Comfort

Ljubljana, Slovenia – January 2024 – Bistro Magnet, the latest addition to the esteemed Magnet restaurant, introduces a fresh and vibrant culinary experience in Črnuče, on the outskirts of Ljubljana. Positioned next to elegant Magnet restaurant, bistro Magnet is a younger, more playful, combining relaxed but elegant atmosphere and modern design. When entering Bistro Magnet, you are greeted by dark but fresh bistro interior with bright marble table tops and comfortable upholstered chairs put on an unusually shaped carpet. An information about a bistro that doesn’t want to be just another place with chairs and tables, but rather one, where your eye can get busy with details. In the back of the space there is a bar, wi... More

IntroNearly a century ago, Battersea Power station started producing electricity for London’s expanding population.  Along the river Thames, boats carried the black coal to feed the enormous steam engines that once pumped dark clouds into the sky from its notorious four chimneys. As actors of the industrial revolution, workers walked daily out the front door of their identical row houses heading to work in the foggy streets.  Edvinas Bruzas This project has been thought as a deliberate break away from the darkness of the past to instil calm and lightness into a space that still references its historical origins.   The designWorking from the traditional canvas of a Victorian house layout, the Doro apartment ha... More

“A new definition of luxury and calm in the centre of the city.’’ Project Brief and LocationIn Cranleigh Lodge every detail is designed to distil the project to its essence, to emphasize balance and harmony rather than a superficial shine. The feeling of a peaceful sanctuary is provided by emotional design and its application with ultimately sophisticated detailing. The house stands behind a door framed by a distinctive classical stone portal. Although it is invisible from the bustling street, it lies as a hidden gem at the heart of Chelsea. Edvinas Bruzas As soon as you enter the garden, you are taken to a tranquil oasis, far from the commotion and chaos of the surrounding metropolis.Originally built as a smal... More

A major challenge when designing a new hospital is to combine functionality with aesthetics. At the Regional Institute of Oncology (IRO), these two are combined smoothly and not at the expense of one another.  Caption Caption A central part of architect Sebastian Savescu's vision for the project was to change the way patients see the hospital facility before entering it when they are outside. The need for a more positive outlook largely determined the architectural approach. The transparent façade reduces the distance between the patient and the hospital, conveying something more pleasant. To achieve this, an aluminium curtain wall system was used to enhance natural lighting while providing high energy efficiency... More

Three 29-story towers that are meant for residential use, rise in the sky of the 4th most populated city in India. Jayabheri The Peak,  designed by Genesis Planners, is an international standard project that has received a LEED certification for its sustainable design.  Caption Caption Looking at the exterior of the 3 buildings the modern approach is evident. The straight lines and the simplicity of the architectural language prove it. In the interior, the apartments provide high-quality furniture and an unobstructed view.    Caption Caption Apart from the comfort and luxury of the residences, another prevalent element is also the natural lighting, which is significantly enhanced by the advanced alu... More

The Institution for Children and Youth is located in the Belgrade suburb of Sremčica. The part of the building complex used for the children's activities was reconstructed to upgrade its energy efficiency. Caption Since this building was constructed in the 1960s, it did not meet today's energy standards. Studio A&D Architects that undertook the project were permitted to intervene moderately in order to both upgrade the level of thermal insulation and retain the characteristic elements of the façade. Caption A key role in achieving the objectives that were set was played by the aluminium systems used (hinged & curtain wall systems), which helped to improve the energy efficiency of the building, provided high functi... More

In Belegis, a Serbian village located close to the Danube River, the construction of an elementary school has been completed. Caption One of the main characteristics of the school’s design is the fact that it does not interrupt the influence of the river but co-exists with it in a totally harmonious way. This design by Studio A&D Architects highlights the effect of the river in the area and emphasizes the smooth transition from the natural to the artificial-built-environment. Special emphasis was placed on ease of passage through the school grounds for people with disabilities, making the building highly accessible. Caption The Elementary School “Vera Miščević” was equipped with hinged as well as til... More

In the design of this wellness center in the city of Modena, the main theme is the comfort that users must perceive from the first entry. gariselli associati gariselli associati gariselli associati The project therefore revolves around the visual and environmental well-being, so the customer is to be welcomed: a few materials that completely cover all the surfaces with three-dimensional moldings, plays of light and chromatic contrasts to highlight the different functions of the interiors. A design aimed to speak the language of interior architecture, rather than pure set-up, thus refusing the affected and excessive decoration that often characterizes this type of retail. From the outside, the same geometrical proportions use... More

Category: residential project Year: 2021 Location: Yerevan, Armenia A clash of Scandinavian, Middeterenean, modern styles, and ultimate functional comfort, this apartment serves as a reminder that a home should be cozy.  Lighting solutions here enhance the bright mood, the collision of cold and warm colors creates balance,  and wooden elements contribute to the warmth.   More

Objective Paradigm (OP) connects technology industry talent with Fortune 100 companies and startups. Their new Chicago space supports the fast pace of the technology industry and the hustle required to be a successful recruiter, while infusing warmth and life. More

From 2021, the service center and workplaces of the local municipality of social affairs department of The Hague must be relocated to a new location. Sustainability and comfort were outdated in the current building. The structure and location no longer matched the service concept. Visitors did not feel at home and found it difficult to navigate, often feeling socially vulnerable. They deserve a real welcome. The goal? It’s a safe place for citizens of The Hague who are homeless or have difficulty in finding a job for various reasons. It’s also includes a future-oriented office environment for employees. The characteristic elongated office building from the 1950s on Fruitweg is characterized by high ceilings and large windows an... More

KROW is a coworking that was designed thinking on the creative companies. It is located in downtown Querétaro, Mexico, in front of the former railroad station, in an area of the city that in the last years have been transforming into a business pole for the emerging enterprises. Its privileged location has allowed it to have a contained development besides promoting the use of alternative means of transport.   For MEKZA Estudio´s team the most important was to define the integration of the new building to its context, confirming the zone´s new role and generating a space where creativity is considered one of the main values for its users, consequently should promote it in a functional and productive ambiance. &nbs... More

“A code-built home is the worst home you’re allowed to build by law.” Overheard at a recent conference they attended, this is the kind of thinking that motivates Fagin Partners, a Dallas-based, father and son building team. The company was formed in 2016 after Connor Fagin graduated from Baylor University with a pre-law degree focused on efficiency and environmental law.  “My father, Kyle Fagin, was already building energy-efficient homes when I came to work with him,” noted Connor. “We’re talking fully encapsulated homes focused on air tightness with spray foam insulation, seeking a higher SEER and efficiency. He’s done rainwater harvesting on every home he’s ever built. That said... More