Having previously lived in a large country property in Greytown, the clients’ vision was to downsize into a smaller home that was warmer, drier and easier to maintain, while still providing a comfortable and inviting space for extended family to visit. As a home designed for life, the dwelling needed to be energy efficient, low maintenance, wheelch...
Project name
Four Corners
Architecture firm
First Light Studio
Location
Wairarapa, New Zealand
Principal architect
Ben Jagersma
Design team
Ben Jagersma, Luke Bryant
Interior design
First Light Studio
Structural engineer
ESSEN Engineering
Environmental & MEP
eHaus
Construction
Cameron Construction / eHaus Wairarapa
Material
Timber framing, timber and aluminium cladding
Typology
Residential › House
This house stands out for its elegance and timeless design. Noble materials and clean lines are the undisputed protagonists in every corner of this home. Wood and concrete intertwine harmoniously both on the exterior and interior, creating a unique connection between the two spaces.
Project name
Los Cerezos House (Casa Los Cerezos)
Architecture firm
Estudio OPACO
Location
Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
The estate has been designed in the northern part of Krakow near the border with Zielonki. This is a residential area of the city, which keeps growing rapidly in recent years. The complex consists of four buildings, joined in pairs. Each house is divided into two separate apartments.
Project name
Solar Sail Houses
Architecture firm
Superhelix Pracownia Projektowa - Bartłomiej Drabik
Photography
Bartłomiej Drabik
Principal architect
Bartłomiej Drabik
Civil engineer
MM-Konstrukcje Budowlane
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Concrete, wood, metal trapezoidal sheets
Typology
Residential › Single Family Houses
Designing the complexs villa apartment located in Yazd the historical city in Iran. This complex consists of 12 villa apartments located in the same area and at a distance from the location, and their privacy is respected according to the principles of Iranian architecture.
Project name
The complexs villa apartment located in Yazd the historical city in iran
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Typology
Residential & Accomodation
In the heart of Melbourne, where history intertwines with innovation, a unique project emerged as a testament to the seamless blend of architectural mastery and cutting-edge materials. The CUUB team embarked on a journey of creativity and vision, to breathe life into an extraordinary concept - the James Hardie fine texture cladding.
Project name
JAMES HARDIE
Architecture firm
Preston Lane Architects
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Preston Lane Architects
Visualization
CUUB Studio
Client
Preston Lane Architects
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
When it comes to planning a family residence, immersing oneself in the needs and desires of each family member is crucial. After all, their disparities can lead to discomfort and suboptimal layouts in the future. Mariia Matushenko, a Ukrainian architect and designer at Znak Design Studio, shared insights on what to pay attention to in the initial s...
Written by
Mariia Matushenko
Photography
Znak Design Studio
This project focused on reusing the extant building to extend, renovate and improve the panoramic views, access to light, and flow of the house. Our client was open to our ideas and these ideas were driven by budgetary constraints.
Architecture firm
Biotope Architecture and Interiors
Location
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Photography
Massimo Combi
Principal architect
Rosa Douramanis
Design team
Rosa Douramanis
Collaborators
Gandy & Roberts Engineers
Interior design
Biotope Architecture and Interiors (All joinery and wall and floor finishes). Furniture by Amgad Kamal
Built area
New extension 80 m², Existing house area 160 m²
Structural engineer
Gandy & Roberts
Environmental & MEP
North Barker
Supervision
Rosa Douramanis
Visualization
Biotope Architecture and Interiors
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Construction
Channel Construction & Joinery
Material
Exterior-Corten and spotted gum. Interior- Tasmanian Oak and plywood
Typology
Residential › House, Rural Contemporary Architecture
Design+Architecture was contracted to assist with the interior refurbishment of Dingles Café + Bar in collaborate approach with the design-experienced café operators and owners.
Project name
Dingles Cafe / Bar
Architecture firm
Design+Architecture
Location
Depot Hill, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Photography
Luke Geldard Productions
Principal architect
Colin Strydom
Collaborators
Rockhampton Regional Council
Structural engineer
McMurtries Consulting Engineers, Janes and Stewart Structures
Construction
BT Builders QLD
Client
Dingles Cafe / Bar
Typology
Hospitality › Café, Bar
HNK Amsterdam Sloterdijk has recently opened. This is the first location in a series of renovated offices which fully reflects the new vision of the flexible office concept. As part of office investor NSI, HNK has joined forces with hospitality design studio HD+VK to create a user-centered next generation workplace.
Project name
HNK Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Photography
Chiel de Nooyer, Studio de Nooyer
Principal architect
Helge Docters van Leeuwen & Vahid Kiumarsi
Design team
Silvia Fernandez de Alaiza
Collaborators
MAAQ, Big Brands, Green stories, Mijksenaar, Utilicht, HAY, Pedrali, Ege, Hooked on walls
Interior design
HD+VK Designers BV
Visualization
HD+VK Designers BV & LUMICA
Typology
Commercial › Office
The historic old town of Nanjing stands as a captivating repository of China's storied past, rich with moments that have shaped its narrative. Our endeavor was to delve into this historical tapestry, transitioning from theoretical exploration to a tangible connection with the site itself. We aimed not just to preserve but to reimagine the essence o...
Project name
The Void, 1-3 Nanshi Block
Architecture firm
StudioTiltedCircle
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Rhinoceros 3D, SketchUp, Enscape
Principal architect
Lin Xie
Collaborators
Landscape: StudioTiltedCircle
Visualization
StudioTiltedCircle
Client
Nanjing Creative Design Centre
Typology
Office Building › Mixed-use Development
