Today, the Prix Versailles 2023 World Judges Panel, chaired by Elie Saab, reveals the latest architectural projects to win a World Title.
Written by
Jérôme Gouadain
Photography
1 © James Ewing
The spacious 2500 sq ft apartment ‘Haridwar’ is designed by the team of THINK, led by Ar. Shubham Gandhi, Id. Harshal Mutha, Ar.Dhwani Mehta and Id. Aadesh Gandhi boasts an expansive terrace of panoramic views. Spanning an additional 2500 sq ft, the terrace is meticulously landscaped to create a traditional village-like ambience, offering the famil...
Location
Dighi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Photography
Abhishek Chavhan (Architectural Captures) Videographer: Rounak Chandak
Principal architect
Shubham Gandhi, Harshal Mutha, Dhwani Mehta, Aadesh Gandhi
Design team
Shubham Gandhi, Harshal Mutha, Dhwani Mehta, Vaishnavi Jagtap, Deepika Gehlot, Shubham Oswal
Collaborators
Writer: Tanvee Abhyankar. Styling: The Soul Concept. Painting Contractor: Shankar Pokharkar
Civil engineer
Feroz Pathan (Kamalraj Associates)
Structural engineer
G A Bhilare Consultants Private Limited
Environmental & MEP
Architectural Energy Solutions
Supervision
Sachin Mavkar (Kamalraj Associates)
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Kamalraj Associates
Material
Kota, Marble, Timber, etc.
Typology
Residential › House
Located in the Wild Island Community of Huizhou, gogoland is a pet-friendly public social space brimming with a sense of history brought by the architecture and an inviting vibe. Its unique location in the neighborhood has played a crucial role in establishing the brand.
Architecture firm
Informal Design
Location
Wild Island Community, No. 39 Huangjiatang Street, Huicheng District, Huizhou, China
Photography
Chao Zhang, Rocky
Design team
Sheng Wang, Shubin Lin, Jie Wang, Zilong Chen
Collaborators
Graphic design: Jing Zheng, Yanhong Liu, Jing Fu; Brand planning: Sumi Huang, Wenqi Huang
Design year
July - August 2023
Completion year
October 2023
Construction
Shenzhen Jushen Construction Co., Ltd.
Typology
Community Center › Pet-friendly social space
The design of this overwater Yakitori Restaurant and Bar was created by Nomadic Resorts to revamp the existing jetty structure at Banyan Tree Vabinfaru to create a new iconic dining experience.
Architecture firm
Nomadic Resorts Ltd.
Location
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Maldives
Photography
Joe Chua Agdeppa
Principal architect
Nomadic Resorts Ltd.
Design team
Olav Bruin, Louis Thompson, Habiba Mukhtar
Interior design
Nomadic Resorts Ltd.
Structural engineer
Asali Bali
Visualization
Nomadic Resorts Ltd.
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshoper, Revit
Client
Banyan Tree Vabinfaru
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant & Bar
Migliore+Servetto, which is internationally recognised for its excellence in the field of Exhibition Design and the design of communication spaces, has conceptualised a new interior design project for The Human Safety Net, the Generali Group foundation headquartered in Venice within the historical building of Procuratie Vecchie in Saint Mark’s Squa...
Project name
The new Bookstore of The Human Safety Net Foundation within the Procuratie Vecchie in Saint Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy
Architecture firm
Migliore+Servetto
Location
Saint Mark's Square, Venice, Italy
Photography
Courtesy of Migliore+Servetto
Principal architect
Ico Migliore, Mara Servetto
Interior design
Migliore+Servetto
Client
The Human Safety Net Foundation, Generali Group
Typology
Commercial › Book Store
The D5 Render team has released an update for their real-time raytracing software, which promises to enhance the 3D creation experience by offering faster and more intelligent rendering capabilities. The new version, D5 Render 2.6, incorporates 38 features and improvements, including AI-generated Material Texture Maps and AI Atmosphere Match, along...
Application software
D5 Render
Developer
Dimension 5 Techs Pte. Ltd.
Operating system
Windows 10 v1809 or above
Compatibility
SketchUp, Revit, Autodesk 3ds Max, ArchiCAD, Rhinocers 3D, C4D, Blender
Category
Architectural Rendering Software
Features
AI Atmosphere Match, AI-Generated Material Texture Maps, D5 GI Solution, Real-time Ray Tracing, Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS), D5 SR Image Rendering , Up to 16K Photos and Panoramas, 4K Video Rendering, Camera Control, VR, Custom HDRI, Geo and Sky, Weather System, Cinematic Camera Effect, Caustics, Merge Projects, Section Tool, D5 Studio, Advanced Camera Tool, Real-time LiveSync. For details, please visit https://www.d5render.com/features
Price
D5 Community: For beginners and individuals: Free. D5 Pro: For advanced, professional users: Annual – USD $360, Monthly – USD $38, For 1 Floating License. D5 for Teams: For teams of 2 or more members: Annual – USD $708, Monthly – USD $75, For 1 Floating License. D5 for Education: For student and educators: Free (full access to all D5 functionalities)
Download
https://www.d5render.com/download
Sustainable Design Becomes a Non-Negotiable in the Middle East and Beyond. Gensler, the world’s largest design firm has published its annual forecast report on global trends across the built environment. The report reveals seven key trends that are shaping the building industry in the Middle East, including the non-negotiable necessity of sustainab...
Photography
Riyadh’s new premier lifestyle center
The villa—named for its location on Akiya Beach—commands a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean near the town of Hayama, the birthplace of Japanese yachting culture. Befitting this stunning natural environment, the villa’s design seeks a sculpturesque form, symbolized by the large vaulted roof and its series of arches that resemble white, rolling...
Architecture firm
teamSTAR®︎
Location
Yokosuka-city, Japan
Principal architect
Eitaro Satake / STAR
Design team
Main Architect: Miki Okuno / Moo-Flat design. Assistant Designer: Kohki Yanase / STAR. Management: Shinichiro Yamada / Yamada Studio. Support: Koichi Eguchi / adLb
Built area
Building area: 294 m² . Total floor area : 385 m² ( 98 m²/B1F, 228 m²/1F, 59 m²/2F)
Completion year
September, 2023
Structural engineer
soaps
Environmental & MEP
EM design
Material
RC, Steel +CLT(cross laminated timber) Wood (Vaulted -Roof)
Typology
Residential › House
Modern apartment of 210 m2 in Moscow by interior designer Olimpiada Arefieva, founder of the Well Done Interiors bureau.
Project name
Modern apartment in bright colors in Moscow
Architecture firm
Well Done Interiors
Photography
Sergey Ananiev
Principal architect
Interior designer Olimpiada Arefieva, founder of the Well Done Interiors bureau
Design team
Style by Milena Morozova
Interior design
Olimpiada Arefieva
Environmental & MEP engineering
Lighting
Light art object by Eric Musin, Wall lamp by Arteriors. The design eschewed ornate lighting for soft, diffused illumination, subtly embedded in architectural niches
Typology
Residential › Apartment
This architectural project, named "Casa Gaia," is a modernly designed residence that combines tropical style. Its essence lies in the fusion of contemporary elements and architecture seamlessly integrated with the surrounding nature. The design team executed this architectural marvel with a vertical circulation connector, offering captivating and c...
Architecture firm
QBO3 Arquitectos
Location
Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Photography
Andres Garcia Lachner
Principal architect
Mario Vargas Mejías
Design team
Hannio Vargas
Collaborators
Ignacio Vargas (Site Architect), Kevin White (Interior Design), Natalia Villalta (Architect), CIEM (Electromechanic Team), Oscar Mario Gonzalez (Structural Engineer), Anibal Campos (Photographer)
Interior design
QBO3 Arquitectos
Structural engineer
QBO3 Arquitectos
Lighting
Highlights Costa Rica
Supervision
QBO3 Arquitectos
Visualization
QBO3 Arquitectos
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
QBO3 Arquitectos
Material
Concrete, Metal, Natural Wood, Steel, Glass
Client
Dona & Robert Grainger
Typology
Residential › House
