Written by
Shireen Sahouri
Photography
ICCROM
The interior and exterior space of Ladies Beach of the Al Bustan Ritz Carlton Hotel was created by BIVA Design. Ladies Beach Al Bustan is nestled between the rugged Al Hajar Mountain range and the Sea of Oman.
Project name
Ladies Beach Al Bustan
Architecture firm
BIVA Design
Location
Muscat, Oman
Photography
Qasim Al Farsi
PETAL is a playful kinetic structure, assembled from simple deck chairs in a cylindrical arrangement, that mirrors the changing appearance of a flower between day and night. During the day, the structure appears “in full bloom” when the sun loungers are opened up to provide access to a 360 degree bar and seating area. At night, the chairs collapse...
Project name
PETAL
Architecture firm
LASOVSKY JOHANSSON
Location
Design Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark
Photography
Joakim Züger, Astrid Maria Rasmussen, Aleksandre Andghuladze
Winners will receive a grant of Rs 1 Lakh to execute their proposed idea and make a difference. Join us in creating a path toward inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability on a grand scale, and together, let’s shape a better world.
Organizer
Saint Gobain supported by Ethos Foundation
Category
Grants, Scholarship
Eligibility
Students of architecture or young architects under the age of 35 years. Students of interior design and interior designers under the age of 35 years- both from courses of a minimum of 3 years duration. All Transparence participants: current or past, irrespective of age and year of graduation. Past winners and applicants of Saint-Gobain Scholarships may re-apply with new ideas. Individual application or in teams of a maximum of two members (Please note Saint-Gobain will be able to sponsor only one person’s travel for the interview round if shortlisted).
Register
https://ethosfoundation.in/thesaint-gobaingrantsprogramme-24-25/
Signal Festival takes over Prague Castle: Video mapping and installations turn the Prague Castle District into an art zone.
Title
Signal Festival 2024
Eligibility
Open to public
Register
www.signalfestival.com
The contemporary weekend house is designed to harmonize with the idyllic landscape of the Bohemian Paradise Protected Landscape Area. The design respects the historically rich environment and natural beauty of the region, while providing a tranquil retreat connected to the surrounding countryside.
Project name
Weekend House in Bohemian Paradise
Architecture firm
NEW HOW architects
Location
Hrubá Skála, Liberec Region, Czech Republic
Photography
Petr Polák
Villa Polifemo is the project of a newly built single-family residence. The building looks like a hollowed-out cube: the abstraction of a marble quarry.
Project name
Villa Polifemo
Architecture firm
Cavejastudio
Location
Forlì (FC), Italy
Photography
Giorgio Granatiero
SLTWTR, a digital creative agency based in Santa Barbara, California, was in need of new office space. Finding 2,400-square-foot space within a plain 1960s-era building, the interior remodel of the space was designed to embody the progressive and innovative aspects of the agency’s brand and culture.
Project name
SLTWTR
Architecture firm
ANACAPA Architecture
Location
Santa Barbara, California, USA
Photography
Jessica Dalene
Situated on a spectacular hilltop in the Batroun region, the site overlooks a lush green valley with vistas towards the sea. Programmatically, the project consists of two houses within one envelope: one for the client and another for his parents.
Project name
SKYHAVEN Residence
Architecture firm
BLANKPAGE Architects
Location
Ghouma, Lebanon
Photography
Wissam Chaaya
The Lakhani Villa, in Ahmedabad, embodies the concept of ‘Tranquil Modernism’, blending timeless contemporary design principles with serene, nature-integrated living spaces. With an aesthetic featuring a clean geometry and uncluttered spaces, it provides a sanctuary from the urban chaos.
Project name
Lakhani Villa
Architecture firm
INI Design Studio
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photography
Vinay Panjwani, India