Designing a high-rise commercial building is a complex task that requires careful consideration of various factors such as structural stability, fire safety, energy efficiency, aesthetics, and functionality. Particularly the facade plays an important role in its aesthetic appeal and functionality.
Written by
Bhupendra Kumar, Founder Aeiforia
Photography
Darshan Pandey - DP Vision
The new Winkelsteeg sports and residential complex, located near Goffertpark and Goffert station, is designed to connect the vibrant energy of Nijmegen with the tranquility of nature in nearby Goffertpark. Its excellent location makes the complex highly accessible.
Project name
Sports and Residential Complex
Architecture firm
Burgland Bouw, Hellebrekers, Slangen+Koenis Architects, Orange Architects, Felixx Landscape Architects
Location
Winkelsteeg, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Built area
40,000 m² (sports center) + 20,000 m² (housing and commercial)
Client
Municipality of Nijmegen
Typology
Sports Center › Sports Hall, Swimming Pool, Hospitality, (Public) Parking, Landscape, Residential Development (Vision), Commercial Spaces (Vision)
Situated on a 30 x 60-meter rural plot in Veracruz, Casa Olivo is defined by its harmony with the natural environment and a careful blend of vernacular and contemporary elements. The design takes advantage of a natural slope toward a lake, allowing the views and natural light to enhance the living experience.
Architecture firm
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Location
Veracruz, Mexico
Tools used
AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Design team
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Visualization
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Typology
Residential › House
The abundant quantity of quartz crystals mixed with the gravel found in the region and the existence of a stream called Cristais Paulista justify the name given to the quiet town of just over 7,000 inhabitants.
Project name
Casa MCZ (MCZ House)
Architecture firm
NIU Architecture
Location
Cristais Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Yuri Miranda, Douglas Costa
Design team
Yuri Miranda, Douglas Costa
Collaborators
Partners: Portobello Shop Franca_Brazil ; Communications: Samuel Serpa
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
A short distance from Porto's metro line, we find a periphery where the past and present intertwine. In this region, ancient centers coexist with recent housing developments, whose designs, often anonymous, prioritize the construction of single-family homes.
Project name
LBlack House
Architecture firm
M2 Senos Arquitectos
Location
Leça do Balio, Matosinhos, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Ricardo Senos, Sofia Senos
Structural engineer
Pedro Festas
Construction
Construtora de Loureiro, Lda
Typology
Residential › House
Stepping into Apartment 101 in Udaipur, where the entrance wall immediately makes a bold statement with its striking navy blue colour, detailed with elegant brass lines. A chic console table with brass legs and statuario marble top anchors the space.
Project name
Apartment 101
Architecture firm
NeevDesignStudio
Location
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Jayesh Mistry, Jahnavi Mistry, Samip Mistry
Design team
KuldeepKaur Dhaliwal, Darpan Suthar
Design year
2024 - Duration of the project : 4 months
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The audience of the patisserie are modern girls in search of their unique style. They combine elements of femininity and masculinity, have intelligence and strength. These girls are romantic but not infantile,
Project name
Slovno v Mae
Architecture firm
Raimer Bureau
Location
Vladimir, Russia
Photography
Mariya Voinova
Principal architect
Raimer Kirill
Design team
Raimer К., Zabrodina A., Evseeva V., Golubeva A.
Supervision
Raimer К., Zabrodina A.
Tools used
ArchiCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Aluminum, natural marble, countertop - poplar veneer
Typology
Hospitality › Cookery
Beijing Bloomage WanWu Design: Located in the Wukesong commercial district of Beijing, BloomageLIVE-Wukesong positions itself with vibrancy, live experiences, and engagement, aiming to create a five-hour fashionable lifestyle circle and an urban vitality interactive experience space for young people.
Project name
BloomageLIVE-Wukesong
Architecture firm
Beijing Bloomage WanWu Design Co.,Ltd
Principal architect
Juanjuan Liu, Wei Chen
Design team
Juanjuan Liu, Wei Chen, Linjing Zhu, Wenya Cui. Design Consultant: Zhipeng Cui (Chief Engineer of Bloomage International)
Collaborators
Project copywriter: Nan Lin. Project planner: Le Brand Strategy Agency
Typology
Commercial Architecture
This minimalist two-story home in the Moscow suburbs is designed for comfortable, year-round living for a young family with a child, two dogs, and a cat. Covering 330 square meters, the house was created by the architectural bureau 80/88 team.
Project name
Two-storey modern house for a family in the Moscow region
Architecture firm
Architectural bureau 80/88
Location
Moscow region, Russia
Photography
Winter shooting by Olga Melekestseva; Autumn shooting by Sergey Volokitin
Principal architect
Nikita Sergienko, Anton Savelyev
Design team
Style by Ekaterina Naumova
Interior design
Ana Sergienko
Material
Natural materials, engineered wood, microcement
Typology
Residential › House
KINJO DESIGN: The two homeowners—Beemo and Sanfu—are both game developers. Their lives are filled with vibrant, dynamic creativity and an imagination deeply rooted in nature. Their freedom and sensitive perception reflect a state of full trust in the world, like two free spirits, appearing in different cities or boundless, otherworldly dimensions a...
Location
Guangzhou, China
Interior design
KINJO DESIGN
Construction
ZhaoYangYanZao
Typology
Residential › House
