Two-Michelin star chef Matthew Lightner’s new restaurant, ōkta, in McMinnville, Oregon, captures the essence of the Willamette Valley, the heart of Oregon’s wine country. Set within the McMinnville Downtown Historic District, the restaurant’s design is comfortably luxurious—subdued and understated. Here, food and environment combine to create a tra...
Architecture firm
Hacker Architects
Location
McMinnville, Oregon, USA
Photography
George Barberis, Evan Sung
Design team
Corey Martin (Design Principal, Hacker), Emily Knudsen (Interior Designer), Jen Dzienis (Project Manager, Hacker), Keri Erwin (Project Architect, Hacker), Joe Swank (QA/QC, Hacker), Carolyn Richardson (Art Direction, Willamette Provisions)
Interior design
Hacker Architects
Collaborators
Acoustical Engineer: ABD Engineering & Design
Construction
Grant Co. (Jay Augustus, Ron Meissner)
Client
Historic 3rd and Ford, LLC
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Along the enchanting shores of Hormoz Island, the landscape is adorned with charming clay and mud material domes, varying in size and imbued with a vibrant spectrum of colors. These unique structures stand as a testament to eco-friendly craftsmanship and embrace the principles of villagecore living.
Project name
Coastal Colorful Dream Domes
Architecture firm
Mahdiye Amiri
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mahdiye Amiri
Design team
Mahdiye Amiri
Visualization
Mahdiye Amiri
Typology
Hospitality › Recreational Resort
Casa Serenidad is designed as a single-story dwelling with a minimalist architectural approach. Its structural framework primarily consists of reinforced concrete, providing stability and longevity to the building. The use of concrete not only ensures structural integrity but also allows for creative freedom in sculpting clean lines and contemporar...
Project name
Casa Serenidad
Architecture firm
Pancheva Designs
Tools used
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Midjourney
Principal architect
Monika Pancheva
Visualization
Monika Pancheva
Typology
Residential › House
Nissen Richards Studio has completed designs for ‘Upholding the Law: Magnus the Lawmender’s Law of the Land, 1274-2024’, a refined, atmospheric and delicately-staged exhibition for The National Library of Norway.
Project name
Upholding the Law: Magnus the Lawmender’s Law of the Land, 1274-2024’
Architecture firm
Nissen Richards Studio
Photography
Gareth Gardner
Principal architect
Pippa Nissen
Design team
Exhibition and Graphic Design Nissen Richards Studio
Collaborators
Lighting design in showcases Studio ZNA. Lighting design in exhibition Light Bureau. Contractor: Tømrer Petter Halvorsen and Tømrer Totto Johansen
Lighting
Studio ZNA (in showcases), Light Bureau (in exhibition)
Construction
Tømrer Petter Halvorsen and Tømrer Totto Johansen
Client
The National Library of Norway
Typology
Exhibition and graphic design
Filario Lezzeno, Italy, a homage to Italian custom, style and native craftsmanship, Filario flirts with time-past decadence and chilled luxury – an elegant pairing of design and heritage
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Photography
Courtesy of Filario Hotel & Residences
It is common for architecture to work with preexistences, there is always a previous natural or urban environment, or a building of historical value on which to operate. However, in this case the preexistence is not significant for its symbolic or referential value but for its economic, energetic and material value necessary for its execution.
Project name
Re-Reform Collective Housing
Architecture firm
Andres Milos Arquitectos (AMA) in association with Architect Boris Bacaluzzo and Valeria Díaz Vittori
Location
Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina
Principal architect
Andres Milos, Boris Bacaluzzo, Valería Díaz Vittori
Collaborators
Jesica Quinteros, Juliana Acosta
Structural engineer
Ricardo Main
Supervision
Valeria Díaz Vittori
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
ADAI Construcciones
Material
Brick, Stucco, Drywall, Steel, Concrete.
Typology
Residential › Collective Housing
Today, the rise of wellness architecture underscores the importance of prioritizing well-being in specific spaces. Some designs are geared towards addressing emerging needs, like the use of climate-adaptive materials in buildings to help minimize the effects of extremely hot or cold weather.
The Luxe Developers, a UAE-based real estate development firm, has underscored the rising demand for luxury property in Ras Al Khaimah as sales for the company’s premier residential development, Oceano, situated on Al Marjan Island, continue to attract ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) seeking investment opportunities beyond Dubai.
Photography
The Luxe Developers
The Sukhavas residence has transformed from a partially built structure into a refined ground plus two storey structure. The residence blends classical aesthetics with modern sensibilities, making for a captivating narrative.
Project name
Sukhavas Residence
Architecture firm
Diggvijay Rajdev Architect
Location
Chandigarh, India
Principal architect
Diggvijay Raajdev
Design team
Diggvijay, Raman
Interior design
Diggvijay Rajdev Architect
Site area
500 square yard
Landscape
Diggvijay Rajdev Architect
Supervision
Diggvijay Rajdev Architect
Tools used
AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp
Construction
Diggvijay Rajdev Architect
Material
botticino italian marble, granite, The Pure Concept - Asian Paints/ Sabyasachi for NILAYA/ Furnishing Studio
Typology
Residential › House
In the heart of the lush Amazon rainforest, our architectural masterpiece emerges, blending seamlessly with the natural beauty that surrounds it. Our modern villa design stands proudly in the highlands, offering a harmonious integration of luxury living and profound respect for the environment.
Project name
Amazon House
Architecture firm
Infinity Art Studio
Location
Amazon rainforest
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Alireza Nadi
Design team
Infinity Art Studio
Visualization
Alireza Nadi
Typology
Residential › Villa
