Yathartha – Cultural Appropriation In The Case of Retail Architecture | Architecture Thesis

‘Yathartha – Cultural Appropriation In The Case of Retail Architecture’ is an architecture thesis by Karan Malkan from ‘Rachana Sansad’s Academy of Architecture’ that seeks to discern the appropriateness of a built form based on its cultural landscape. By taking the BMC market, Borivali, as a model, the project explores the influence of cultural landscapes on diverse architectural typologies, resulting in an architectural solution.

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Primary School in Vila Nova da Barquinha | Aires Mateus

Primary School in Vila Nova da Barquinha by Aires Mateus is an architecture project featuring a play of volumes that defines each space. The building protects teaching areas by creating a boundary and continuous exterior space. The courtyard serves as a transit system and controlled area. Spaces are defined by volume and height, with neutral white colors. The exterior is designed with the same logic, with openings of equal size.

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Twisting Tower and Spiral Station | HCCH Studio

Twisting Tower and Spiral Station by HCCH Studio demonstrate the possibility of infrastructure as landmarks that not only serve for ecological purposes, but also attract public attention to environmental issues through visual expression of technical elements. From an architectural perspective, they also attempt to explore economic and intriguing solutions by taking minimal formal manipulation.

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Premier Residence | Tharanga Hewage Chartered Architect

Premier Residence by Tharanga Hewage Chartered Architect features a design that emphasizes spaces in relation to light, vistas, and explores the structuring of spaces, elements, relationships of circulations, as well as proportions and scales. With internal courtyards creating a cooler microclimate, external gardens for natural light, and a range of living and leisure spaces, the house was designed to optimise natural light and biodiversity.

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Tharanga Hewage Chartered Architect

Tharanga Hewage Chartered Architect is a multidisciplinary practice specializing in architecture, interior design, and landscape design projects. The practice focuses on providing quality architecture through innovative designs, efficiency, and environmental friendliness. It follows a contemporary approach, ensuring attention to detail, minimalism, and elegance. The practice is committed to meeting client expectations while upholding traditional and modern values.

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Antonínská Apartment | Markéta Bromová architekti

Antonínská Apartment by Markéta Bromová architekti is a renovation project that seeks to preserve the character of the space while adapting it to the current living needs. Minimal construction modifications allowed for a bedroom with a hidden bathroom niche, while the vestibule features a walk-through wardrobe. The most significant intervention was the connection of the kitchen and living room, facing the street.

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OPSO | K-Studio

OPSO by K-Studio is an interior design project that reflects the restaurant’s overall philosophy, creating a Greek-inspired setting in London. The focal architectural element is a central spine connecting the two zones. This framework eliminates the need for partitions that restrict light and circulation. An open storage system also allows for efficient work around tables, enhancing the overall design.

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CV Apartment Renovation in Avilés | David Olmos Arquitectos

CV Apartment Renovation in Avilés by David Olmos Arquitectos is an interior design project for a flat with a very compartmentalised and elongated layout. The proposed reform aims to reconfigure the space, creating a large living room with a work area and multipurpose room. The kitchen and dining areas overlooking a courtyard are arranged more openly, using furniture as a delimiting element.

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Weekly Highlights 2024 #18

Archidiaries is excited to share the Project of the Week – Nokha Village Community Centre | Sanjay Puri Architects. Along with this, the weekly highlight contains a few of the best projects, published throughout the week. These selected projects represent the best content curated and shared by the team at ArchiDiaries.

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Adlan Exhibition | Midori Arquitectura + IDUS arquitectura

Adlan Exhibition by Midori Arquitectura and IDUS arquitectura is an interior design project for a temporary exhibition space. The placement of the furniture, which is placed parallel to one another and follows the orientation of the ceiling beams, is exactly what divides the space, organises the areas, and forms the exhibition paths that circle the octagonal room in a clockwise manner.

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Chitrakut – An Extended Family Cluster- Faliyu | AANGAN Architects

‘Chitrakut – An Extended Family Cluster- Faliyu’ by AANGAN Architects is a project that seeks to honour and celebrate the traditional Indian way of living within a traditional housing cluster. Chitrakut is a successful blend of traditional and contemporary design elements, focusing on heritage and lifestyle while incorporating modern comforts. It redefines family living on ancestral land, fostering a sense of belonging, community, and pride in Indian traditions.

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Villa Bianca Apartment | Komon architekti

Villa Bianca Apartment by Komon architekti is a renovation project that combines historical architecture with contemporary interior design. The apartment has been modified by the designers to accommodate modern family living without compromising the load-bearing structures. The choice of materials and standalone furniture are the sole instances in which the house’s construction era is directly referenced.

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Komon architekti

Komon architekti is an architecture practice that designs projects of varying scales, from interiors, where every detail matters, to industrial halls or public parks. Their design process engages their emotions and rational thinking, seeking singular solutions where everything is related and tied together, resulting in a modestly refined and calm result.

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Rustic Charm: 10 Roofing Options for Modern Farmhouse Design

The modern farmhouse design is successful at merging rustic comfort with sleek lines, offering a comfortable and stylish living space. The roof is a critical element in the modern farmhouse look that significantly influences both aesthetics and functionality. This article explores ten roofing options that can enhance the rustic charm of any modern farmhouse, providing durability and style.

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Saltmine | Terra Firma Architects

Saltmine, an interior design project by Terra Firma Architects, offers a dynamic departure from the traditional office setting with its contemporary yet subtle design. Serving as a lounge-style retreat, it effectively reduces the possibility of workplace monotony and provides the diligent staff with a break during long work hours. The space serves as a welcoming enclave for visitors to enjoy pre and post-meetings, fostering a congenial atmosphere.

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Hayama Apartment | Roovice

Hayama Apartment by Roovice is a home renovation project that unifies the interior in bright colors, choosing lauan wood as an accent. By removing the existing partition walls and joining them with the living room, the designers created an airy space that draws in the outside light and, through the large windows, visually connects to the garden. The aim was to create a house capturing the atmosphere of Hayama, where time still flows slowly.

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Athira-Paras Residence | Studio Acis

Athira-Paras Residence by Studio Acis is designed as a serene, timeless dwelling space that considers climatic, social, and contextual factors. The house is a series of pavilions of life nestled in a beautiful landscape, each framed by a natural image from the western ghats. The pavilions are choreographed along the topography, alternating between caressing and levitating the landscape, acting as a self-shading piece of art.

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Shopping Universe: Exploring Relationship Between Consumption and Work in Shopping Malls | Architecture Thesis

‘Shopping Universe’ is an architecture thesis by Wei-Chieh Wang and Meng-Jung Ho from the ‘Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)’ that explores how consumption and labour are intricately related within the context of shopping mall architecture. The study proposes redefining shopping centres as dynamic, hybrid spaces that combine labor and commercial functions, addressing pressing concerns like unsustainable consumption patterns and declining visitor engagement.

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DADA Distrikt | KOGAA

DADA Distrikt by KOGAA is a project that adapts a previous storage facility into a mixed-use and residential complex with a variety of shared and community spaces. The adaptive-reuse project was inspired by the building’s historical combination of industrial and functional content, with a decorative facade accent. The main load-bearing structure was simplified to its strongest form, revealing potential layout solutions.

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Nokha Village Community Centre | Sanjay Puri Architects

Nokha Village Community Centre, an architectural project by Sanjay Puri Architects, is located in the desert region of Nokha in Rajasthan, India. The sweeping curvilinear volume rises up from the northeastern corner, looping around the site and rising up on the northwest corner to create a north-facing open courtyard. The spiral building transforms into an inclined garden with two slopes, perfect for recreation and gatherings.

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InTime | Studio Aditya Mandlik

InTime by Studio Aditya Mandlik is an architecture project proposal that emphasizes the need for immediate action towards a sustainable future. The public art proposal features seven pie-shaped public spaces, with twenty-four columns representing the number of hours in a day. The design primarily consists of the “ground” and “column cluster,” addressing local parameters, street composition, and incident radiation.

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Studio Aditya Mandlik

Studio Aditya Mandlik is an architecture practice dedicated to transforming the world through metabolic design strategies towards a post-anthropocentric future. The studio uses a multidisciplinary approach, integrating architecture, biology, ecology, and technology, to understand the intricate relationship between built environments and the natural world, fostering innovation.

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