The Black & White Building is a double winner in the Wood Awards 2023 – with the Waugh Thistleton Architect-designed timber office block taking out both the Commercial and Sustainability categories.
Written by
imber Development UK (organisers of the Wood Awards)
In collaboration with Yichuang Space, the interior is meticulously crafted by Tao Yi, blending dignity and luxury within. The space cradles subtle light in boundless realms, reshaping life with an elegant and contemporary touch.
Architecture firm
YI CREAT SPACE (Beijing) Design Consultancy Co., Ltd.
Principal architect
Tao Yi
Collaborators
Copywriting and Planning: NARJEELING. Project Planning: Le Brand Strategy Agency
Completion year
July 2023
Client
Shandong Chongde Real Estate
Typology
Commercial › Sales Office
For this 240 m2 office project, we sought to provide the greatest possible space through an integrated space without visual barriers, achieving from the design of all the furniture, a new identity for the company, with particular responses for each sector according to its different needs, such as meeting rooms, dining rooms, individual workstations...
Project name
Zapiola Offices
Architecture firm
Grizzo Studio
Location
Zapiola 4248, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photography
Federico Kulekdjian
Principal architect
Grizzo studio and Rocío Martinez Serra
Design team
Grizzo studio and Rocío Martinez Serra
Interior design
Grizzo studio
Structural engineer
Mariano Ventrice
Environmental & MEP
Lucila Grizzo
Construction
Grizzo studio
Supervision
Rocío Martinez Serra
Visualization
Grizzo studio
Material
Terrazzo, Painted sheet metal, Concrete
Typology
Commercial › Offices
Cohaus is a coworking space located in the heart of the historic center of Querétaro. The project harmoniously combines the rich heritage of the place with contemporary design elements, creating a unique and inspiring work environment.
Location
Reforma 1, Querétaro Downtown, Mexico
Principal architect
José Carlos Hernández
Design team
Luis Carlos Aguilar González
Material
Brick, Concrete, Glass, Metal
Typology
Commercial › Office / Coworking
HNK Amsterdam Sloterdijk has recently opened. This is the first location in a series of renovated offices which fully reflects the new vision of the flexible office concept. As part of office investor NSI, HNK has joined forces with hospitality design studio HD+VK to create a user-centered next generation workplace.
Project name
HNK Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Photography
Chiel de Nooyer, Studio de Nooyer
Principal architect
Helge Docters van Leeuwen & Vahid Kiumarsi
Design team
Silvia Fernandez de Alaiza
Collaborators
MAAQ, Big Brands, Green stories, Mijksenaar, Utilicht, HAY, Pedrali, Ege, Hooked on walls
Interior design
HD+VK Designers BV
Visualization
HD+VK Designers BV & LUMICA
Typology
Commercial › Office
The historic old town of Nanjing stands as a captivating repository of China's storied past, rich with moments that have shaped its narrative. Our endeavor was to delve into this historical tapestry, transitioning from theoretical exploration to a tangible connection with the site itself. We aimed not just to preserve but to reimagine the essence o...
Project name
The Void, 1-3 Nanshi Block
Architecture firm
StudioTiltedCircle
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Rhinoceros 3D, SketchUp, Enscape
Principal architect
Lin Xie
Collaborators
Landscape: StudioTiltedCircle
Visualization
StudioTiltedCircle
Client
Nanjing Creative Design Centre
Typology
Office Building › Mixed-use Development
Retro classics and futuristic elements interweave to showcase the rebellious essence of the fashion brand through space design, creating an ever-evolving aesthetic experience. MASONPRINCE is a fashion brand based in Shenzhen, China. The brand believes in the idea of a "classless fashion collectivity" and promotes fashion freedom for the younger gen...
Project name
Masonprince Office
Architecture firm
TOMO Design, To Acc
Photography
Free Will Photography
Principal architect
Uno Chan, Xiao Fei
Design team
Psyun, Jason, Jennifer
Collaborators
Decoration Design: Tin, Ho Ching; Brand Promotion: Tomo Pr Tuantuan, Sunshine Pr; Technical Support: Ycwork
Construction
Lao Jingyang, Kong Fansheng, Xie Qide
Supervision
Lao Jingyang, Kong Fansheng, Xie Qide
Material
Fair-Faced Concrete, Engineered Burl Wood, Dark Wooden Flooring, Matte Stainless Steel, Gradient Glass, Woven Rug
Nilufar, a commercial/office project, was assigned to us after its structure had been completed. During our initial visit to the project site, we encountered certain limitations that led us to consider the project as an opportunity to demonstrate responsible single-aspect architecture and its impact on the city's landscape.
Architecture firm
Mohat Office
Photography
Parham Taghioff
Principal architect
Mohammad Hadianpour, Reza Mansouri
Design team
Mohammad Hadianpour. Reza Mansouri, Hamed Hossienpour
Collaborators
Hamed Hossienpour
Interior design
Mohammad Hadianpour
Civil engineer
Tohid Tajik
Structural engineer
Tohid Tajik
Environmental & MEP
Meysam Aziziyan
Construction
Hamed Hossienpour
Material
White cement, Basalt stone
Typology
Commercial › Office Building