The intersection of history and modernity often yields the most compelling designs. In Lucknow, Forearch Studios exemplifies this principle by taking cues from Brutalism to realise an immersive retail experience for Greyscale, an organisation that specialises in innovative and sustainable concrete cladding solutions.
Project name
Greyscale Retail Store
Architecture firm
Forearch Studios
Location
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Photography
Vaibhav Bhatia
Principal architect
Aman Pasricha (Principal Architect), Pranat Singh (Principal Architect), Mikasha Sinha Pasricha ( Lead Architect)
Design team
Aman Pasricha, Pranat Singh, Mikasha Sinha Pasricha
Collaborators
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Avis Budget Group is one of the global leaders in the Rent a Car industry. Offering a wide range of rental vehicles - from small compact cars ideal for city driving, functional mid-range cars just right for longer journeys, to luxury limousines, caring for the complete comfort and satisfaction of its customers.
Project name
Avis Office Space
Architecture firm
BIT CREATIVE
Location
Żwirki i Wigury Street, Warsaw, Poland
Design team
Barnaba Grzelecki, Jakub Bubel, Agata Krykwińska
Typology
Commercial › Office
Designer Zhang Haihua has completed a boutique hotel project in the ancient city district of Suzhou, transforming three existing residential buildings into a courtyard building whose layout is inspired by the region’s traditional Jiangnan-style houses.
Project name
Hua Xu Boutique Hotel
Location
Pingjiang Street, Suzhou City, China
Principal architect
Zhang Haihua
Design team
Wang Xiao, Sun Huihui
Built area
1,000 m²; Courtyard area: 300 m²
Collaborators
Suzhou Uliving Trading Co., Ltd.
Interior design
Z+H Renhai Design
Landscape
Z+H Renhai Design
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Organizing the working, collaborative and meeting spaces of this office, located in a LEED-certified building in São Paulo, was the main objective of the renovation project signed by Capote Marcondes Longo Arquitetura e Urbanismo.
Project name
Escritório em São Paulo
Architecture firm
Capote Marcondes Longo Arquitetura e Urbanismo
Location
São Paulo, SP – Brazil
Principal architect
Luis Capote, Damiano Marcondes, Chantal Longo
Design team
Luis Capote, Damiano Marcondes, Chantal Longo
Collaborators
Letícia Campos, Maria Victória Buerger, Marco Ribeiro, Rogério Kamikava
Interior design
Capote Marcondes Longo Arquitetura e Urbanismo
Lighting
Itaim Lighting Concept e REKA
Construction
Hauz Engenharia
Supervision
CML Projetos e Gerenciamento
Visualization
Vertical Garden
Tools used
AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop
Typology
Commercial › Office
Mobina Sadat Mortaji: Step into a world where tradition meets the future. This villa is a masterful fusion of classic Iranian architecture and the bold, fluid designs of Zaha Hadid. The exterior showcases elegant Persian arches and vibrant stained-glass windows, reflecting the timeless beauty of Iranian heritage.
Project name
Avaye Rangha
Architecture firm
Mobina Sadat Mortaji
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mobina Sadat Mortaji
Design team
Mobinamortaji AI
Typology
Residential › Villa
The project, located in the industrially dense area of Kanchpur, Narayanganj, was envisioned as a breather amidst the congested factory surroundings. The site, surrounded by hundreds of factories with little to no open space, presented a unique challenge for creating a structure that could offer workers a peaceful environment.
Project name
A Diner for Everest
Architecture firm
Studio Ideatic
Location
BSCIC Kanchpur, Sonargaon, Narayanganj, Bangladesh
Photography
Noufel Sharif
Principal architect
Shimanto Goswami, Shycot Chandra Mandal, Lamia Ahmed
Design team
Shimanto Goswami, Shycot Chandra Mandal, Lamia Ahmed
Interior design
Studio Ideatic
Civil engineer
AllO-volume Engineering
Structural engineer
Md.Asaduzzaman Sagar
Environmental & MEP
CUT & BUILD
Visualization
Studio Ideatic
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Material
Brick, Corton Steel, Steel, Concrete
Client
Everest Pharmaceuticals, Bangladesh
Typology
Industry, Cafeteria, Renovation
Crafted by D.I.B Collaborative, Brick Abode in Dahod is an architectural reflection of balance, harmony, and intentionality. Sitting on a modest 30 x 40 plot, this two-story residence for a family of four gracefully intertwines modernist design principles with vernacular sensibilities. The clients, seeking a home abundant in light, ventilation, and...
Architecture firm
D.I.B COLLABORATIVE
Location
Dahod, Gujarat, India
Photography
Arif Boriwala
Design team
Husain Sadliwala, Husain Bhabhra, Mustafa Katwara, Mustafa Kagdi
Material
Brick, Concrete, Wood, Metal and Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Situated in the Minhang District, renowned for its cultural heritage and vibrant community, this project embodies the area's unique character and enhances its appeal through a dynamic design. At first glance, the building is a striking work of art, characterized by its vibrant blue facade and innovative architecture.
Project name
The Blue Fan Respite
Architecture firm
StudioTiltedCircle
Location
Minhang, Shanghai, China
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Rhinocers 3D, Enscape
Principal architect
Lin Xie
Collaborators
Landscape: StudioTiltedCircle
Visualization
StudioTiltedCircle
Client
Shanghai International Tendering CO., LTD.
