Articles by Hadir Al Koshta

Clients for whom the garden pavilion is designed own a large mature garden in the middle of the city, which is also just a ten-minute walk from their apartment. When the clients are in their garden, they try to spend as much time outdoors as possible and come to us with a specific and perhaps slightly paradoxical task. They wanted a new structure on the site of the original dilapidated cottage, but at the same time, they didn’t want to close off the garden. The building was supposed to offer only modest space, primarily in adverse weather, and allow for occasional overnight stays in the summer months. An additional function for the winter season was to provide a space for storing plants, somewhat resembling a winter garden.

The clients, a couple from the Paris region planning to retire in the south of France, approached the agency for their new home. The house will serve as their primary residence and also offer a seasonal rental activity. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all communications and design discussions with the clients were conducted via video call, which was an unusual but successful approach. The first in-person meeting occurred when the construction work began.

On the newly developed Centrumeiland next to IJburg in Amsterdam, innovative construction methods are being implemented, resulting in a diverse and sustainable living environment. In addition to private plots, small Collective Private Commissioning (CPO) projects and self-build housing cooperatives are being realized. Furthermore, the municipality of Amsterdam has issued Co-Commissioning (MO) plots, where developers collaborate with future owners to create apartment complexes. The MO project named Mooijburg encompasses three of these plots and has been awarded to Mooijburg BV, a consortium consisting of DGV Group, Evergreen Building Development, and Weever Bouw, with the intention to develop in collaboration with future residents.

Twin house – two traditional style modern houses, designed in the old district of the Vilnius city. The architectural challenge was to incorporate new houses into the existing environment with the surrounding low-rise detached houses. In the upper part of the plot – a green pine oasis, dictated nature-inspired home solutions.

The Goudvisch Family is a group of bars spread across Amsterdam that have become renowned for blending nostalgic charm with modern flair. East Amsterdam now welcomes the latest addition to the family: LEO, who nestles on a corner of the bustling Beukenplein. Studio Modijefsky’s design concept blends the rich material heritage of the past with the innovation of today to imbue the essence of a traditional ‘bruin café’ with contemporary twists.