Articles by Valeria Silva

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Three Schools – One Process / gmp Architects

February 22, 2026 Valeria Silva 0

With the construction of three new schools in Bremerhaven, a public-sector building project has been realized for the first time using the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model (Integriertes Projektabwicklungsmodell, IPA). This project serves as a pilot for gmp and as a nationwide reference project for collaborative construction in the public sector. The schools, designed for approximately 1,750 pupils and students, gradually began operations starting in summer 2025, initially the Hamburger Straße School Center in Geestemünde and the New Lehe Secondary School, followed in the autumn by the New Lehe Elementary School, as scheduled.

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Uni Center / G/O Architecture

February 20, 2026 Valeria Silva 0

UNI-CENTER project renovates Hanyang University’s existing Student Union, located along the main pedestrian axis connecting the subway station, the main building, and the welfare center, into a welfare-centered, multi-functional community hub for students. The design goes beyond simple functional enhancement—it restores the building’s sense of place and redefines it as a central node within the campus circulation network.

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Lakeshore Barn House / NORM Architects

February 20, 2026 Valeria Silva 0

Set close to a small harbour, Lakeshore Barn House is shaped by restraint and clarity, drawing from the familiar silhouette of rural barns to sit naturally within the small lakeside village. The simple cross- shaped layout establishes a central axis that opens uninterrupted views through the house in both directions, strengthening the connection between landscape and interior.

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Al-Iqtishad Mushola / CREM Paragon x KIND

February 20, 2026 Valeria Silva 0

Site and Context – Located on the southeastern edge of the University of Indonesia’s Faculty of Economics and Business, Al‑Iqtishad redefines the role of a campus Mushola, shifting from a discreet endpoint to a civic and spiritual threshold within the FEB UI Masterplan. The site descends naturally toward Mahoni Lake, a landscape of deep ecological and symbolic importance. The design minimizes impact on existing contours and vegetation, allowing the building to merge with the terrain. Anchored from the academic axis yet open toward the lake.

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Itupeva House / UNA MUNIZVIEGAS

February 18, 2026 Valeria Silva 0

Visits to the site sparked the desire to build a house that would blend into the landscape. We found large rocks on the land, which is protected by dense vegetation, that protruded from the steep slope of the southern portion. There’s also a lake nearby, accessible via a short trail through the woods.

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Entremontes House / Harpa Arquitetura

February 17, 2026 Valeria Silva 0

Entremontes House is a single-family residence located on a rare urban site between two hills that shape the skyline of Montenegro, in southern Brazil. Set on a 5,000 m² plot, the project embraces a unique condition where urban infrastructure coexists with natural landscapes. Designed by Harpa Arquitetura, the house explores this duality by carefully mediating the relationship between city and nature.

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Residence T20 / Minimalist Architecture & Design Studio

February 16, 2026 Valeria Silva 0

Emerging quietly from its urban fabric, the residence stands as an orchestration of planes that hover and masses that drift, defying the weight of their own materiality. What begins as a grounded plinth gradually ascends into a composition of layered horizontality—a home that feels anchored yet airborne.

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Zwarte Fles Residence / Vi.architectuur.atelier

February 12, 2026 Valeria Silva 0

De Zwarte Fles – Renovation and New Office Volume. Located on the village square of Zwijnaarde, De Zwarte Fles is a layered architectural project that combines the careful renovation of a historic building with the addition of a discreet office volume. The existing structure, dating back to 1616, originally functioned as a country house and later served for many years as a café-restaurant. Over time, the building underwent numerous renovations and alterations, largely aimed at concealing damage caused by ageing and earlier interventions rather than restoring its architectural integrity. Extensive paved terraces surrounded the building, providing additional seating during the summer months.

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Zwarte Fles Residence / Vi.architectuur.atelier

February 12, 2026 Valeria Silva 0

De Zwarte Fles – Renovation and New Office Volume. Located on the village square of Zwijnaarde, De Zwarte Fles is a layered architectural project that combines the careful renovation of a historic building with the addition of a discreet office volume. The existing structure, dating back to 1616, originally functioned as a country house and later served for many years as a café-restaurant. Over time, the building underwent numerous renovations and alterations, largely aimed at concealing damage caused by ageing and earlier interventions rather than restoring its architectural integrity. Extensive paved terraces surrounded the building, providing additional seating during the summer months.