This elegant and modern interior was exquisitely shaped by the hand of interior designer Marina Mirasova, fashioned for an energetic young businessman desiring a living space that would mirror his dynamic and spirited lifestyle.
Project name
Laconic interior with emerald accents
Architecture firm
Marina Mirasova
Photography
Mikhail Chekalov
Principal architect
Marina Mirasova
Design team
Style by Ekaterina Naumova
Interior design
Marina Mirasova
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
A Cultural Oasis at the Foot of Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca. Sa Taronja is a unique place in the town of Andratx, nestled at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains on the island of Mallorca.
Architecture firm
BEEF ARCHITEKTI
Location
Carrer de Andalucía 23, Andratx, Mallorca, Spain
Photography
Tomeu Canyellas
Design team
Lukáš Maršalka
Material
Wood – carpentry, stairs (oak), Shading slats, beams (thermo-wood), wooden cladding (pine). Original stone walls facade (two stone layers divided by clay layer). Stone from local quarry – Mares (facade). Ceramics - Levantina Techlam, Crema Marfil (interior)
Client
Ca'n Burgos De Andratx
Typology
Residential › House
With an articulated façade and vibrant material palette, this pedestrian-scaled, multifamily housing block was designed to complement Studio VARA’s townhomes on the other side of a pedestrian mews in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood. Designed in collaboration with Paulett Taggart Architects, as part of a 152-unit affordable hou...
Project name
Sister Lillian Murphy Community
Architecture firm
Studio VARA, Paulett Taggart Architects
Location
San Francisco, California, USA
Photography
Bruce Damonte
Principal architect
Paulett Taggart Architects
Design team
Studio VARA design team: Christopher Roach, Principal. Maura Abernethy, Principal. Jackie Fung, Studio Director. Nick Brown, Project Manager. Mikki Okamoto, Designer. Jacqueline Lytle, Interior Designer. Ellyn Korn, Interior Designe. Paulett Taggart Architects design team: Paulett Taggert, Principal. Roselie Ledda, Project Manager. Karl Vinge, Job Captain
Civil engineer
Luk & Associates
Structural engineer
KPFF Consulting Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Emerald City Engineers, Inc
Landscape
GLS Landscape Architecture
Construction
Construction: Cahill Contractors, Inc. Project/Constuction Manager: Regent CM, LLC
Client
Mercy Housing Development
Typology
Residential › Apartments
Lavasan region is located in Tehran city. The project is planned in a garden with an area of 3200 meters. The villa is designed on two floors with an area of 520 meters.
Architecture firm
UFO Studio
Location
Lavasan, Tehran, Iran
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Bahman Behzadi
Visualization
Bahman Behzadi
Typology
Residential › House
Transform your home into a whimsical wonderland with the latest trends in novelty lighting. These unique lighting options are more than just functional; they are pieces of art that add character to any room.
Located in downtown Oakland, The Caffè reflects the second generation of Bay Area icon Mr. Espresso, serving as an example of how our diverse cultural landscape is nourished by those eager to share their heritage with the community. The design is heavily inspired by Italian culture, using minimalism and contrast.
Project name
The Caffé by Mr. Espresso
Architecture firm
jones | haydu
Location
Oakland, California, USA
Photography
Matthew Millman
Principal architect
Hulett Jones, Paul Haydu, Grace Leung
Design team
Hulett Jones, Principal. Paul Haydu, Principal. Grace Leung, Project Architect and Project Manager
Collaborators
Graphic design (signage): Bootjack design; Ceiling and wall sculpture, menu board: jones | haydu
Interior design
jones | haydu
Environmental & MEP
Acies
Construction
Northern Sun Associates
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe
TEF Design: The newly completed electrical switchgear building is the first Net Zero Energy (NZE) targeted electrical substation building in the United States. Tucked midblock on Eddy Street between Larkin and Hyde, the steel frame concrete structure is a modern addition to the existing historic 1962 substation building designed by PG&E to supply...
Project name
Larkin Street Substation Expansion
Architecture firm
TEF Design
Location
San Francisco, California, USA
Photography
Mikiko Kikuyama
Design team
Andrew Wolfram, AIA (Principal-In-Charge), Paul Cooper, AIA (Project Manager), Justin Blinn, AIA (Project Designer)
Collaborators
Urb-in (utility consultant/owner’s representative), Thornton Tomasetti (sustainability consultant)
Civil engineer
BFK Engineers
Structural engineer
Rutherford + Chekene
Environmental & MEP
MHC Engineers, Inc.
Lighting
Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design
Construction
Plant Construction Company, LP
Material
Structural System; Foundation System: 3’ thick concrete mat slab designed to resist high ground water level. Lateral System: Buckling-Restrained Braced Frames with moment resisting beam-column connections; designed under Risk Category IV with Importance factor of I=1.5 with anticipation facility will be operational after a major earthquake. Exterior Cladding; Masonry: Basalite Concrete Products. Rainscreen: Nvelope. Moisture barrier: Vaproshield. Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Panels: Kreysler & Associates. Decorative Metal Screen: Cambridge Architectural. Roofing; Built-up roofing: Johns Manville. Traffic Coatings: Kemper System. Doors; Metal doors: Stiles Custom Metal. Fire-control doors, security grilles: Cornell Iron. Special doors: The Smith Company. Hardware Locksets: Schlage Closers: LCN Exit devices: Von Duprin Interior Finishes; Paints and stains: Benjamin Moore. Floor and wall tile: Crossville, Heath Ceramics
Typology
Industrial Architecture
Professional exterminator services offer year-round protection against pests, addressing seasonal challenges and providing homeowners with peace of mind. By partnering with professionals, homeowners can enjoy comprehensive pest control tailored to each season's unique requirements.
A modern tree house nestled in a lush green environment is a testament to innovative architecture and interior design. Built with care and attention to detail, this structure embodies the essence of modern style, while blending harmoniously with its natural surroundings.
Architecture firm
K-Studio
Location
Alimastan Forest, Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
S.K.Kamranzad
Collaborators
studioedrisi & Studio____ai
Visualization
S.K.Kamranzad
Typology
Residential › House
Ukrainian design and architecture studio Znak Design has won a silver award at the International Architecture & Design Awards 2024, which is held annually by The Architecture & Design Community, an international community of designers and architects.
Written by
Tetiana Bielinska
