A society’s engagement with its history is ever-changing, its expression manifesting through diverse mediums such as art and architecture. This evolution, ranging from aggressive replacement to raw preservation, eventually leans towards a refined and cultured treatment of heritage.
Architecture firm
So Song Studio
Location
Wuhan University, Hubei Province, China
Principal architect
Osbert So
Design team
Osbert So, Song Jiawei
Collaborators
Construction Drawing Team: Wang Hongxing,Cong Hui,Wu Ting,Wang Li Soft furnishing: DLD Space
Interior design
So Song Studio
Environmental & MEP
Yao Jiajia, Cheng Yuexiang, Kang Hongyang
Material
Patinated Copper, Mosaic, Portuguese tile, Stainless Steel, Bamboo, glass and African Wood
Typology
Commercial › Historical Building Renovation
The assignment (or our wish) was to find and renovate one of the Lanzarote houses while respecting the "national" colors of Lanzarote - i.e. white and green. On this Canary Island, there are very strict regulations regarding building height, building density and, above all, its color.
Project name
Villa Amonita Lanzarote
Location
Calle Tara 3, Tiagua, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Spain
Photography
Romana Ella Plaček
Principal architect
Radka Valová
Material
Concrete blocks - bed bases, partitions, screens against the wind. Cast concrete - counters under the sinks in the bathrooms, terrace dining table, barbecue kitchen. Natural lava stone - patio wall cladding, the largest piece used as a support for the bathroom sink counter. Plasterboard - shelves in the living room, false ceiling in the shower. Aluminum - stair railing. Solid wood - entrance and interior doors, dining table, chairs. Lacquered mdf - visible surfaces of the kitchen. Artificial stone - kitchen worktop. Ceramic tiles - bathrooms. Special waterproof paint - floors, showers, pool. Fabric - shading, upholstered headboards, furniture
Client
Radka Valova, Jakub Vala
Typology
Residential › Villa
A successful kitchen renovation hinges on careful planning and budgeting. By defining your goals, setting a realistic budget, researching costs, prioritizing upgrades, hiring professionals wisely, and planning for disruption, you can navigate the complexities of the project with confidence.
The renovation project was initiated when newlyweds Khun Wee and Khun Prae were bestowed with a remarkable wedding gift from their families: a 350-square-meter penthouse occupying the top floor of Sirivit Residence in the vibrant district of Asoke
Project name
Sirivit Residence
Architecture firm
mArchten Co., Ltd
Location
9 Sukhumvit Soi 27, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 101100, Thailand
Photography
Thitiphon Wichayanothai
Principal architect
Akapatr Chiraarreebutr
Interior design
Akapatr Chiraarreebutr, Nathamon Kamdam
Environmental & MEP engineering
mArchten Co., Ltd.
Civil engineer
mArchten Co., Ltd.
Construction
mArchten Co., Ltd.; Contractor: Classic House Furniture Co., Ltd
Typology
Residential › Apartment
In the heart of Melbourne's east, Holland stands as a testament to the artful marriage of preservation and innovation. This renovations and additions project, spearheaded by designer David Noordhoff, breathes new life into a single-story home, blending the character of the original dwelling with contemporary elements.
Architecture firm
Freeman Group Architects
Location
Ringwood East, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Jade Cantwell
Principal architect
David Noordhoff for Freeman Group Architects
Interior design
By client
Structural engineer
Chetin Altundal
Tools used
Revit, Enscape
Construction
Strangio Builders
Material
Colorbond, standing seam in Surfmist
Typology
Residential › House
Estudio Pedro Haruf: The warehouse is a commercial and service space located in the small town of Onça do Pitangui, in Minas Gerais. It offers products from agroforestry and crafts from small producers in the region, in addition to serving coffee and groceries to residents and tourists.
Project name
Armazem da Onça
Architecture firm
Estudio Pedro Haruf
Location
Onça De Pitangui, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Principal architect
Pedro Haruf
Design team
Sofia Vasconcelos
Collaborators
Aloisio Ventura, Thabatta Zuba
Interior design
Estúdio Pedro Haruf
Lighting
Estudio Pedro Haruf
Tools used
SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe
Typology
Commercial, Warehouse, Restoration
Residence LL is a multi-story residence located in the southwestern region of China, overlooking a beautiful, expansive lakeside view, with a building area of approximately 500 square meters, representing a residential landmark in the local urban landscape.
Project name
Residence LL | A Place of Tranquility
Architecture firm
Atelier About Architecture
Location
Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Principal architect
Wang Ni
Design team
Qin Ying, Xiao Yuqin, Ji xiaogang, Ke Xia
Interior design
Atelier About Architecture
Structural engineer
Ma Zhigang, Zhao Xiaolei
Material
Material Development: Wang Ni, Tao Zhi
Typology
Residential › House
The Torre Arcobaleno in Milan's Garibaldi area has a new night lighting system. The intervention, curated in partnership by a group of Italian companies, repurposed as a tribute to the city and the people of Milan, further qualifies a structure that has become in recent years one of the symbols of modern Milan in terms of location.
Project name
Torre Arcobaleno
Architecture firm
Studio Original Designers 6r5 Network - Milano
Photography
Stefano Scarpiello – DS IMMAGINE STUDIO
Visualization
Albino Pozzi
Tools used
AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max
Principal architect
Francesco Roggero, Albino Pozzi, Kiyoto Ishimoto, Rita Alfano Roggero
Design team
Studio Original Designers 6r5 Network - Milano
Collaborators
The partners are: Bazzea Construction Technology (renovation work) Condor - Formwork, Scaffolding (metal multidirectional scaffolding) Disano Illuminazione (lighting) Fila Solutions (surface cleaning) Marazzi Group (tiles) Mapei (adhesives, renovation and painting)
Interior design
Fernando Latcherre
Landscape
Rita Alfano Roggero
Structural engineer
Albino Pozzi
Construction
Bazzea Construction Technology
Client
RFI-the leading company of the Infrastructure Cluster of the Italian FS Group – Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato
Typology
Piezometric Tower - Aqueduct in service at the Milan Garibaldi Railway Station
