Cultural heritage

Una casa Walser ai piedi del Monte Rosa la cui storia affonda le radici al XVII secolo. Posizionata sul limitare del centro abitato di Macugnanga vicino all'antica chiesa, la casa era un tempo dimora vescovile nei pressi del Dorf Walser di Staffa. Negli anni la casa è passata agli attuali proprietari, che l'hanno abitata e se ne sono presi cura per più di quattro generazioni. Federico Villa Federico Villa Federico Villa Il confronto con un manufatto di tale valore, ha portato a ponderare attentamente ogni intervento nell'ottica di non stravolgere la sua architettura. I limiti imposti dalla disponibilità dei materiali, dalle qualità degli stessi, dalle capacità fisiche di uomini e animali,... Altro

The "Hof im Thal" is historically one of the most precious buildings in the village. The first written mention of the heritage-protected farm dates back to 1288. The house is basically divided into two structures: the two-storey "Baumann"- wing in the east and the three-storey "Herrschaftstrakt" (manor house) in the west, which was the former summer residence of the Baroni family or the later Thalbenefizium for local clergymen. Gustav Willeit Gustav Willeit Gustav Willeit Gustav Willeit The restoration represents a significant contribution to the preservation of the architectural culture of our country and is intended to be an example of sensitive restoration.  Gustav Willeit Gustav Willeit Gustav Will... Altro

The essence of the project lies in the transformation of the Old Glassworks and its neighboring public spaces, guided by the vision of creating a vibrant hub for local culture. It transcends mere physical alterations, as its goal is to revitalize the very spirit of Ptuj's historic old town, ensuring its enduring relevance as a cultural focal point. Miran Kambič Miran Kambič Miran Kambič Miran Kambič Revitalization of Old Glassworks, along with its adjoining streets and squares, brings new high-quality public spaces to the Ptuj's old town center. These spaces serve as a link between the castle hill, town, and river, fostering a vibrant city. Two key focal points are the more formal Vrazov trg square on one side and intim... Altro

Located on the banks of the Birrarung in Alphington, YarraBend is a significant new neighbourhood being developed by Glenvill. JCB is the architect and interior designer for Boiler House and Glass House, two residential developments forming a significant part of YarraBend’s Heritage Precinct. Boiler House celebrates and reimagines the original 1920 boiler house and paper mill on the site, crafting 22 contemporary residences, including two penthouses with 6 metre ceilings and four bedrooms each. Gavin Scott 3D Gavin Scott 3D Glass House captures the industrial spirit of the 1954 boiler house, adding architectural detail and layers of greenery to a new 5-storey apartment building. A communal roof terrace will provide outdoo... Altro

In the 1900s, Brussels’ Gare Maritime was a freight station. It is part of the Tour & Taxis site in Brussels, which used to be one of the world’s largest rail and river hubs for freight transport. After it was bought by the developer Extensa in 2015, around 45,000 m² of former industrial buildings were renovated and transformed into a multifunction office and retail complex with events facilities. The original metal framework of the buildings was conserved, together with the large windows. To avoid the buildings turning into hothouses due to the sun’s rays on the glazing, exterior ZIP roller blinds, custom-made by our customer Renson, were installed. To harmonise the whole façade and preserve the view... Altro

St James Power Station, a glorious industrial power house of Singapore is now a notable heritage icon in Singapore and a successful example of adaptive reuse. It is important to pay homage to the historical architecture while integrating the heritage trail and gallery with a renewed landscape and interior of the Dyson office. The design direction of the gallery aims to showcase the value of heritage through the legacy of its materials and artefacts. Mapletree Moving towards the future, it is pivotal to give the heritage a new lustre and patina. The use of corten steel for the outdoor interpretive panels is reminiscent of the distinctive red brick façade. New materials such as steel beams and granites are introduced to complemen... Altro

At the gateway to Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, currently stands Shinhigwauk Hall, the former residential school where children from 184 First Nations communities across Canada were taken from their parents, families, culture and communities. Since the school’s official closure in 1970, the Children of Shinhigwauk Alumni Association, the survivors of the school, have been working with Algoma University to heal this place, and work toward reconciliation through the vision of a cross-cultural learning centre – a facility of healing, cultural preservation, dialogue and transformation. A new heart for the campus, the design intent of the Makwa Waakaa’igan Indigenous Centre of Cultural Excellence is to provide... Altro

Il processo di riqualificazione e trasformazione del Forte di Hoofddorp è durato un decennio. Con una superficie di circa 8.100 m2, il sito olandese patrimonio mondiale è stato trasformato in un parco urbano con spazio per un ristorante e attività culturali ed educative. Serge Schoemaker Architects ha affrontato il paesaggio, l'architettura e gli interni in maniera integrale, fondendo passato e presente in una nuova entità. MWA Hart Nibbrig Il Forte Hoofddorp (1904) è uno dei pochi forti lungo la storica linea di difesa di Amsterdam con due piani. Come la maggior parte dei forti, questa struttura di difesa è incorporata nel paesaggio e coperta da uno strato di terra. Il forte consiste in un ri... Altro

In our project we wanted to merge Georgian heritage and modern  design together to show visitors our  point of view  how to keep together heritage sites and modern shapes . We have  minimalistic shapes with white metal frames and historic Georgian house named "Oda" in all 3 stands. Also in Georgia wine has religious and cultural significance. Georgia is one of the oldest wine regions in the world and is considered as the “cradle of wine.”  The inspiration behind the shape of the building comes from Fibonacci’s golden ratio. The universe is built according to “divine proportions” and can be identified in the structure of many organisms. Caption Caption The main challenge of th... Altro

In the town of Veulen, Belgium we find this iconic 18th century castle. An absolute gem in the midst of it's own fabulous gardens. One of the main objectives for the renovations was to maintain the monumental character of the castle, aswell as reflect the owner's love and passion for craftsmanship, heritage and history. In the interior of the castle we find a subtle blend of soft greens, beige, brass and oak. a subtle nod to the palet we find in the garden's. Creating a warm and peaceful setting.  The same idiology was translated into the kitchen and bathroom. While designing these interiors, the priority was to maintain the sense of warmth and peace by usage of warm colors. We therefor applied our iconic Old Brass finish to our prod... Altro

Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital South Expansion Project is located in the central area of Nanjing, with a base area of 37,900m2 and a total construction area of 230,000m2, which is a comprehensive hospital expansion project integrating inpatient, outpatient, emergency, medical technology and academic exchange, etc. Xia Qiang The design started in 2003 and was completed and operated in 2012. The inspiration comes from the interpretation of the word hospital in the traditional Chinese culture. The Latin word hospital in Western languages originally meant to gather guests, while in traditional Chinese culture, the word "hospital" means "medical compound". Xia Qiang The garden is the boundary between the outside world and the home, and... Altro

The general criterion for intervention has been to restore and consolidate the existing masonry, maintaining their ruinous physiognomy, mainly in their crowns, hollows and surfaces, avoiding reinterpretation of the original state. Caption For the necessary added structural elements, have been used compatible materials such as lime concrete, with stainless steel and glass fibre reinforcing, with tones and textures that integrate with the rest of the interesting historical stratigraphy of the existing and discovered masonry. In the same way, for the necessary added functional elements such as carpentry, it has been used stainless steel with titanium steam treatment, giving it a finish that integrates with the rest of the intervention.... Altro