Following the resounding success of the previous year, the multifunctional space KVIFF.TV Park designed by CHYBIK + KRISTOF is set to once again welcome visitors to the highly anticipated 57th edition of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival from 30 June until 8 July. Luminaries of the silver screen, filmmakers, musicians, and festival visitors will conve...
Project name
KVIFF.TV Park
Architecture firm
CHYBIK + KRISTOF
Location
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Photography
Alex Shoots Buildings
Principal architect
Ondrej Chybik, Michal Kristof
Design team
Kristyna Blazickova, Ondrej Mundl, Martin Holy, Ondrej Jelinek, Alex Montolio Font
Collaborators
Containers fabricators: OSTRA GROUP a.s., CUBESPACE a.s., HSF System a.s.; Engineer: SEMA DesignING s.r.o.; Co-workers: Aeroevents, Dejsiprostor s.r.o.
Tools used
ArchiCAD, SketchUp, AutoCAD
Client
Karlovy Vary International Festival
Typology
Pavilion › Cultural Architecture
This stunning, modern residence was designed with a northeast farmhouse typology by LaRue Architects. The home’s layout features modern cantilevered ‘boxes’ juxtaposed with gabled house forms. Situated atop a steep hill in Austin’s Rollingwood neighborhood, the site features spectacular downtown views of the city’s growing skyline.
Project name
Rollingwood Modern
Architecture firm
LaRue Architects
Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Principal architect
James LaRue
Interior design
Kelle Contine Interior Design
Landscape
Landwest Design Group
Construction
Greg Reynolds, Reynolds Custom Homes; Interior Updates in 2021 by Shoberg Homes
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
A model for healthy living and resilience, the Edwin M. Lee Apartments is the first building in San Francisco to combine supportive housing for both unhoused veterans and low-income families. This collaboration—Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, Saida + Sullivan Design Partners, Swords to Plowshares, and Chinatown Community Development Center—supports...
Project name
Edwin M. Lee Apartments
Architecture firm
Prime Architect: Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects. Associate Architect: Saida + Sullivan Design Partners
Location
San Francisco, California, USA
Photography
Bruce Damonte
Principal architect
Richard Stacy, FAIA – Principal in Charge
Design team
Ledday Maytum Stacy Architects Team: Richard Stacy, FAIA – Principal in Charge. Gregg Novicoff, AIA, LEED AP – Associate Principal. Edward Kopelson, AIA, LEED AP – Project Manager. Gwen Fuertes, AIA, LED AP BD+C – Project Architect. Saida + Sullivan Design Partners Team: Koji Saida, AIA – Principal. Mimi Sullivan, AIA – Principal. Jeremy Gagon, Job Captain.
Collaborators
Building Maintenance: Access Systems & Solutions. Waterproofing Consultant: Steelhead Engineers. Corrosion: JDH Corrosion. GreenPoint Rater: Association for Energy. Fire Protection: Pacific-Allied Fire Protection
Civil engineer
Luk & Associates
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer: Tommy Siu & Associates. Electrical Engineer: E Design C. Acoustic Consultant: Papadimos Group
Landscape
GLS Landscape Architecture
Construction
Nibbi Brothers
Client
Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC), Swords to Plowshares
Typology
Residential › Apartments
Nestled in the picturesque location of Niagara Falls, stand three magnificent A-frame cottages that exude a modern architectural charm. These cottages are a perfect blend of natural materials such as stone, wood, and metal, which create a warm and inviting ambiance. The cottages boast of round terraces that offer stunning views of the river and add...
Project name
Riverbend Lofts
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Visualization
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Typology
Residential › House
Laguarda.Low Wins at Architizer A+Awards with Chengdu Co-Innovation and Cooperation Center. Laguarda.Low Architects (LLA), an internationally-renowned architecture firm, is proud to announce their outstanding achievement at the 11th Annual A+ Awards, hosted by Architizer, the world's leading online platform for architecture
Project name
Chengdu Co-Innovation and Cooperation Center
Architecture firm
Laguarda.Low Architects
Photography
Chengdu Co-Innovation and Cooperation Center, Arch-Exist Photography, Nick Kuratnik, Simon © ZSDC
Principal architect
Pablo Laguarda, FAIA
Design team
James Wu, Jin Liang AIA, Xinzhi Pan LEED AP, Xiaoyan Hu LEED AP, Jiteng Yang AIA, Qi Wang LEED GA, Yiheng Yu, Chen Han, Miguel Diaz, Christopher Powers AIA
Collaborators
LDI: AAD. Curtain Wall Consultant: Meinhardt. Curtain Wall Manufacturing: Sanxin Facade
Completion year
August 2022
Interior design
Service Apartment Interior Design: Zhuhai Mingde Engineering Design Co. Office and Vanke RST Interior Design: Karv One. Vanke Central and Western Regional Headquarters Interior Design: A+J Studio
Landscape
Zinialand Landscape Architects
Structural engineer
HEZF Shenzhen
Client
Vanke Chengdu Co., Ltd.
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
In 2050, the ocean water level and soil slippage are expected to rise by 25.4 cm each year, and climate scientists predict that by the end of the twenty-first century, water will rise from about 65 cm to 1 meter, and by the middle of the next century many cities around the world may drown and many islands disappear.
Student
Hamzah Anwar Abdo Ali Noman
University
Queen Arwa University
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, Autodesk 3ds Max, Lumion
Project name
The Sustainable City between Sea and Land
Status
Graduation Project
Typology
Urban Planning + Housing
Escapade Silverstone is the ultimate trackside destination, opening Spring 2024. Located just 11 metres from the edge of the fastest corners in the F1 calendar, the first residence completed in time for the 2023 British Grand Prix.
Project name
Escapade Silverstone
Architecture firm
Twelve Architects
Location
Silverstone Circuit, United Kingdom
Principal architect
Matt Cartwright, Lorraine Stoutt Griffith
Collaborators
Cumming Group EMEA (Project Managers)
Interior design
Bell & Swift
Built area
60 residences and a clubhouse (184 bedroom short stay accommodation with driver-focused amenities)
Completion year
Spring 2024
Structural engineer
CPC Project Services
Environmental & MEP
Rappor, Eco Green Roofs, Liv
Landscape
Incomplete until 2024, Rappor
Lighting
Atelier Lighting
Construction
HG Construction
Material
OY Lunawood Cladding
Client
Silverstone Circuit, BRDC
Status
1st Residence Complete, Opening Fully Spring 2024
Typology
Residential › Race Circuit, Old RAF British Airforce base
An international team of architects designed a playground for modern sartorialists where high-end fashion meets art and design. Tons is located in East Liberty and the building itself is a two-story mansion with moderate facade embellishments that used to be an atelier. Inside, is a spacious and light-filled interior that now hosts a multifunctiona...
Location
5935 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Photography
Ekaterina Izmestieva, Alexandra Ribar
Collaborators
Supervision: brnz bureau; Lighting: Natalia Markevich; Art: Sasha Brodsky
Lighting
Natalia Markevich
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Inkscape
Material
Canvas fabric, tiles, mirrors, white paint, metal profiles, ceiling piece: cans by House of Cans Inc.
Typology
Commercial › Store
Situated within the suburban terrain of Nicosia, a ground floor residence stands as a testament to the harmonious integration of internal and external architectural elements. Encompassing an area of 170 square meters, this residence celebrates its natural surroundings but also embodies a design ethos with curved elements unifying all its spaces.
Architecture firm
Versa Architecture
Location
Politiko, Nicosia, Cyprus
Photography
Skevi Laou / Aerial Photography: Michael Mavris
Principal architect
Stavros Voskaris
Design team
Stavros Voskaris
Civil engineer
Stavros Voskaris
Environmental & MEP
Christoforos Kettis, Marios Vasiliou
Construction
Esperos Ergoliptiki LTD
Supervision
Stavros Voskaris
Material
Concrete, Glass, Steel
Client
Giorgos Loizides, Eliza Charalampous
Typology
Residential › Villa
The Brunch Cake project is a fun and playful interior design concept that is all about creating a classic and inviting space for people to gather and enjoy delicious food and beverages. The design aesthetic for this project is inspired by the concept of a classic café, with a focus on creating a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that encourages co...
Project name
Branch and Cake LOUNGE
Architecture firm
Insignia Design Group
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Fathy Ibrahim
Design team
Fathy Ibrahim
Visualization
Fathy Ibrahim
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant & Lounge
