Tattoo House by Andrew Maynard Architects
An extension to an existing 3 bedroom house in Fitzroy North to provide new living and kitchen space for a growing young family. Many of the design decisions were generated by the tight budget. The form is a simple box- the strongest form an architect can achieve at a bargain basement price. Every element needed to perform multiple functions for maximum return- hence the kitchen bench …
The Middle East Centre of St. Antony’s College by Zaha Hadid Architects
The Middle East Centre of St. Antony’s College is the University of Oxford’s centre for interdisciplinary study of the Modern Middle East. The centre was founded in 1957 and it is focused on research on humanities and social sciences with a wide reference to the Arab World and its geographic adjacencies. The Centre research core is a specialized library and substantial paper and photographic …
Ford Calumet Environmental Center by Studio Gang Architects
In order to educate visitors on the past and present of the Calumet region’s unique patchwork of industrial and natural areas this project re-conceptualizes the way the building is constructed. Like a ‘nest’, materials for the building are collected from things abundant, nearby, and discarded. The design is composed of salvaged steel from the Calumet industrial region and other …
Two-storey Period Home Residence
The postcard attributes of this two-storey residence flow from the romantic facade and into the fully-renovated interior by reknown Melbourne architects; BE Architects. A stylish ambience, meticulous attention to detail plus quality finishes are the hallmarks which have transformed this period home into a stunning, spacious, living environment. Tall ceilings adorned with chandeliers and …
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects
The location of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at the northern Edge of the Michigan State University Campus is infl uenced by a set of movements adjacent to and across it. The vital street life on the northern side of Grand River Avenue and the historic heart of the university campus at the south side generate a network of paths and visual connections.This highly frequented interface …
Pacific Canada Pavilion of the Vancouver Aquarium
The Pacific Canada Pavilion addition has become the “living room” of the Vancouver Aquarium and the Marine Science Centre by weaving previously existing and disparate buildings into a thoughtful harmony. It not only provides a place for visitors to pause and orient themselves to the different exhibition areas, but also grounds the institution through a celebration of Pacific Canada’s …
Point Grey Road Strata Vancouver, BC
The Point Grey Road complex is a four storey, concrete structure with each of the four suites occupying an entire floor. While the single-unit-per-floor arrangement ensures optimum privacy and security, the maximum use of glazing material provides a generous panoramic view of Howe Sound, English Bay and downtown Vancouver. The whole building can be envisaged as being wrapped by one large window. …
Yuxi Opera House, China
Yuxi is the birthplace of the famous Chinese composer, Nie’Er, amongst whose works is the Chinese National Anthem. With the completion of the Master Plan for the City of Yuxi, BTA was again commissioned by the City for the new Yuxi Opera Theatre. The main design challenge for this project is to cope with changes in architectural expression, as Yuxi is rapidly transforming from traditional town …
Yoo Apartments New York
When Philippe Starck designs luxury apartments, his collections for Axor , which have created a furore in the world of design since 1994, are always part of the concept. One of Starck’s clients is Yoo, one of the most innovative and successful real estate companies of our time. London, Miami, Buenos Aires, Sydney, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv … There are already more than 4,000 Yoo apartments …
Purism and straight lines for pure bathing pleasure
A return to simplicity. The Puro from Kaldewei is a new bathtub for devotees of pure, clear design contours. The purist design of the Puro in durable Kaldewei steel enamel reflects the modern approach of architects and interior designers in reducing everything to the essentials. Bathroom design, in particular, still attaches special importance to this approach. It takes up the desire for a …
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