Explore how sustainable design is transforming modern casino architecture with energy efficiency, renewable energy, and eco-friendly practices, shaping the future of this luxury industry.
Written by
Rachel Vaughan
Photography
Amazing Architecture
Sihe is located on Xiangyang North Road in Shanghai, within the bustling Jing'an district. This street connects Nanjing West Road and Changle Road, renowned as one of Shanghai's famous shopping and entertainment areas. Known for its distinctive fashion ambiance, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and bars.
Project name
Sihe Whisky & Cocktail Bar
Architecture firm
Hooold Design
Principal architect
Han Lei
Design team
Jing Chao, Zhang Lilan, Huang Debin, Zhi Pengfei
Collaborators
Art Installation: Wang Zhiliang. Brand Consultant: Sihe
Typology
Hospitality › Bar
A villa built on three levels, combining floating stone above a glass box and a rooftop pool, overlooking the unique landscape of the Jerusalem hills. This house features several unique elements, including a seven-and-a-half-meter staircase that was dropped as a single unit from the roof directly to the center of the space.
Architecture firm
Ollech + Tol Architects LTD
Location
Jerusalem, Israel
Principal architect
Aviel Argaman
Design team
Partner in charge, Tami Ollech Lerer. Partner in charge, Nati Ollech. Architect in charge, Aviel Argaman. Interior design, Noa Schreter. Architect, Daniel Moati
Collaborators
Eli Shushan, Aluminum + Glass. GSB Binovitch, Pool. A.M Metal, Metal works. Rafi Kraus, Electricity engineer. ZARA Home Israel, Furniture
Interior design
Ollech + Tol Architects
Civil engineer
Ariel Biton
Structural engineer
Ariel Biton
Environmental & MEP
Ofer Avishar
Supervision
David Shurati
Visualization
Nati Ollech
Tools used
Revit, Autodesk 3ds Max, Lumion
Construction
Ashmar-Dahan
Material
Stone Cladding - Hebron Stone, Glass + Aluminum - Minimal thermal aluminum system, Roof Deck - Ipe hardwood deck system, Main Staircase - Metal frame, paint coated + Pine wood finish
Typology
Residential › Villa House
When the old meets the new in architecture, exceptional value is created, and the renovation of the Stargard Bookstore is the best confirmation of this. Good architecture, using many means of expression, creates spaces that are multifaceted, full of meaning, and at the same time functional and user-friendly.
Written by
Olga Kisiel-Konopka
Photography
Tomasz Zakrzewski / Archifolio
Nestled in the historic town of Chewton, Pyrenees is a testament to meticulous design and a harmonious integration with its environment. Designed as a three-bedroom home for a couple envisioning future growth, the project faced its unique set of challenges and triumphs. Several challenges marked the architectural journey of Pyrenees.
Architecture firm
Freeman Group Architects
Location
Chewton, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Jade Cantwell
Principal architect
David Noordhoff
Interior design
David Noordhoff for Freeman Group Architects
Structural engineer
Sunny Engineering
Lighting
Supplied by owner
Material
Local materials prioritizing durability and thermal efficiency, including spotted gum cladding and Colorbond steel in Woodland Grey
Client
James, Zara, and their dog Nellie
Typology
Residential › House
Imagine stepping into a green library in Rio de Janeiro, where complex and orderly layers of design create a serene haven for knowledge and nature lovers alike. This architectural masterpiece blends the beauty of natural elements with intricate design, creating a space that feels both expansive and intimate.
Architecture firm
Green Clay Architecture
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Design team
Green Clay Architecture
Visualization
Green Clay Architecture
Typology
Educational Architecture › Library
The Blossom Fields vision is to transform the administrative building in Tirana, Albania into a beacon of modernity and sustainability, inspired by the vibrant blossom fields that symbolize growth and renewal. By harmoniously blending innovative design with the rich heritage of the existing structure.
Project name
Blossom Fields
Architecture firm
Maden Group, BVR Atelier
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max
Collaborators
BVR Atelier
Visualization
Maden Group
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-Use Development
Leading smart facilities management (FM) solutions company HITEK Services, which is part of the Farnek group of companies, has acquired multiple prestigious contracts in Saudi Arabia, cementing its leadership in the delivery of cutting-edge FM solutions across the kingdom.
Photography
Neuroscience and Trauma Care Center NTCC in Jeddah
Imagine a house where the elegance of Iranian architecture is brought to life with the serene hues of turquoise blue. This home is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, where every detail tells a story of cultural richness.
Project name
Nilufar's House
Architecture firm
Mobina Sadat Mortaji
Principal architect
Mobina Sadat Mortaji
Design team
Mobinamortaji AI
Visualization
Mobina Sadat Mortaji
Typology
Residential › House
«Не (с)только про еду» (“Not only about food/Less about food”) – such code name was assigned by a MODGI team to the pizza restaurant on the territory of an apart-hotel VALO in Saint Petersburg.
Project name
GINO PIZZA BAR
Architecture firm
MODGI Group Design Studio
Location
61 Salova street, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Photography
Olga Melekestseva
Design team
Yulia Desyatnikova (lead designer) Daria Lezhnyova ( architect, designer)
Interior design
MODGI Group Design Studio
Civil engineer
GINO PIZZA BAR
Structural engineer
GINO PIZZA BAR
Construction
GINO PIZZA BAR
Lighting
Custom-made luminaires: LUMINPRO Ltd.
Material
Customized furniture items: Factura Ltd Stone products: MONSOON Ltd
Visualization
MODGI Group Design Studio
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Bar
