The designer Fang Lei is inspired by the Daoist idea of "Dao giving birth to all things". It's based on a thorough understanding of the project's background and Techstorm's company culture and philosophy.
Project name
Shanghai Techstorm Exhibition Hall
Architecture firm
One House Design
Principal architect
Fang Lei
Design team
Meng Chengpeng, Xu Lei
Typology
Cultural › Exhibition Hall
The new theatre represents a central intervention within the broader redevelopment project of Via Milano, called "Oltre la strada." The project aims to redefine the character of the area, establishing itself as a focal point in a zone undergoing transformation, where numerous enhancement projects have been carried out.
Project name
Teatro Borsoni
Architecture firm
Botticini+Facchinelli ARW, Brescia infrastrutture srl
Location
Via Milano 83, Brescia, Italy
Photography
Federico Covre
Principal architect
Camillo Botticini (Botticini+Facchinelli ARW), Paola Daleffe (Brescia infrastrutture srl)
Design team
Stefano Bordoli, Paolo Livi, Massimo Torquati (Brescia infrastrutture srl)
Interior design
Alice Dodesini (DODiCI Architettura) - Responsible for Mobile Furniture Design
Structural engineer
Alessandro Gasparini
Environmental & MEP
Fabio Zenocchini (Sigma Project Engineering S.R.L.)
Supervision
GAP PROGETTI SRL, Eng. Silvia Foini (until May 2022)
Construction
Sabino Dicataldo
Visualization
Moreno Marrazzo – Spazio Creativo
Tools used
AutoCAD, ArchiCAD
Material
Concrete, Polycarbonate, Aluminum, Prefabricated Structure, Wood
Budget
approx. 10.500.000 € (7.700.000€ construction cost + 2.800.000€ interior furnishings/equipment cost)
Client
Municipality of Brescia
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Theatre
Since October 2023, Locus* has been collaborating with the Carthage School of Architecture in Tunisia on a project that is both educational and architectural. The goal of this partnership is to promote sustainable construction practices adapted specifically to Tunisia’s environment and culture.
Photography
Hamza Bennour, Kais, Santiago Sitten
Principal architect
Sana Frini, Jachen Duri Schelich
Design team
Santiago Sitten, Raphaël Fenoglio, Rodrigo Huesca
Today, the integration of Science and Technology into the fabric of societal development resonates universally. The intersection of scientific innovation and socio-economic progress is a global pursuit, and as nations strive for holistic development, using Science and Technology as catalysts for change becomes a shared ambition.
Project name
Regional Science Centre at Rajkot
Architecture firm
INI Design Studio
Location
Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Photography
Cube Construction, Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company
Principal architect
Rakhi Rupani
Design team
Project Mentor/Director: Jayesh Hariyani, Adi Mistri; Project Lead: Rakhi Rupani; Sr. Designer: Dharmesh Gangani; Project Architect: Bhargav A Bhavsar; Project Director (MEPF Eng.): Parth Joshi
Collaborators
Plumbing Consultant: INI Infrastructure & Engineering; HVAC Consultant: INI Infrastructure & Engineering; Exhibit Design: Lemon Design; Electrical Consultant: INI Infrastructure & Engineering; AV / IT / Acoustic: INI Infrastructure & Engineering
Interior design
INI Design Studio
Structural engineer
DUCON Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
Lighting
INI Infrastructure & Engineering
Construction
Cube Construction Engineering Ltd.
Client
Gujarat Council on Science and Technology
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Museum
This ephemeral pavilion was designed for Cesantoni, a Mexican porcelain brand, for display during the Obra Blanca exhibition at Expo Santa Fe in Mexico City.
Project name
Pabellón Cesantoni
Architecture firm
Faci Leboreiro
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Photography
LGM Studio – Luis Gallardo
Principal architect
José Carlos Faci Barroso, Marina Leboreiro Vélez
Design team
José Carlos Faci Barroso, Marina Leboreiro Vélez
Collaborators
Arquitectura Floral, Aldaba Jardines, Ángulo Cero
Interior design
Faci Leboreiro
Civil engineer
Broissin Arquitectos
Structural engineer
Broissin Arquirectos
Environmental & MEP
Faci leboreiro, Brossin Arquitectos
Landscape
Aldaba Jardines
Supervision
Faci Leboreiro
Visualization
Faci Leboreiro
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Construction
Broissin Arquitectos
Client
Cesantoni Ceramic Tiles
Typology
Commercial Architecture › Pavilion, Showroom
TSPACE DESIGN: Against the backdrop of a slowing global economy, the retail industry is undergoing a profound transformation, moving away from pure product sales to an experience-driven model that emphasizes emotional connections with consumers.
Project name
Wood Gallery
Architecture firm
TSPACE DESIGN
Location
Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Principal architect
Tong Zhang
Completion year
September 2023
Typology
Cultural › Gallery
In 2024, the Flickering Peak, designed by Wutopia Lab, was completed in Coffee Village, Wanning, Hainan. The Sun River Art Center, covered with a semi-transparent white Ferrari membrane composed of three perforation rates, was built on the site of a coffee plantation developed by returned overseas Chinese from Indonesia.
Project name
Flickering Peak CP·SUN RIVER Art Gallery
Architecture firm
Wutopia Lab
Principal architect
YU Ting
Collaborators
Project Manager: MU Zhilin. Project Architect: ZHAN Beidi, GUO Yuchen, YANG Siqi. Architecture Construction Drawing Consultant: Hainan design and research Institute Co., Ltd. Interior Construction Drawing Consultant: DAI Yunfeng, WU Xiaoyan, GUO Jianv, ZHANG Minmin, MA Chuanchuan. Mambrane Structure Concept Design Consultant: Bespoke. Creative Engineering Studio. Mambrane Structure Development and Construction: Beijing Z&T Fabric Architecture Technology Co. Ltd. Featured Model: ZHANG Hanxuan
Completion year
July 2024
Landscape
Chongqing Weitu Landscape Design Co., Ltd
Construction
China Railway Construction Group Co., Ltd
Material
Farrari Membrane, Recycling Terrazzo, Paint
Client
Chia Tai (Hainan）Xinglong Coffee Industry Development Co.,Ltd
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Art Gallery
Kanna is a fishermen's retreat, a cabin nestled on the shores of Marlens' water body, offering tranquility and privacy away from prying eyes. Its triangular shape unfolds to reveal the panorama, safeguarding the majesty of the mountains. Standing at a height of 4.50 meters, it enables precise lure casting and effortless fishing.
Architecture firm
Laure Friès
Location
Val-de-Chaise, France
Photography
David Foessel
Principal architect
Laure Friès
Collaborators
Le Festival des Cabanes
Structural engineer
Antéi Structures, Samuel Mayeur
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Enscape, AutoCAD, Adobe
Construction
Laure Friès, Samuel Mayeur, Sarah Navellou
Material
Wood (spruce tree)
Client
Le Festival des Cabanes
