Monumental Theatrics is an ambitious initiative that seeks to breathe new life into India's awe-inspiring monuments and rock-cut caves by reimagining them as captivating performance venues. These architectural wonders, once the centerpieces of grand empires and religious traditions, will be transformed into breathtaking theaters, inviting artists f...
Project name
Monumental THEATRICS - Reviving the magic of timeless theatrical traditions amidst awe-inspiring archaeological wonders
Architecture firm
Akshay Kodoori
Location
Ajanta Ellora Caves, Aurangabad, India
Tools used
Stable Diffusion, ComfyUI, Adobe Photoshop, Sketchbook
Principal architect
Akshay Kodoori
Site area
78676 ha (buffer area)
Visualization
Akshay Kodoori
Status
Concept - Design; Conservation design strategies
Typology
Conservation Architecture, Refurbishment, Monuments
The architectural concept is articulated around a large living area, characterized by a contemporary and sophisticated design. A functional central area, consisting of bathrooms and walk-in closets, separate the living area from the sleeping area. The kitchen, enhanced by a modern atmosphere, is equipped with a central island with a marble conglome...
Project name
BLL House renovation
Architecture firm
HV8 Architettura
Photography
Francesca Vinci
Principal architect
Marco Spinelli
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
terrazzo veneziano, wood, Venetian cement, zellig tiles, black and metal details
Typology
Residential › Apartment, Renovation, Refurbishment
The idea of transforming DocumentA/Escénicas (theater room) into Casa Documenta (house and theater/rehearsal room/laboratory) has to do with the possibility of integrating a place of residence with the work space, an experience that from the pandemic has developed in various parts of the world.
Project name
Casa Documenta
Architecture firm
Estudio Palacios
Location
Cordoba, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Principal architect
Mariana Palacios
Collaborators
Azul Sanchez
Built area
Remodeled area: 315 m² Demolished area: 84 m²
Typology
Residential › House, theater, rehearsal room, laboratory
CIIE.CO, a center of excellence located adjacent to Louis Kahn's old IIMA campus, has undergone a transformation to represent its current values and position as an epicenter of innovation. Over the course of 18 years, CIIE.CO has evolved from an entrepreneurship center to a center of excellence, and with this evolution, it required a refurbishment...
Project name
CIIE.CO Refurbishment
Architecture firm
UNSEEN Architects
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Vinay Panjwani
Principal architect
Dilip Revar, Vimal Patel
Design team
Kashyap Trivedi, Nikita Panchal, Nikhitha Pasupuleti, Pranav Soni, Pritesh Patel, Shrey Shah, Smriti Bhanti, Stuti Jain, Yash Patel
Interior design
UNSEEN Architects
Landscape
UNSEEN Architects
Structural engineer
Vertex Consultants and Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Electrical: Antech Consultants & Engineers; Acoustics: Acoustic Arena; HVAC: Mihir Patel
Lighting
UNSEEN Architects
Construction
Metal Fabricator: Steel Concept; Carpenter: Shiv Shakti Furniture
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Material
Concrete, Bricks, Metal, Wood
Client
CIIE.CO, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Typology
Institution › Refurbishment
A young Prague couple decided to extend their small attic apartment to better suit the needs of a family life. The apartment is located in a semi-detached house in a small neighborhood built in the early 1920s in a unique Czech Art Deco style. The neighborhood was named Liberty to celebrate newly established Czechoslovakia.
Project name
Liberty Loft
Architecture firm
System Recovery Architects
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Photography
Helena Línová + Vítězslav Kůstka
Principal architect
Helena Línová + Vítězslav Kůstka
Design team
Helena Línová + Vítězslav Kůstka
Interior design
Helena Línová + Vítězslav Kůstka
Civil engineer
Design & Build, s.r.o.
Structural engineer
TeAnau, s.r.o.
Environmental & MEP
Design & Build, s.r.o.
Supervision
Helena Línová + Vítězslav Kůstka
Visualization
System Recovery Architects
Construction
Design & Build, s.r.o.
Material
larch, perforated aluminium sheets, spruce
Typology
Residential › Apartment, Renovation, Refurbishment
Located on the outskirts of Córdoba, in a natural environment, the project arises from the need to refurbish a house originally designed for a large family that currently cannot adapt to the users' needs. Over time, certain spaces have ceased to have a specific function and required rethinking.
Project name
A tiny house between the trees (Una pequeña casa en El Bosque)
Architecture firm
Esteras Perrote
Location
Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Andrés Domínguez
Principal architect
Lucía Esteras, Gonzalo Perrote
Design team
Esteras Perrote Studio
Interior design
Esteras Perrote Studio
Civil engineer
Esteras Perrote Studio
Structural engineer
Esteras Perrote Studio
Landscape
Esteras Perrote Studio
Lighting
Esteras Perrote Studio
Supervision
Esteras Perrote Studio
Visualization
Andres Dominguez
Construction
Esteras Perrote
Typology
Residential › House, Extension, Refurbishment
This project involved the revival and extension of a single level federation detached cottage. The scope involved refurbishing the street façade and retained lower level rooms, influenced by the original period detailing, and extending to the rear and above with a first floor and detached carport in a contrasting material aesthetic.
Project name
Modest Start Bold Finish
Architecture firm
Hobbs Jamieson Architecture
Location
Manly, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
Adam Hobbs
Design team
Adam Hobbs, Viktoria Cummings
Interior design
Hobbs Jamieson Architecture
Civil engineer
NB Consulting
Structural engineer
NB Consulting
Environmental & MEP
Efficient Living
Lighting
Hobbs Jamieson Architecture
Supervision
Hobbs Jamieson Architecture
Visualization
Hobbs Jamieson Architecture
Tools used
Vectorworks, SketchUp
Construction
JTB Building
Material
Brickwork, Standing Seam Cladding
Typology
Residential › House › Renovation
An existing Victorian terrace property in the London Borough of Lambeth was renovated to include an internal refurbishment and extension at ground floor. The proposal creates a light and spacious living space to provide a better link with their garden and other living spaces.
Architecture firm
Mark Fairhurst Architects
Photography
Mark Fairhurst
Principal architect
Mark Fairhurst
Structural engineer
Daniel Wallington
Typology
Residential › House
