Month: June 2024

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Abandoned mining buildings turned into a “sanctuary for human connection” in Taiwan

June 10, 2024 Jon Astbury 0

Taiwanese studio Divooe Zein Architects has transformed a series of disused industrial structures outside Taipei into a secluded retreat surrounded by mountains and forest. Called The Mineless Heritage Restoration Project and completed in 2023, the scheme involved the adaptation of a series of logistical structures including offices, dormitories and a bathhouse that once supported the

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Venetian palazzo informs “elegant and unexpected” interiors of Hotel Bella Grande

June 10, 2024 Alyn Griffiths 0

Bold red-and-white checkerboard tiles and colourful upholstered banquettes lend an Italian feel to the atrium of this Copenhagen hotel designed by local studio Tonen. Malene Bech-Pedersen and Mette Bonavent of Tonen oversaw the design of Hotel Bella Grande, which occupies a historic building close to Copenhagen City Hall. Constructed in 1899, the five-storey building retained

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Château Cantenac Brown / ( apm ) & associés

June 10, 2024 Hadir Al Koshta 0

A spectacular testimony to the Scottish roots of its founder John Lewis Brown, Cantenac Brown’s emblematic Tudor-style château makes it one of the most remarkable properties of the 1855 classified grands crus. Scottish sheep reign supreme in its expansive parkland. The 75 hectares of vines that surround the Château are spread over the prestigious Margaux and Cantenac plateaux, offering a wine balanced between flesh and tension: full-bodied and velvety with a long finish. Upon his family’s acquisition of Château Cantenac Brown in 2019, Tristan Le Lous became the custodian of this heritage, vowing to safeguard the property’s high standards and quality. A future project was thus unveiled: the building of a cellar from raw earth and untreated wood.

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Research reveals carbon cost of Israel-Gaza war

June 10, 2024 Amy Peacock 0

Researchers have estimated that rebuilding the damage caused in the first four months of the Israel-Gaza war will generate up to 60 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. A paper titled A Multitemporal Snapshot of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Israel-Gaza Conflict was created by researchers at Lancaster University, Queen Mary University of London, University of Energy

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Ten Hélène Binet photographs that capture light and shadow in architecture

June 10, 2024 Rupert Bickersteth 0

Photographer Hélène Binet and co-authors Marco Iuliano and Martino Stierli have selected ten highlights – from architect Peter Zumthor’s Therme Vals hotel to the Pantheon in Rome – from a new book about Binet’s work. The book features more than 170 photographs from Binet’s career and includes two critical essays based on in-depth interviews. It

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Branded Residences: Blending Luxury Hospitality with Residential Architecture

June 10, 2024 Ankitha Gattupalli 0

Metropolitan cityscapes come with the appeal of sophistication, luxury, and exclusivity. Their glittering skylines and vibrant energy attract thousands of tourists and residents seeking luxurious experiences every year. Catering to this market, several renowned brands and real estate firms have teamed up to offer “branded residences” – a modern typology that elevates hotel-like living into a daily delight.

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Yao-Hakka Yard / YXDesigners

June 10, 2024 Pilar Caballero 0

Yao-Hakka Yard, located in Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, is neighboring the Yao migration Town and Hakka village, so it is titled “Yao-Hakka” to express the best wishes for the harmony of the two peoples. Yao-Hakka Yard can be regarded as a deconstructed architectural museum—an assemblage of fragmented constructs sourced from local villages, encompassing elements of both traditional and contemporary designs.