Located in the center of the Oaxacan capital, with a spectacular view of the former monastery of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, OTRO Oaxaca, an innovative project by RootStudio—in partnership with Grupo Habita—offers visitors a new way to appreciate the majesty of this region through its fresh perspective on local hospitality and gastronomy in a space of...
Photography
Otro Oaxaca © Sergio López
The city of Taizhou is situated in an impressive landscape within Zhejiang province in China, and embodies the local motto “Seven mountains, one river, and two fields”. It is home to Tengda Center, a landmark high-rise building, whose architectural language was inspired by the structure of the osmanthus flower.
Project name
Tengda Center Roof Garden
Location
34th floor, Tengda Center, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
Principal architect
Lingli Gao
Collaborators
Design Consultants: Yangchuan Construction; Quantity Surveyor: Tengda Construction Group; Selected Subcontractors: Shenzhen Yiniweizhu Home Design Co., Ltd.
Built area
Indoor area: 1132 ㎡
Interior design
TALES Creative
Environmental & MEP
Tengda Construction Group
Lighting
Zhongshan Artemis House&co.es
Material
Ceramic tile, microcement, terrazzo, paint, stained glass
Construction
Tengda Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Client
Taizhou Tengda Construction Group
Typology
Exhibition Hall › Mixed Use Develpment
The objective of this space is to return a person to a current moment. Once in a studio, the guests forget they’re in the heart of the metropolitan city. They leave their thoughts of the past and the future and enjoy the moment. They have precious time for self-care.
Project name
Body Aesthetics Studio
Architecture firm
Babayants Architects
Photography
Sergey Krasyuk
Principal architect
Artem Babayants
Design team
Babayants Architects
Interior design
Babayants Architects
Visualization
Babayants Architects
Typology
Health › Wellness Studio
The apartment is a masterwork of open design, meant to foster a sense of connection and flow between its various spaces. It's like a well-choreographed dance, creating a visual tapestry that extends not just indoors, but also draws in the natural world outside, all while maintaining an ambiance of comfort and liveliness.
Project name
Nude Celosia
Architecture firm
Maden Group
Location
Prishtina, Kosovo
Photography
Leonit Ibrahimi
Principal architect
Ideal Vejsa, Gazmend Dema
Collaborators
Orendi, Solos,Kreativ Ceramika, Nuka Home , Yll Xhaferi, Faton Dermaku
Interior design
Maden Group
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Single-family home, located in a gated community a few kilometers from the city of Rosario, on a double corner lot. The house is basically made up of two volumes, one on the ground and the other suspended, connected by an ethereal slab that contains the large main space of the house.
Architecture firm
Pablo Gagliardo
Location
Barrio Cerrado Los Pasos, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Principal architect
Pablo Gagliardo
Design team
Sebastián Larpin, Lucía Galfione, Cecilia Alianak
Collaborators
Aluminum openings: El Espejo Mallorquín. Kitchen furniture: Adrián Mascia. Scores: Trae / Foni. Climate: Maers. Allowances: Marmolería Armendáriz. Floors, coverings, bathrooms and brands: Domus
Structural engineer
Estudio Garibay – Ingenieros Civiles
Construction
IF Construcciones
Material
Concrete, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
The built form draws its inspiration from the natural landforms and the historical process of shifting rock forms that created the Remarkable Mountain range that provides the backdrop to Jacks Point. A simple gable form is shifted along its ridge line to create a bold, sharp, form reminiscent of the jagged mountains beyond.
Project name
Jacks Point Rise
Architecture firm
First Light Studio
Location
Queenstown, New Zealand
Principal architect
Ben Jagersma
Design team
Ben Jagersma, Luke Bryant
Structural engineer
Miyamoto International NZ
Material
Timber structure, timber and schist cladding
Typology
Residential › House
Sitting on nearly two acres, this West Lake Hills residence is nestled into the easternmost end of a wooded lot that slopes sharply towards a canyon at the foothills of the property. This topographic condition offers incredible opportunities to capture deep views of the hills beyond, but also poses challenges for the house’s siting, access, and con...
Project name
Canyon Residence at Wildcat Hollow
Architecture firm
Clayton Korte
Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Principal architect
Brian Korte,
Design team
German Spiller, Associate. Brian Korte, FAIA, Principal. Paul Clayton, AIA, Principal. Christian Hertzog, Project Designer (former employee)
Visualization
Clayton Korte
Typology
Residential › House
The idea of this design is inspired by the geographical location of the city of Maku, Maku is a settlement in a valley surrounded by high mountains on both sides, the mountains are like a high wall, sometimes they even block the view of the moon from the houses, the meaning of the word “MAH KU” in Persian means where is the moon.
Project name
Mah Ku Building
Architecture firm
Aran Architecture
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max
Principal architect
Reza Javadzadeh
Design team
Reza Javadzadeh And Associates
Collaborators
Aran Architecture Group
Visualization
Sasan Helali
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Bionic Architecture
Choosing the right fabric for your curtains and sofas can seem like a daunting task. But don't worry, I'm here to guide you through this textile maze. From the depths of velvet luxury to the practicality of cotton blends, a world of fabrics is waiting to be discovered.
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Moving furniture overseas can be a daunting task. Whether it's your cherished antique chest of drawers or your favorite comfy couch, the process needs careful planning and execution. It's not just about getting from point A to B; there are multiple factors, like packing securely, navigating customs regulations, and coordinating with international s...
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