The country blue is a retrofit extension to a 30-year-old building in Maruthur South, a remote village in the district of Nagapattinam. The extension adds a new kitchen while converting the existing kitchen to dining on the ground floor and adding a bedroom with an attached bathroom on the first floor. Apart from these spatial additions, existing compound wall replacement and terracing came along.
This project is a unique collaboration between long-time client/architect relationship, who designed an award-winning office space for this famed film director more than 25 years ago. After decades of success in the Hollywood limelight, the director and artistic spouse decided to pursue a lifelong dream and return to a more tranquil lifestyle reminiscent of their upbringing around Montreal, Canada.
The Sanctuary Experience Centre is a thoughtfully crafted space that exemplifies sustainable and adaptive architectural reuse of real estate project, reflecting the core values of The Sanctuary. From its conceptualization to execution, the Centre has prioritized minimizing material waste and fostering a seamless relationship between temporary and permanent structures, embodying a commitment to sustainability from the outset.
SETT is a space that presents a variety of variations within its own rules and order, offering high-quality flavors and refined service through well-curated F&B menus. It’s a brand deeply rooted in the philosophy of proposing better tastes and respectful ways of interaction through space.
As both the residence of our Founding Director, John Matyas, and headquarters for our studio, ‘Matyas Architects & Interiors, Bay Street mixed-use provides a living example of our studio’s approach and John’s 38 years of practice.
Hwadam Forest is a barrier-free artificial forest created to restore Korean forests. On the opposite side of the forest, at the foot of the mountain, is an art gallery called Hwadamchae. ‘seed green’ is a bakery cafe designed to function as a “pavilion” between the two spaces.
The “Eya” house is located in the city of Mérida, Yucatán, and is the result of a deep analysis and interpretation of the clients’ needs and their way of seeing and appreciating life. The main objective of the “Eya” house arises from conceptualizing the project as an entity that preexists on the site, for which the architectural intervention would adapt and honor the context.
The New Taipei City Art Museum is situated on reclaimed land at the convergence of the Yingge River and Dahan River. The gently sloping site resembles an island within the flowing streams, offering captivating views of the majestic mountain and river landscapes. To the north lies Guilun Mountain, while to the south, the museum overlooks the Dahan River and Xueshan Range. Drawing inspiration from the region’s rich history and culture, the design incorporates elements such as the dry riverbed, the quaint charm of old streets and brick buildings, and the swaying reeds, particularly abundant during the autumn and winter seasons, to create a modern and prospective architectural form, a “museum of modern and contemporary art among the reeds.”
The commission consisted of a small house to enjoy the beauty of the Maulino Forest in the Andes Mountains, in the Central-Southern Zone of Chile. The location is an oak forest, situated at an approximate altitude of 950 meters above sea level.
The site is located at the southern end of Gwangjin Bridge, on a trapezoidal plot that had long been left undeveloped. The road in front, known as “Cheonho-dong Tool Street,” is somewhat bustling, but once the building is completed, it will offer a picturesque view of the Han River framed by Achasan Mountain. The front and rear roads, with a 3.6-meter elevation difference, allow for easy underground parking without additional excavation. The client decided to build an office on this site, aiming to minimize construction costs and time by utilizing the existing terrain for a quick move-in. Due to the nature of neighborhood commercial facilities, the floor plan was significantly influenced by regulations and economic factors, requiring careful consideration of the façade and material expression.
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