali Sea. The retreat’s cabins were made with locally-sourced charred timber and built with traditional construction methods by local builders. The Kiyakabin resort has just four units: three accommodations and a communal restaurant ...
The 49 new rooms and suites were created by Wehdorn Architects, and the majority have a floorplan defined by three distinct areas which work together to create a refined yet homely feel. The entrance is configured as a stylish living area with low ceilings and rich nutwood accents, while the main part of the room contains a luxurious king size bed framed by Esther Stocke...
the restorative retreat is characterized by the integration of architecture within its natural surrounding, and reinforces the visitor’s connection with nature. the project was developed by HDHP GK, a social enterprise sponsored by HDH capital management. shishi-iwa house embraces the notion of social hospitality, aiming to offer a place to reflect and restore energy. t...
Designed by London- and Shanghai based Jade + QA, the 337-room hotel descends 16 storeys below ground level within the former quarry and is described by the studio as a groundscraper. Architect Martin Jochman created the concept for the quarry hotel while working for Atkins and it won a competition in 2006. He later established his own studio Jade + QA, where he carri...
The PAN Treetop Cabins were commissioned by a couple that wanted to create a tourist retreat in "the real Norwegian wilderness". Both matching cabins are elevated on black metal structures, with black cladding designed by Surnevik for a "man-made" aesthetic that stands them apart from the landscape. "Rather than building the project in wood, that you find directly ...
The main building features a reception area, and adjacent to the reception is a wood shingled hut, that’s home to the resort’s restaurant. The restaurant opens up to a large room with high ceilings, a mezzanine level, and large sloped windows that provide a view of the outdoors and an abundance of natural light. Back outside, and the resort is made of a group of contem...
Atelier Riri, designed the Kiyakabin resort for a site on Lombok's western coast, where it looks straight out onto a beach and a view of the Bali Sea. Kiyakabin consists of three accommodation units and a communal restaurant with a kitchen and storeroom. The random arrangement of the units is intended to evoke the character of villages constructed by the local Sasak e...
Decked out exclusively in plant-based materials, the guest suite at the Hilton has been created by Bompas & Parr in a bid to show that veganism is "no longer only a dining trend, but can also influence a wider lifestyle choice". The design studio joins a wider pool of designers making vegan-friendly products that go beyond food– Brooklyn studio Crème recently used hom...
The Jaffa Residences are part of a luxury hotel in a 19th-century French hospital and cathedral in Jaffa, in the south of Tel Aviv. Ranging in size from studios to three-bedroom apartments, the 30 residences were designed by Pawson in collaboration with local architect Ramy Gill – who also collaborated on hotel. "Pawson and Gill spent over a decade on the meticulou...
Designed by Athens and Stockholm-based architectural practice BLOCK722, the five star retreat was conceived as a pristine sanctuary of earth and water in harmonious dialogue with the surrounding nature, where guests can enjoy the comforts of understated luxury in a setting of modernist elegance and tropical sensibility. At the centre of the development is a 4,000-squa...
The Annex hotel is located in the Toronto neighbourhood of the same name, and is housed in a century-old, three-storey brick building. "The building was originally built as horse stables with an industrial steel structure and exposed brick walls, four wythes deep," said StudioAC. "The building is on quite an atypical lot for downtown Toronto." The local studio over...
New Tendency updated Berlin's Funkhaus, a former broadcasting centre for the German Democratic Republic (GDR) built in the 1950s by Bauhaus alumnus Franz Ehrlic, to host the annual Red Bull Music Academy. Prior to New Tendency's intervention, the space underwent three months of renovation. The studio was tasked with creating spaces for the participants to work and rel...
Galvanduque, who runs GLVDK Studio, designed the Ryo Kan hotel for slender plot on Rio Panuco in the city's Cuauhtémoc neighbourhood. The surrounding area has become known as Little Tokyo, making it particularly apt for the hotel, which is intended as a fusion of "Japanese and Mexican identity and values". The hotel is named after "ryokan" – a traditional Japanese ...
