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Miranda Palmeto / TACO taller de arquitectura contextual

August 29, 2024 Andreas Luco 0

Miranda Palmeto is a productive house through the mixed-use of neighborhood-scale. It is part of a series of architectural interventions aimed at enhancing the Palmeto (a collection of palms) at the Cholul Nursery, a 2.5-hectare green space with several decades of history dedicated to producing and selling tropical plants. Located in the heart of Cholul, a Mayan / Colonial community within the municipality of Merida in southeastern Mexicothis, the project seeks to bring value to the site and integrate it within its cultural and environmental context.

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C3D Architecture breaks ground on “striking” Manhattan skyscraper

August 29, 2024 Ellen Eberhardt 0

Construction has begun on a skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan by local firm C3D Architecture that was designed with a bulbous facade that have a “striking visual effect”. Located between the Empire State Building and Bryant Park, 989 6th Avenue is set to rise 73 storeys at 790 feet tall (240 metres) and contain residential and

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Renovation and Expansion of Exporlux Facilities / Espaço Objecto, Arquitetura & Design, Lda

August 29, 2024 Andreas Luco 0

The requalification of the building Exporlux, one of the largest national lighting equipment companies based in the municipality of Águeda, became an opportunity for more intervention that included, in addition to the construction of a lighting laboratory, interior remodeling works in the spaces of the showroom, training, and office areas and the renovation of the exterior image of this industrial unit. The continuous growth of this company led to successive expansions phased over time, which resulted in a somewhat confusing image reflecting the materials and architectural options of each of the 3 moments of the interventions.

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Urban Sophisticate: A Two-Story Apartment Blending Modern Ascetic with Industrial Minimalism Edge

August 29, 2024 Anzah 0

Designed by the talented trio of Voskolovych Andrii, Voskolovych Diana, and Platonova Kateryna, this 123-square-meter apartment is where modern aesthetics meet industrial minimalism. Read: the beautiful French style. Located in Kyiv’s Rybalsky Peninsula, the space boasts breathtaking views of the Dnipro River. The apartment is a dream realized for a creative couple; they have a […]

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Casa B / Symbiose Architecture & Design

August 29, 2024 Hadir Al Koshta 0

The project concerns the renovation of a typical 70s detached house, where small openings and partitioned spaces were demolished to create open, transversal spaces. Inspired by the Mediterranean context, the project seeks to create a neutral, minimalist envelope connecting the architect’s values, the client’s identity and the natural, artisanal feel of the materials. The new spaces offer the freedom to adapt to everyday use. Furniture is designed as an integral part of the architecture. Planters and masonry steps in waxed concrete punctuate the differences in levels, integrating nature into the architecture.

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Villain House is a concrete replica of an old Barcelona townhouse

August 29, 2024 Katie Last 0

Local studio Architecture Office Claudia Raurell has replaced a dilapidated townhouse in Barcelona with a concrete home that mimics its original footprint. Named Villain House, the home incorporates the existing front facade, which Architecture Office Claudia Raurell said was the only salvageable part of the structure. The new volume has a blocky, straw-coloured concrete structure

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Housing Complex Monconseil Eco-Neighbourhood / MU Architecture

August 29, 2024 Hadir Al Koshta 0

Architecture That Embraces the Flow of Life – In the heart of the Monconseil Eco-District in Tours, aligned with the Grenouillère Park, three “plots” gently emerge. These buildings represent a new approach to housing, where architecture and nature are harmoniously integrated. The green roofs, dubbed “plants,” are not merely green spaces but serve as vegetable gardens and community gathering spots for residents. These roofs become communal terraces where people can grow plants, share gardening tips, or simply relax.