Getty Announces Winner of International Design Competition in Cyprus. Winning firm Hugh Broughton Architects will bring protective shelter designs to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nea Pafos
Photography
Rendering of shelter prototype for interior of Villa of Theseus, Hugh Broughton Architects
Many people see architecture as a purely conceptual role. Experts dream up new construction projects, put the designs on paper and pass these on to other people to take care of the actual hands-on work involved in bringing buildings to life.
Located in the Uptown area of Phoenix, the residence is designed as a modern interpretation of 2 classic barn-like forms connected by a glass walkway. Each gable end of the home is clad in a three-dimensional panel system. The project is a high-performance home and is rated as a net-zero residence, creating more energy than it uses.
Architecture firm
Koss design+build
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Photography
Roehner + Ryan
Principal architect
Erik Koss
Interior design
Erik Koss
Material
3D Paneling, Corrugated metal. Concrete, Glass, Wood
Typology
Residential › House
When you live in urban areas, gardens are few and far between, which means you need to get a little creative. If your home has the structural capability and you have the correct permissions, you can transform your rooftop or terrace into a peaceful retreat. However, before you dive in and start buying furniture, you need to assess the situation - c...
The UAE is one of the fastest paced countries in the world today. The construction industry is one of the greatest contributions to the economic growth and due to the high turnover within the industry a substantial amount of waste product has become an inevitable result.
Project name
Greater House
Architecture firm
NGS Architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray
Principal architect
Nabil Sherif
Visualization
NGS Architects
Typology
Residential › House
The artificial island "Luampa Island" concept consists of 7 separate blocks, 4 low-rise, 2 middle-floor and 1 skyscraper. The blocks surround a circle that is constantly connected to each other in a unity. There is a shopping mall open to "Luampa Island", which is a mixed structure, a 5-star hotel with 160 rooms, office floors and residential block...
Project name
Luampa Island
Architecture firm
Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio (Haads)
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Blender, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Hayri Atak
Design team
Hayri Atak, Kaan Kılıçdağ, Büşra Köksal, Beyzanur Eyiusta, Baler Turgut
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-use development
The house is located in a peripheral area to the south of the city of Córdoba, in a new urbanization far from the city, surrounded by farms for agricultural production. The challenge when facing this project was: How to intervene in the productive plain landscape of the suburbs of large urban agglomerations?
Architecture firm
Tomás Gastaldi Arquitecto
Location
Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Principal architect
Tomás Gastaldi
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Material
Concrete, brick, glass
Typology
Residential › House
The internet has become an integral part of our lives. Many people work from home and kids learn virtually everything via the internet. You likely have a cable from an ISP that connects to your router for both wired and wireless connections. But have you ever wondered what other ways exist for connecting a home to the internet? This is what we will...
Written by
Kristina Lozanova
Photography
Chauhan Moniz
The CASAMIRADOR Savassi residential building, completed in 2021, is located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and features boldly designed architecture that stands out in the local landscape. The building has 14 lofts and 24 studios, and is spread over nine floors in a construction located on a narrow lot, with a width of 12.7 meters.
Project name
Casamirador Savassi
Architecture firm
Gisele Borges Arquitetura
Location
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Photography
Pablo Gomide, Juliana Berzoini, Leon Myssior
Principal architect
Gisele Borges
Design team
Ulisses Mikhail Itokawa (Project Manager)
Collaborators
Helena Hostalácio, Iara Pimenta, Mariana Correa, Manuela Fratezzi, Luiza Menicucci, Gabriela Jacobina e Victor Lamounier. Acoustics: Opus. HVAC: Protherm. Glazing and metal facade: Aludesign. Contencions: Geomec Engenheiros. Consultores, Installations: Projelet Projetos e Sistemas Prediais Ltda
Structural engineer
Bedê Consultoria e Projetos
Material
Aluminum, Concrete, Steel, Glass
Client
Casamirador Incorporações
Typology
Residential › Apartments
The Modern Contemporary House in Ahmedabad follows the principles of modern simplicity in all the architectural aspects with a contemporary ensemble in the interiors to create a bungalow with seamlessly interconnected spaces. This humble east-facing plot welcomes the sunlight and air to pass through the full-sized window to keep it naturally bright...
Project name
Modern Contemporary House
Architecture firm
Prashant Parmar Architect | Shayona Consultant
Location
Paldi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Principal architect
Prashant Parmar
Design team
Harikrushna Pattani, Hemang Mistry, Ashish Rathod, Pooja Solanki, Vasavi Mehta
Collaborators
Allied Engineering & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Interior design
Prashant Parmar Architect
Structural engineer
Dolmen Consultants
Tools used
SketchUp, ZWCAD
Material
Bricks, Veneer, Stone Veneer, Fluted Panels, Modified Clay Material, Italian Marble, Stone Crete Texture
Budget
INR 4500 / Sq.ft. Approx.
Typology
Residential › House
