The design of Oceanic Majesty Villas is a fusion of classical and modern architecture, incorporating elements from the golden age of European aesthetics with a y2k twist. The exterior of the mansion is adorned with bright navy and bronze accents, creating a striking contrast against the white and indigo color palette. The hard-edged lines of the bu...
Project name
Oceanic Majesty Villas
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Location
Florence, Florence
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Design team
Rabani Design
Visualization
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Typology
Residential › Villa
The story of the project originates from A Kang, the owner of AGE HOUSE, who has based his business beside West Lake since the emergence of bars in this area in the 1990s, followed by the boom of the millennium, and the resurgence of the night economy in current times.
Architecture firm
PIG DESIGN
Principal architect
Li Wenqiang
Design team
Yang Zhiwei, Wu Yicheng, Shen Taotao, Zhu Yiyun
Collaborators
Furniture design: PIG DESIGN; Visual effects: Qian Chaofan
Completion year
April 2021
Construction
Hangzhou Dianchang Decoration Design Engineering Co., Ltd.
Material
gray brick, terrazzo, stainless steel, leather, paint
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Bar
A unique project in its context, this house is located in a neighborhood of Pune that has abundant greenery. The apt use of natural elements in its creation: such as water bodies, bridges, stone walls, and landscaped areas on all levels; helps it merge seamlessly with its environs on the one hand while making it stand out on account of its architec...
Project name
The Hovering Gardens House
Architecture firm
Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy [N.D.D.C.]
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Principal architect
Niraj Doshi
Design team
Akshay Karanjkar, Supriya Yadav, Jagruti Gujar
Interior design
Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy [N.D.D.C.]
Site area
Carpet Area : 18,000 ft²
Civil engineer
Madhav Limaye Group [Project Management Company]
Structural engineer
Reinforced Cement Concrete (R.C.C.) Structure : G. A. Bhilare Consultants Private Limited. Mild Steel (M.S.) Design : Mr. Ajit Gijare (Ajit Gijare & Associates)
Environmental & MEP
HVAC: Refrisynth Engineers. Electrical : Vidyutsallagar. Plumbing : Unicorn M.E.P. Consultants
Landscape
Ravi & Varsha Gavandi Landscape Architects
Supervision
Madhav Limaye Group [Project Management Company]
Tools used
Autodesk AutoCAD LT, Trimble SketchUp
Construction
Reinforced Cement Concrete [R.C.C.] Structure
Material
Main Structure : Reinforced Cement Concrete [R.C.C.]. Walls : Light-weight Siporex Blocks. Flooring (Indoor) : Natural Marble OR Wooden Decking (as per the design theme). Flooring (Outdoor) : Natural Granite (as per the design theme). Cladding : Gokak Stone. Facade : In some places a Wooden Paneling (Teak Wood from Ritikaa) & others were done in combination of Glass Blocks with horizontal Aluminum Louvers. Pergola : Mild Steel Fabrication x. Budget
Typology
Residential › House
Transformation of Warehouse into a Contemporary Home. The "Casa Reforma" represents a 935 square meter residence located in the Samanga sector of Tungurahua, Ecuador. It emerges as the result of an architectural renovation that adapted to the specific needs of its residents. The owner previously owned a property that contained an industrial buildin...
Project name
Reforma House
Architecture firm
ORCA Design
Location
Samanga, Ambato, Ecuador
Principal architect
Marcelo Ortega, Christian Ortega, Jose Martin Ortega
Design team
Marcelo Ortega, Christian Ortega, Jose Martin Ortega, Sebastian Rivadeneria, Paula Zapata, Gissell Gamboa
Collaborators
Dekorando, Interluz, Home Vega, Kinara, Madeval, Group Pool, La Roca, TopLine
Interior design
ORCA Design
Civil engineer
Dolores Villacis
Structural engineer
Dolores Villacis
Material
Concrete, Steel, Wood Panels
Typology
Residential › House
The Aranya Rainforest Villa is a stunning example of modern architecture that flawlessly integrates into its natural surroundings. The villa's clean lines, sleek surfaces, and unique blend of white concrete and warm wood planks create a striking contrast against the lush tropical rainforest that surrounds it.
Project name
Aranya Rainforest Villa
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Design team
Rabani Design
Visualization
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Typology
Residential › Villa
Shahrazad Villa is a modern-day masterpiece that pays homage to the ancient Persian architecture and design. This stunning mansion is situated on a cliff in the heart of a red desert, making it a true oasis in the midst of the arid landscape. The use of red plaster and concrete, along with other ancient materials, gives the villa a timeless feel th...
Project name
Shahrzad Villa
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Location
Dasht-e Kavir, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Design team
Rabani Design
Visualization
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Typology
Residential › Villa
The residential project named Sotogrande, was a refurbishment project and interior design intervention of a mid-century Spanish villa to preserve its modern spirit. Sotogrande is a residential development in southern Spain. Originally conceived as a gated community, located in San Roque, a little municipality 25 km east of Gibraltar overlooking the...
Location
San Roque, Andalucía, Spain
Photography
Montse Garriga
Principal architect
Santiago Cuaik
Design team
Alejandra Suárez, Lorea Domínguez, Andrea Rojo, Fernando Valdés
Interior design
Cuaik CDS
Typology
Residential › House
Nudie Jeans Repair Store at Little Collins Street Melbourne is 31sqm store, designed as a physical manifestation of the brand. Sustainability is at the core of the brand and to reflect this, repurposed elements, sustainable finishes and a sewing machine is built into the shopfront offering customers forever repairs.
Project name
Nudie Jeans Repair Store at Little Collins Street
Location
Little Collins St, Melbourne, Australia
Photography
Alex Coppel Photography
Construction
HallMarc National Projects
Material
1. DesignerPly Hoop Pine (Forest One). A local species of timber native to Australia, its' low carbon, has FSC certification and the chain of custody is passed on. 2. Winckelemns Black tiles are durable and are colour through and used in high traffic areas such as the sewing machine table, counter and base of cupboards. This defies the world of obsolescence. 3. Valchromat, by Modinex Group- natural material, colour goes through. Low toxicity and low emissions. 4. Kalahari Rug by Armadillo- natural materials and handmade by artisans, B corp certified to reflect the brand ethos of Nudie Jeans. 5. Repurposing the exisiting brick walls, shopfront and lighting tracks which reduced waste and landfill. 6. Plant walls were incorporated to improve indoor air quality and staff wellbeing. 7. Energy efficient lighting on repurposed light tracks. 8. Repurposed shopfront and showcasing of original architecture, by exposing bricks and not over using additional materials by lining the wall.
Typology
Commercial › Store
