Situated on a spectacular hilltop in the Batroun region, the site overlooks a lush green valley with vistas towards the sea. Programmatically, the project consists of two houses within one envelope: one for the client and another for his parents.
Project name
SKYHAVEN Residence
Architecture firm
BLANKPAGE Architects
Photography
Wissam Chaaya
Principal architect
Walid Ghantous, Patrick Mezher
Design team
Walid Ghantous, Patrick Mezher, Omar Alameddine
Interior design
BLANKPAGE Architects
Structural engineer
Elie Turk
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical engineer Elias Abu-Khaled; Electrical engineer Charbel Khalife
Lighting
BLANKPAGE Architects
Supervision
BLANKPAGE Architects
Visualization
BLANKPAGE Architects
Construction
MAK Builders
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
The Lakhani Villa, in Ahmedabad, embodies the concept of ‘Tranquil Modernism’, blending timeless contemporary design principles with serene, nature-integrated living spaces. With an aesthetic featuring a clean geometry and uncluttered spaces, it provides a sanctuary from the urban chaos.
Project name
Lakhani Villa
Architecture firm
INI Design Studio
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photography
Vinay Panjwani, India
Principal architect
Jayesh Hariyani, Bhrugu Gangadia
Design team
• Project Director: Jayesh Hariyani • Project Lead Designer: Bhrugu Gangadia • Project coordinator: Shambhu Jadav
Interior design
INI Design Studio
Landscape
INI Design Studio
Structural engineer
VMS Engineering and Design Services Private Limited
Civil engineer
PSP Projects Ltd.
Environmental & MEP
INI Infrastructure & Engineering
Material
Concrete, Marble, Glass
Typology
Residential › Villa
To welcome the Cosentino Group's first store in Latin America, the mw.arq | Moema Wertheimer office transformed an old house on the west side of São Paulo into an inviting and bold showroom for architects, designers and visitors.
Project name
Cosentino City São Paulo
Architecture firm
MW Arquitetura
Location
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Marcelo Magnani
Principal architect
Moema Wertheimer
Design team
Cosentino Spain, MW Arquitetura
Collaborators
André Fernandez, Caio Minniti
Interior design
MW Arquitetura
Civil engineer
Lock Engenharia
Structural engineer
Edatec Engenharia
Environmental & MEP
NBR Projetos
Supervision
MW Arquitetura
Construction
Lock Engenharia
Material
Dekton / Silestone
Typology
Commercial › Retail
The project of this 140-square-meter neoclassical apartment in Moscow was designed for a man. Every detail of the space was meticulously planned by interior designer Galina Shashkova, reflecting the owner's style and preferences.
Project name
Neoclassical apartment with a touch of luxury
Architecture firm
Galina Shashkova
Photography
Evgenii Kulibaba
Principal architect
Galina Shashkova
Design team
Style by Ludmila Krishtaleva
Interior design
Galina Shashkova
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
different types of stone, marble, onyx, solid oak.
Typology
Residential › Apartment
We were approached to reimagine an apartment, challenging the conventional design boundaries to craft a space that embodies both luxury and warmth. The task was to harmonize bold, structural elements with softer, more inviting touches, resulting in an environment that feels both sophisticated and deeply personal.
Project name
Baħar iċ - Ċagħaq apartment
Location
Baħar iċ – Ċagħaq, Malta
Photography
Ramon Portelli
Design team
Martina Fenech Adami
Interior design
studio NiCHE.
Environmental & MEP engineering
Supervision
studio NiCHE.
Visualization
studio NiCHE.
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, AutoCAD
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Located in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, this apartment is in a club condominium, with complete infrastructure and a leisure area focused on well-being and environmental preservation. The work emerged from a previous project carried out by architects Giovana Souza and Katrine Wiazowski for the family's travel agency.
Project name
Donato Apartament
Architecture firm
Doppia Arquitetura and Interior Design
Location
Interlagos, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Luana Mangini Photography
Principal architect
Giovana Souza, Katrine Wiazowski
Interior design
Doppia architecture and interior design
Environmental & MEP engineering
Supervision
Doppia architecture and interior design
Tools used
Revit, SketchUp, Enscape
Client
Ronaldo, Fabiana Donato
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Designing a villa in the desert of Kashan, inspired by the traditional Iranian concept of "Goudal Baghcheh" , offers a unique opportunity to blend history with modernity.
Project name
A House For Life
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Typology
Residential › House
In Tours, the Jean de la Fontaine school has undergone a complete makeover at the hands of the ALTA agency. Initiated by the municipality at the end of 2020, the call for tenders aimed at the demolition and reconstruction of this establishment built in the 1960s.
Project name
Jean de la Fontaine Kindergarten - France
Architecture firm
ALTA architectes – urbanistes
Photography
© Charly Broyez. Landscape’s axonometries: ©FAAR Paysage. Graphic documents: ©ALTA
Collaborators
Execution project manager: EGIS / ELEMENT. Landscaper: FAAR Paysage. General contracting (TCE) design office: EGIS. Acoustic design office: Acoustibel. Collective kitchens design office: Process Cuisines. Control office: Socotec. Safety and health protection (SPS) coordination: BATEC
Built area
1948 m² (french SP / teaching building : 1851 m², gymnasium : 77 m², boiler room : 20 m²)
Completion year
April 2024
Material
Wood frame walls – wood frame – straw insulation – natural ventilation
Typology
Educational › Kindergarten
