Month: April 2022

By Jimena Hogrebe. Hilda went looking for a change of lifestyle in San Miguel de Allende and ended up creating El Recinto. Located on an elongated and deep lot, it was conceived with a public first floor and a private second floor with three rooms. Over time she imagined that the project could become a place of communion and wanted it to grow to receive family, friends, residents, and travelers. Eight independent rooms were added, two at the front and six at the back. This way, the small complex became a place adaptable to different dwellings. 

the steel columns generate a public space where people can meet and socialize below the residential floors above.
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  Espacio Kaab by Di Frenna arquitectos    Di Frenna arquitectos designed Espacio Kaab, a residence located in the historic Nogueras hacienda in Colima, Mexico. The hacienda, originally established for sugar production in the early 1700s…

Whether blending in or standing out, embodying transparency or solidity, expressing coarseness or softness, a façade is the medium through which we engage with architecture. It tells a story and can often set the tone for the rest of the interior. But apart from defining a purely visual experience, a building’s envelope must also be practical, durable and have the ability to properly manage natural lighting and ventilation needs. After all, by being the point of contact with the outside, it is responsible for mitigating sounds and providing protection from climatic conditions, such as wind, rain, heat and humidity. Therefore, when designing a facade, it is important to consider a balance between performance and a beautiful aesthetic. Of course, many materials successfully meet these criteria. But when it comes to creating a comforting, light-filled ambiance while ensuring resistance, ease of installation and versatility, the properties of translucent polycarbonate panels seem to be unparalleled.

the izar houses by taller ADG sit as a pair of two-story volumes, featuring biological corridors, wetlands, and connected skylights.
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The ciAsa (Rhaeto-Romanic for the house) is an all-wooden high-alpine family home in South Tyrol’s St. Vigil, surrounded by the Dolomites of Val Badia. It stands on a gentle hill, right next to a thermal spring. Based on the archaic form of a house, no distinction is made between roof and façade. The rising form of the roof makes the building visible from afar, while at the same time the low eaves lines also provide protection. The shape of the trapezoid appears as a recurring element in the overall design. To illuminate the interiors, the trapezoidal dormers are used as well as a skylight, whose light shines into the house in a cone-like shape.

With the kick-off theme “Precious Space”, the Hansgrohe Group’s design brand AXOR launched its new, digital platform AXOR Futures on November 9, 2021. The event series highlights new developments in architecture and design by bringing together renowned experts from various fields for an inspiring exchange on avant-garde topics. “With AXOR Futures, we offer exclusive insights into new ways of thinking about societal influences on interior design. The first edition on the topic of ‘Precious Space’ was very well received by the global architecture and design community. This is another reason why we are very much looking forward to ‘The Long View’ on April 20,” says Anke Sohn, Head of Global Brand Marketing AXOR.

Heatherwick Studio has been selected to design a tropical opera house for the island province of Hainan at the southernmost point of China, the studio’s first opera house or music venue project. The design features three performance spaces: an opera house, a concert hall, and a theatre, that come together under a sweeping canopy referencing to the island’s unique geology.

“Athita The Hidden Court Chiang Saen Boutique Hotel” is steeped in the culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the Chiang Saen people which was constructed some 700 years ago. This important landmark should be preserved so that people within the community and visitors alike can come to study, learn stories and enjoy this historic area.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unleashed a major humanitarian and refugee crisis, with 4.2 million people fleeing into neighbouring countries and 6.5 displaced internally. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), 18 million people are projected to become affected in the near future with the current scale and direction of the ongoing military violence. In addition to the threat to human lives, Ukraine’s culture is also at risk, as cities and historic buildings are being destroyed. In March, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has expressed concern over the damage caused to historic landmarks in Ukraine and called for the protection of its cultural heritage. The following are some of Ukraine’s most prominent architectural landmarks, which are now in danger of being destroyed amid the conflict.