The Embrace is an innovative project designed to redefine urban living. Spanning 137 acres in Tempe, Arizona, this development aims to house 30,000 residents at a density of 65 dwelling units per acre while preserving 31% of the site as open space. The project is guided by five main goals, each contributing to a harmonious and sustainable community...
Project name
The Embrace - A Visionary Community
Architecture firm
coLAB studio, llc
Location
5000 S Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, AZ 85282
Principal architect
Matthew Salenger
Design team
Matthew Salenger
Built area
(projected) 15,576,630 ft²; 1,447,116 m²
Site area
6,000,000 ft²; 557,418 m²
Collaborators
• Horticulture (plant types, biohabitat, permaculture): -Matt Thomas, TGRLA Collaborative (PHX) -Chris Winters, CW Design (PHX) • Bioswale/water harvesting/site planning: -Erin English, Habitat (New Mexico) • Biophilic Design & diversity: -Sonja Bochart, Shepley Bulfinch (Tempe) • Architecture (general design opportunities): -Alison Rainey, Shepley Bulfinch (PHX) -James, John, Troy, 180 Degrees (PHX) • Public Art: -Maria Salenger, coLAB studio (Tempe) -Mary Lucking, artist (PHX) -Rebecca Rothman, Public Art Manager (Tempe) • Presentation: -Alison Rainey, Shepley Bulfinch (PHX) -Matt Thomas, TGRLA Collaborative (PHX) -James, John, Troy, 180 Degrees, (PHX) -Thomas Hartman, ASU Architecture (Tempe) -Jordi Raurell, Tridi.cat (Barcelona, Esp) -Mark Roddy, Smith Group (Sacramento, CA)
Status
Looking for investment & development partners
Typology
Mixed Use Housing / Commercial / Entertainment
Arestea: Envisioned as a paradigm of symbiotic interplay between built form and environmental context, the design conceptualizes architecture as a transformative lens through which architectural archetypes are reinterpreted through a lens of pristine modernist expression. By articulating a synthesis of historical resonance, the project strives for...
Project name
Villa Semiramis
Architecture firm
Arestea
Location
Tskneti, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Vasily Gogidze
Client
Tariel Ustiashvili
Typology
Residential › House
Kuwait-based Babnimnim Design Studio’s maiden project in Bahrain creates a new blueprint for mosque design as it meets the spiritual and communal needs of worshippers.
Architecture firm
Babnimnim Design Studio
Location
Al-Hidd, Bahréin
Tools used
AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator
Principal architect
Jassim AlSaddah, Nour Khuder
Design team
Jassim AlSaddah, Tareq Hashim, Mishari AlNajjar, Nour Hussein, Nour Khuder, Jarmine Jae Dela Cruz, Nora Irsheid, Ahmad AlKhateeb, Manaf AlNafouri, Mayuggha Ret Adars, Tasneem Baxa
Collaborators
Tamam Contracting - Lumen Arts
Visualization
Mohammed Mubarak
Client
Mrs. Najat Sulaiman Ibrahim Bo Haimed
Typology
Religious Architecture › Mosque
Atlasi Villa is situated in one of the most verdant settings on the outskirts of Tehran. At Villa Atlasi, the construction site features a trapezoidal footprint, which significantly informs the architectural form.
Project name
Atlasi Villa
Architecture firm
Bod`e Paya Design & Construction Studio (TAASH)
Location
Lavasan, Tehran, Iran
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, Lumion, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mehdi Mokhtari
Design team
Golrokh Heydarian, Ali Ashouri, Alireza Hemmati, Mehdi Asgari, Mohsen Torogi, Fariba Khalili, Ali Karimi, Eng Soleimanifar, Eng Jafari
Collaborators
Eng Hazrati (Structural Engineer)
Visualization
Bod`e Paya Architecture Studio
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Villa
This project takes a different approach by leveraging the potential of interior spaces to positively influence the surrounding environment. Unlike conventional designs that isolate buildings from their perimeter walls and leave windows facing neighboring properties—often leading to privacy concerns and visibility issues.
Architecture firm
ODDDesign
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Ahmad Feyz, Mohammadjavad Abdolhosseini
Design team
Dorsa Sadeghi
Collaborators
• Interior design: Mohammadjavad Abdolhosseini, Ahmad Feyz, Dorsa Sadeghi • Structural engineer: Saeideh Forghani • Environmental & MEP engineering: Iman Ilbeygi • Lighting: Iman Ilbeygi • Construction: Mohammad Habibi
Visualization
Erfan Aghighi, Nasrin Eslami
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Villa
Negah Villa is not just an accommodation; it is a manifestation of harmony between innovative architecture and the natural environment. This architectural marvel is designed to create a seamless integration between indoor and outdoor spaces, deeply reflecting the meaning of its name "Negah" which translates to "view" or "perspective."
Architecture firm
Norouzdesign Architecture Studio
Location
Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammadreza Norouz
Visualization
Mohammadreza Norouz
Typology
Residential › Tourist Complex
The Zen Village project is an exclusive resort that reinterprets the concept of community in harmony with nature. Designed as a set of interconnected modules, its configuration evokes the essence of an organic village, where each space promotes well-being, connection and serenity.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel, Resort
Architect Amelia Tavella gives new life to the only thermal spa in the Mediterranean. Located on the shores of the Étang de Thau, the future spa combines the atmosphere of ancient thermal baths with perfect integration into the local geology. The new thermal baths will feature over 3,000 m² dedicated to wellness treatments.
Project name
O'balia Thermal Spa
Architecture firm
Amelia Tavella
Location
Étang de Thau, France
Principal architect
Amelia Tavella
Built area
3,100 m² gross floor area + 4,000 m² landscaped park
Collaborators
Writer: Nina Bouraoui
Client
City of Balaruc-les-Bains, France
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Healthcare › Thermal Spa
