Month: October 2024

The architecture in Canada has evolved to reflect both its European heritage and modern global trends while adapting to the country’s environment. As Canada developed, architectural styles became a means to express its identity as an independent nation. This architectural development, especially in the 19^th and early 20^th centuries, was influenced by colonial styles from Great Britain and France. While French colonial was more prominent in Quebec, British styles influenced the rest of the country.

We designed an art museum to showcase the ceramic culture in Yixing, known as the “ceramic capital” and renowned for its production of pottery using purple clay. The site was once the center of Yixing’s ceramic culture, with its numerous pottery factories and ateliers. This project aligns with the master plan to redevelop the area and envisions a cultural center for ceramics, incorporating ateliers and workshops while preserving the remnants of decommissioned factories.

Located at the border between Yeonhui-dong in Seodaemun-gu and Namgajwa-dong, the Layered House sits along a relatively quiet and peaceful main road. The building’s scale was determined by the widening of the road at a dead-end and the setback requirements due to sunlight restrictions from the north.

Showering is one of the most physically sensational rituals we commit to on a daily basis—often, when time allows, even multiple times between morning and night. It represents the transformative power of water on the body, offering a cascade of bliss and well-being. It is elemental as much as it is routine and purification. The new Serenity Sky designs from Dornbracht have been developed with a focus on elevating the rainshower experience, maximizing every aspect of it, while also incorporating nuance and options for each user. The new product takes one of the simplest concepts integral to our lives and enhances it with a personalized touch.

Unico, as a co-development village project, aims to provide a new living possibility for city inhabitants. The first phase of the construction involves more than 60 vacant courtyards, each covering an area ranging from 200 to 400 square meters. 45 of these courtyards will be used for residential purposes and 10 will be served as hotels, with additional supporting facilities such as village hall, Dragon King Temple (reception), workshops, dining, gymnasiums, public restrooms, Unico office and staff quarters.

PAON Architects embodies a creative and collaborative work environment within a compact 180-square-meter space, thoughtfully designed to enhance the quality of life for the team. This studio prioritizes functionality while fostering a vibrant, open atmosphere that inspires innovation and teamwork. Given the office’s limited size relative to the number of team members, the layout carefully balances comfort and utility to ensure an organized, efficient workspace.

An 88-storey supertall skyscraper by architecture studio Kohn Pedersen Fox that pays homage to New York City’s beaux-arts architecture has topped out in Midtown Manhattan. Located at 520 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, the skyscraper will rise 1,002 feet (305 metres) and contain 100 luxury apartments, residential amenities, office space and a member’s club. The

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