This design project questions the function of architecture in the natural environment, and positions architecture as a tool to move beyond a human dominated ecosystem. Modern society has developed at a recent rate which is higher than at any period in history, and the natural world is at the brink of collapse.
University
Syracuse University
Teacher
Brit Eversole, Julie Larsen, Sinead Mac Namara
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, V-ray, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Substance Designer
Project name
Embrace Othering: An Un-Anthropocentric Park at North Sea
Semester
Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
Status
Conceptual Academic Thesis
What's beautiful about renovation is the ability to take a disproportionate project; an old 3-bedroom apartment, 130 sqm with a 124 sqm balcony, and transform it into an amazing penthouse sized at 195 sqm with a proportional balcony of 60 sqm. See what interior designer Tzvia Kazayoff did for a family, a couple plus three children, in Be'er Sheva,...
Project name
Queen of the Desert
Architecture firm
Tzvia Kazayoff
Location
Be'er Sheva, Israel
Collaborators
Home Styling: Sagit Goldin
Built area
195 m² + 60 m² balcony
Interior design
Tzvia Kazayoff
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Today, the Prix Versailles 2023 World Judges Panel, chaired by Elie Saab, reveals the latest architectural projects to win a World Title.
Written by
Jérôme Gouadain
Photography
1 © James Ewing
The spacious 2500 sq ft apartment ‘Haridwar’ is designed by the team of THINK, led by Ar. Shubham Gandhi, Id. Harshal Mutha, Ar.Dhwani Mehta and Id. Aadesh Gandhi boasts an expansive terrace of panoramic views. Spanning an additional 2500 sq ft, the terrace is meticulously landscaped to create a traditional village-like ambience, offering the famil...
Location
Dighi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Photography
Abhishek Chavhan (Architectural Captures) Videographer: Rounak Chandak
Principal architect
Shubham Gandhi, Harshal Mutha, Dhwani Mehta, Aadesh Gandhi
Design team
Shubham Gandhi, Harshal Mutha, Dhwani Mehta, Vaishnavi Jagtap, Deepika Gehlot, Shubham Oswal
Collaborators
Writer: Tanvee Abhyankar. Styling: The Soul Concept. Painting Contractor: Shankar Pokharkar
Civil engineer
Feroz Pathan (Kamalraj Associates)
Structural engineer
G A Bhilare Consultants Private Limited
Environmental & MEP
Architectural Energy Solutions
Supervision
Sachin Mavkar (Kamalraj Associates)
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Kamalraj Associates
Material
Kota, Marble, Timber, etc.
Typology
Residential › House
Located in the Wild Island Community of Huizhou, gogoland is a pet-friendly public social space brimming with a sense of history brought by the architecture and an inviting vibe. Its unique location in the neighborhood has played a crucial role in establishing the brand.
Architecture firm
Informal Design
Location
Wild Island Community, No. 39 Huangjiatang Street, Huicheng District, Huizhou, China
Photography
Chao Zhang, Rocky
Design team
Sheng Wang, Shubin Lin, Jie Wang, Zilong Chen
Collaborators
Graphic design: Jing Zheng, Yanhong Liu, Jing Fu; Brand planning: Sumi Huang, Wenqi Huang
Design year
July - August 2023
Completion year
October 2023
Construction
Shenzhen Jushen Construction Co., Ltd.
Typology
Community Center › Pet-friendly social space
The design of this overwater Yakitori Restaurant and Bar was created by Nomadic Resorts to revamp the existing jetty structure at Banyan Tree Vabinfaru to create a new iconic dining experience.
Architecture firm
Nomadic Resorts Ltd.
Location
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Maldives
Photography
Joe Chua Agdeppa
Principal architect
Nomadic Resorts Ltd.
Design team
Olav Bruin, Louis Thompson, Habiba Mukhtar
Interior design
Nomadic Resorts Ltd.
Structural engineer
Asali Bali
Visualization
Nomadic Resorts Ltd.
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshoper, Revit
Client
Banyan Tree Vabinfaru
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant & Bar
Migliore+Servetto, which is internationally recognised for its excellence in the field of Exhibition Design and the design of communication spaces, has conceptualised a new interior design project for The Human Safety Net, the Generali Group foundation headquartered in Venice within the historical building of Procuratie Vecchie in Saint Mark’s Squa...
Project name
The new Bookstore of The Human Safety Net Foundation within the Procuratie Vecchie in Saint Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy
Architecture firm
Migliore+Servetto
Location
Saint Mark's Square, Venice, Italy
Photography
Courtesy of Migliore+Servetto
Principal architect
Ico Migliore, Mara Servetto
Interior design
Migliore+Servetto
Client
The Human Safety Net Foundation, Generali Group
Typology
Commercial › Book Store
The D5 Render team has released an update for their real-time raytracing software, which promises to enhance the 3D creation experience by offering faster and more intelligent rendering capabilities. The new version, D5 Render 2.6, incorporates 38 features and improvements, including AI-generated Material Texture Maps and AI Atmosphere Match, along...
Application software
D5 Render
Developer
Dimension 5 Techs Pte. Ltd.
Operating system
Windows 10 v1809 or above
Compatibility
SketchUp, Revit, Autodesk 3ds Max, ArchiCAD, Rhinocers 3D, C4D, Blender
Category
Architectural Rendering Software
Features
AI Atmosphere Match, AI-Generated Material Texture Maps, D5 GI Solution, Real-time Ray Tracing, Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS), D5 SR Image Rendering , Up to 16K Photos and Panoramas, 4K Video Rendering, Camera Control, VR, Custom HDRI, Geo and Sky, Weather System, Cinematic Camera Effect, Caustics, Merge Projects, Section Tool, D5 Studio, Advanced Camera Tool, Real-time LiveSync. For details, please visit https://www.d5render.com/features
Price
D5 Community: For beginners and individuals: Free. D5 Pro: For advanced, professional users: Annual – USD $360, Monthly – USD $38, For 1 Floating License. D5 for Teams: For teams of 2 or more members: Annual – USD $708, Monthly – USD $75, For 1 Floating License. D5 for Education: For student and educators: Free (full access to all D5 functionalities)
Download
https://www.d5render.com/download
Sustainable Design Becomes a Non-Negotiable in the Middle East and Beyond. Gensler, the world’s largest design firm has published its annual forecast report on global trends across the built environment. The report reveals seven key trends that are shaping the building industry in the Middle East, including the non-negotiable necessity of sustainab...
Photography
Riyadh’s new premier lifestyle center
As a homeowner, one of your main responsibilities is keeping up with the maintenance of your property. This can be a daunting task as there are many things to consider when financing improvement projects – from researching available loan providers to understanding which types of repairs or upgrades you need to make in order to maintain and increase...
Photography
Max Rahubovskiy
