Rammed earth, concrete and timber are celebrated design heroes at this newly built house in Blackburn. The site presented interesting design challenges due to its location within a Significant Landscape Overlay in a unique urban pocket of Melbourne.
Project name
Laurel Grove
Architecture firm
Kirsten Johnstone Architecture
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Tatjana Plitt
Principal architect
Kirsten Johnstone
Interior design
Kirsten Johnstone Architecture
Civil engineer
Maurice Farrugia + Associates Pty Ltd
Structural engineer
Maurice Farrugia + Associates Pty Ltd
Construction
CBD Contracting Group Pty Ltd
Material
Rammed earth, concrete and timber
Typology
Residential › House
Reconstruction of an apartment in the context of a modernist villa. The historical Villa Bianca, designed by architect Jan Kotěra in 1910-11, underwent numerous modifications since its construction. The latest was a radical renovation completed in 2003 according to the project by Dutch architect Erick van Egeraat.
Project name
Villa Bianca Apartment
Architecture firm
Komon architekti
Location
Prague 6 – Bubeneč, Czech Republic
Photography
Alex Shoots Buildings
Principal architect
Martin Gaberle
Design team
Lucie Roubalová, Jana Drtinová
Collaborators
Joinery: Zlatý řez. Construction: Karlova firma. Doors: Bdoors. Stone cladding: Bruno Paul. Parquet flooring: Princ Parket. Drapes and curtains: Finestra.
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Dark oiled oak parquet and oak veneer – floor, atypical furniture. White lacquer – doors, atypical furniture. White lacquer – doors, atypical furniture. Ragno Gleeze – bathroom tiles. Lapitec – kitchen countertop and boards under basins. Natural brass – atypical furniture. Těšín sandstone – original windowsills
Construction
Karlova firma
Typology
Residential › Apartment
In the countryside in Alborz province in Iran, a 600 sqm villa is designed and built on three floors for a young couple who love parties and friendly gatherings. We started our work by spending time with our client to become familiar with his and his family's lifestyles and meet their expectations logically. Besides, climate conditions and the dete...
Architecture firm
Studio Davazdah
Location
Alborz Province, Iran
Photography
Ali Daghigh, Siavash Naghshbandi, Hamid Aghaei
Principal architect
Niloofar Niksar
Design team
Parisa Alahgholi, Setayesh Nejadi, Marjan Mirkhesh, Mona Haddadi
Collaborators
Hesamedin Soltani, Razmik Zarifian
Interior design
Studio Davazdah
Civil engineer
Behrang Baniadam
Structural engineer
Behrang Baniadam
Landscape
Behnam Mohammad Sadegh
Supervision
Afshin Hadian
Visualization
Setayesh Nejadi, Milad Bazazan
Construction
Behrang Baniadam, Studio Davazdah
Material
Steel Framing, Metal Deck, Brick Facade, Cement, Stone Tiles, wooden slats, Drywall
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled amidst the pristine beauty of Dizin's snow-capped peaks, our organic hotel project emerges as a sanctuary of harmony between modern hospitality and the untouched serenity of nature. With a profound respect for the surrounding landscape, our aim is to seamlessly blend innovative design with the unique tranquility of the mountains, offering g...
Architecture firm
Infinity Art Studio
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe photoshop
Principal architect
Alireza Nadi
Design team
Infinity Art Studio
Visualization
Alireza Nadi
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Volume Zero Competition is back with its 2nd edition of the Marsception Architecture Competition. Calling for all architecture design students, young professionals, innovators, seasoned professionals, and others to be a part of the 23rd edition of our architecture competitions. This competition presents the opportunity to create a utopian tomorrow,...
Organizer
Volume Zero Competition
Category
Architecture & Design
Eligibility
Architects, students, young professionals, innovators, seasoned professionals
Register
https://volumezerocompetitions.com/marsception-2024
Awards & Prizes
$4000 USD
Entries deadline
9th May 2024
Sustainable design is no longer a niche concept in architecture; it has become a pervasive force, reshaping how we approach construction in our built environment. The origins of this design philosophy can be traced back to the earliest human settlements, where our ancestors ingeniously crafted structures that seamlessly blended with their immediate...
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design
The app is specifically designed to improve operational efficiency and lifespan of commercial kitchen equipment – 90% of kitchen assets have no dedicated maintenance record.
Photography
Hitches & Glitches
Subtraction House is located in the high-end residential condominium Quinta da Baroneza, in Bragança Paulista, just 90 kilometers from the city of São Paulo. The property, designed for a couple and their teenage son, was strategically placed on a square plot, taking advantage of the gently sloping topography and offering generous views.
Project name
Casa Subtração
Architecture firm
FGMF Arquitetos – Forte, Gimenes e Marcondes Ferraz Arquitetos
Location
Bragança Paulista, São Paolo, Brazil
Photography
Israel Gollino, Fran Parente
Principal architect
Fernando Forte, Lourenço Gimenes, Rodrigo Marcondes Ferraz
Collaborators
Cintia Reis, Daniela Zavagli, Desyree Niedo, Felipe Fernandes, François Caillat, Juliana Cadó, Mariana Lazero, Rafael Saito, Victor Lucena. Coordinators: Sonia Gouveia. Interns: Guilherme Braga
Interior design
Giselle Macedo & Patricia Covolo
Structural engineer
RF Engenharia e Projetos
Lighting
Castilha Iluminação
Construction
Z2 Mão de obra
Material
Concrete, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
Embark on a journey to a Mexican haven – a sustainable and splendid home where warm color tones harmoniously merge with elements of both traditional and contemporary architectural styles.
Project name
Mexican haven – a sustainable and splendid home
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Site area
Cozumel,Quintana Roo, Mexico
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Status
Visualization - Design
Typology
Residential › House
A new perspective on architecture in the world of medicine. The building of the former granary has been adapted to become the new headquarters of a dental clinic. However, it is not just a place for receiving patients, it is something more.
Project name
Nawrocki Clinic
Architecture firm
IFA Group Sp. Z.o.o.
Photography
Hanna Połczyńska
Principal architect
Kamil Domachowski
Design team
Kamil Domachowski, Karolina Wood, Maciej Busch, Adrianna Jemioł, Jakub Brzuchański, Julia Selimova
Collaborators
Structure: Piotr Puzyrewski. Spiral staircase structure: Dariusz Kalota. Supervision: PRO-INWEST Marcin Jakubowski, MKOI Mikołaj Knopiński. Main contractor: Elwoz. Carpentry contractor: ArmetBis. Spiral staircase contractor: Artom. Leather curtains supplier: Europell. Paintings created by: Aleksandra Jankowska-Skierska. Windows: Aluprof. Flooring: Polflor, Expona. Interior doors: Gerlej. Lamps: Flos, Aqform, Luxiona. Curved glass panels: PressGlass. Acoustic sprays: Sonaspray
Structural engineer
Piotr Puzyrewski
Supervision
PRO-INWEST Marcin Jakubowski, MKOI Mikołaj Knopiński
Visualization
Jakub Brzuchański
Material
reinforced concrete
Client
Agnieszka Dojlidko-Nawrocka, Michał Nawrocki
Typology
Healthcare › Dental Clinic
