Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort, under the holding company Al Hamra Real Estate Development LLC, is poised to epitomize luxury on the shores of Ras Al Khaimah, as it will be officially opening its doors on May 13th.
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Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort
"The Future To Be – Evolution of Digital Culture," created by Lenovo Group and UCCA Lab, presents a journey of technological exploration through five chapters: "Future Overture," "Surging Waves," "New Digital Life," "Everything and Everywhere," and "Our Future Selves." With a space of 1190 square meters, Yoshihiko Seki, the founder & director of Ki...
Project name
「The Future To Be」Exhibition Space Design: Exploring Boundaries and Relationships
Architecture firm
KiKi ARCHi
Photography
Ruijing Photo Beijing
Principal architect
Yoshihiko Seki
Design team
Saika Akiyoshi, Simin Lin, Che Zeyu
Design year
2023.7-2023.10
Al Habtoor Real Estate celebrated the exceptional achievements of its top-performing brokers during the prestigious 'Brokers' Performance Awards 2024', held at the Al Habtoor Palace Hotel. The event recognised eleven brokers who have demonstrated remarkable sales success since the launch of Al Habtoor Tower in June 2023.
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Al Habtoor Group
With the upcoming structural change due to the coal phase-out, a new perspective should open up for the people of Lusatia by creating and establishing new forms of work both in the city of Cottbus and the surrounding region. The energy transition gives this concern a new actuality.
Project name
Startblock B2 Regional Start-up Center Cottbus
Architecture firm
Bernd Huckriede, Jens Brinkmann, Ludwig Heimbach
Location
Siemens-Halske-Ring 2, Cottbus, Germany
Design team
Bernd Huckriede, Jens Brinkmann, Ludwig Heimbach
Collaborators
HVAC: Integral Projekt GmbH & Co KG. Electrical System and Elevator: BWE-lngenieurgesellschaft mbH. Building Energy and Acoustics Consultant: GWJ Ingenieurgesellschaft für Bauphysik GbR. Fire protection: Professor Pfeifer und Partner PartGmbB. Surveying: Strese and Rehs. Geotechnical engineering: Ingenieurbüro Reinfeld + Schön. Project Planning and Monitoring: CGG (Cottbuser Gesellschaft für Gebäudeerneuerung) with Schneider Wang Architekten
Landscape
Spiel.Raum.Planung
Structural engineer
Mathes Beratende Ingenieure GmbH
Typology
Commercial Office › Building
The new living space experience hall of the headquarters of Red Apple Group interprets the ideal life of warmth and comfort.
Project name
Red Apple Ideal Living Space Experience Hall
Architecture firm
BDSD Boundless Design
Photography
Hanmo Vision Ye Song
Principal architect
Lin Wenke, Sun zhengyuan
Design team
Ye Xiangzhen, Su Rixian, He Haiquan, Pan Meijia, Wu Ruikang
Collaborators
Soft Decoration Design: BDSD Boundless Design / Dong Hongqiong Ye Jiaxin. Furniture Design: Red Apple Group
Construction
Yan Gong Liang Zao
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Exhibition Hall
With more than 60 years of tradition in the market, TAM Executive Aviation stands out as a leader in the sale of executive aircraft and boasts the largest maintenance service complex in Latin America. In this context, the recently inaugurated VIP Lounge, whose project was carefully designed and executed by Zénite Arquitetura & Construção, under the...
Project name
Vip Room Tam Executive
Interior design
Zénite Arquitetura e Construção
Location
Congonhas Airport, Brazil
Photography
Mauricio Moreno
Principal designer
Giselle Benedetti
Design team
Zénite Arquitetura e Construção
Completion year
2023 / 08
Collaborators
Civil engineer: Paulo Bueno; Structural engineer: Carlos Negri Lighting: Laura Assef Supervision: Paulo Bueno e Fernando Gomes
Architecture firm
Zénite Arquitetura e Construção
Material
The predominant materials are Joinery with emphasis on Muxarabi Panels, Comfortable and aesthetically designed furniture for each of the different spaces (sofas, armchairs, corner and coffee tables, meeting tables), Adequate and comfortable lighting for the different spaces, landscaping, a creative visual communication and the use of marble on the reception counter and pantry with the TAM logo engraved to make the brand stand out. All the frames were replaced with larger frames giving a greater visual amplitude to the VIP Room, taking advantage of the scenery of the landing and take-off runways, but ensuring perfect acoustics inside the Room. Use of porcelain tiles on the floor in a large part of the room for greater ease of maintenance and cleaning, with carpet only being used in the meeting rooms.
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Contractor
Zénite Arquitetura e Construção
Client
TAM Aviação Executiva
Typology
Corporate, VIP Lounge › Interior Design
The project addresses the construction of a new elliptical-shaped kindergarten in Varnsdorf with a capacity of 50 children, featuring an internal atrium and a multifunctional hall closely connected to the adjacent garden.
Project name
Kindergarten GALAXIE eR Varnsdorf
Architecture firm
RG Architects Studio
Location
Západní ulice, Varnsdorf, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Radomír Grafek
Design team
Zdeněk Navrátil, chief engineer – construction Matěj Čunát, architecture – 1st design solution
Collaborators
Construction part: Václav Moravec; Interior design: Daniel Koloc; 3D model, visualization, graphics: Miroslav Kudrna, Jan Saidl Orchard landscaping, garden play elements: Jaroslava Křivohlavá; Statics: Milan Hampl; Heating, HVAC: Petr Beneš; Sanitary installations: Michal Vodňanský; Electric engineering: Martin Müller; Fire safety: Leoš Miškovský; Gastro: Přemysl Břenek; Transport engineering: Urban Ocilka; Garden irrigation: David Müller; Central heating relocation: František Peterka; Photovoltaics: Pavel Macháček; Budget: Antonín Buchar; Contractor: STAMO; Construction manager: Martin Machek; Foremen: Pavel Kalina, Jan Zajíc; Investor's technical supervisor: Michal Ludvík [3L studio]; Professional consultations: Helena Grafková, Veronika Strolená, Jitka Málková, Pavlína Nováková, Lenka Vopatová; Vision: Jan Rýdl [TOS Varnsdorf]; Working committee: Rolland Solloch, Stanislav Horáček, Josef Hambálek, Marian Čapek; Representatives of the Varnsdorf town administration: Jan Šimek, Jiří Sucharda, Jan Šišulák; Representatives of the Varnsdorf town Council: Jaroslav Beránek, Jana Puschová, Eva Kunčarová.
Interior design
Daniel Koloc
Built area
Built-up area 1120 m²; Gross floor area 790 m²; Usable floor area 753 m²
Landscape
Orchard landscaping, garden play elements: Jaroslava Křivohlavá
Visualization
Miroslav Kudrna, Jan Saidl
Construction
Václav Moravec, Contractor: STAMO; Construction manager: Martin Machek
Material
Natural linoleum – flooring. Acoustic ceilings – suspended ceilings. Birch plywood – atypical built-in and free-standing furniture. Frameless large-format glazing – windows. Polyurethane screeds – floors and walls in the sanitary facilities. Ceramic tiles – hygiene facilities walls. Sanded smooth plaster – facade. Foam glass – recycled glass insulation under the base plate. Flat circular skylights with triple glazing. Vibroformed concrete stairs – atrium
Typology
Educational Architecture › Kindergartens
Boat trips to the San Juan Islands were the highlight of Heliotrope principal Joe Herrin’s summers as a child. Through these trips he developed a love of boating and a deep connection to the San Juans - one that eventually led he and his wife Belinda to purchase a modest beach cabin on Orcas Island, months after the birth of their first daughter. ...
Project name
Buoy Bay A-Frame
Architecture firm
Joe Herrin, Principal at Heliotrope Architects
Location
Orcas Island, Washington, USA
Principal architect
Joe Herrin
Collaborators
Cabinetry: Bill Post
Construction
Ryan Rancourt
Material
Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › Cabin
In the beating heart of Milan, a 130-square-meter apartment has been transformed into an oasis of family life, where aesthetics marries practicality thanks to custom-made furniture solutions and a color palette inspired by Nordic nature
Architecture firm
Lascia la Scia
Photography
Marta d'Avenia
Design team
Lascia la Scia
Interior design
Lascia la Scia
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Instant exterior upgrades can significantly transform your home’s curb appeal without requiring major renovations. From a fresh coat of paint to modern DIY fencing, each improvement increases the beauty of your property and its value and security.
Written by
Taylor Leonard