The SKYBOWL project at Hisense Plaza in Qingdao's Fushan Bayfront reimagines the mall's rooftop into a vibrant, accessible public space. Traditionally closed off and focused inward, the mall's design previously limited engagement with the city's beautiful bay views and temperate climate.
Architecture firm
Society Particular (SOPA)
Photography
Yong Gao, Ying Liu, Hisense Plaza
Principal architect
Yong Cui
Design team
Mindaugas Glodenis, Ignas Rackauskas, Xin Guo, Ping Lu, Mikas Kauzonas, Jingru Zhang, Mingzhan Zhao, Ran Lin
Collaborators
Facade Consultant: CABR Technology Co., Ltd. LDI: Qingdao Beiyang Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
Interior design
Society Particular (SOPA)
Structural engineer
XinY Structural Consultants
Landscape
Society Particular (SOPA)
Lighting
One Lighting Associates
Material
EPDM, Glass, Steel, Aluminium
Client
Qingdao Hisense Plaza
Typology
Commercial › Commercial Renovation, Urban Renewal, Amphitheater
In the heart of pristine nature, this stunning villa embodies the perfect coexistence of modern architecture and natural beauty. Its curved design and green roofs appear to have grown from the earth, seamlessly blending with the surrounding environment.
Project name
Hudson Valley Villa
Architecture firm
Mohtashami Studio
Location
Hudson Valley, New York, USA
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray
Principal architect
Reza Mohtashami
Design team
Reza Mohtashami, Reyhaneh Daneshmandi, Armiya Mohtashami
Visualization
Reyhaneh Daneshmandi
Typology
Residential › House
This mountain retreat, crafted from rustic metal materials, offers a unique and breathtaking experience. As you step into this sanctuary, it's like stepping into an artist's canvas, with nature's curtain unfolding before your eyes.
Project name
Metal Haven Retreat
Architecture firm
Mohtashami Studio
Location
Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray
Principal architect
Reza Mohtashami
Visualization
Reyhaneh Daneshmandi
Typology
Residential › House
This project was inspired by the Japanese concept of nisetai jutaku — dual family homes that typically accommodate the senior generation and their children. IDEOLOGIST aimed to merge two contemporary residences into a unified, functional space that facilitates both communal living and individual privacy.
Project name
Jutaku-inspired House
Architecture firm
IDEOLOGIST
Photography
Dima Tsyrenshchikov
Principal architect
Yusuke Takahashi
Design team
Yusuke Takahashi, Stanislav Moskalensky
Interior design
IDEOLOGIST
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, Autodesk 3ds Max, Lumion
Typology
Residential › Private House
Creating a nurturing environment for the little ones is like planting a garden — you want it to grow and bloom for years to come. Think of wallpaper for nursery room as the backdrop to your kid's childhood adventures.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Piki Superstar
An interview with young Czech architect Erik Petrus reveals his unique approach to architecture, which combines work with spatial atmosphere, geometry, and emotions. Erik is inspired by Baroque architecture and exotic cultures, especially Indonesia, where he has completed several significant projects.
Sea view penthouse apartment, only 300 meters from the beach. inspired by the sea, wind and sunset. The entrance floor includes a living room, a formal dining area and an indoor pool additional dining area, front and back kitchen, all with a breathtaking open view.
Architecture firm
Dudu Cohen – interior design
Principal architect
Briga Real Estate
Design team
Dudu Cohen, Briga Team
Interior design
Dudu Cohen
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
All natural materials. Stone cladding for the walls specially ordered from Italy. All bathrooms are covered in light stone as well. The carpentry of the cabinet is made of walnut veneer with beautiful details of brass and smoked glass
Typology
Residential › Apartment
In the midst of the vast Arabian desert, a stunning concrete villa seamlessly integrates with the rugged landscape. The villa's unique, flowing design features smooth, curved lines that mimic the natural rock formations surrounding it.
Project name
The Desert Mirage Villa
Architecture firm
Studio Aghaei
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Fateme Aghaei
Design team
Studio Aghaei Architects
Visualization
Fateme Aghaei
Typology
Residential › House
ATLAS is Park Associati's response to the urgent need to address the topic of sustainability in architecture in a critical and constructive manner, to tackle the multiple crises characterising the present time.
Written by
Park Associati
Photography
Nicola Colella
"Casa Brick," nestled in the town of Pilar, Buenos Aires, sits on a 1,100 square meter plot, embracing the corner with a northwest orientation. Its design, an elegant fusion of clean volumes, paired with its distinctive common brick cladding, defies the norms of traditional residential architecture, infusing a modern and distinctive vibe.
Architecture firm
LSA (Lattes Salinas arquitectos)
Location
Mayling C.C, Pilar, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photography
Alejandro Peral
Principal architect
Martin Lattes, Alejo Salinas
Design team
Martin Lattes, Alejo Salinas
Collaborators
Julieta Lozada
Civil engineer
Jorge Prieto
Structural engineer
Jorge Prieto
Environmental & MEP
Belcarp
Landscape
Celina Sammartino
Visualization
Julieta Lozada
Material
Brick, Concrete, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
