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Weishan Chongzheng Academy Bookstore of Librairie Avant-Garde is located in the west corner of Weishan Ancient Town in Dali, Yunnan. Weishan is the birthplace of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom, and has a history of over 600 years. It still preserves the urban layout of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Chongzheng Academy was built during the Hongzhi period of the Ming Dynasty with a history of more than 500 years, and has gone through several twists and turns. In 2021, TAO was invited by the local government and Librairie Avant-Garde to repair and renovate Chongzheng Academy, transforming it into a bookstore with comprehensive functions including bookstore, exhibition, small theatre, coffee, etc.  Arch-Exist Photography Applying a limite... Mehr

The facility is located in Warsaw city center, on Żelazna Street, which was originally laid out in the 17th century. In the area where the building is located, due to the dense urban development, there is little space for a public square or park. Due to this fact, the Łukasiewicz Headquarters introduces greenery into the urban space in an innovative way. A vertical garden and a vertical park are planned on the building’s street facing facades. A green repository is planned to be built as part of a vertical park in which plants are placed in prefabricated pots made of laminated wood. The park will provide optimal vegetation conditions for native Polish endangered and rare species. In the case of the vertical garden, the installation o... Mehr

The house, built in 1989, was remodeled to become a weekend destination for a family of four, their relatives, and friends while serving as a ‘base’ for winter sports. It locates at the south-west end of the small mountainous town of Arachova, a popular winter destination, in close distance to the archeological site of Delphi in Central Greece. Caption The house’s exterior was stripped-off of picturesque elements such as wooden canopies, railings, shutters, and arbitrary structures, while all existing window frames were removed for being recycled. An extensive cleanup was also carried out in all the interior spaces of the house by additionally replacing plumbing, electrical, and heating installations. Caption... Mehr

Nestled on the corner of a mature, tree-lined neighbourhood—and a ten-minute walk from the city’s main pediatric health facility—is the new Ronald McDonald House Manitoba (RMHMB). For over 49 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) has provided families with children requiring hospital care a safe respite during one of life’s most challenging events. The concept of a home away from home and the holistic health and well-being of the guest families, staff, and volunteers guided the form and function of our design for the new house. When families stay at RMHMB, it should evoke feelings of serenity, security, and stimulation—similar emotions that derive from being in the comfort of your home—underscore... Mehr

The cabin CIAHAD is located in Arosa at 1’800 metres above sea level, with a great over the stunning landscape of the Grison Alps. The town is characterised by old mountain barns and by the contemporary witnes- ses of the early tourism movement. Walter Mair The cabin is shaped by it’s ancient history and is a place to linger. An anecdote tells that once hikers sat down in front of the house as if it was a mountain restaurant. The building owner’s mother brought them drinks and left them believing it was a restaurant. The hikers were not completely mistaken though, as the cabin’s name CIAHAD, pronounced in English, means: «Come In And Have A Drink» indeed. Walter Mair The former farmhouse was u... Mehr

The project site is located in the village of Weipo, a suburb of Luoyang, the ancient capital city of multiple dynasties in Chinese history. Surrounded by traditional courtyards and kiln houses preserved as housing museum, the area near old marketplace is expected to see revived community life, boosted by newly constructed boutique shops, cultural venues and recreational facilities.  Huaer Lin Among incoming business owners, the most anticipated is "White Is Good Shop" by HOWHITE, renowned for its carefully selected household goods all packaged with minimal, white-colored eco-friendly materials. Ever since its first launch in Beijing’s historic Hutong area, the brand has gained growing popularity for its unique minimalistic... Mehr

A former tiles shop with its warehouses and private house made way for a new development. The existing buildings and paving were demolished, giving place on the site to two new multi-family dwellings and a detached house adjacent to a nature reserve. Ypsilon Business Photography Ypsilon Business Photography Ypsilon Business Photography The façade of the multi-family house on the left follows the neighbouring existing houses, but jumps backwards two times, in reference to the scale of its neighbours. The different masonry dressings create a dynamic and nuanced façade image. At the back of this volume, the rear façade repeatedly leaps in relation to the storey below, creating terraces with views of the surrounding nature re... Mehr

Nestled in the heart of Abhyankar Nagar, Nagpur, ‘GANGA 151’ stands tall as a testament to architectural finesse and familial harmony. As architects, our journey with this project has been a deeply enriching one, marked by a profound commitment to seamlessly blend tradition with contemporary design, while ensuring the space caters to the intricate needs of a multi-generational living arrangement. Ashish Bhonde Spanning across a generous 2520 sqft plot, ‘GANGA 151’ was conceived with meticulous attention to detail. Our aim was not only to create a physical structure but to craft a living experience that resonated with the essence of Vastu principles, all while embracing modern comforts. With 5 bedrooms, 3 living... Mehr

As the "heart" of the Greater Bay Area, Qianhai, Shenzhen, has experienced significant growth over the past decade, rapidly evolving from a mudflat into a bustling frontier city. The "Qianhai Model" and "Qianhai Speed" have endowed the area with a dynamic and robust character, fostering thriving and vibrant industries of various types. Yanming Photo Studio The Blossom Palaces Chef project is situated in the heart of this region, effectively blending the growth of Qianhai with the emerging trends, while incorporating the charm of the "land of fish and rice" in the southern Yangtze River region. This represents the unwavering vision of the designer behind this undertaking. Striving to establish a harmonious connection between expansive... Mehr

Fasano Itaim is an ode to classic elegance. The Italian family, devoted to hospitality for three generations, forged a brand over the principles of excellence and warm service. Its interiors are dark, walls covered in Brazilian freijó wood, with very punctual lighting. A diffuse natural brightness filtered by continuous linen curtains creates an ethereal atmosphere.  Fran Parente Fran Parente The guest arrives straight to a long homey living room, with overlaid layouts that create a vibrancy that one feels immediately invited to take part. Human interaction is placed at the center stage in the common area. The chosen furniture encourages visual permeability, low armchairs and see-through bookshelves enhance the space'... Mehr

Located in the town of Wilde, Partido de Avellaneda, it is located on a plot of land with a typical width of 8.66 meters. in front and 35.15 meters. background whose implementation responds to a previous study of the environment, sunlight and needs as a residential building. Caption Caption The proposal is synthesized on the ground floor and two levels with the intention of generating a response to the environment that respects both its geometry and its predominant low scale. Caption Caption In this way, the maximum height allowed by urban indicators was avoided in order to propose a language of "single-family homes" within a complex and, in turn, with a rational and contemporary design. Caption Caption Morp... Mehr

Architekturbüro: ESCULPIR EL AIRE Leitender Architekt:  JOSÉ ÁNGEL RUIZ-CÁCERES Alejandro Gómez Vives Alejandro Gómez Vives EINE NEUE GESTALTUNGSANTWORT AUF COVID  Das Projekt "Der Lichtpavillon" entstand aus der Idee, neue Antworten zu geben, die primitive architektonische Konzepte umwandeln, und zwar auf der Grundlage der neuen Fragen, die durch die neue Lebenssituation in Bezug auf Covid aufgeworfen wurden: Was ist es, das wir sind, und was wird es uns ermöglichen, durch unsere Erfahrungen weiterhin so zu sein? Alejandro Gómez Vives Alejandro Gómez Vives EINE ERFAHRUNG MIT NEUEN EMPFINDUNGEN Der "Lichtpavillon" ist eine konzeptionelle Konstrukti... Mehr

The project is located in the neighborhood of Sáenz Peña, Province of Buenos Aires, an urban fragment in full development where recent and abrupt vertical densification has disconnected the area from its neighboring houses. Under this analysis, the building aims to act as a bellows or transition between the growing density and the existing low-density structures in the neighborhood. Nicolas Rubio   Nicolas Rubio The building's design is based on the use of modules that allow for a flexible distribution on each floor. Each residence is organized around a module, which houses the necessary services, thus freeing up the interior space for users to personalize and adapt their environment according to their prefere... Mehr