Comic Agora / WAarchi
“Comics not only accompany us to grow up but are also the reinterpretation and reappearance of the connotation of the city. “
Month: March 2019
tropical space completes brick ‘cuckoo house’ in da nang, vietnam
architecture firm tropical space has completed an unusually shaped brick residence in da nang, a coastal city in central vietnam. named ‘cuckoo house’, the dwelling sits atop a ground floor coffee shop that adjoins an outdoor courtyard. above, the home’s living accommodation is contained within three separate volumes connected by outdoor walkways and terraces. designed […]
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Alexandria House 3 / Pivot
The project is the reconfiguration of a dilapidated single story terrace to meet the requirements of contemporary living. The front façade is restored and existing internal brick detailing retained, expressed and painted white throughout. The design proposes an extra level to accommodate three bedrooms with bathroom, ensuites and complete re-configuration of the ground floor. The rear façade is distinguished by a black aluminium louver used to limit heat gain on to the western window and to control sight lines into neighbouring yards.The material palette is clean and minimal, with predominantly white brick and cabinetry, black trim, natural timber and stone tile.
San Adrián Bilbao Institute / i2G arquitectos
The project proposes to synthesize and order the new program in a rational way, and to solve the deficient aspects of the preexisting building. The proposal takes into account both the physical environment of the site and the existing building on the plot, as well as the functional requirements linked to the playground of the educational site.
41 Mid Century Modern Dressers To Add Storage And Style To Your Bedroom
“I have too much storage space,” said no one ever. More than just a simple place to store and organize clothing, linens, or knickknacks, a dresser can add mega style to any bedroom—especially if it is of the Mid-Century Modern variety. Often made of wood or featuring wood detailing, these sleek dressers are full of […]
‘cuckoo house’ is a brick residence in vietnam that hovers above a coffee shop
the home’s living accommodation is contained within three separate volumes connected by a series of outdoor walkways and terraces.
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Norman Kelley preserves “layered history” inside revamped Notre store in Chicago
US firm Norman Kelley has merged old and new elements inside the flagship store for clothing retailer Notre, which is housed inside a 113-year-old building in central Chicago. The Notre store is located in the Fulton-Randolph Market District, a historic area within the city’s West Loop. It occupies the first floor of a 1906 building
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Santander Digital Generation / TODOS Arquitetura + ENTRE Arquitetos
In an area with more than 90 thousand m², in Interlagos Avenue – SP, is located the Digital Building Santander. In this place, that has the feeling of a small city, the technological development team of the bank is reunited. The project was designed to be the stage of great innovations, in an atmosphere that transpires creativity and technology. In the Retrofit project, the “First Gate” entrance building was surrounded by a versatile metallic skin, leading employees and visitors to the new reception.
Sustainable RAUM pavilion by Overtreders W designed to be reused
Overtreders W employed the principles of a circular economy when designing the temporary RAUM pavilion in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Located at the public exhibition square RAUM, the pavilion offers a meeting space and restaurant for people to reside between attending exhibitions, lectures or workshops – but it is only required for three years. Amsterdam studio Overtreders
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Near Death Valley, a Vacation Rental Gets the Designer Touch (21 photos)
You wouldn’t think that one of the hottest, driest places on Earth would attract many visitors. But Death Valley National Park — home to snowcapped mountains, rolling sand dunes, curious wildlife and, yes, extreme heat — has seen visitation double ove…