Month: August 2023

Window of Kaizhou – The Kaizhou New Town Planning Exhibition Hall – The Kaizhou New Town Planning Exhibition Hall (Window of Kaizhou) is located within the start-up zone of the Kaizhou new town, adjacent to the intersection of the two axes of the new town. The horizontal axis is the People’s Canal Park, which is the core landscape belt of the start-up zone. The vertical axis is the Zhongjiang – Jintang expressway, which is the belt connecting the new urban agglomerations. Being located in the leading development zone of the new town means that the exhibition hall is not only an important public space of the new town but also the most direct display window of the new town to the outside world.

An International European cultural project, U-RE-HERIT, launched an initiative to protect Ukraine’s architecture, heritage, and memory. This wide consortium of architectural institutions came together to reach a common goal of preserving Ukrainian culture. With the ongoing crisis, the project aims to address heritage as a resource for cultural, social, environmental, and economic recovery. Moreover, the project hopes to redefine local cultural identity and rebuild the city with the sensitivity of collective memory.

Casa De Mi Luna is in Karlštejn, Czech Republic, overlooking the Berounka river valley and the ancient castle Karlštejn. The house is designed for an ArgenDnian-Czech family seeking respite from the bustle of Prague. The outer form and appearance needed to conform to local regulations as the house is on the edge of the Český kras nature reserve, which also seeks to preserve local building heritage. Thus the house aligns with the local vernacular; a simple symmetrical gable roof, rounded eaves, traditional rounded clay roof tiles called “bobrovka”, and mixed lime render and larch cladding facade.

Fortyseven is a novel thermal wellness spa designed by the architect Mario Botta, nestled alongside the Limmat River in Baden, Switzerland. Baden, renowned for its rich cultural and wellness offerings, boasts a spa heritage that extends over thousands of years. The Fortyseven Thermal Wellness Spa has revitalized this historical legacy by presenting wellness culture through a modern lens. Designed by Mario Botta, this project offers an immersive encounter for the body, mind, and soul. The essence of the site and its design is captured by the lens of architectural photographer Paul Clemence, in his latest series.

Colors are much more than just aesthetics. They can tamper with the sensations a space conveys, how we perceive the environment, and even comfort issues. With so many factors that they can influence, using them is not an easy task, and that is why many architects choose to stick with the classic white, grayscale, or even exposed materials to avoid any possible visual conflict. However, some architectural practices dare to use bold color palettes and create unique works that stand out precisely because of how colors help compose the project.

If you find yourself baffled by the confusing world of baffle paneling, don’t be concerned. That’s what they’re there for. The purpose of baffles of any kind – and where they take their name – is to confuse matter. In other industries, baffles are used to direct water flow, to control airflow and heat exchange, and to stop traffic from traveling too quickly.

kairi eguchi studio punctuates the sauna with a slender window crowned by a stepped ceiling, welcoming a tranquil interplay of light and shade.
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