The residence ‘Casa De Bouro’ designed by Mutant Arquitectura & Design forms a simple volume characterised by a deformed rectangular parallelepiped that embraces the south-facing portion of the land that makes up the patio. Constructed in exposed concrete, the house absorbs a resistant and austere character in order to respond to the natural surroundings, following its concept of “a hug to nature”.
Mutant Arquitectura & Design is an architectural practice based in Porto, Portugal.
Archidiaries is excited to share the Project of the Week – Redmars | Architect Mahesh Naik. 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.
NUVO, a project by MVRDV and Orange Architects, encompasses five distinctive buildings, merging a business park with residential and cultural programmes to establish the most extensive technological and sustainable development in Ukraine. By designing spaces that are adaptable and demountable, the designers have made it easier for society to adapt to its changing needs and lessen the uncertainty that the ongoing conflict has caused.
Orange Architects is a multidisciplinary firm for architecture, urban design, interiors, and outdoor space, located in the centre of Rotterdam. With their integral approach, sustainability is an important design ambition in all their buildings. They work on the basis of a broad definition of sustainability, built upon three pillars: WORLD | WE | VALUE. Their mission is to incorporate and unite these themes in all their projects, from the first sketches to completion.
The Cantilever House by S Squared Architects is a project that skillfully integrates function and form with innovation and energy efficiency. The house is an ideal example of how to build in a low-risk, flood-prone area while lessening the impact on the environment and preserving the area’s natural beauty. The home is a futuristic dwelling that provides a unique and warm environment.
S Squared Architects is a practice that aims to produce sophisticated and elegant designs by staying up-to-date with evolving times and trends. They strive to constantly discover new and unique elements and excel in their field of work. By combining various styles and embracing the interaction of innovation, modernity, and history, their vision is shaping the future. Each project they provide is an ideal fusion of innovation, creativity, and inspiration.
Coral House by De Reus Architects exhibits a contemporary, casual design with a minimalist aesthetic befitting its coastal neighbourhood. The home’s main gathering spaces are arranged based on a strong connection with nature and livability. The open-plan design features a covered lanai, large pocket doors, and a unified language of material finishes and detailing, integrating the exterior and interior spaces.
Family House Dolní Malá Úpa by mar.s architects is a project that draws on historically proven principles of traditional mountain architecture, shifting them into a contemporary form. Aiming to create a dignified haven for the family, the interior concept also aligns with the modest character of the house, ensuring everyone feels comfortable even during the harshest mountain storms.
Mar.s architects is a practice that believes in the transformative power of design to change the trajectories of individuals and entire communities. Mar.s seeks to change the way one thinks about space—as a unique resource for expressing a singular vision and fostering extraordinary success. They strive to push boundaries, focusing on building strong partnerships with clients and fostering trust for both significant and minor progress.
Finz House by Sankalp Designers is a project that majestically dominates and embraces the surrounding landscape, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. An open courtyard in the center connects all the floors. The interior features refined details like traditional arches, massive stone cladding, Neoclassical living style, wooden paneling in the family room, and marbled flooring.
Anukrom by Venna Architects is a residence designed with spaces that foster a deep connection with one’s soul, culture, and tradition over generations. Using brick as a primary material, the house features a rectangular form, creating two courtyards, maximizing prevailing winds, and minimizing sun exposure. These courtyards create meaningful community spaces for the family and neighborhood.
Venna Architects is a practice based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded by architect Asif Mohammed Ahsanul Haq. The concept that leads their architecture is a clear understanding that connects the stories of users; a deep connection to a site, context, religion, climate, and landscapes. Their belief is in contextual sensibility and experimentation in using local materials while thinking globally.
Lit Time by Fun Connection Design is an interior design project that serves as a temporary escape from the daily routine and conventional life. The design aimed to enhance space integration, blur the tangible boundaries, and improve interaction without altering structural form. The project seeks to create a new living paradigm in the suburbs by integrating natural ecology into traditional community living.
Alibhai’s House designed by Eleventh Floor Architects is a residential project that blends the traditional charm of Kerala architecture with a contemporary twist. The overall design is an attempt to create modern living with a gray monochromatic interior without sacrificing traditional elements. The interior palette is kept subtle to provide a more calming experience for the user.
Eleventh Floor Architects is an architecture practice based in Malappuram, Kerala, founded by architect Fawaz abdul Gafoor. At Eleventh Floor, the designers strive to bridge the artistic endeavor, environmental responsibility, functional pragmatics and financial considerations.
Guili Hotel by CCD (Cheng Chung Design) is an architecture project that features contemporary Chinese aesthetics, combining the cultural heritage of the liquor city Luzhou with the serene beauty of the longan forest, creating a living space that seamlessly blends nature and humanity. The hotel’s warm and elegant atmosphere creates a peaceful sense of home for guests seeking a poetic lifestyle.
The architecture project ‘PILARES Valentín Gómez Farías’ by a|911 is a modern take on the social and educational infrastructures of the past. Its central concept is the creation of a new landscape, a horizon with a civic dimension. Numerous vertical gestures, such as a system of skylights that have an expressive force in the surroundings, contrast with the lattice walls’ horizontality.
Founded by architects Saidee Springall and Jose Castillo, a|911 is a multidisciplinary office that covers architectural, urban design, planning, mobility, and landscape projects approached with a design and research-based methodology. Their work includes research, cultural, institutional, housing, mobility projects, and mixed-use master plans in various cities in Mexico and Central America.
‘FUTURE CITY Exhibition Center’ designed by Various Associates is an interior design project that is inspired by the city’s fabrics, and takes visitors on a journey through various timelines. The distinct emotions evoked in each space resonate with the intended spatial values the designers aimed to communicate, establishing a dialogue with the site, the content, and spirits.
Designing modern office furniture is an essential part of planning any workspace. It reflects the changing work culture and the expectations of employees. In this article, we present some of the best ideas to cover all these requirements in a modern workspace.
Sauna World in Třeboň by Plus One Architects features a clear, logically oriented interior design, incorporating natural materials and the history of the baths’ main building. The new layout thus tries to weave between the columns and create space for saunas, steam, and subsequent relaxation. The architects use locally placed crushed stone, light-coloured tiles, and wooden cladding to continue the quality of the spa complex from the 1970s.
Plus One Architects is an architectural studio founded in 2019, based in Prague, that implements designed projects throughout the Czech Republic. Assignments and experience gradually grow from interior details for private clients to public buildings and larger investors. Their creation is most characterized by moderation and respect for the task, the place, and the client
Redmars is an architectural project by Mahesh Naik that reinterprets traditional construction techniques and local materials for modern use, drawing inspiration from the area’s cultural milieu. A sensitive relationship between the dwelling and the environment is created by the project’s use of indigenous materials and open-to-exterior spaces. With its natural growth right out of the site, Redmars exemplifies a peaceful style of human settlement.
