The "Black Diamond" is a unique experience of architectural design nestled within the heart of northern Iran's nature. This villa, inspired by the stunning form of a diamond and combined with the elegance of black, reflects a bold, distinct, and unparalleled perspective on its surroundings.
Project name
Black Diamond Villa
Architecture firm
Norouzdesign Architecture Studio
Location
Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammadreza Norouz
Design year
December 2024
Visualization
Mohammadreza Norouz
Typology
Residential › Tourist Complex
Nestled on the 17th floor of a modern residential complex in Moscow, the 145 m² apartment of interior designer Nadezhda Karakash epitomizes a seamless blend of personal expression and architectural ingenuity. While her family initially aimed for a larger property, the apartment’s panoramic vistas and bright layout immediately captivated them.
Project name
Apartment with an art collection for the family of an interior designer
Photography
Mikhail Loskutov
Interior design
Nadezda Karakash, K2-Interiors Studio
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
This interior design project is a masterful blend of elegance and comfort, showcasing a sophisticated combination of decorative plaster walls, rich dark wood accents, and plush, inviting fabrics.
Project name
Apartment 92
Architecture firm
Byrid Architects
Photography
Xhorxh BAXHAKU
Principal architect
Ridi MILO
Interior design
Byrid Architects
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Decorative Plaster, MDF Board, Linen Fabrics
Typology
Residential › Apartment
In this project, the design began with a clean slate—an open space without walls or partitions. The clients, a young married couple, requested a layout that included an open living room and kitchen area, a bedroom, a children's room, two bathrooms, and a separate dressing room.
Project name
Modern Oasis of Sensual Minimalism
Architecture firm
Alta Idea Design Studio
Photography
Andriy Bezuglov
Principal architect
Julia Baydyk
Built area
116 m² / 1249 ft²
Site area
116 m² / 1249 ft²
Interior design
Alta Idea Design Studio
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Textile, Ceramic Tiles
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Milada is a newly built cottage situated in a meadow in the mountainous surroundings around the village of Malá Úpa in the Krkonoše Mountains, with a view of Sněžka.
Project name
Milada Cottage
Location
Horní Malá Úpa, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Aleš Lapka, Petr Kolář
Design team
Markéta Tkáčová, Filip Strnad
Collaborators
Pavel Čermák
Built area
Built-up area 221 m²; Gross floor area 362 m²; Usable floor area 283 m²
Material
Classic brick structure complemented by a wooden ceiling structure and a wooden roof. The façade of the cottage consists mainly of cladding with unplaned boards painted with black natural paint. The entrance part is made of cast-in-place concrete. 2 The window openings are made of black aluminium profiles. The roof is of corrugated dark grey sheet metal. The interior of the house is largely composed of visible elements of wooden structures, complemented by built-in interior fittings made of bleached spruce. The floor covering consists of a combination of wooden flooring and carpets or screed where applicable.
Typology
Hospitality › Cottage
Situated in the heart of Tehran, Meshline is a six-story office building that epitomizes a new wave of urban architecture. It seamlessly blends functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability, offering an inspiring and dynamic space for work and relaxation.
Architecture firm
ARCHSSENCE
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Delnia Yousefi
Visualization
Delnia Yousefi
Anuva is an interior architecture project designed within a residential complex, where the primary challenge was to enhance the layout of a standard apartment. The original design combined the living room and dining room into one open space, which, while functional, compromised the spatial quality and aesthetic appeal of both areas.
Architecture firm
Taller Dinamita
Location
Zapopan, Jalisco, México
Principal architect
Gabriela Chávez
Design team
Emmanuel Chávez García, Fernanda Ibiza Gómez Almanza, Julio César Chávez García, Valeria Valles
Interior design
Gabriela Chávez
Environmental & MEP engineering
Supervision
Emmanuel Chávez
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The hotel consists of six seven-story mega-modules, each rotated 45 degrees and stacked on top of one another. These modules are separated by semi-open lobbies that function as central courtyards. These courtyards, rather than the usual seclusion associated with high-rise living,
Project name
Dubai Edition Hotel: Vertical Oasis
Architecture firm
Kalbod Studio
Height
240 m, Number of Floors: 47
Visualization
Visual & Drawing: Ziba Baghban, Melika Khalesi
Principal architect
Mohamad Rahimizadeh
Collaborators
Mehrdad Akhlaghi; R&D: Pegah Samei
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
