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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

Oranjeboomstraat is a long avenue running through the Feijenoord Rotterdam district. Once it was a stately lane with narrowly parcelled housing on both sides. Larger public buildings, such as churches and schools, introduced variety to this repetitive pattern. Especially on the north side of... read more

The old farm house comprises five buildings and is located on a unique site in close proximity to the Gaasbeek Castle. What strategy needs to be developed to revive a dilapidated building without reconstructing it in a nostalgic manner? The decisive question is how such a homestead can be adapted... read more

Today with the fast growth of the population in developing countries like Iran, cities are getting bigger and homes and residential spaces are getting smaller. On the one hand, vertical constructions have increased and, on the other hand one unit houses with yards are being replaced by the apartment complexes... read more

Designing this Chicago residence was an exercise in creating privacy within an urban neighborhood while providing an abundance of open, bright space. The first floor is defined by clear views from the landscape in front to the courtyard at back. The second floor has private spaces with northern and eastern... read more

Designed by Make Architects, The Barn is Make’s first completed brick building and was developed in response to the University’s 2008 masterplan for the 100-acre Sutton Bonington campus. The plan sought to establish a new amenities building which would have a legible configuration... read more

During this technological era, The Antica Bottega Amanuense (The Antique Amanuensis Workshop) goes against the tide and remains one of the most unusual, refined and famous jewels of the town of Recanati in the Marche region of Italy. The Antica Bottega Amanuense was founded in 1988 by Enrico Ragni, known... read more

A client with a passion for Scandinavia, who wants to build ecological and with a pure contemporary style, is a dream for every architect. Typical Swedish elements, such as material, archetype, plan organization, … or studied in detail and given a Belgian twist. The house is build with passive standard... read more

In a landscape where every small village can be identified from afar by the silhouette of its church tower, Nieuw-Bergen was lacking such a clear landmark. Recently, this need was provided by the completion of a landmark building as part of the village renewal plan. This 'Landmark' forms the nucleus of the plan and... read more

The building site is situated at the end of a small street in the small village of Horebeke in the Flemish Ardennes, next to a restaurant. The view from the site is splendid: the landscape slopes slowly and offers an overview to an untouched agricultural area spread over two kilometers... read more

Brick as knitting-work. A sore spot in the streetscape is mended by a simple, shallow building-volume consisting of two layers with saddle roof. The pretty closed facade, built in brick, is a response on request of the owners for privacy on street side. The appliance of brick as knitting-work in front of the windows... read more