Slate has become a popular choice for modern roofing. This is due to its durability and aesthetic appeal. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, making them a versatile option for any architectural style.
Written by
Abdullah Saleh
The family house is based on the traditional three-room house structure with a contemporary approach that suitables for multi-generational families and tropical climates. The development of large cities attracts many people to work and live there, but their spirit always remains connected to their homeland.
Project name
The Grand House
Architecture firm
KM Architecture Office
Location
Vinh Tuong, Vinh Phuc, Vietnam
Principal architect
Tran Minh Phuoc
Typology
Residential › House
RAHA House, redefines sustainable architecture with its fully 3D printed structure capable of recycling used concrete. This innovative concept challenges traditional construction methods by embracing cutting-edge technology and environmental responsibility.
Architecture firm
Mahdi Eghbali
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mahdi Eghbali
Visualization
Mahdi Eghbali
Typology
Residential › House
This year, Danone celebrates its 100th anniversary and has marked the occasion with the renovation of its Kyiv office. ZIKZAK Architects were enlisted for the interior design update. Designers based the office concept on the rich history of the brand, company values, and the diverse product lines of the brand.
Project name
Danone Office
Architecture firm
ZIKZAK Architects
Photography
Max Artbovich
Principal architect
Olha Savkov
Design team
Ihor Yashyn, Vasylyna Boichuk, Anush Yehiiants, Valeria Mostipan
Collaborators
Project team: Olha Savkov, Vlad Havrylov, Tetyana Zykh, Mariia Ternova, Valeria Mostipan, Ihor Yashyn, Vasylyna Boichuk, Anush Yehiiants
Interior design
ZIKZAK Architects
Typology
Office Building › Interior Design
Located northwest of Seattle on the Kitsap Peninsula a few blocks up from a small beach town, this residence takes its place on a cherished piece of family property. On a secluded wooded site, the new structure grounds itself to the earth with its approach to material and form.
Location
Kitsap Peninsula, WA USA
Design team
Jon Gentry AIA, Aimée O’Carroll ARB, Yuchen Qiu
Civil engineer
J Welch Engineering
Structural engineer
SSF Engineers
Construction
Sparrow Woodworks, Jon Gentry AIA / Lydia Ramsey
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone
Typology
Residential › House
KM Architecture Office: Designed and built after the Covid pandemic, Long Thanh Villa serves as a peaceful haven for a retired couple.It was built with the intention of reconnecting with family and siblings, living close to nature, and enjoying the simple pleasures of old age.
Project name
Long Thanh Villa
Architecture firm
KM Architecture Office
Location
Long Thanh, Dong Nai, Vietnam
Principal architect
Tran Minh Phuoc
Design team
Tran Minh Phuoc (Architect in Charge), Nguyen Trung Cang (Architect), Le Quach (Architect), Tran Minh Truong (3D Artist), Huyen Tram (3D Artist), Phan Minh (2D Artist)
Construction
KM Architecture Office
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
The proposal for the Pavilion of Portugal for Expo 2025 Osaka is inspired by the deep seabed, whose topographic heterogeneity hosts a tremendous wealth of biodiversity.
Project name
Portuguese Pavilion for Osaka 2025
Architecture firm
Unemori Architects, Atelier Sergio Rebelo
Design team
Sérgio Rebelo, La-Salete Carvalho, Joana Portela, Mariana Pires, Nuno Borges, Bruna Rocha, Tiago Martins, Ricardo Gouveia, Daria Ciobanu-Enescu, Morgane Ribeiro, Camilo Gonbi, Eva Meca Lima
Collaborators
Art director: Filipa Ramos; Exhibition design: Diogo Passarinho Studio; Graphic design: Eduardo Aires Studio; Experience design: Local Projects; Scientific director: Ricardo Santos; Historical Relations: Alexandra Curvelo; Artists: Sofia Crespo and Luís Quinta.
Status
Competition, Proposal
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Pavilion
MZ arquitectos: Several years have passed, and I still remember perfectly when a renowned professor of Architecture from the National University of Córdoba spoke about how important it is for the city to spatially configure the corner. The neighborhood, area or place does not matter, it only matters to configure a key space in the city.
Architecture firm
MZ arquitectos
Location
Bela Vista Río Ceballos neighborhood, Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Principal architect
Marchetti Guillermo, Zuliani Emiliano
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, AutoCAD
Typology
Residential › House
The Oppo Tower plays an important urbanistic role within the Innovation Park masterplan. Its clear, vertical form rising through 42-storeys provides both a central focus and legibility to the surrounding low-rise buildings. The tower is punctuated with vertical recesses rising the height of the building. These break its large volume into smaller el...
Project name
Oppo Technology & Research Centre Tower
Architecture firm
Gianni Botsford Architects
Location
Singapore Sichuan Hi Tech Innovation Park, Chengdu, China
Principal architect
Gianni Botsford
Design team
Gianni Botsford, Anahi Copponex, James Eagle, Minghsuan Lo, Luigi Parise, Mike O’Hanlon, Liz Tatarintseva, Hiroshi Takeyama, Luka Travas, Hiroshi Takeyama (Project Leader)
Collaborators
RJWu & Partners, Taiwan. CCAT/ LARGE Architects (Façade & Scheme Design). InhabitGroup (Façade Engineering & Design)
Interior design
B+H Consulting International Inc.
Structural engineer
Zhejiang Huazhou Design Engineering Consulting Co. Ltd
Environmental & MEP
Zhejiang Huazhou Design Engineering Consulting Co. Ltd
Client
Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
The Organic Oasis! This stunning Hotel stands as a testament to modern design with a touch of nature's influence. Crafted from concrete, its exterior walls boast captivating rounded arches and thoughtfully placed windows, creating a visually striking composition that seamlessly merges contemporary aesthetics with organic forms.
Project name
The Organic Oasis
Architecture firm
K-Studio
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
S.K.Kamranzad
Collaborators
studioedrisi & Studio____ai
Visualization
S.K.Kamranzad
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
