Articles by Hadir Al Koshta

Thingamajiggy is settled in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai. Surrounded by lush paddy fields and elongated hills to the west, the project manifests the owner and designer’s shared vision – to let nature play a prominent role in their architectural canvas. This coffee shop is an architectural endeavor that may never truly be completed. It thrives on the willingness to allow the environment to shape its identity rather than imposing a rigid architectural blueprint. Upon entering this space, visitors discover a unique experience of open-air seating amid two small buildings, a testament to the ‘in-between’ spaces, subject to the ever-changing seasons and climate. It defies conventional coffee shop boundaries, inviting interaction with the space in an unconventional manner.

Located in the heart of Alphabet City, The Pool is an outdoor installation at the newly established radio bar Hi-Note. The bar’s outdoor space is backed by one of the public parks and gardens typical of this area in the city. Our design intention is to create a series of follies, or movable artifacts, scattered within the boundary of the space that would allow for different configurations and accommodate the diverse needs of the bar: a flexible space.

On July 15, 2023, Odesa opened its doors to visitors of the cafe – patisserie “GODSHOT”. Only 3.5 months passed from the birth of the idea to the realization of the project. Before the full-scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine, the owners of “GODSHOT COFFEE” had been developing their business since 2016 in Kherson and was one of the most popular establishments in the city. After Kherson was liberated from the occupation by Russian troops, the decision was made to relocate the business to the more peaceful Odesa.

Designed as a primary residence for a family on a stunning rural site in Old Snowmass, Colorado, with 360-degree mountain views of the Elk Mountain Range, including Snowmass Mountain. The design of the living spaces simultaneously connects the users to the incredible views. The house serves as a barrier to the visitor while privatizing the vast meadow behind. The bar is anchored into the site with a concrete base and side walls while the primary bedroom and bath cantilevers are on the West side. The low-profile posture of the house allows the mountain ridges to be seen over and through the house, while the narrow width allows for cross ventilation. The massing is divided into the main living and guest areas and is connected by an open-air breezeway at the entry.

A Captivating Spiral Sculpture House Redefines Living in Bali’s Jungle – As an architect, I embarked on a daring and transformative journey to create a residence that breaks free from conventional living and embraces the spirit of freedom in Bali’s lush jungle. Commissioned with a simple yet profound brief – “We have lived in boxes our entire life – we now seek the opposite” – I set out to craft an architectural masterpiece that defies gravity and captivates the human spirit.