The natural red-terracotta brick façade, casement windows and arching ornate corbels are the historical canvas for this project of conservation, the Hotel August –a member of THE AFICIONADOS–, a design sanctum in the Flemish city of Antwerp, Belgium.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Robert Rieger
Nestled in the jumbled setting of Cheeka, a small town in Haryana, the renovation of the house, fueled by the client's aspiration to modernize, is a bold minimalist statement that speaks to the global zeitgeist.
Project name
The One with Metal
Architecture firm
StudioHB
Location
Cheeka, Haryana, India
Principal architect
Harmeet Singh Bhalla
Design team
Jaskirat Kaur
Material
Concrete, glass, steel
Typology
Residential › House
Step into the timeless beauty of this contemporary villa in the desert, where traditional Iranian architecture meets modern design. The use of brick adds a sense of warmth and history to the sleek lines and minimalist aesthetic, creating a truly unique and inviting space.
Project name
Desert Villa
Architecture firm
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Location
Loot Desert, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Visualization
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Typology
Residential › Villa
The design of Block 7B draws inspiration from the industrial quality of the historic site. The building’s massing is informed by its corner location and its relationship with the adjacent tower at Block 7A, designed by Foster + Partners. LMSA worked closely with the Foster team to ensure that the two buildings, which share a mid-block passageway an...
Project name
Power Station Block 7B - Sophie Maxwell Building
Architecture firm
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
Location
San Francisco, California, USA
Design team
Richard Stacy, Mario Russo, Ryan Jang, Emily Wang, Aruna Bolisetty, Katie Huang, Caroline Lebar, Alexa Jacobsen, Anna de Anguera
Collaborators
Developer: Associate Capital. Contractor: Swinerton. Structural: FTF Engineering / MKA. Landscape: Plural. MEP: PAE. Sustainability: Atelier Ten. Civil: CBG Building Company. EBM: Sitco. Acoustical: Salter. Waterproofing: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger. Lighting: Cirius Engineering
Visualization
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, Foster + Partners
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-Used Development
When envisioning a culinary star’s residence, our minds often gravitate towards the kitchen as the focal point. For our client, an esteemed Chef of Asian’s 50 Best Restaurants, who has just been awarded One MICHELIN Star, his home is much more than just a kitchen.
Project name
Asian Top 50 Chef’s Mid-Century Sanctuary
Architecture firm
Hintegro
Location
Wan Chai mid-levels, Hong Kong
Photography
Keith Chan, Hintegro
Principal architect
Keith Chan, Director, Hintegro
Design team
Hintegro Design Team
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Teak wood, black steel, diatomite earth, tiles in basket weave
Client
Founder & Chef of Asian’s 50 Best Restaurant, Owner of a Century-old Jewellery Boutique
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Located in Sao Paulo, this 355 sq. m. apartment is a tribute to the firm Patricia Martinez Arquitetura’s ability to create spaces that combine elegance and comfort. Overlooking the treetops at Ibirapuera Park, project Ral offers the experience of living in harmony with nature. The design prioritizes natural light and follows a soft color palette.
Architecture firm
Patricia Martinez Arquitetura
Location
Ibirapuera, São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Patricia Martinez
Design team
Patricia Martinez
Collaborators
Ornare (Customized Woodwork)
Completion year
September 2023
Interior design
Patricia Martinez Arquitetura
Environmental & MEP engineering
Civil engineer
Facchini & Dinelli
Structural engineer
Facchini & Dinelli
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Refinement and aristocratism, strictness of lines and antique elegance of objects filled the space of the apartment in 70m². The interior was designed for a young couple without children. Initially the apartment was a concrete box, in the layout of which I made changes: with the exception of one load-bearing section.
Project name
An apartment in the center of Saint Petersburg, inspired by Paris
Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Photography
Tatiana Nikitina
Interior design
Ksenia Guziy
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
In the living room and kitchen on the floor polymer material - vinyl tiles imitating parquet. The floor in the bedroom is parquet. On the wall and ceiling - plaster stucco. The walls are painted with Benjamin Moore paint. In the living room wallpaper Kt exclusive. In the toilet tile and wallpaper (wallpaper brand with fish Seabrook). The toilet bowl of the Korean brand SensPa.
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Welcome to Glass Haven, a modern and minimalistic duplex villa nestled in the heart of Bali. This stunning architectural masterpiece is a true haven for those seeking tranquility and luxury in a tropical paradise. As you step into Glass Haven, you are immediately greeted by the seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living, thanks to the abundance of...
Project name
The Glass Haven
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Design team
Rabani Design
Visualization
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Villa
In the 1890, the construction of this modest building on Villarroel Street was completed. Despite its age, this reserved attitude is a recent fact. In its time, the so-called Plà Cerdà was been developed only for 30 years, starting to give its name to the district to which this dwelling now belongs: l'Eixample. So, it is fair to imagine that, at th...
Project name
Reforma en Villarroel
Architecture firm
Ruben Casquero Arquitectura + annapratsjoanvalls
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Site area
Site name: Carrer Villarroel
Environmental & MEP engineering
Construction
Cevelio Aquino
Typology
Residential › Flat Refurbishment
After several months of intensive work, the interior of Klánovická Villa has been completely transformed into a comfortable and functional interior full of natural materials, muted, earthy colours, unique furniture and custom-made accessories.
Project name
Family Villa in Klánovice
Architecture firm
KURZ architects
Location
Klánovice, Prague, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Jan Kurz, Zuzana Kurz
Built area
273 m²; Gross floor area 456 m²; Usable floor area 372 m²
Collaborators
Green roof: Zahradní architektura KURZ
Construction
4interior&tiles
Material
Oak, Cement Screed, Afghan Wool, Brass, Ceramic Tiles, Velvet, Granite, Glass
Typology
Residential › Villa
