The Black Sail A-frame cabin is a stunning architectural masterpiece that boasts a unique and striking shape that is both elegant and functional. The cabin's distinct shape is reminiscent of a sail, with its sharp angles and clean lines creating a sense of movement and fluidity that is truly captivating.
From Kyoto to the World. Let Design Re-Shape the World. The Kyoto Global Design Awards celebrates the diversity of design across the world, starting from Japan's cultural center, Kyoto, which has more than a thousand years of history and is one of the oldest cities in the world.
A single-storey split level rear extension to a semi-detached bungalow on a narrow site invites you in to meander down through its gentle level changes. The extension is on the southern side of the shared party wall making access to daylight a challenge. This was overcome by the introduction of dramatic north facing clerestory glazing in the new kitchen and rumpus opening up to the back garden.
"They say that flowers are all words that the earth says" Fernando Pessoa. Like a flower, the house "patios of petals" is fed and protected from the sun. It touches the floor simply, with a large "U" glazing. An internal curved structural wall that together with the heart of the house (the stairs), builds its interior. The flower petals embrace the entire upper floor. In its organicist movement , the openings, the patios appear. To reinforce their presence, we limit the use to three materials: White, which draws the petals, aluminum and glass. Thus, the petals gain more expression, more “body”.
Scoby Tea & Coffee House strives to reduce its environmental impact by finding innovative ways to reuse waste. The House's main activity besides making coffee and tea is collecting its organic waste, such as coffee grounds and tea leaves, as well as waste of plant origin, in order to use it in the production of biomaterials.
The contemporary 'Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo' hotel, designed by GARDE, boasts a machiya-inspired facade with Japanese lattice doors and latticework, creating a sense of anticipation for visitors. Located in a highly convenient location in the heart of Kyoto city, the 5-story hotel building offers a total of 137 guest rooms.
Inspireli Awards won the heart of Rome. Global student architectural competition Inspireli Awards was recognized for its humanitarian activities and support of students with an audience with the Holy Father.
Proposal within more than 150,000 iterations for material exploration in architecture, art, design, fashion, cinema.