Ensō is a Japanese word/sacred symbol in Zen Buddhism meaning circle of togetherness. A lot was happening in 2020 when we were appointed to design a penthouse on the 50th and 51st floor, with a terrace and pool on the 52nd floor.
Principal architect
Shilpa Gore-Shah
Design team
Pinkish Shah, Kalyani Gupta, Vyoma Popat, Tasneem Gabajiwala
Interior design
S+PS Architects
Environmental & MEP engineering
Structural engineer
Rajeev Shah & Associates
Landscape
Temple Tree, Sapa Architects
Supervision
S+PS Architects
Visualization
S+PS Architects
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Twinmotion, Bimx
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The interior of this apartment in Moscow was designed for a married couple with three children. The aim was to provide comfortable accommodation for each member of the family as well as a space where they could gather and spend time together and host guests.
Project name
Apartment on Krylatsky Hills
Architecture firm
Vladimir Afanasev
Photography
Sergey Ananiev
Interior design
Vladimir Afanasev
Environmental & MEP engineering
Civil engineer
Valery Ermakov
Structural engineer
Valery Ermakov
Construction
Elit Stroy Polis
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The CS apartment, located in Moema and designed for a couple without children, underwent a complete renovation executed by the architecture firm Zalc Arquitetura, focusing on the integration of spaces and optimization of the 140 m² apartment.
Project name
CS Apartment
Architecture firm
ZALC Arquitetura
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Guilherme Pucci
Principal architect
Rafael Zalc
Design team
Rafael Zalc, Elizabeth Dreifus, Lais Bartol, Fabiana Cerutti, Cauê Correa
Environmental & MEP engineering
Civil engineer
LMV Construtora
Landscape
O Jardineiro Fiel
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The apartment, located in a contemporary building, spans 350 square meters and combines three units into a cohesive whole. It now boasts a spacious living room, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, an office-library, three bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, as well as dressing rooms and utility spaces.
Project name
Modern apartment of 350 m2 for a family in Moscow
Architecture firm
Art bureau 1/1
Design team
Lena Solovyeva
Collaborators
Varvara Toplennikova, Natalia Onufreichuk (Stylist)
Interior design
Lena Solovyeva, Ilya Klimov
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
This project showcases the design of a modern residential building in the vibrant heart of Tehran—a city where a rich historical heritage meets contemporary dynamism. The primary goal was to create a space that responds to the urban lifestyle needs of its residents while harmonizing functionality.
Architecture firm
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Visualization
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Typology
Residential › Apartment
This project by interior designer Galina Shashkova was created for a professional athlete who values health, comfort, and aesthetics. The 85 m² apartment, located in Neva Towers, a modern residential complex in Moscow City, boasts panoramic views of the skyline.
Project name
An 85 m² apartment with thoughtful design and luxurious finishes in Moscow City
Architecture firm
Galina Shashkova
Photography
Evgenii Kulibaba
Design team
Style by Ludmila Krishtaleva
Interior design
Galina Shashkova
Environmental & MEP engineering
Lighting
Flos, Hudson Valley Lighting
Material
Tobacco Brown marble, natural stone, Onice Viola onyx, natural American walnut veneer, oak parquet.
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Bya Ribeiro Arquitetura & Thaís Viana: Located in the city of São Paulo, this apartment was developed for a young client who was going to live alone for the first time. With the aim of making this new phase even more special, we sought out professionals to create a personalized project that reflected your lifestyle and preferences, transforming eac...
Project name
Barra Funda Apartment
Architecture firm
Bya Ribeiro Arquitetura, Thaís Viana
Location
Barra Funda neighborhood - City of São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Robson Figueiredo
Principal architect
Bya Ribeiro Arquitetura and Thaís Viana
Design team
Bya Ribeiro, Thaís Viana
Collaborators
Bya Ribeiro, Thaís Viana
Interior design
Bya Ribeiro, Thaís Viana
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Floor covering: Munari - Eliane. Wall painting: Suvinil. Wooden panel: Marcenaria Jardini
Construction
Reform - Bya Ribeiro, Thaís Viana
Supervision
Bya Ribeiro, Thaís Viana
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Nestled at the foot of Vitosha Mountains in Bulgaria, a 105-square-meter residential gem underwent a remarkable transformation. The interior design team at BIVA Design took on the challenge of re imagining this space, optimizing it for functionality, aesthetics, and the breathtaking view of the hills.
Project name
Hill Side Apartment Renovation
Architecture firm
BIVA Design
Photography
Studio Blenda
Principal architect
Svetla Boneva
Design team
Svetla Boneva, Krishna Kerai
Collaborators
Grand Mebel
Environmental & MEP engineering
SMART Consultants
Civil engineer
SMART Consultants
Structural engineer
SMART Consultants
Landscape
SMART Consultants
Lighting
LED spotlights and downlights
Material
Plaster, Gypsum Board, Nova Color Paint, Tiles, Parquet
Supervision
Svetla Boneva
Visualization
Krishna Kerai
Tools used
SketchUp, Archicad, Autocad, 3ds Max
Typology
Residential › House
