Month: December 2023

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Xikou Future Community Center / y.ad studio

December 3, 2023 Andreas Luco 0

Shanghai-based y.ad studio has engaged in the construction of the Rural Future Community of Xikou, a renewal project that transforms a residential quarter for pyrite workers built over 60 years ago into a vibrant rural future community with a distinct local identity of Xikou Town. The Future Community Center, the only newly constructed building in this community, marks the completion of the entire rural renew project. The project site is nestled within a sunken vegetable field, with an irregular shape. The land slopes gently towards the north and rises gradually towards the south. The east and west sides are stone retaining walls shaded by lush green trees.

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The Reading Room / A N Design Studio

December 2, 2023 Valeria Silva 0

The Reading Room” is more than just a space; it’s a profound celebration of words, language, and community. Designed as a versatile hub, it caters to all forms of communication and expression, from language development classes for children to community sessions and events for adults. It encompasses a well-curated library for those hungry for knowledge and a tranquil study space for those seeking solace in the world of words. Over 12,000 books are lovingly hosted within its walls, creating an atmosphere that thrives on collaboration, intellectual discussions, regular workshops, classes, and open mic sessions. It’s a space that transcends age barriers, fostering a love for reading and nurturing creative thinking skills.

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Toto Ipanema / Tadu Arquitetura

December 2, 2023 Andreas Luco 0

Toto is a restaurant with inventive, locally sourced, and seasonal cuisine, led by Chef Thomas Troisgros in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro. With a contemporary approach, the project aims to provide an inviting atmosphere with a universal identity that reflects the aesthetic and cultural influences brought by the customers. Overall, the inspiration comes from a movement known as “bistronomie,” which seeks to combine high gastronomy with the intimate and informal ambiance characteristic of traditional bistros.

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Fratelli Sports Complex / Andres Milos Arquitectos + Boris Bacaluzzo

December 2, 2023 Andreas Luco 0

The sports complex is located on the outskirts of the city of Paraná. Particularly in a site where the urban fabric transitions between the dense traditional block layout to the superblocks that regulate the territory. The soccer, tennis, and paddle courts adopt dimensions similar to the city blocks, generating continuity in the reading of the urban fabric, but inverting the spatial relationship.

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Palmeira Apartament / Studio Gameiro

December 2, 2023 Andreas Luco 0

This unique and singular story begins when our clients discover a hidden gem in the heart of Príncipe Real, one of the most desired and beautiful neighborhoods in Lisbon. What made this discovery truly exceptional was the balance between the art of a bygone era, preserving the exquisite craftsmanship of the late 19th century, and the incredible energy and determination with which they trusted us to do something new and original, returning to advance.

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Built Works creates Drying Shed sauna in East Sussex woodland

December 2, 2023 Betty Owoo 0

Red shingles and an oversailing roof characterise this sauna, which London studio Built Works has completed in a woodland in East Sussex. Located on the edge of a family-run farm in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Drying Shed serves guests staying in two nearby cabins. The sauna was commissioned by Architects Holiday,

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Ceramic House / Studio RAP

December 2, 2023 Paula Pintos 0

According to Studio RAP, The Ceramic House reshapes architectural expression by seamlessly blending tradition and innovation, reintroducing bespoke details to the realm of architecture. The studio’s innovative approach to contemporary architectural design uses state-of-the-art digital fabrication processes conceived in its own manufacturing premises to print each bespoke 3D-printed ceramic tile. This enriches the famous shopping street’s existing historic architecture with a new design language. The resulting design, achieved through algorithmic design, 3D-printed ceramics, and artisanal glazing, is exciting and textural, inspired by the craft of knitting garments.