Our intent at Rustic Rays is to create a restaurant design that goes beyond aesthetics, embodying a profound respect for the planet and its resources. Through our design choices, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint, support local communities, and promote sustainability in the hospitality industry.
Architecture firm
The Grid Architects
Location
Gandhinagar Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Photographix India. Video credits: MGX India
Principal architect
Snehal Suthar and Bhadri Suthar
Design team
Snehal Suthar & Bhadri Suthar
Interior design
Snehal Suthar & Bhadri Suthar
Collaborators
Local vendor and bamboo Pappubhai
Built area
9500 ft² lower floor - 7,000 ft² upper floor – 2500 ft²
Environmental & MEP
inhouse
Client
Mr. Parth Vaghela and Ms. Krishna Solanki
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
The design of the house prioritises connectivity to nature. This is achieved through various means, such as large windows framing scenic views, outdoor living spaces seamlessly merging with the surrounding landscape, or incorporating green elements like vertical gardens or landscaped courtyards.
Architecture firm
9 Degree Design Studio
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photography
Maulik Patel, Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Chirag Mehta
Interior design
Chirag Mehta
Environmental & MEP
9 Degree Design Studio
Material
Concrete, brick, glass, steel
Typology
Residential › House
Mold is one of the most dangerous yet underestimated threats to your home’s structure. It can sneak in through cracks, leaks, and wet areas that you may not even be aware of. Left untreated, mold can cause significant damage to wooden beams and other structures in your home.
The square house embraces contemporary aesthetics without sacrificing the essential functionality of a home. With its fusion of materials, layout and simple design, this home rises to new heights in the search for balance between form and function.
Project name
Casa al Cuadrado (House Squared)
Architecture firm
La Caseta Arquitectura
Location
c/ Argentina 5, 46190 Riba-roja de Túria (Valencia), Spain
Principal architect
Alberto Facundo Tarazona
Interior design
Alberto Facundo Tarazona
Visualization
Dani Perez Rodriguez
Construction
EDE3 Gestión de Proyectos Urbanísticos SL
Material
Ladrillo caravista | facing brick
Typology
Residential › House
Celestial Circles: Embracing Nature's Symphony in Snow-Covered Cabins. In the heart of the ethereal snow-kissed landscape in Lapland, Finland, where the mystic dance of the aurora borealis paints the night sky, the circular cabins stand as celestial beacons, harmoniously merging with the natural spectacle. Inspired by the encompassing circularity o...
Project name
Northern Lights Circlets
Architecture firm
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi Ajdadi
Location
Lapland, Finland
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi Ajdadi
Design team
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi Ajdadi
Collaborators
Niyaresh Studio Design
Visualization
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi Ajdadi
Typology
Residential › Cabins Hotel
The winning schematic design for a community library by Shanghai-based y.ad studio has completed construction. The library is in building 12 of the rental housing complex on the west side of the collective land of Baigezhuang Village, Daxingzhuang Town, Pinggu District, Beijing. By defeating five well-known Chinese design firms, y.ad studio won the...
Project name
Capital Heyuan · Pinggu Rental Housing Community Library
Architecture firm
y.ad studio
Principal architect
Yan Yang, Wu Kejia
Collaborators
Architectural design collaborator: Hangzhou Zhongya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.; Development organization: Beijing Lanhai Chuangying Urban Construction and Development Co., Ltd.; Client's project and design management team: Zhong Tingting, Zhang Hanfei.
Design year
December 2020 – June 2021
Completion year
September 2021 - June 2023
Structural engineer
Huo Zhenzhong
Material
terrazzo, wood veneer, aluminum plate, paint
In partnership with Qetaifan Projects, the real estate developer for Qetaifan Island North in Qatar, JMJ Group Holding has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zaha Hadid Architects.
Written by
Zaha Hadid Architects
When we met with the client for discuss the future project he had a lot of ideas on style and lighting. We got involved in the project at the most important stage and partially implemented his ideas, but at the same time some of them were for objective reasons.
Project name
Bright apartment for a family with 3 kids in Moscow
Architecture firm
Studio Fruktov Interiors
Photography
Mikhail Loskutov
Principal architect
Anton Fruktov, Marina Fruktov
Design team
style by Natasha Onufreichuk
Interior design
Anton Fruktov, Marina Fruktov
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Various textures, such as the rough surface of concrete and formwork in combination with smooth painted surfaces and natural wood textures.
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Nestled in Mumbai's Nariman Point, the Party Pad is a testament to Architect and Designer Karan Desai's ingenuity. He masterfully converted a 2-BHK apartment, creating a versatile area that serves as both an elegant daytime office and a mesmerizing party hotspot by night. Empowered by the realty developer client's trust, Karan tailored the design t...
Architecture firm
Karan Desai: Architecture + Design
Location
Nariman Point, Mumbai, India
Photography
Pulkit Sehgal
Principal architect
Karan Desai
Design team
Nagesh Pawar & Hemangi Shah
Completion year
March 2023
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Marca corona Tiles , wall finish – Oikos , Barrisol Ceiling – living area , Delta –Bathroom fittings , Kalinga stone – Kitchen , Karan Desai Home - Furniture , Furnishing – Surprise Home Linen
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Manara Al-Mazaj Dubai Signifying "Lighthouse of Elegance Dubai," this name highlights the Opera House as a beacon of sophistication and artistic excellence within the cultural landscape of Dubai. The Dubai Opera House represents a sophisticated architectural concept that harmoniously combines traditional Arabic design elements with contemporary fun...
Project name
Manara Al-Mazaj Dubai
Architecture firm
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi Ajdadi
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi ajdadi
Design team
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi ajdadi
Collaborators
Niyaresh Studio Design
Visualization
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi ajdadi
Typology
Cultural Buildings › The Dubai Opera House
