Architects

THESE ORIGINAL SINGLE FRONTED VICTORIAN TERRACES IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF BRUNSWICK WHILE DIFFERENT IN STYLE, ARE OTHERWISE SIMILAR IN THEIR SCALE, MATERIALS, AND SETBACK. THIS STREET, COMPRISES AN ATTACHED ROW OF FIVE VICTORIAN BRICK SINGLE STOREY HOUSES.THE ORIGINAL FRONT PART OF OUR CLIENT’S HOUSE CONSISTS OF A CORRIDOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE WITH ACCESS TO THE TWO BEDROOMS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. THE REAR PART HOUSES THE LIVING AND DINING ROOM AND WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN AN EXTENSION ADDED AT A LATER STAGE.THEN THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM UNDER THE SKILLION ROOF INCLUDING THE REAR DETACHED METAL CLADDED GARAGE WERE ADDED AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. THE ORIGINAL LAYOUT OF THE MAIN DWELLING DID NOT INCLUDE ANY INTERNAL WC AND LAUNDRY WHEN IT WAS OR... More

The surroundings of the ‘Omval’ is recognizable by the horticulture and a variety of buildings that has emerged over the centuries. It exudes a raw atmosphere, like that of an uncleared barnyard. To maintain the character of the gardener cottage there is a separate volume placed next to it. This way the small scale of the surrounding buildings is not interrupted. The materials from adjacent barns are detailed and translated in a modern way. With the aid of a glazed corridor, the new extension is attached to the characteristic gardeners cottage. The living area has more than doubled, which allowed us to create a spacious living room and kitchen.…have a nijs life! More

We moved to a completely rural environment. Suddenly everything is calmer, the hours seem to pass slower, and you can breathe quality of life in every corner.People are kind and not only say hello when you come across them, but it seems almost obligatory to stand up and talk to each other a little.Our client commissioned us with a comfortable cottage in which to enjoy his retirement, returning to the village where he grew up. Thousands of childhood memories came to his mind during every visit we made with him to follow the evolution of the work.The large plot of land allowed us to develop a comfortable house on a single floor, which we decided to fragment into elongated modules that connect the street with the backyard.Some modules are in t... More

Renovation vs. New BuildThe first initiative of the Clubhouse Design Study was to establish an overall vision and priorities for the renewal of the clubhouse. Based on the Member Survey and the comments of the committee, it was clear that members wanted to see both an updated image and improved functionality in the clubhouse; greater focus on golf activities; and a link between interior spaces and the natural beauty of the site. There was an expressed desire to have a more casual environment for the majority of social activities, while retaining the heritage and history of Rosedale Golf Club, and enhancing the sense of fellowship that has distinguished the club for generations. Further, it was clear that the clubhouse facilities, if improve... More

CONCEPTThe key aim of the proposal is to balance the high-density development and the existing public park. ‘Park Canopy’ enhances the green space with its natural potential and reaches new human-scale intervention in the park. Eight major mountains that have shaped the city scape for centuries, are the cornerstone of the Seoul identity. Respectfully in this situation 'Park Canopy' chosen to position the existing mountain park as the icon of this development, maximizing the new intervention to the north side. This way the building becomes a background of the existing mountain, exposing life in the park as an everyday spectacle.Together it proposes a diverse and contemporary theatrical environment and opens panoramic views to the w... More

From the beginning, the client expressed the wish to create a new concept of a first hemodialysis center with exclusive valences to the patients, but at the same time the new Nordial Center was not to look or feel like a hospital... So, what we were not supposed to do was a hospital like building: elevators and indoors corridors, flanked by countless doors leading to rooms or examination rooms, a waiting lounge at the end of the hall or next to the elevator and a cafeteria in the lobby. Basically, the same pattern repeated on as many floors as permitted by zoning regulations - an economic solution because it is repetitive to the extreme and requires no modification of staff behaviour. This said, the Nordial Center addresses the challen... More

There are only a few instances in an architectural career where a client and an architect’s vision unify into an immaculate and complete expression of art and architecture. We were very fortunate to work with a couple who, devoted to the ideals of minimalism’s stark allure, asked us to design a house in the Douro , located on the stunning views over Douro valley . More

Holiday home in the heart of the Belluno Dolomites. The project is based on the place that once hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics. Every single detail has been questioned, from the choice of materials; Corten to remain faithful to the construction technology up to Briccola wood for interior furnishing.The entire project was carried out by local workers where craftsmen of unquestionable skill allowed the realization of the client's wishes. The Fontanella furniture company has produced custom-made furniture and provided the best Italian and international brands available on the market. More

Studio Octopi were appointed in June 2015 following an invited design competition. In December 2015 the team completed the 4,300 sqm CAT B fit-out for immediate occupation. Five floors of the C-Space building now comprise all the MullenLowe Group agencies including advertising agency MullenLowe London, activation agency MullenLowe Open, digital agency MullenLowe Profero and the Group’s global headquarters. After a consultation with the staff, Studio Octopi presented an overarching concept that integrated the three agencies as the ‘City of MullenLowe’ with the unifying motto ‘non mihi, non libi, sec nobis’ or ‘not for you, not for me, but for us.’ The consultation highlighted a desire for each agency to maintain a level of individuality... More

Deriving from the elements on site: the proximity to the river, the surrounding greens and it’s highly residential environs, the residence intended to open out to these individual elements. The plot being a small one that could accommodate only a 1,200sqft ground floor area, demanded optimized spaces articulated by large openings that would pave way for an extended visual boundary. This was done with the addition of a treated courtyard space between the dining room and the compound wall, skylights and full size openings to view the river. Mezzanine level reading space and an outdoor work area were added to maximize the space within the house without compromising the spaciousness of elemental rooms. More

 Located in a new residential zone and approached from a road which connects 2 main streets of the area; the building is affected by noise, dust from the main street’s vehicles. The site is surrounded by buildings, which average height is 13.5m. The house’s direction is eastward, stretches to East-West, the front and back areas of this building are strongly damaged by sunlight.Design solution is to restrict dust, noise and thermal radiation by limiting the open spaces from the West and East. A large atrium in the middle of the house plays as a transiting space – which shape is like a funnel in order to take sunlight and fresh air deeply inside. By interspersing private spaces with the common ones around the atrium, the architect can bo... More

The Middle East Region has boomed in the last 50 years with an economy based on oil. This growth rate and the incredible wealth has made the unthinkable possible. Cities bloomed from the arid desert and the whole region became an incredible and alluring place, attracting people from all over the world. But this semi-utopian development approached its climax almost 10 years ago. The region had to re-imagine its future and create its own new, enticing identity. This process had to be planned and didn’t happen spontaneously under the leveling action of history, people and time.​Dubai’s time scale is on steroids, and its future had to happen, now. Aside from the obvious business vocation, the new-unknown identity focused on tourism, fun and won... More