Articles by Hadir Al Koshta

In the distance, the hiker sees a black mass. Across the expanse, the sun no longer reigns, and the wooden cabin becomes the focal point. The light and the hiker attempt to penetrate the object, disrupting their respective rituals. The cabin seems to invite them in, yet it hinders their progress. The light struggles to enter the fossil of the old mine. It has slipped between the charred wooden blocks, reminiscent of the lignite ore once mined just a few hundred meters away.

In the distance, the hiker sees a black mass. Across the expanse, the sun no longer reigns, and the wooden cabin becomes the focal point. The light and the hiker attempt to penetrate the object, disrupting their respective rituals. The cabin seems to invite them in, yet it hinders their progress. The light struggles to enter the fossil of the old mine. It has slipped between the charred wooden blocks, reminiscent of the lignite ore once mined just a few hundred meters away.

The day trip cabin in Hovdenuten is the culmination point of a collaborative project between the municipality of Bykle and SVR (protected areas in Setesdal Vesthei, Ryfylkeheiane and Frafjordheiane). The newly finished sherpa stairs help to canalize the flow of visitors to the top of Hovdenuten. From there is possible to look at the protected area of Hovden, an important winter grazing area for the wild reindeer.

The Heart of the Waalsprong is the new centre of Nijmegen-Noord, where shopping, living and facilities come together. De Zwarte Hond was commissioned by AM and VanWonen to design the urban plan and the Donk and Elft apartment blocks. Other homes in the area were designed by architects BRINK architecture & urbanism, Korth Tielens Architects, Level of Detail and Monadnock. De Urbanisten designed the landscaping, which connects the central square to the Waal River via a green route with a wadi, squares and gardens.

Founding partners Pauli Siponen and Niilo Ikonen of Avarrus Architects had a common vision to create housing that would last for generations and set new standards in sustainability and resilience.

This guesthouse is the former studio of Daan Wildschut (1913-1995), an artist specialized in stained glass. The open character of the studio has been preserved with contemporary interventions. Light and color form the basis for the design – just like in Wildschut’s work. It is therefore a nod to the previous user.

The new nursery pavilion in Cavallino Treporti, located in the Venetian lagoon, has recently been completed. Designed by Enrico Dusi Studio in collaboration with engineering firm IBZ, the pavilion introduces a multifunctional architecture that meets two main needs. On one hand, it renovates the nursery with a spacious, vibrant, and innovative room dedicated to children’s activities; on the other, it provides a versatile civic space for the Cavallino Treporti community, suitable for various events and gatherings.