The distinctive undulating forms of the Ripple outdoor sofa and side table by Zaha Hadid Architects for Serralunga are inspired by fluidity. Flowing curves and lines define a sense of movement, highlighting the sculptural quality of the ensemble.
Product name
Ripple Sofa and Table
Product type
Outdoor sofa and table
Contact
info@serralunga.com
Designer
Zaha Hadid Architects
Applications
Residential and Commercial outdoor
Size
Ripple Sofa: 152 x 76 x 103 cm. Ripple Table: 92 x 60 x 34 cm
Price
Ripple Sofa €1.379. Ripple Table: €397
The Geodesic Green Tower redefines urban office spaces with its innovative blend of biomimicry, sustainability, and cutting-edge design. This high-rise office building, located in the heart of the city, features a modular glazing façade inspired by the geometric elegance of a geodesic structure.
Project name
Geodesic Green Tower
Architecture firm
fatemeabedii.ai
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Fatemeh Abedi
Visualization
Fatemeh Abedi
Typology
Commercial › Office Tower
The young Czech architect Erik Petrus designed a complex of 24 family terraced houses on the Indonesian island of Java, which also included a musholla - an Islamic sacred building.
Porseleinen Hof is situated in the westernmost extension of the Spoorzone area - also known as Nieuw Delft - and is considered one of the cornerstones of the development area.
Project name
Porseleinen Hof
Architecture firm
Orange Architects
Location
Delft, the Netherlands
Photography
Sebastian van Damme
Design team
Jeroen Schipper, Bas Kegge, Max Hissink, Julija Osipenko, Elena Staskute, Rutger Schoenmaker, Kapilan Chandranesan, Giacomo Lissandron
Collaborators
Palmbout. Advisors: IMd Raadgevende Ingenieurs, Nelissen ingenieursbureau, ABT, Felixx Landscape Architects, BBN, Fakton, M+P
Structural engineer
IMd Raadgevende Ingenieurs, Nelissen ingenieursbureau
Landscape
Felixx Landscape Architects
Typology
Residential › Apartments, cafe, Restaurant
The Swan is in everything. Continuous lines drift across a series of canvases forming the intersecting swans with a fitting grace. It was this painting, ‘Swans’ (2022) by Gary Hume, that embedded itself in the mind of Chris Shao, the seed from which the Black Swan concept grew.
Project name
BLACKSWAN Restaurant
Architecture firm
Chris Shao Studio LLC
Location
F/1, Luohong Art Museum, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District, Beijing, China
Photography
Zhu Hai Studio
Principal architect
Chris Shao
Collaborators
Baccarat (Furnishing brands)
Completion year
June 2024
Material
Silver foil, micro cement, acrylic, art paint, marble, carpet
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
About a fifth of all architects are self-employed, and since BLS data shows that more than 123,000 people work in this type of role nationally, there are a large number of professionals who have to handle their own business finances.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Atelier d’Arquitectura Lopes da Costa: The building is located on a rectangular plot of land, with a steep but constant slope in an east/west direction. It enjoys a privileged location, both due to its exposure to the sun and its views of the sea, as well as access to the coastline and the beach.
Project name
Edifício Seashore
Architecture firm
Atelier d’Arquitectura Lopes da Costa
Location
Canidelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
José António Lopes da Costa, Tiago Meireles
Collaborators
Rita Gonçalves, Joana Jorge, Sérgio Almeida, Afonso Tigre Lopes da Costa. Acoustic Design: Log Acústica. Fluids Engineering: Strumep – Engenharia, Lda. Thermal Engineering: IRG, Inspeções Técnicas, S.A. Visual identity: Viriato & Viriato
Structural engineer
Strumep – Engenharia, Lda.
Lighting
Projedomus – Projectos e Inst. Eléctricas Inteligentes, Lda
Construction
A. Pimenta – Construções, Lda
Supervision
Drawing Solutions
Typology
Residential › Apartments
Delnia Yousefi: Nestled along the picturesque coast of Italy, a groundbreaking villa emerges from the rugged landscape, offering a harmonious blend of contemporary architecture and natural beauty. This avant-garde residence, ingeniously sunk into a rocky beach, presents a facade that is both a tribute to the ancient Roman arches and a testament to...
Project name
ArcoMarina Villa
Architecture firm
Delora Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Delnia Yousefi
Design team
Studio Delora
Visualization
Delnia Yousefi
Typology
Residential › House
Bienetre is a project that is located in the heart of the residential neighborhood of Villa del Parque. In front, a 1940s English-style house will be completely restored and revalued, respecting its original materials without altering the identity of the neighborhood.
Architecture firm
Grizzo Studio
Location
Villa del Parque, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Principal architect
Lucila Grizzo, Federico Grizzo
Design team
Lucila Grizzo, Federico Grizzo
Material
Concrete, Wood, Steel, Stone
Typology
Pavilion › Park, Garden
Inspired by the traditional gable house, the Boat House is comprised of an asymmetrical form suited to house the client’s powerboat and Laser yacht fully rigged.
Project name
Boathouse 01
Architecture firm
Michael Cooper Architects
Location
Herne Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
Photography
Mark Scowen Photography
Principal architect
Michael Cooper
Interior design
Michael Cooper Architects
Structural engineer
AMX Structures
Environmental & MEP
Green Group Limited
Construction
IBL Building
Typology
Residential › Coastal & Marine
