The historic charm of Kuanzhai Alley and the sleek modernity of a tech brand may appear to be an unlikely pairing, but this seemingly paradoxical combination has recently come to life with the opening of HONOR’s first global flagship store, unveiling a fresh identity through an innovative combination of old and new.
Project name
HONOR Flagship Store, Chengdu
Architecture firm
HONOR Retail Design Studio
Location
K2 Courtyard, Kuanxiangzi Alley, Kuanzhai Alley, Chengdu, China
Collaborators
Consultants: LabD+H, GCL Construction Group
Material
terrazzo, mirrored stainless steel, grey brick, glass
Typology
Commercial › Retail
Urban Residences is our proposed entry for an international design competition for 4.2 hectares of dense mixed-use development, initiated in 2024 by a joint venture of private investors Agullimi A & Bel Group sh.p.k in Prizren, Kosovo. This proposal aimed to intertwine a sustainable urban solution, contemporary architecture.
Project name
Prizren Urban Residence
Principal architect
Adelina Tahiri Nela, Valdete Pacolli
Design team
Adelina Tahiri Nela, Valdete Pacolli
Client
SWISS CONSTRUCTION
Status
Design Competition: awarded - 2nd place
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-Use, Housing and Commercial
Located in the Nordelta area, this innovative gastronomic project combines different spaces within a unique environment. This multi-space establishment houses "La Valiente Focaccería", a new branch of a renowned bakery specializing in focaccias, founded by Chris Petersen, Germán Torres, and Ezequiel Mendonça Paz.
Project name
Maíz + La Valiente Focaccería + Showroom ILVA
Architecture firm
OHIO Estudio
Location
Av. Agustín M. García 7265, B1624 Rincón de Milberg, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Photography
Fernando Schapochnik
Principal architect
Felicitas Navia
Design team
Mora Cordoba, Lara Sastre
Interior design
OHIO Estudio
Civil engineer
Jorge Castelli
Construction
Jorge Castelli
Landscape
Savia Paisajismo
Material
Wood, Porcelanato
Client
ILVA, Christian Peteresen, Felicitas Pizarro
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Bakery, Showroom
In the heart of Warsaw, on Chmielna Street, where the windows of the Varso Tower office building overlook the Palace of Culture and Science, is the Polish headquarters of Page Group - a global leader in the HR industry.
Project name
Page Group Headquarters
Architecture firm
BIT CREATIVE
Location
Varso Tower, Warsaw, Poland
Design team
Barnaba Grzelecki, Jakub Bubel, Agata Krykwińska, Zuzanna Wojda
Client
Michael Page Poland
Typology
Commercial › Office
Amidst the changing landscape of Ahmedabad, now transitioning to a concrete jungle, a timeless respite under the scorching sun, Under The Neem Tree beckons the soul. Designed as a one-of-a-kind restaurant, this project is conceptualised by Hiren Patel Architects.
Project name
Under The Neem Tree
Architecture firm
Hiren Patel Architects
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Vinay Panjwani
Interior design
studioHPA
Material
Brick, Concrete, Wood, Metal and Glass
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
ODB Arquitectos: The project is located in Santa Ana de los Guácaras, a small town near the city of Corrientes, capital of the province of the same name. Traditionally, the main productive activity in the area has been small-scale and family farming.
Project name
Guácaras Food & Drinks Park
Architecture firm
ODB Arquitectos
Location
Santa Ana de los Guácaras, Corrientes, Argentina
Collaborators
Alvaro Di Bernardo, Mauricio Ortiz, Sofía Ronchi, María Emilia Cadenas
Structural engineer
José Luis Mancuso
Landscape
ODB Arquitectos
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Sony's multipurpose business center in Japan stands as a testament to modern architectural excellence. With its striking mesh exterior and unique design, this building has become an iconic landmark in the heart of the urban landscape.
Project name
Sony's Architectural Multipurpos Center: A Symbol of Innovation
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Typology
Commercial Architecture › Office Building
With the rapid advance of the era gradually waning, lifestyle from fast to slow, people began to have time to re-explore the era of forgotten warmth. In the crevice of local culture, the brand of Guangxi local cuisine, represented by the “Guangxi Banquet”, is based on the integrity of the region's unique context and space.
Project name
Guangxi Banquet, Nanning, China by Wuxing Youxing Space Design
Architecture firm
Wuxing Youxing Space Design
Design team
Wei Zhixue, Gao Yuan, Jiang Renpu, Yu Yuanhui, Qian Zhendie, Zhang Huada, Chen Wenjie, Ding Zhiwei
Collaborators
Party A team: Liang Jinlin, Zhang Zijie. Art installation: Tang Renhua. Floral arrangement: Da Fu, Yi Hang
Completion year
October, 2023
Construction
Hangzhou Ju Tie Decoration
Lighting
Xintong Lighting
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant