This is captured from a bird’s-eye view, this stunning wide shot of a train station in Japan reveals the architectural genius of Santiago Calatrava, showcasing his signature parametric design style. The exterior, crafted in sleek white metal, embodies a dynamic fusion of form and function, with sweeping curves and angular lines that evoke a sense o...
Project name
Wave Train Station
Architecture firm
Studio Afshari
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Zahra Afshari
Design team
Studio Afshari Architects
Visualization
Zahra Afshari
Typology
Transportation › Train Station
Maverick Villa, a striking modern retreat located in the lush, mountainous terrain of Vancouver, Canada, is an architectural exploration that seamlessly integrates functionality with innovative design. Spanning a built area of 137 square meters.
Project name
The Maverick Villa
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Tools used
Adobe AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Lumion, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Sadegh Noordelan
Design team
Rabani Design
Visualization
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Villa, Hideout
An old, forgotten barn, quietly hidden behind a row of townhouses yet only a short distance from the square, nestled in a courtyard between tall trees and weathered brick walls. We are preserving the original stone ruins, into which we have designed a new family home.
Project name
The Forgotten Barn
Architecture firm
Karnet Architekti
Location
Dobříš, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Michael Karnet
Design team
Filip Rajman, interiors. Jiří Lukáš, initial concept design, visualizations
Collaborators
Vojtěch Kramář, Milan Krejčí (Furniture joiner)
Built area
Built-up area 240 m²; Usable floor area 287 m²
Construction
Construction company
Material
Plaster – silicate, 1,5 mm. Aluminum, plastic frames – windows. Steel frame, steel mesh – railings. Concrete – outdoor entrance stairway. Larch wood – terraces, columns, balcony dividers. Oak wood, oil base glaze – floor. Pine veneer, oil base glaze with pigment - in situ furniture design and wall coverings. 2 Laminate, aluminum – in situ furniture design
Typology
Residential › House
When Nathan Fell of NFA (Nathan Fell Architecture) first spoke with Eric Roland, the client for this New Orleans front porch addition, there were a few things about the project summary that would normally have stood out as red flags.
Architecture firm
Nathan Fell Architecture
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Photography
Jeremy Jachym
Principal architect
Nathan Fell
Design team
Nathan Fell, Jace Ambwani
Structural engineer
Howard Engineering
Visualization
Nathan Fell Architecture
Typology
Residential Addition
In the vibrant town of Kannur, Kerala, this contemporary residence is more than a home—it’s a sanctuary designed to nurture both body and soul. Built for a family of five, it blends minimalist elegance with everyday comfort, creating a space that feels alive, welcoming, and deeply connected to nature.
Architecture firm
Sabs Architects
Location
Kannur, Kerala, India
Principal architect
Marjana Parveen S, Muhammed Sirajuddeen Hamza
Design team
Marjana Parveen S, Muhammed Sirajuddeen Hamza
Interior design
Sabs Architects
Landscape
Sabs Architects
Visualization
Sabs Architects
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Laterite
Typology
Residential › House
The clients sought a space for meditation, which led to a distinctive design that integrates comfort and well-being in harmony with its natural surroundings. This project is presented as a family retreat where architecture blends seamlessly with nature.
Project name
Lyons Complex
Architecture firm
CAAM + Arquitectos (formerly Co Lateral)
Location
Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico
Photography
Claudio Napolitano
Design team
Camilo Moreno Oliveros, Héctor Campagna Oliveros, Daniel Moreno Ahuja
Interior design
Laboratorio de Interiorismo y Apropiación (LIA), Pamela Basañez
Completion year
2019 - 2020
Material
Concrete, Stone, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
The project “Keeping flowers alive. Acoustic ikebana“ by renowned Polish artist Katarzyna Krakowiak-Bałka, presented in the ‘Tengoku’ (”Heaven") stone garden belonging to the Sogetsu Foundation, delighted with the synergy of artistic forms and its multifaceted message. The exhibition is on display in Tokyo until November 20 this year.
Title
Keeping flowers alive. Acoustic ikebana
Category
Art & Architecture
Eligibility
Open to public
Organizer
Adam Mickiewicz Institute
Venue
Sogetsu Plaza, Tokyo, Japan
Fidelio is a transformative project that sets out to define a new design language and dialect for an integrated platform. Inspired by a "Deja Vu" of the city – specifically, the contrasting energies of the beach and the opera house – the design aims to create an immersive experience that evokes both relaxation and grandeur.
Architecture firm
NEOffice
Location
Sydney, Australia
Principal architect
Iman Shameli
Design team
Iman Shameli, Azam Mansouri Moghadam, Amirhosein Kahe, Sanaz Yousefi
Collaborators
Civil engineer: Aban Tarh co
Visualization
Iman Khayat
Typology
Residential › House
