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  • Tagh Behesht by Rvad Studio
    The project’s primary design methodology began with an investigation of architectural history of bazaars in Iran and the city of Mash-had. Since time immemorial, the unbreakable bond between the city bazaars and the foundations of the economy has led to bazaars taking on an important and consistent role in people’s daily lives. The principal morphology of the design is inspired by bazaars such as Sar-Shoor, Farsh and… read more
  • Bricks in the office interior design. SEMBA VIETNAM OFFICE by SEMBA VIETNAM
    How to achieve a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the office? We know the answer – the cornerstone of any interior is the right choice of the materials. Bricks are the perfect solution in this question. It is always a good choice: eco-friendly, durable and long-lasting material for interiors. A project SEMBA VIETNAM OFFICE by Mamoru Maeda is an adorable example of using the bricks: “We decided… read more
  • MUURATSALO EXPERIMENTAL HOUSE by Alvar Aalto
    DESIGNED IN 1952-54 LOCATION: Finland, Jyväskylä Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (3 February 1898 – 11 May 1976) was the most powerful and significant Finnish architect and designer. 200 out 500 buildings was designed by Alvar Aalto have been built. He worked mostly in International Style Modernism, where he combined functionality, atmosphere, simplycity and even national, cultural identity. As Sigfried Giedion mentioned : "Finland is with Aalto wherever… read more

The mood in the house is serene, pure and focused on the tranquillity of the countryside. Vast, gently sloping fields, some trees, a lonely house. You can stare for hours. A nice place to come home to after a busy day filled with impulses... read more

The form of this Supermarket building is based on three circles floating together. This is due to an old children´s hospital, trees worth keeping and the tenant, who wanted a different way of product presentation. In a surrounding of faceless thirties and sixties architecture it is individually designed and will... read more

Tony Fretton Architects was appointed to design the facades and appearance of the communal lobbies. The local architect in close collaboration designed the buildings’ form and floor layouts with client and end users in accordance with local planning and building regulations... read more

The client, family owned and internationally active Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG, renowned for the distinctive yellow of their cleaning equipment, is headquartered in Winnenden near Stuttgart and has experienced strong growth in recent years. With no more space available on the company‘s historic grounds for their increased requirements, the company acquired a 130,000 sqm former brickworks site... read more

CKK Jordanki is located within a green ring around the historic city center, overlooking the Vistula River. Therefore, special care was took in designing the orientation and height of the volumes so that the presence of the new building establishes a harmonious relationship with the natural and built environment. Thus the building occupies half of the plot, the other half being dedicated... read more

The design of the new student housing for the University of Southern Denmark in Odense is based on a strong community spirit. The 250 student residences are located in three interconnected 15-storey buildings. This means that the residence has no front or back, but appears attractive from a 360-degree perspective. The building's distinctive shape will make... read more

Sitting in the foothills of the Sierra de Gredos in Spain, Oropesa commands an extensive view encompassing snow-capped peaks and olive trees. Oropesa is known for its castle, built in 1402 and formerly the residence of a noble family from Toledo. One of them built an arcade to link the castle with Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Church, where the houses are placed incrusted in the ancient walls... read more

The project of 10 architects for a restaurant in Belogradchik was inspired by the natural attractions of the city. The theme of the rocks, context and cultural values in the region have left their mark on the project... read more

The project initiated by an intellectual couple, had a clear starting point, as highlighted to architects Laszlo Foldes and Peter Sonicz: “We own a length of books something like 100 meters”. The owners of the site had found the best location to retire from work and the noise of Budapest in a rich natural environment, at the side of the Big-Proud Peak... read more

vaudeville court levitt bernstein

Vaudeville Court is a high density, sustainable, social housing project in Finsbury Park in the London Borough of Islington. The three storey building provides thirteen affordable dwellings – a mix of two, three and four bedroom family maisonettes and apartments – and infills an existing garage site. The scheme is based around the concept of ‘productive landscapes’... read more