KOHLERSTRAUMANN has transformed an old janitor's apartment into a sophisticated two-story boutique bungalow on the cliffs of West Boracay. The design emphasizes minimalism, with the entire structure clad in locally-sourced stone, creating a seamless connection with the natural surroundings.
Project name
West Boracay
Architecture firm
KOHLERSTRAUMANN
Location
Boracay, Philippines
Principal architect
Aaron Kohler, Marc Straumann
Design team
KOHLERSTRAUMANN
Visualization
KOHLERSTRAUMANN
Typology
Hospitality Architecture
We have embedded our project within the Serengeti’s natural laws of survival, where the environment and animals are in balance – an overall sustainability composed of a series of complex symbiotic relationships.
Project name
Giraffe Water Towers
Architecture firm
ZOO Architects
Location
Serengueti, Tanzania
Principal architect
Michael Wen
Design team
ZOO Architects
Site area
National Park Serengueti
Visualization
ZOO Architects
Typology
National Park › Zoological
The TRIPLEX complex is located in a new suburb in Córdoba. We sought to design something "different" from the usual developments (in this area) and achieve a superior architectural quality in places where the presence of landmarks or architectural references were scarce or nonexistent.
Architecture firm
Mecba.arq + Fam
Location
Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Juan Cruz Paredes
Principal architect
Marco Marchese, Leandro Cornaglia
Design team
Marco Marchese, Leandro Cornaglia, Nicolas Mugica, Joel Ribodino
Collaborators
Alumine Peralta Martinez, Juliana Benzo, Rocio Falco
Interior design
Mecba.arq
Structural engineer
Alberto García
Supervision
Mecba.arq + Fam
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom
Construction
Joel Ribodino, Leandro Cornaglia, Nicolas Mugica
Material
Concrete, Brick, Pvc, Wood, Metal
Typology
Residential › Housing
Hersen Mendes Arquitetura, led by partners and architects Anastácia Hersen and Matheus Mendes, boasts numerous awards and extensive experience in creating timeless and unique projects, especially in the Brasília market where they have executed numerous projects
Project name
Loft Food for the Body, Mind, and Soul
Architecture firm
Hersen Mendes Arquitetura
Location
Brasilia National Stadium, Brasilia, Brazil
Principal architect
Anastácia Hersen, Matheus Mendes
Design team
Anastácia Hersen, Matheus Mendes, Ana Catarina Trindade, Thiago Sales
Collaborators
Joel Gonçalves + Paulo Henrique (marble workshop); Alicia Vieira + Márcio Antônio (woodworking) Robson Diego + Ilsa (lightdesign)
Interior design
Anastácia Hersen, Matheus Mendes, Ana Catarina Trindade, Paulo Carvalho, Xadu
Lighting
Light Design Brasília – Robson Diego
Material
Ecobrick (Ecofaber) + Steel + Deckton/Silestone (Cosentino) + Woodworking (Todeschini)
Construction
Hersen Mendes; Maurício Assunção, José Filho, Isaac, Vasco, Carlos Henrique, Jacob, Timão (Construction, civil painting and Glass); Caroline Sampaio (ecobrick)
Tools used
SketchUp, ArchiCAD, Twinmotion
Client
CASACOR Brasília 2024
Typology
Interior Design Exhibition
The house was designed for a particular couple. It is immersed in the natural environment of an Argentinean native forest, becoming a harmonious extension of the surrounding landscape. The design creates a living space that reflects the unique needs and preferences of its occupants.
Architecture firm
Mecba.arq, Fam
Location
Alta Gracia, Argentina
Photography
Juan Cruz Paredes
Principal architect
Leandro Cornaglia, Marco Marchese
Design team
Leandro Cornaglia, Marco Marchese, Pablo Cornaglia
Collaborators
Alumine Peralta Martinez, Juliana Benzo, Rocio Falco
Interior design
Alumine Peralta Martinez
Structural engineer
Alberto García
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom
Construction
Leandro Cornaglia, Joel Ribodino
Material
Concrete, Brick, Pvc, Wood, Metal, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
Featuring an interplay of light and shade and streaking in an array of shapes, 3D-effect surfaces are back in the forefront of trends, bringing a simple elegance and sophistication to living spaces.
Photography
Casalgrande Padana
Sterling Gardens, developed by Nelson Land, is a new-build, multi-occupancy housing scheme in Newbury, Berkshire, comprised of 167 apartments, central landscaping and lower ground floor parking. Phase one of the scheme has now completed, encompassing 119 apartments in six of the eight residential blocks, featuring design development and implementat...
Project name
Sterling Gardens
Architecture firm
Nissen Richards Studio
Location
Newbury, Berkshire, England
Photography
Gareth Gardner
Collaborators
Highways Engineer: Stuart Michael Associates. Acoustician: Hepworth Acoustics. Sustainability: Environmental Economics. Ecologist: Clarkson Woods. Geotechnical Consultant: CGL. Principle Designer: ORSA. Fire Consultant: Sweco UK. Approved Inspector: Sweco UK. Remediation, Piling, Groundworks and Concrete Frame Contractor: Cognition Land + Water
Civil engineer
Yes Engineering Group (Stage 3), Lyons O’Neill (Stages 4-6)
Structural engineer
Yes Engineering Group (Stage 3), Lyons O’Neill (Stages 4-6)
Environmental & MEP
Yes Engineering Group (Stage 3), Lyons O’Neill (Stages 4-6)
Landscape
Aspects Landscape Planning
Client
Nelson Land Limited
Typology
Residential › Apartments
The requalification of the building Exporlux, one of the largest national lighting equipment companies based in the municipality of Águeda, became an opportunity for a more intervention that included, in addition to the construction of a lighting laboratory.
Project name
Requalificação e Ampliação das Instalações Exporlux . Requalification and Expansion of Exporlux Facilities
Architecture firm
Espaço Objecto, Arquitetura & Design, Lda
Location
Covão, Águeda, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
António Figueiredo
Collaborators
Paula Castilho, Climacom, Exporlux
Interior design
Espaço Objecto, Arquitetura & Design, Lda / Exporlux
Structural engineer
Carlos Coutinho
Construction
A.Pimenta, Construções Lda
Supervision
Espaço Objecto, Arquitetura & Design, Lda
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
Smart home upgrades are a savvy investment that can increase property value, while also promoting environmental sustainability. So, whether it's about making a home more energy-efficient, secure, or comfortable, smart home upgrades are a win-win, offering both immediate and long-term benefits.
The core goal of the Tiana Cake project is to transform an abandoned office space into an efficient baking factory.
Project name
Tiana Factory
Architecture firm
Hooold Design
Location
Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
Photography
Wu Jianquan, Yi Zhi Tengteng
Principal architect
Han Lei
Typology
Commercial › Baking Factory, Workshop
