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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

Hans van der Heijden made a design for the extension and restoration of Bluecoat Chambers, the oldest building of Liverpool. It houses a number of art galleries, a theatre, a restaurant, shops and several workshops and practice spaces for artists. The new wing continues the brick architecture of the monument... read more

F - coffee was designed based on the basic concept of minimalism , brick , concrete ,stone floor , trees and water to create a concise and emotional space. There are three main spatial layers, the first layer is a garden space with trees and water; the second one is a corridor with direct connection with... read more

PNarva is a border city between Russia and Estonia. Prosperity of the city was in 17th century, when under the Swedish reign new baroque-style city center was developed. The Old Town was destroyed during WWII and after when it was demolished and replaced with modernist city. After the war local people... read more

Pangbourne College’s St George boarding house is a forty-seven bed house with staff accommodation. The scheme is designed to provide high quality living space for the girls to reflect the homely and inviting aspirations of the College. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood and is 30 years... read more

This museum does not have a nice entrance, a lobby, a kind information desk or a large exhibition space. The Museum of War and Woman's Human Rights sits deep in a residential area of Sungsan-Dong, and has only one door that is smaller than a normal-sized gate of a house. There is no big signboard telling us... read more

The mortuary is an addition to Asker crematorium and chapel, built in the late nineteen fifties*. The program is a coffin receiving room (ceremony room), a room for preparation of the corpse, and an outdoor court. The small entrance area connecting the mortuary to the old building, serves as a place to... read more

Solduno is a neighbourhood on the outskirts of the historical centre of Locarno, southern Switzerland. I grew up a few steps from here, in an area of eclectic early 20th century bourgeois mansions and brick condos from the 1960s. Today most of those early-to mid 20th century buildings, have given way to... read more

Atelier PRO has designed a completely new learning environment, encompassing both the architecture and interiors, for the senior general (HAVO) and pre-university (VWO) students at Carmel College in Raalte. The landscape design was made in collaboration with Oase Stedenbouw en Landschap urban planning... read more

A mixed used scheme was designed for the developer/ contractor ERA Contour. Efficient town houses were used throughout the scheme. Differences in block size are solved in corner types with special spatial arrangements and patios. A slender point block marks the end of Kaapstraat, an important local through-road. Materials, colours... read more

The site falls by two storeys from Hartley St to the lane at the rear; creating a unified living plane was one of the key design gestures in this project. Kitchen, living and dining engage with the courtyard-like garden with a studio sitting atop the garage at the rear boundary, creating an amphitheatre back to the main house... read more