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The Center for Early Childhood Education and Care / Takeru Shoji Architects

September 12, 2022 Bianca Valentina Roșescu 0

The Center for Early Childhood Education and Care (nursery school) aims to achieve the principles of engaging “naturally with nature”. Located at the end of a winding pathway atop of a sand dune, this single-story wooden building provides a diverse base for children filled with characterful rooms and recesses. The “construction of a large childcare environment” that extends beyond the nursery rooms, the building, and the nursery yard to the surrounding area as a single continuum, and the “establishment of a mutually watchful relationship” in which the whole village is a part of there for the children’s learning and play, and while the children revitalize the village. That is what was aimed for.

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Xiao Mi Dou Pavilion / Nhoow Architects

September 11, 2022 Collin Chen 0

The international inquiry-learning farmhouse forest of Longma Village, Baodun Town, Xinjin District, Chengdu is located next to Xinpu City Expressway, on the Baodun Tourist Route, and adjacent to Baodun Ancient City Site. There are 50 households and 300 local people, covering an area of more than 140 mu. Our project is located not far from the entrance of the farmhouse forest, where villagers go in and out every day.

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Office with Silver Curtain / Buero Wagner

September 11, 2022 Valeria Silva 0

The two-story office extension is located in the backyard of a turn-of-the-century building near the Isar River in the Au district of Munich. The continuing demand for new space in Munich is increasing the pressure on existing buildings in particular. The potential for densification, by means of roof extensions and stories, is either already almost exhausted or limited by the authorities. In the search for further densification, the basement floors are increasingly coming into focus. In London, this trend has been evident for decades.

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FADAA uses bio-concrete screens to shade D/O Aqaba retail space

September 11, 2022 Dan Howarth 0
Decoration Object store in Aqaba with brick screens

Crushed shells were used to form the bio-brick partitions at this store for a decor brand in Aqaba, Jordan, by architecture studio FADAA. Designed by the Jordanian studio for Decoration One, the D/O Aqaba retail space is a flexible showcase for the local brand’s craft-focused homeware and ornaments. To protect the interior from the harsh

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Rabi’ Artist Studio / Studio BO

September 11, 2022 Hana Abdel 0

This project involves creating an extension of an artist studio for a famous Moroccan painter Mr. Abdelkebbir Rabi’. The project takes place in the old colonial center of Casablanca, close to the city’s biggest public park and the splendid “sacré coeur” church. Mr. Rabi’ used to work with bi-chromatic drawing or painting, he trades between figurative and abstractive representation. As all his work revolves around shadows and light, his only request was about natural light, and natural materials with a neutral atmosphere that will don’t disturb him at work.

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Product Of The Week: Wooden Wall Art

September 11, 2022 HD Staff 0

Make a striking addition to the living room, home office, bedroom, or hallway with one of these rustic wooden wall art plaques. Get it here. Recommended Reading:  50 Wooden Wall Art Decor Finds To Help You Add Rustic Beauty To Your Room

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Roveta Coffe Shop / Rama Estudio

September 11, 2022 Pilar Caballero 0

Background. Roveta, located in Torre Alianza in the north-center of the city of Quito, is a coffee lab. An unusual space that consists of a glass triangle with an area of 20m2, situated in a commercial city zone, specifically for office workers looking to taste specialty coffee.