Returning to the essence of eternal wonder, nurturing vitality, and shedding common troubles to be free from worries. This embodies the essence of "returning" that Shuiguo 2.0 advocates, rooted in primal purity and distant from worldly distractions. As Water Encased becomes a lifestyle.
Project name
Shanghai Shuiguo · Tangquan Life (Wujiaochang Store)
Architecture firm
DJX Design Studio
Location
Block E, 111 Songhu Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China
Photography
Tan Xiaozhong, Wu Hehongquan. Video: Mingze
Principal architect
Wang Bing
Interior design
DJX Design Studio
Completion year
November 2023
Lighting
DJX Design Studio
Typology
Commercial › Store
Imagine a metal tower standing tall, inspired by the rich history and architectural grandeur of Iran's most valuable buildings. This modern structure pays homage to the intricate designs and cultural significance of Persian architecture, blending traditional elements with contemporary engineering to create something truly remarkable.
Project name
Plain of silence
Architecture firm
Green Clay Architecture
Location
Dashte Sokoot, Ahar, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Design team
Green Clay Architecture
Visualization
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-Used Development
ZIKZAK Architects presented the concept of an eco-friendly cozy club town where residents will feel at home like on a country vacation. The diverse houses near the forest and lake will not leave anyone indifferent who is planning to purchase a modern comfortable home in the suburbs.
Project name
Club Town Koreni
Architecture firm
ZIKZAK Architects
Location
Vinnytsia, Ukraine
Principal architect
Nick Zykh
Design team
Nick Zykh, Oksana Konoval, Oleksandr Tarasko, Ilya Veprik, Ilona Havva, Ihor Yashyn
Visualization
ZIKZAK Architects
Client
Developer company ARHA Group
Typology
Residential › Housing
Al Habtoor Group, a pioneer in the construction and real estate industry, is proud to announce remarkable construction progress at Al Habtoor Tower, poised to become a new icon on Dubai's skyline.
Written by
Al Habtoor Group
Photography
Al Habtoor Group
BOX arquitectos: A10 is the end result of the adaptation of a industrial warehouse facility into social spaces for the factories. The program is composed by administration areas, offices, medical offices, the lunch hall and resting area, bathrooms with showers rooms included.
Project name
Indústria | A10
Architecture firm
BOX arquitectos
Location
São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Bárbara Morgado, Óscar Catarino
Collaborators
Fabiana Velho Cabra
Interior design
BOX arquitectos
Structural engineer
sopsec | açores
Construction
Caetano & Medeiros – sociedade de construção imobiliária
Typology
Industrial › Warehouse
UAE-based sustainable and technology-driven home maintenance specialist Hitches & Glitches (H&G), part of the Farnek Group, has witnessed an unprecedented increase in demand for home maintenance in Dubai’s luxury residential property sector.
Photography
Hitches and Glitches
Chukum, a traditional finishing technique that uses the resin from the Chukum tree (Havardia albicans), is not just a method of construction but a reflection of a sustainable way of living.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Casa Sisal - Hacienda Sac Chich by Reyes Ríos + Larraín Arquitectos. Image © Pim Schalkwijk
The prestigious INSPIRELI Schindler's Ark Competition has proudly announced its finalists, showcasing remarkable talent from around the world. Out of 243 participants, representing 28 countries, 150 visionary projects were submitted, culminating in the selection of 30 outstanding finalists.
Written by
Marina Vahalova
Photography
Courtesy of INSPIRELI AWARDS, Ark_finalist_Ana Belén Juárez, Emilia Gutiérrez González
adali's transformation from a vintage house into a culinary haven through adaptive reuse is not just a renovation; it's a testament to the art of preservation and innovation. Each facet of this transformation, meticulously curated to pay homage to the late 60s era while embracing modern sustainability principles.
Project name
The newest culinary gem, Kadali
Architecture firm
Sona Reddy Studio
Location
Kadali, Hyderabad, India
Principal architect
Sona Reddy
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
This project is located in a historical and cultural block in Shaoxing, renowned as Wang Xizhi’s Native Place. The construction includes the improvement and upgrading of the former Cai Yuanpei Square, the renovation and refurbishment of Jiemin Cinema, and the new srtuctures of Jiemin Library.
Project name
Cai Yuanpei Square and Jiemin Library
Architecture firm
Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University (UAD)
Location
Jiefang North Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Design team
Leas Architect: Hu Huifeng. Architecture: Zhang Chenfan, Zhu Jinyun, Wang Yuxuan
Collaborators
Drainage: Yi Jiasong , Cai Ang. HVAC: Pan Dahong , Li Yongmei. Electrical: Zhang Wei, Qian Kun. Intellectualization: Li Xiangqun, Yang Guozhong , Yuan Xiaonan . Decoration: Fang Yin, Kong Xiang, Ma Juan. Curtain Wall: Shi Jiongjiong, Wang Jianzhong, Xuan Zhaokang, Su Zeqi. Geotechnical: Chen Yun, Yang Qinfeng, Han Jiaming. Stage: Chi Wangang, Chen Yong, Chi Jiabei. Economy: Chu Qianbo, Zhang Ying, Sun Wentong, Zhang Guodan. BIM Design: Ren Wei, Shu Yu. EPC: Fang Chaojun, Zhou Huiyang, Wu Jianquan, Bei Sijia. Exhibition Design: Shanghai Art-Designing Co., Ltd.
Landscape
Wu Weiling, Wang Jietao, Zhang Chi, Wu Di, Yao Haiyan, Zhang Yuchen, Xu Feitong, Gu Jingxian
Structural engineer
Zheng Xiaoqing, Wu Xiawen, Lyu Junfeng, Chen Xu, Zhang Jie, Ding Ziwen
Lighting
Wang Xiaodong, Zhao Yanqiu, Xing Jiayi, Fu Dongming, Feng Baile, Wu Xuhui
Construction
Zhejiang Qinye Construction Engineering Group
Client
Shaoxing Cultural Tourism Group
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Library
