This extraordinary building challenges the boundaries of imagination and design by taking inspiration from the world of books—literally. Shaped like three monumental books stacked atop each other, this structure is a tribute to creativity, knowledge, and storytelling, brought to life through the art of architecture.
Project name
The Future Library
Architecture firm
Sara Pourasadian
Location
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sara Pourasadian
Visualization
Sara Pourasadian
Typology
Educational Architecture › Library
These exclusive, design-forward retreats offer comfort, elegance, and adventure across Switzerland, Austria, and Italy.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
The Aficionados
Recently, the number of Japanese ramen shops in Vietnam has increased. The biggest design point is that the main target is young Vietnamese people. Since Vietnam has a cafe culture, I wanted to design a stylish and cute atmosphere.
Project name
RAMEN KIMURA - Nguyễn Gia Trí
Architecture firm
MIRAI IDCD
Location
213/9 Nguyễn Gia Trí, Phường 25, Bình Thạnh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Photography
Anthony Nguyễn
Principal architect
Mamoru Maeda（前⽥ 護), Trần Bình Trọng
Design team
Mamoru Maeda, TRẦN BÌNH TRỌNG
Interior design
MIRAI IDCD
Design year
November / 2024
Completion year
November / 2024
Environmental & MEP
Kitchen (FUJIMAK VIETNAM)
Material
Main finishing / equipment; [Internal audience seats] Floor: Ceramic tile; Counter: laminate; Wall: paint, tile, Laminate; Ceiling: paint, natural bamboo; Features and lighting fixtures: Downlights, spotlights [kitchen]; Floor: Anti-slip tile; Ceiling: painting.
Tools used
software used for drawing, modeling, rendering, postproduction and photography; AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, Illustrator
Client
ToBe Search Vietnam
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
In the north of Zurich, Switzerland, an old farmer house in the middle of a picturesque village was transformed into a architectural highlight. In the historic walls of the so called property ‘zum Sonnenberg’, which was originally built in 1857.
Project name
Dorfstrasse 62, Glattfelden
Architecture firm
Doufas Immobilien AG
Location
Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland
Tools used
software used for drawing, modeling, rendering, postproduction
Typology
Residential › House, Renovation of an old farmer house
Visitors to the LiGHT 24 exhibition have the unique opportunity to view the never-before-seen, exclusively created art installation ‘Intra-spectrum’ by accomplished artist Frankie Boyle, powered by leading architectural lighting manufacturer formalighting.
STUDIO 40: Forest is a restaurant of modern gastronomy for every day. This is the first casual food format of its kind adapted to Yekaterinburg, Russia.
Philosophy-nothingin a restaurantshoulddistractfromgastronomy.
Architecture firm
STUDIO 40
Location
Yekaterinburg, Russia
Photography
Natalia Gorbunova
Principal architect
Vladislav Soroka
Design team
Vladislav Soroka, Yulia Galunova, Maria Cheglakova, Natalia Nesterova, Natalia Petukhova, Alexander Kovshov
Interior design
Vladislav Soroka, Yulia Galunova, Maria Cheglakova, Natalia Nesterova, Natalia Petukhova
Collaborators
Elsa Bashirova
Material
Natural wood, plaster, paint, terrazzo, porcelain stoneware, mirror, botanical bas relief, fabric, glass
Visualization
Julia Galunova , Maria Cheglakova
Tools used
software used for drawing, modeling, rendering, postproduction
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
The TITAN Property Awards program recognizes, celebrates, and honors the highest levels of achievement in property development, interior design, architecture, landscape design, and marketing, focusing on ergonomics, innovativeness, living standards, originality, and sustainability.
Organizer
International Awards Associate (IAA)
Category
Design, Architecture, Property & Development
Eligibility
Open to public
Register
https://thepropertyawards.com/sign-up.php
Awards & Prizes
https://thepropertyawards.com/property-awards.php#benefit
Entries deadline
11 Dec, 2024 - Mar 21, 2025
A subtle shift in the volume reveals the entrance to this house. The GD house is located in an urban area of Torres Novas, on a plot of land with an area of around 21 640.00 m2 and a construction area of 372.00 m2.
Project name
GD House (Casa GD)
Architecture firm
Adarq - André David Arquitecto
Location
Torres Novas, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
André David
Collaborators
Andreia Teixeira, Jessica Duarte
Structural engineer
Eng. Helder F. | Eng. André B.
Landscape
Adarq – André David Arquitecto
Lighting
Adarq – André David Arquitecto
Construction
Construções Saldanha e Alves, Lda
Typology
Residential › House
The club’s site is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, bordering an undeveloped hillside, which creates a secluded and tranquil atmosphere. Designing a tennis club itself was a unique task — an uncommon project for an architect. However, this project presented its own challenges.
Project name
Private Tennis Club “The Centipede”
Architecture firm
Armadila
Location
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Principal architect
Artem Tsoy, Аleksandr Sochkov, Aleksandra Sakhip-Gareeva
Design team
Artem Tsoy, Аleksandr Sochkov, Aleksandra Sakhip-Gareeva
Collaborators
Sporttech, Qurama Home
Interior design
Aigerim Akhmetova
Material
Large format porcelain stoneware Laminam,panels Fundermax
Typology
Health + Sports, Landscape & Urbanism
Batea + Partners: Design a sustainable resort in Zanzibar City that harmonizes with the natural environment and supports the local community while enhancing the quality of life for both visitors and residents.
Project name
Royal Mandarin Resort
Architecture firm
Batea + Partners
Location
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tools used
Sketchup, Photoshop, Rhino, 3dmax, Corona, Revit, Bim360.
Principal architect
Ahmed Batea
Collaborators
School of Architecture in Egypt SAE
Client
MSG Touristic group
Status
Rebuilt and new Functions additions
Typology
Hospitality › Resort
