Oborishte 26, designed by NiMa Design, stands in the most prestigious neighborhood in the heart of Sofia. The design of this modern building pays homage to the area's evolving architectural identity, while ensuring it remains grounded in its historical context. Replacing a run down, former socialist-era structure that once dominated the site.
Project name
Oborishte 26
Architecture firm
NiMa Design
Tools used
Revit, V-ray, AutoCAD
Principal architect
Nikolai Nikolov
Design team
Kristiyan Topchiev, Slavcho Filipov
Collaborators
Interior design: NiMa Design
Typology
Residential › Residential Building, Apartments
The Aurora Villa enjoys a unique and captivating location. Positioned atop a hill surrounded by a forested environment, it offers a pristine and tranquil atmosphere as its foremost characteristic. With this in mind, we aimed to extend this sense of serenity into the spatial design as well.
Project name
Aurora Villa
Architecture firm
GUK Design Studio
Location
Nashtaroud, Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
SketchUp, Revit, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD
Principal architect
Armin Saraee
Design team
Armin Saraee, Maryam Emamgholian, Zahra Ketabati
Collaborators
Interior design: Zahra Ketabati
Visualization
Niyayesh Akbari
Typology
Residential › House
Informed by the rolling hills intersected with river valleys that wind through the undulating cityscape of Tbilisi, Cityzen Tower’s design by Zaha Hadid Architects echoes its context at the intersection of the city’s urbanism and its natural environments.
Project name
Cityzen Tower
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Tbilisi, Georgia
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Alicia Hidalgo Lopez, Armando Bussey, Besan Abudayah, Bowen Miao, Catherine McCann, Charles Walker, Ignacio Fernandez De Castro, Jessica Wang, Jose Pareja Gomez, Kutbuddin Nadiadi, Laizhen Wu, Manuela Gatto, Maria Avrami, Massimo Napoleoni, Panos Ioakim, Takehiko Iseki, Thomas Bagnoli, Yevgeniya Pozigun
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-use Development
As part of our Oblivion House design research series, this project redefines the relationship between architecture and nature, creating a home that breathes, evolves, and connects. More than just walls, it is an immersive experience - organic forms, natural materials, and seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Project name
The Feeling Of Being Home
Architecture firm
Mind Design
Tools used
Autodesk Maya, Rhinoceros 3D, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Miroslav Naskov
Design team
Miroslav Naskov, David Richman, Jan Wilk, Michelle Naskov
Visualization
Mind Design
Typology
Residential › House
The Wuqian Gymnasium, designed by POA Architects led by Pan Chengshou, recently started construction in Cangnan, a historic city in Zhejiang Province. Wuqian Stadium covers an area of about 12,000 square meters and a total construction area of about 35,000 square meters. It includes three major theme functions.
Project name
Wugian Sports Park
Architecture firm
POA Architects
Principal architect
Pan Chengshou
Design team
Zeng Lin, LINHAO, Yang Jing, Wang Fuhong, Zeng Lin, Jin Feifei
Collaborators
Executive Architects: Zuohong Construction Group Limited; Consultant：Zhejiang Natural Architecture Design Co.; Construction Engineer：Zhejiang Liye Construction Group Co.
Client
Zhejiang Qianming Sports Culture Development Co.
Status
Under Construction
This elegant apartment in a prestigious residential complex combines style, comfort, and functionality. A comfortable layout, a mix of finishes, and carefully selected furniture create a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. Large windows bring in plenty of natural light, highlighting the warm palette of beige, brown, and deep earthy tones.
Project name
Elegant Urban Apartment
Architecture firm
AIYA bureau
Principal architect
Aiya Lisova, owner and creative director
Design team
Ekaterina Tsvetkova, leading designer
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The Ernan Boutique Hotel rethinks the conventional approach to boutique hotel design, shifting away from strict historical restoration to make renovation part of the design process.
Project name
The Ernan Boutique Hotel
Architecture firm
Kalbod Studio
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Twimotion
Principal architect
Mohammad Rahimizadeh, Shaqayeq Nemati
Design team
Nastaran Shabanzadeh, Tannaz Ahmadinasab, Asha Atashband
Visualization
Ziba Baghban
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Palmar Hotel Boutique is a space designed to offer a unique hospitality experience on the island of San Andrés, Colombia. Its architecture combines natural materials, fresh colors, and a harmonious integration with the local vegetation, creating a serene and welcoming atmosphere.
Project name
PALMAR Hotel Boutique
Architecture firm
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Location
San Andrés, Colombia
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Design team
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Collaborators
• Interior design: KAMA Taller de Arquitectura • Landscape: KAMA Taller de Arquitectura • Supervision: KAMA Taller de Arquitectura • Materials: Chukum, Concreto, Madera
Visualization
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel Boutique
