Pieta-Linda Auttila designed the WISA Wooden Design Hotel, an architectural gem of wood situated in the maritime heart of Helsinki. The WISA Wooden Design Hotel is an outstanding example of wood’s versatility. Here, wood works both as a load-bearing structure and decor in walls, ceilings and floors. The first that catches the eye is the […]
moomoo architects designed the first house that will be entirely made of a plastic insulating material normally used in roofs. This material, called Thermopian, has good thermal, acoustic and insulating properties and can have any required color. The design is based on the proportions of a traditional Polish house but at the same time it […]
BNKR Arquitectura designed this beautiful little wedding chapel in a colonial garden in Cuernavaca, Mexico. They decided to build a crystal chapel using U-profiled glass in the manner of lattice-work, creating a well ventilated space as well as achieving a visual play between the interior and exterior. The four facades are covered with U-profiled glass […]
Heatherwick Studio has completed a series of brass newspaper kiosks in London. The kiosks open by rotating the front sections around the structure, allowing vendors to set their stock more efficiently. They are made of wood coated in patinated brass, supported by a steel frame. A glazed band at the top allows natural light into […]
Artists Heather & Ivan Morison, in collaboration with architect graduate Alex Sash Reading, designed a temporary structure called The Black Cloud, situated in the Victoria Park in Bristol, UK. The structure is a deconstructed geodesic dome, made up of 152 unique timber triangles, creating a form that appears to lurch across the park. The Black […]
BERLINRODEO designed the BOND Restaurant in the glamorous style of the Bond films from the 60’s and 70’s, yet reinterpreted for modern sensibilities. The restaurant is divided into different zones. The centerpiece is a golden-lit bar with an opposing wine shelf. The smoking lounge, located in the rear, is conceived as a communicative element and […]
Suppose Design Office designed the Dambara House for a family of four located in Hiroshima, Japan. Surrounded by other residences, the house is like a big white block of concrete. The family can gather in the first floor situated under two skylights to the north and the south, where the air flows through the living […]
extrastudio was commissioned to create a concept for a Portuguese delicatessen shop that would also work as a cafe. The shop has a large shop window/entrance, near to a square where they have the terrace, that can be opened completely in the summer. Inside, shelves carved on the thick exterior walls, display a wide range […]
Francisco Mangado projected the equestrian center located in Ultzama, Navarra, in the middle of a valley with green pasture and oak trees. The buildings are formed of large unitary and isolated farm-like volumes that seem to touch, but compete with one another to show their bold architectural character. Beyond the materials or specific expressive configurations, […]
Garcia Tamjidi transformed one of the first warehouse loft in the city of San Francisco into a private residence. The loft maximizes natural light provided by an exterior light court. Designed as a living gallery space, the architecture capitalizes on the openness and optimizes generous display surfaces. The interior stair connecting the ground floor from […]
