Work began on site in the autumn of 2007. As site preparation and foundations were prepared ABM began casting and curing the segments. Site assembly began in December 2007 and was complete in just six working days, ahead of schedule. The entire structure has been waterproofed, backfilled with graded materials, earthed over and landscaped. To complete the construction the main contractor has …
The project anticipates the rearrangement of an already existent construction annexed to a small house, in a refuge pavilion with 50 m². The implanting of the new building follows the limits of this existent construction in the west side, recycling small stone. The opposite side is rebuilt, realigned and, reusing the granite header from the best walls, is created an uncovered yard that …
Twin-Bricks, consists of two wings – the five rental dwelling units and the owner’s two-family house is located in a quiet residential area, just 20 minutes by train from Tokyo. In order to secure some space for the owner’s car collections, the Owner wing (RC Wing) stands nearer to the road than the Rental wing (S Wing). The Rental wing partly has ALC panels as well as glass blocks. This …
The major request from the client is the space both for two family should be sunny and bright like the various crystals which gathered by the client as their hobby. We had intended to make architecture which wall is made of glass blocks which works as the structure itself considering the request from the client from the beginning. We collaborated with structural engineers, manufacturing …
The 2R Cabinet Range was designed in 1997 by architects Rasmussen & Rolff as a storage unit in an idiom suitable for both the home and for functional office interiors. 2R is one of Paustians most popular lines, thanks to its simple modular construction, countless combinations and purity. There are no handles on the doors and drawers, which are held shut by a magnet system and released by a …
The intention was to design a series of furniture items – table, chair/stool, coffee table & side table – all utilizing solid natural materials of simple construction & composition that respond as objet d’art as well as furniture. Douglas Fir represented a natural material beautifully textured & warm yet light enough in weight that a thick chunky aspect could be afforded the …
This project involved the sub-division and renovation of a semi-detached Victorian bluestone cottage with an individual heritage listing. The client purchased this property with pre-existing Planning & Building permits to sub-divide the site and construct two 2 storey precast- concrete dwellings over 2 property Titles. The existing site contained a 19th century derelict bluestone fronted …