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Organizer
Timber Development UK, American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), Carpenters’ Company
Category
Architecture & Design
Eligibility
Open to public
Register
https://www.woodawards.com
Entries deadline
24 May 2024
THE AFICIONADOS –a travel resource for those seeking fabulous recommendations and accommodation that effortlessly fuses luxury, design and authenticity –invites to embark on aculinary journey through Italy, where each destination promises a unique gastronomic experience infused with local flavors and traditions.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Courtesy of The Aficionados
The client, rooted in the cultural context of Ahmedabad's pol houses, aspires to create a modern abode that reflects a harmonious blend of contemporary aesthetics while preserving the rich legacy of heritage. Residing within the UNESCO-inscribed walled city of Ahmedabad, the dwelling exudes a solemn ambiance, embodying Indian rituals and customs.
Project name
Amdavadi House (Heritage Legacy)
Architecture firm
The Art Container
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Raveena Panchal Shah
Typology
Residential › House
Tenants are typically required to clean the property thoroughly before moving out to ensure they receive their bond deposit back in full. This deposit, often equivalent to one month's rent, serves as a security measure for landlords against any damages or excessive wear and tear caused during the tenancy.
Written by
Michael Williams
Photography
Gray StudioPro
In an area of 432 m². The idea was to create movement and visual complement from shapes and finishes, taking advantage of the space, making the areas that require collaboration be in a nucleus. The palette of finishes includes: epoxy floor of different colors, Mangata ash porcelain and Creta gray cement, gray scale vinyl paints and plastic laminate...
Project name
Lloyds-Noveltia
Architecture firm
WTF Arquitectos
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Photography
Arely Medina Q Photo
Principal architect
Sinuhé Vera, Adrián Herrera
Collaborators
Furniture: Interno Crafts, Inspira JB; Mats: Shaw Contract; Branding and signage: Cobalto Estudio
Interior design
WTF Arquitectos
Tools used
AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop
Typology
Office Building › Interior Design
Exploring the mesmerizing cultural center in the heart of Yazd, Iran, designed with the distinctive Alejandro Aravena architecture style. The harmonious blend of earth-tone stucco and glass creates a captivating tessellations facade, perfectly illuminated during the enchanting golden hour.
Architecture firm
Mah Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Maedeh Hemati
Design team
Mah Design Architects
Visualization
Maedeh Hemati
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Cultural Complex, Cultural Center
Ajul Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort and Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay invite travellers to discover and cultivate new and forgotten hobbies whilst on holiday.
Written by
Katura Barrows
Photography
Ajul Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort and Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay
Bathroom glass partitions can be a game changer in a bathroom design. In addition to making the space look larger and more inviting with their sleek and translucent design, glass portions can also complement any interior design (from contemporary to traditional) with their different finishes and patterns.
Written by
Aleksandar Cvetanovski
A three-storey house was built on a 240 square meter plot of land in a bustling area of Bangkok, surrounded by many tourist attractions and restaurants. Homeowners wanted to build a house in this area, with the desire to live in peace, escaping from the surrounding hustle and bustle.
Architecture firm
JI+TA Architect
Location
Rachadapisek, Bangkok, Thailand
Photography
Varp Studio, Tanakorn Somsuk
Principal architect
Tanakorn Somsuk, Jiyaporn Somsuk
Interior design
Jiyaporn Somsuk
Structural engineer
Basic Design
Landscape
Tanakorn Somsuk
Material
Biowood(Artificial wood) , Toa(Paint) , Bluescope(Roof)
Typology
Residential › House
The "PAPAGAYO 406" project stands as the fusion of nature and architecture. Conceived from open volumes, it invites a perfect symbiosis between its surrounding environment and the architectural program it houses within.
Architecture firm
QBO3 Arquitectos
Location
Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Tools used
SketchUp, AutoCAD, Lumion, Adobe Suite
Principal architect
Mario Vargas Mejías
Design team
Mario Vargas Mejías, Kendal Rodríguez Oviedo
Collaborators
Interior Design: QBO3 Arquitectos
Visualization
Tina Tajaddod
Status
Preliminary Design / Concept Design
Typology
Residential › House
