Samer Samarani, a visionary in the field, is leading this shift, whose innovative approach weaves sustainable practices into every phase of his projects.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Samer Samarani
The Liquescent house, located on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, embodies an architectural language inspired by organic forms, a dialogue between the built and unbuilt, and the careful integration of natural elements.
Project name
The Liquiscent House
Architecture firm
Shaili Banker Architects - Arkytos
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Vinay Panjwani
Principal architect
Shaili Shah Banker, Vipool Shah
Design team
Design team – Riddhi Chavda, Karishma Shah; Execution Team – Mit Projects
Collaborators
Ferro Cement Contractor – Mahendra Soni; Styling - Sania Tadha; Text – Shivangi Buch; Sculpting Fluidity: The Architecture of The Liquescent House BODY
Interior design
Shaili Banker Architects - Arkytos
Built area
6,300 ft² / 585 m²
Structural engineer
Innovative Designs
Landscape
Landscape Design - Shaili Banker Architects – Arkytos; Landscape Contractor – Dipen Kharidia
Typology
Residential › House
This project captures the essence of Iranian architectural heritage while integrating modern elements to offer a unique blend of tradition and contemporary design. The design pays homage to Persian aesthetics, using vibrant tiles.
Project name
Persian Harmony Residence
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Typology
Residential › House
Diversity in Architecture e.V. (DIVIA) is excited to announce the upcoming “Mind the Gap” conference, set to take place on 1 November 2024 at the AEDES/ANCB architecture forum in Berlin. The event introduces a fresh format for both the DIVIA members and the interested public.
Eligibility
Open to public
Organizer
Diversity in Architecture e.V.
Venue
AEDES/ANCB architecture forum in Berlin
The International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property and its regional center in Sharjah recently concluded a training course titled "Structural Conservation of Built Heritage."
The design of Kabelovna seamlessly integrates raw original elements with new features, creating an inspiring and flexible workspace characterized by exposed brick walls and reinforced concrete beams.
Project name
Kabelovna: Mar.s Base
Architecture firm
mar.s architects
Location
Dělnická 27, 170 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Martin Šenberger
Design team
Romana Šteflová
Collaborators
Bespoke lights designer: Vojtěch Kálecký. Furniture and accessories supplier: Marslab
Material
Original building materials in their purest form. Epoxy floor trowel
Design for the De Roosenberg Community Centre in Oud-Heverlee (south of Leuven, Belgium) builds on a longstanding collaboration between the two practices, and a shared interest in working with existing buildings. It involves a comprehensive transformation of an existing 1990s building.
Project name
De Roosenberg Community Centre
Architecture firm
Henley Halebrown, WV Architecten
Location
Oud-Heverlee, Belgium
Design team
Jack Hawthorne (Henley Halebrown), Sebastiaan Wouters (WV Architecten)
Collaborators
Landscape Architect: Ateliers Damien Derouaux; Structural Engineer: Denkbar BV; Services Engineer: Raco BV; Acoustic Engineer: D2S International
Client
Gemeentebestuur Oud-Heverlee
Typology
Community Center
After 6 years, we are returning to Palác Karlín, the headquarters of the marketing agency Czech Promotion, to create another distinctive office space of over 1000 m2, which differs from the current design trends with its airiness, diverse structures and recycled materials.
Project name
Czech Promotion Offices Vol. 2
Architecture firm
KURZ architects
Location
Thámova 289, Prague, Czech Republic
Photography
Lucie Fenclová
Principal architect
Zuzana Kurz, Jan Kurz
Design team
Jakub Fišera, Johanna Nováková
Collaborators
Realization: 4interior&tiles
Material
Trowel finished floor – floor. Welded wire mesh – ceiling soffits, protection of steel columns – hangers. Wood – wall panelling, floor. Textile – upholstery
Typology
Office › Interior Design
In the heart of Ahmedabad, Intrinsic Designs unveils its latest triumph: a 2500 square foot show flat in the prestigious Avant development. Led by the architects Shivraj Patel and Shruti Malani, this project exemplifies the firm's philosophy of crafting spaces that embody luxury and humane touch.
Architecture firm
Intrinsic Designs
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala
Principal architect
Shivraj Patel, Shruti Malani
Design team
Shivraj Patel, Shruti Malani
Interior design
Intrinsic Designs
Environmental & MEP engineering
Lighting
Harshita Jhamtani, Atelier Lumys
Material
Lime stone, Lime plaster, wood, Concrete
Visualization
Sohaib Ilyas
Client
Ravi Desai Signature real estate
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Rather than pursuing a specific interior style, Bobo Chen, the founder of LubanEra·Design, focuses on empowering space with commercial value through aesthetics— an approach rooted in his innovative design.
Project name
ZHUZHANG Showroom & Office
Architecture firm
LubanEra·Design
Location
Nanyou, Shenzhen, China
Principal architect
Bobo Chen
Design team
Gan Ao, Jiang Yifeng
Completion year
June 2023
Typology
Commercial › Showroom, Office
