As recounted in ancient books, Huizhou was a region situated amidst rugged mountains, rivers, and valleys. Huangling Village, situated within Wuyuan County in northeastern Jiangxi, which was historically a part of Huizhou, lies a nearly 600-year-old settlement constructed upon mountainous terrain and perched on cliffs.
Project name
Renovation of Huangling Ancient Village
Architecture firm
Wuyuan Village Culture Media Co. Ltd.
Location
Huangling Scenic Area, Wuyuan County
Design team
Wang Wanbin, Hong Ping, Pan Yanxin, Wang Jianhong
Client
Wuyuan Huangling Cultural Tourism Co., Ltd.
Typology
Residential Architecture
Villa Laura in Bolzano is the result of Architect Valentino Andriolo’s resolution to redevelop a building hit by a natural disaster. In 2013, a large boulder broke away from the slopes of the Guncina in Bolzano, marginally overwhelming the previous building, a traditional house with a pitched roof. Fortunately, during this catastrophic event no col...
Architecture firm
Studio Andriolo
Location
Gries, Bolzano, Italy
Photography
Giacomo Podetti / PREFA Italia, Srl - Studio Andriolo
Principal architect
Valentino Adriolo
Collaborators
Lorenzetti Roberto (Installer)
Material
Doga.X PREFA Sahara brown P.10 (Facade product)
Typology
Residential › Renovation Flat Complex Villa Laura (energy efficiency and 110% super bonus)
Planning a major house renovation requires careful consideration and preparation in various aspects. Renting storage, setting a realistic budget, hiring the right professionals, securing necessary permits, planning for disruption, and considering long-term maintenance and sustainability are all crucial components of a successful renovation project.
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 representative office of a company that supplies medical equipment from well-known European manufacturers is located in a three-storey building specially purchased for the office.
Project name
DEMEU project
Architecture firm
Assel Interiors
Location
Ermensai district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Photography
Roman Yakunin
Collaborators
Zhanara Kurmanalieva (Stylist, decorator)
Completion year
November 2023
Interior design
Asel Sagyndykova
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Canva, Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop
Typology
Commercial › Office
A roof renovation offers more than just an aesthetic upgrade; it's an investment in your home's future. By considering eco-friendly materials, smart technology integrations, the expertise of professional roofing services, and optimizing for ventilation and natural light, you not only enhance the functionality and efficiency of your home but also co...
Built in 1963, Le Schuylkill Tower was the first high rise building constructed in Monaco. Occupying a prominent position in Monte Carlo, the residential tower overlooks the principality’s Port Hercule with panoramic views south to the royal palace, the old town, and the Mediterranean Sea beyond.
Project name
Le Schuylkill
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Photography
John Kellerman courtesy Alamy, montage by MIR
Principal architect
Stephane Vallotton, Pelayo Bustillo Macias
Design team
Afsoon Eshaghi, Alex Nap, Anna Uborevich-Borovskaya, Branko Svarcer, Chiara Baiocco, Drew Merkle, Hyun Jin Kim, Ken Bostock, Martin Pfleger, Meenakshi Sharma, Michelle Sin, Nicolas Tornero, Othmane Kandri, Roberta Sartori, Sharon Sin, Thanh Dao, Yasemin Muduroglu, Yihoon Kim, Zohra Rougab
Collaborators
Square Architecte
Structural engineer
Eckersley O’Callaghan and OTEIS
Environmental & MEP
AIA, INGETEC
Typology
Residential › Apartments
Seasonal changes can be frustrating for the average homeowner. You may be sweltering hot in the summer, unable to enjoy your property to its full potential. In winter, it can often feel like you can never get warm.
Written by
Catherine Park
Photography
Cameron Smith
