Berlin-based design firm Raumlabor created the hulking metal giant, located in Göteborg’s free port at Frihamnen, as a means to revive the port with public space while preserving the site’s industrial heritage. The Göteborg’s Bathing Culture project was constructed with help from the community and was made from locally sourced recycled and upcycled materials. Although...
Its sustainability features are endless, including LED lighting powered by solar and wind energy, solar cookers, rainwater harvesting, floors, as well as walls and ceilings built from reclaimed wood and bamboo and insulated with discarded juice cartons. The hotel and restaurant complex named The Bangkok Tree House, was conceived by 36-year-old Jirayu (Joey) Tulyanond, w...
the space makes use of a diverse range of elements, including displayed mushrooms, microgreen planters and sprouts, art work (curated by artgogo) and countless others. the double height eatery is able to provide exquisite dining, and possesses the capabilities to transform to an event space for vernissages, conferences, or corporate events. throughout the interior are...
the construction is divided into two parts: the château-like visiting area located on the vineyard, and the winery that has been built into a hill resembling a work of land art, covering a surface area of 45,000sqm. traditional aspects on how wine should be made, aged and stored were taken into consideration when designing this contemporary space. located at the edge...
The designer’s description Located along the Var coast, opposite the fort Brégançon, the harbor master of La Londe-les-Maures enjoys an exceptional location. The project is organized in three trays, operating independently and replaces an existing aging and inappropriate building. The ground floor, serves business-like spaces (tickets, distributor), associations...
internally, the scheme is conceived as a series of vertically stacked floorplates arranged around a atrium, which rises through the building. balconies at each level correspond to the displacement of the outer envelope, while a series of staircases interconnect through this central void. owing to the building’s programmatic layout — with a ground floor restaurant adjo...
following a recent business expansion, the firm relocated its offices to a 500sqm space in the upscale neighborhood of chungdahm-dong, and asked minsoo lee, a faculty teacher of the college of design at hanyang university to design them. the spatial expansion reflects the growing list of alpenroute’s clients, who often seek consultation for investment in new business sec...
rising at a height of 49-storeys and composed of two towers, the project will host housing, offices, retail and public amenities. designed to be adaptable to the fast-pace and evolving environment of the its location, the tower will strengthen the character and support the community needs, while becoming a destination for locals and tourists. the plinth’s ground floor...
The project, which broke ground in 2012 and was unveiled alongside the Peresvet Group last week, is the first of the new projects to be built for the growing creative and IT sectors in Moscow's southeastern corner. Located next to tram and trolleybus stops near Dubrovka Station, the vertically stacked off-set plates rise like a solid Tetris tower, square boxes piled...
on the exterior, the bookstore inhabits an early 20th century palace building, and despite its historical setting, the architectural approach of the interior was to upgrade the existing scheme with contemporary additions, in order to create a ‘scenery’. derived from researching the surrounding context, the architects planned the geometrical, grid pattern of the shelvi...
their design provides a minimalist atmosphere that places focus on people, rather than the built environment. located in warsaw, the headquarters is an atypical training facility that differentiates ‘HIGH5′ from competitors. a straightforward approach to signage aids the motion between spaces, ensuring that visitors can easily find exactly where they need to be.
The exterior of the building features a sculptural white facade, that was inspired by the shapes and movement of the fabrics in Dior’s fashion collection. The fabric inspired facade, was made from large panels of GFRP (glass fiber reinforced panels). Here are some photos of the forms that were made to create the panels.
adding to the cosmetic brand’s growing list of crafted boutiques, the são paulo outlet uses robust, locally sourced materials, complemented with handmade patterned cement tiles traditionally used for domestic flooring. the interior of the scheme seeks to create a simple, spacious setting, free of partitioning and offering total transparency to the street. materials m...
the main idea was to arrange dense areas of vertical steel bars to define the space and the aesthetics: an abstract forest-like room. thanks to the vertical bars it was possible to fix disc-shaped fiberglass elements all around the shop generating surfaces to display the bags and shoes. some larger circular objects were secured closer to the floor serving as a seating a...
following the principles of feng shui, the space was organizing to promote a smooth circulation, this lead to the the rounded nature of the booths and the laboratories being grouped in circles. to heighten the social dimension, the laboratory has been made the focus of the space, and consequently, a place for socializing. jean de lessard comments: ‘we wanted the spac...
Commissioned to conceive a contemporary identity for LongXiaoBao first restaurant in Changsha, Lukstudio integrates the tradition of noodle making in the spatial design by reinterpreting a noodle rack. Nestled along an outdoor shopping promenade nearby the Xiangjiang River, the 50-sqm restaurant presents itself with its bamboo-cast concrete storefront. Two rustic steel ...
Katsuobushi Kumiai Office is the project for the planned move of the Yaizu Katsuobushi Industry Cooperative Association, which supports the seafood processing industry in the city of Yaizu in Shizuoka Prefecture. Since the building plot is surrounded by refrigeration units owned by the association, the highest priority was given to creating a tranquil business space, pr...
the chinese eatery is known for its focus on reinventing old world flavors of the orient with fresh modern techniques and presentation. the site itself is a two-storey 200 sqm brick warehouse dating back to the 1900’s. ‘ornament and decoration have been refined into a more minimal approach’, explains senior designer jonny mitchell. ‘the intention was to embrace the exist...
Handisports is a company that manages and provides sports services to handicapped people, whether intellectual, physical or sensory impairment, and at risk of social exclusion. In late 2014 the company commissions Serrano + Baquero to build its new headquarters to host their offices and classrooms in 80 sqm. The project responds to the client demand by offering a pla...
the inaugural vivood landscape hotel comprises 25 independent suites, which are lightly and unobtrusively perched above the rugged, undulating terrain. the retreat also includes a fine dining restaurant and lounge bar, a panoramic swimming pool, and a host of private terraces and jacuzzis. the design concept was developed in order to promote the independence and indiv...
the ‘junko fukutake terrace’ (which is commonly referred to as the ‘J terrace’), is intended to be as accessible as possible, with a sinuous steel roof canopy supported by a series of slender columns. surrounded by glazed walls, the café adjoins a winding sheltered terrace that provides a place for students and visitors to relax outdoors. the scheme is the third project ...
following the concept, RCDESIGN took the acapulco chair as the main element for the design of the restaurant and transformed it into an installation of umbrellas that also work as lamps, creating a tribute to the anonymous mexican design icon. the restaurant area is divided into two equal mirrored sections where the tables are arranged. the division is created by a me...
working in their home city, swiss architects herzog & de meuron have completed a structure designed to encourage collaboration across departmental boundaries, while stimulating creativity and innovation. named ‘building 1′, the 41-storey tower is heated entirely with waste heat from the site, and contains a 500-seat auditorium. pierre de meuron explains the project as...
Currently on show until October 4th at Villa Aymoré, Casa Cor Rio invites architects and designers to design their spaces, like a fashion show, using a lot of creativity and seeking to present to the public the biggest releases of materials, technologies and design concepts. This year, LAB LZ by GT, have designed a space with a suspended glass floor, featuring mirror ...
The proposal draws on the dynamics and philosophy of the group to design an interactive structure in constant motion, where all of the areas are integrated and complement each other for day-to-day operations. The best analogy for the space would be that it functions like a gear, as intricately and seamlessly as the inner workings of a watch. Aiming to create a space that...
the building was completed by firm setter architects, who created a program that syncs the company’s values with a space that serves its inhabitants. it is functional, with organic and natural features that form an optimum setting within the urban environment. distinctly middle-eastern materials work in tandem with recycled pieces, and in cases have been reinterprete...
located in the trendy thonglor district of bangkok, thailand, the space was existing, with renovation undertaken by architecture firm onion. spread over a total of four floors, ‘knock kitchen & kicks’ is all things street. perhaps though, not the street you’re thinking of. the literal translation often associated with the word was abandoned in favor of showcasing the ...
run by a husband and wife duo, the los angeles-based restaurant offers delicious, healthy plates within its casual, urban dining space. most of the budget, which wasn’t huge to begin with, was devoted to reviving the kitchen. having previously functioned as a halal meat market, most of the infrastructure was there, but in serious need of repair. thus, the design neede...
located in the town of alcázar de san juan, the scheme has been conceived as a simple storefront complete with an eye-catching sign that spells out ‘turismo alcázar’ in capital blue letters. the extrusion of each character creates a three-dimensional feature, tethered to a white structural frame that begins to delineate the internal program. at the rear of the volume, st...
approached by kanagawa-based practice yuji tanabe architects, the design takes advantage of the green, leafy surroundings where the layout of the large space is distributed by indoor and outdoors routes and bridges. walkways connect the restaurant and the bakery together, illustrated by a suspended staircase and bridge which wraps around the two conjoining eateries.
the project is situated in europe’s largest alpine meadow, a paradise for winter sports, hiking, and exploring nature. the scheme will involve the restructuring of individual rooms, and the addition of luxury suites at roof level — overlooking the picturesque scenery below. a new reception and lounge will also be added. the hotel’s most notable aspect is a rooftop spa...
the venue’s focal point is a 300-seat concert hall, while dressing rooms, rehearsal space, a ticket office and a public bar make up the remainder of the program. designed to form a cultural hub at the heart of the community, the two-storey scheme received funding from the region’s bea young artists foundation. in developing the project, the architects sought to take a...
its a young, fresh space that drastically removes itself from the controlled banality of the traditional food court experience. after briefing and becoming familiar with the location, MMO’s team figured out how best to create a casual, beautiful gathering point for locals and visitors alike. everything starts with the location. the ‘riverside food court’ is located wi...
the humble wooden structure is situated within a ski resort in the toggenburg region amongst a unspoiled landscape, at an altitude of approximately 2260 metres. because of the venue’s function as a restaurant and meeting place, the owners wanted to furnish the chalet-style establishment with a stackable wooden chair that blended well with the timber construction, as well...
the positioning and orientation of the building takes into consideration an existing road and the undulating meadows sloping gently in an eastward direction. a retaining wall has been built on the uphill side, ascending in a westward direction and falling off in the east. it embraces the site and continues southwards, forming the boundary of the property. the store is...
Conceived by Ahmad Fakhra, the interior design of this retail store in downtown Kuwait city balances the power of spatial experience and functionality. The L shaped layout presented a peculiar challenge; especially since the short arm of the L is narrow and it overlooks the main hall of the mall which makes it ideal as the main window display area. This challeng...
