Sonali Asha – Bangabandhu Jute and Textile Museum | Architecture Thesis

‘Sonali Asha – Bangabandhu Jute and Textile Museum’ is an architecture thesis by Esrat Jahan Onty from Department of Architecture – BRAC University, that seeks to preserve as well as connect today’s people with the history of jute culture of Bangladesh in a contemporary and innovative way. The purpose of this project is to create a space where jute, the Golden fibre from bygone eras, can be preserved, serve as a symbol of national tradition, and encourage the new generation to cherish the culture. The proposal also intends to provide weavers with a stable platform where they can showcase their skills and make a living

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Casa Olguín | Cotaparedes Arquitectos

Casa Olguín by Cotaparedes Arquitectos is a residence that alters the sense of space with a staggered floor plan system to maximize land coverage. In a traditional subdivision of Jalisco, where pitched roofs, tiles, and pastel colors are a mandatory requirement, the designers were limited in maintaining the purity of the forms that they initially wanted to maintain. The house balances itself between traditional elements and clean, enigmatic forms as one walks through it.

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Chon Buri | Funs Design

Chon Buri designed by Funs Design is a project that takes inspiration from nature and integrates the inherent natural forms into architectural design. The designers use materials that appear similar, making only minimal design enhancements, reducing the artificial decorative feel. This approach is adopted to allow the building to have a more natural and harmonious atmosphere.

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Funs Design

Funs Design is an interior design practice founded in 2014 in Chengdu, Sichuan, specializing in fashion dining and art hotels. Since its inception, the firm has undertaken and completed numerous outstanding interior decoration and VI (Visual Identity) design projects. The designers at Funs Design do not aspire to change the world with their designs but hope that every work they present is exceptionally beautiful.

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Lumber 4 | Oslotre AS

Lumber 4 by Oslotre AS is an architecture project for a commercial and office building spanning six floors. The structure is composed of a mass timber construction with columns and beams made of glued laminated timber. The floors are constructed using a composite structure of CLT and concrete, creating a slim and efficient floor system that spans long distances while also addressing fire and acoustic requirements.

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Jury House | HoangGk Architecture

Jury House by HoangGk Architecture features an appearance of abstract combinations, the house redefines the concepts of “tube” house typology and attempts to evoke spiritual connections with occupants through architectural language. By the repetition of the distinctive silhouettes and the division of forms the sense of familiarity is kept and the nostalgic emotions are continued between old and new for the Jury house and her owner.

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Dexamenes Seaside Hotel | K-Studio

K-Studio is Dexamenes Seaside Hotel is an architectural adaptive reuse project that complements the existing building’s brutality with elegant interventions and transforms their austere functionality into a place of calm, comfort and relaxation. A complimentary palette of concrete, steel, timber and engineered glass ensures that new construction elements tread lightly, leaving the existing buildings relatively untouched and retaining their strong presence.

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The Villa in the Woods | Studio Lotus

Studio Lotus’ Villa in the Woods is an architectural project aimed at creating a self-sufficient community in the hills, fostering harmony with nature. With its pitched roof and large balconies, the elevated structure is meant to resemble a treehouse and provide its occupants with privacy and easy access to the lush landscapes. This project uses a variety of techniques to reduce its environmental impact since sustainability and energy efficiency are critical design factors in the environmentally sensitive setting.

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House of Concrete Experiments | Samira Rathod Design Atelier

House of Concrete Experiments by Samira Rathod Design Atelier is a project that, in fact, is an experiment in all its aspects: its planning, construction, structural design, material usage, play of light and shadow, and its services. The details incorporated in the architecture and interiors of this house create continual intrigue, making the otherwise overwhelming space very intimate and livable.

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Retrospecting Genocide – Awakening the Existence of Zinzira Bazar | Architecture Thesis

‘Retrospecting Genocide – Awakening the Existence of Zinzira Bazar’ is an architecture thesis by Fazle Rubby Fahim from Department of Architecture, BRAC University, that aims to re-discover the site of the Zinzira massacre in Bangladesh and create a memorial journey that encourages harmony between the past and the present. Prioritising the urban context, the project seeks to revive the existing Zinzira Bazar on the site, in which neighbourhood involvement is strongly encouraged.

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Villa Luciérnagas | Apaloosa Estudio de Arquitectura y Diseño + Valdez arquitectos

Villa Luciérnagas by Apaloosa Estudio de Arquitectura y Diseño and Valdez arquitectos is an architecture project that houses families and tourists through applications such as Airbnb. The villa meets the goals of generating experiences for its sporadic users; however, the main focus of the project is waste treatment and energy usage to return the investment of the clients.

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Gandhi House | Kathik

Gandhi House is an interior design project by Kathik that exemplifies simplicity in design and subtle materials that radiate warmth and modesty. The house is not an ostentatious display of wealth or status but a reflection of the values and aesthetics that have shaped the lives of the occupants. It is a place where every corner tells a story and where cherished memories are both preserved and made.

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Kathik

Kathik is an architecture and interior design firm that believes in the intrinsic power of design to elevate the quality of life, irrespective of the level of exposure. Specialising in the design of residential, commercial, and retail spaces, Kathik’s firm foundation lies in the belief that their work should not only result in aesthetically beautiful spaces but also deliver highly functional designs.

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Tea Room Floating by the River | DCDSAA Architecture Office

Tea Room Floating by the River by DCDSAA Architecture integrates creativity and modernity to match the diversity of indoors with the outdoors, creating a pleasant landscape. Slitted into the white wall is a hollow glass box that serves as both a window to the outdoor landscape and a space to savour the aroma of tea on the balcony. The reflections and ripples of the People’s River outside brighten the interior space.

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Cliff Café and Tower House | Trace Architecture Office

Trace Architecture Office’s Cliff Café and Tower House project explores the horizontality and verticality of forms to connect the buildings to the earth and the sky. The Tower House is a vertical volume aiming at the sky, while the café is a horizontal plane pointing towards the skyline. Spaces inside both buildings are intended to provide breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the sea.

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Trace Architecture Office

Trace Architecture Office (TAO) is one of the most active and influential firms in China’s contemporary architecture field and is based in Beijing. With most projects positioned in particular cultural and natural settings in China, TAO explores the essence of place and makes architecture deeply rooted in its cultural and environmental context with respect to local conditions.

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Weekly Highlights 2023 #43

Archidiaries is excited to share the Project of the Week – Alarine Earth Home | Zarine Jamshedji 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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Đạo Mẫu Museum | ARB Architects

Đạo Mẫu Museum by ARB Architects illustrates the use of clay tiles in an innovative manner to create an architecture that is both separate and harmonious with the local surroundings. Through this project, the clay tiles from hundreds of old houses are preserved and transformed into a new life instead of being discarded. The material continues to embark on a new journey, a journey that cohesively preserves the inherent beliefs of the nation.

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The Chevron House | Dotknot Design Studio

The Chevron House by Dotknot Design Studio is a testament to the fusion of architecture and the natural world. It’s a place where earthy elegance takes center stage, and the chevron pattern, a symbol of both continuity and contrast, whispers its story to all who enter. Under the guiding inspiration of the Chevron name, the designers have crafted an ode to nature’s beauty, where every detail seamlessly aligns with its surroundings.

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Dotknot Design Studio

Dotknot Design Studio is an architecture and interior design firm founded by Deepika Khatri with offices in Vadodara and Bangalore.

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Healing House | Architecture Thesis

‘Healing House’ is an architecture thesis by Niels Geerts from Amsterdam Academy of Architecture – AUA, Amsterdam University of the Arts, that explores healthcare architecture approached from the perspective of the patient and promotes regional healthcare. Healing House participates in a debate on a pressing vital social issue: the role of the present-day healthcare facility and the importance of architecture in this. This project bridges the gap between the patient’s very personal experiences and the practical, effective realm of healthcare.

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AYYA House | Estudio Galera

AYYA House by Estudio Galera is materialized by two apparently monolithic containers that are overlapped, crossed, and rested on a platform. Lifted above the average lot level, the residence dominates the environment and accentuates its observatory nature. The crossed boxes guarantee different views from the two plans: down to the west and up to the north, and they ensure good sunlight in all the rooms.

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Drury Court Residence | Swatt Miers Architects

Swatt Miers Architects’ Drury Court Residence blends the programme and site with structural forms drawn from the surrounding mature redwood grove. A series of 2 and 3-story board-formed concrete core walls and columns were built to support three clear-span floor plates that stepped down the hillside because of the unique site. These concrete components have been scaled to work in harmony with the redwoods, not to overpower nor be overwhelmed.

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