Maativan is a serene haven constructed from mud, harmoniously blending with the surrounding forest. This exquisite farmhouse, located on the outskirts of Wada's protected Tansa forest region near Mumbai, India, serves as a remarkable testament to the unwavering commitment towards environmental consciousness.
Architecture firm
Blurring Boundaries
Location
Wada, Maharashtra, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Viral Gala
Collaborators
Bamboo consultant: Parag Rawool
Civil engineer
Gurunath Dupare
Environmental & MEP
Electrical Contractor: Prashant Patil. Plumbing contractor: Arun Bhaduri
Construction
Finishing contractor: Madhav Dupare. Fabricator: Sanjay Bangar
Material
Soil (sourced from site) - Cob walls, mud plaster. Black basalt stone (sourced from site) - random rubble foundations, exposed stone walls. Lime - Plasters, mortar. Wood (sourced from site) - roof rafters. Bamboo - roof, lintels, doors. Kota stone – Walls. Concrete - IPS flooring. Recycled metal - doors, windows. Recycled glass - roof, glass bottles used in walls.
Typology
Residential › House
Experience the ethereal beauty of Sydney's blue hotel, where parametric architecture meets the tranquility of a rainy night. Nestled amidst the city lights, this architectural marvel stands as a testament to innovation and elegance.
Architecture firm
Green Clay Architecture
Location
Sydney, Australia
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Design team
Green Clay Architecture
Visualization
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The luxurious 150 sqm penthouse with a 150 sqm balcony in Ashdod, Israel, was purchased by the couple in their 30s, while still living in one of the lower floor apartments in the building, looking to upgrade. The couple wanted an upgrade to a fun home to raise their family, host guests, and of course a pool, which is a significant upgrade.
Project name
Overlooking the Sea
Architecture firm
Rema Architects
Principal architect
Marina Rechter Rubinstein
Design team
Marina Rechter Rubinstein, Rema Architects
Built area
150 m² penthouse with a 150 m² balcony
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Welcome to a sanctuary of rejuvenation and tranquility – our massage therapy center nestled within a building adorned with curved sides and luminous 3D objects. Drawing inspiration from the dynamic movements of cobra and the elegance of japonisme, our space is an online sculpture crafted from precious materials, blending modern design with woven an...
Project name
Venesa Massage Therapy Center
Architecture firm
architectt_a.m
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Azra Mizban
Collaborators
studio____ai
Visualization
Azra mizban
Typology
Health › Massage Therapy Center
Complete renovation of a house in the old town of historical city Kutná Hora. The life of the house revolves around a central spiral staircase topped with a skylight, which thanks to numerous new openings brings light into the depth of the house and interconnects the individual interior spaces.
Project name
House in Kutná Hora
Architecture firm
BYRÓ architekti
Location
Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
Photography
Alex Shoots Buildings
Principal architect
Jan Holub, Tomáš Hanus
Built area
Built-up area 128 m²; Gross floor area 384 m²; Usable floor area 297 m²
Material
Exposed concrete – benches and work surfaces in the interior, outdoor window sills, courtyard staircase. Glass blocks walls – bathrooms, game room. Concrete floor – floors in basement. Plywood – vaulted ceiling, wall cladding, custom-designed furniture by BYRÓ architekti. Steel – interior staircase, outdoor staircase and terrace, railings, custom-designed furniture by BYRÓ architekti. MDF – custom-designed furniture by BYRÓ architekti. Stucco plaster – interior walls. Scraped plaster – interior walls. Scraped plaster – interior walls. Munich plaster – facade. 2 Polycarbonate – partition wall for the bathroom. Concrete plaster – bathrooms. Ceramic tiles and cladding – floors, bathrooms, fireplace. Stone – staircase, courtyard, plinth. Wood – windows, floors, doors
Typology
Residential › House
"My house is beautiful," is how one of Poland's leading architects, Przemo Lukasik, who designed his private retreat on Silesian soil more than 20 years ago - in Bytom, where he was born and grew up, and where his children have grown up over that time, says of his most important life project.
Architecture firm
Przemo Łukasik
Photography
Bartek Barczyk
Interior design
Przemo Łukasik
Typology
Residential › House
A harmonious blend of timeless beauty and contemporary elegance within an residence villa, adorned with red furnishings and earthy organic shapes, inspired by the art and architecture of Islam. A play of light in orange spectrums, infinite networks, and captivating illumination enhance the allure of rounded forms and warm color palettes, turning th...
Project name
A Symphony of Modern Living in Kerman: A harmonious blend of timeless beauty and contemporary
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Typology
Residential › House
The project focused on a new flat located in Porto, facing the Douro River and with a privileged sun exposure that offers panoramic views over a unique landscape, including the symbolic Arrábida Bridge.
Project name
Panorama Douro
Architecture firm
NUTT Project
Photography
Alexander Bogorodskiy
Principal architect
Ricardo Moreira, Marta Silva
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Global Architecture Awards (GAA) is an annual awards program created by Global Awards Community open to architects, interior designers and landscape architects from all over the world.
Organizer
Global Awards Community
Category
Architecture & Design
Eligibility
Open to public
Register
https://globalawardscommunity.com
Awards & Prizes
Personalized Winner Certificate + Poster for all Winners. Award Logo for all Winners. Personalized Honorable Mention Certificate + Poster for all distinguished projects. Honorable Mention Logo for all distinguished projects. Personalized Public Choice Certificate for all selected projects. Public Choice Logo for all selected projects. Other benefits include the following: • Winning projects will be featured on our homepage and get their own landing page. • Winning projects will be featured on our Instagram and Facebook feeds. • Winners can be invited to be part of the Jury panel in next editions of GAA. • The best projects can be featured on the covers of future GAA. • A selection of projects will be included in GAA newsletters. • The results of GAA will be spread through all of our media partners worldwide. Your project will be seen by millions of people all over the world!
Entries deadline
31 of August 2024 (23:59h GMT)
Price
Pre-registration entry > until 15 of January 2024 (23:59h GMT): Fee > 65€ per entry > discounts up to 25% on multiple entries. Early Bird entry > until 31 of March 2024 (23:59h GMT): Fee > 100€ per entry > discounts up to 25% on multiple entries. Regular entry > until 30 of June 2024 (23:59h GMT): Fee > 125€ per entry > discounts up to 25% on multiple entries. Late entry > until 31 of August 2024 (23:59h GMT): Fee > 165€ per entry > discounts up to 25% on multiple entries
J Dermatology Clinic Project is a complete renovation of an office space in an existing commercial building. The narrow long plan consists of a reception area, skin care room, a small waiting hall, doctor's room, WC and kitchenette.
Project name
J Dermatology Clinic
Interior design
SEA _ Setenay Erkul Architects
Principal designer
Setenay Erkul
Architecture firm
SEA _ Setenay Erkul Architects
Typology
Health › Dermatology Clinic
