Architect Rafael Pardo's buildings are almost sculptural: concrete prisms intersecting to form domestic spaces. In each of his projects he seeks to push the properties of concrete to the limit to achieve greater formal expressiveness, so that the material becomes structure, wall and finish. This publication narrates the premises and processes of hi...
Title
Rafael Pardo - New Brutalism
Author
Rafael Pardo
Category
Architecture
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The sports that we know, and love might stay the same throughout the years, but the way we consume and enjoy these spectacles is constantly evolving. The modern sports facilities and stadiums around the world look nothing like their predecessors, simply because modern stadium architecture and design are driven by consumer trends as well as the inno...
Written by
Lilly Miller
Photography
Herr Bohn, Christoph Keil, Mario Klassen, Ivars Utināns
The Czech architecture studio Ateliér Lina Bellovičová designed an ecological house in the woods, built from hempcrete and covered by a green roof. House LO is defined by three elements: a thin wooden sheet covering two perforated stones that enclose the living space of the house.
Project name
House LO
Architecture firm
Ateliér Lina Bellovičová
Location
Chřiby, Czech Republic
Photography
BoysPlayNice, www.boysplaynice.com
li Ahmadi: Once open a time there was a country-which known since ancient times as Persia, which has had a long and turbulent history. It is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia has resulted in many invasions and migrations. There is evidence that Iran played a role in the emergency of civilization as far back as 10.000 years ago.
Project name
EXPO 2020 - Iran Pavilion: Redefining Vertical Garden
Architecture firm
Ali Ahmadi
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
The Montecristo no.2 series is assembled from recycled parts. The structural lamp takes the shape of an art piece and induces an environmental questioning. This top of the line product will illuminate the living area while creating a unique atmosphere. Eye catching lighting, limited edition.
Product name
Collection Montecristo No.2
Manufacturer
NG
Product type
Floor Lamp
Contact
info@nancyguilmette.com
Yunus Kandemir: This is what I dream of living "Silence". What winter brings away from the noise of life and loneliness. While creating the visualization, I designed a contrastingly warm space, influenced by the nature and cold of the view.
Project name
Winter House
Architecture firm
Yunus Kandemir
Location
Iceland
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
‘موج — Mawj- 3D Printed Chair’ — Is a 3D Printed Armchair commissioned by a private client and designed by MEAN (Middle East Architecture Network).  ‘موج — Mawj’ The Arabic word for ‘Wave, undulate, crisp or ripple’ is a name that reflects the concept behind the design. The undulating patterns of the Aquamarine green surface is reminiscent of the w...
Product name
Mawj 3D Printed Chair
Manufacturer
Nagami
Product type
Lounge chair
Contact
info@m-e-a-n.design
Ahmed Samy: Port Fouad was planned at a later date on the eastern side of the canal, it was needed to plan workshops and housing for the SCC employees. There were two kinds of houses with different morphologies planned: the engineers or high rank employees, and the workers quarter.
Student
Ahmed Samy
University
Cairo University
Teacher
Prof. Ali Gabr
Tools used
Revit Architecture, Rhinoceros 3D, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Matej Hosek: This is what I picture in my head when I dream about living in the clouds. Is it a simulation or post-apocalyptic retreat for survivors? Doesn't really matter as long as this time we will get it right. These megastructures are rooted in the earth and just like trees they sway in the wind. Reminiscent of ancient forests that are long go...
Project name
Cloud Islands
Architecture firm
Matej Hosek
Location
Fictional
Height
2.5 km
Following the purchase of a humble country house 25 years ago, the owners wanted to treat themselves to a new second home where the space would comfortably accommodate all the new members of their family. Overlooking Lake Manitou in Ivry-sur-le-Lac, Québec, the home, designed by Canadian architect Richard Rubin from Figurr Architects Collective, is...
Project name
Prefabricated Country Home Set to be Certified LEED Gold
Architecture firm
Figurr Architects Collective
Location
Ivry-sur-le-Lac, Quebec, Canada
Photography
David Boyer

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Zoncuantla Apartments in Coatepec, Mexico by Rafael Pardo Arquitectos