Chuzhi, designed by Wallmakers, is a two-bedroom residence with an open layout and minimalistic interiors and has floors that have been made of reclaimed wood that has been pieced together. The idea of a subterranean home that would originate from the rock bed, forming multiple whirls around the tree to create a secure private space below for the residents and a space around the trees above that ensures that the thick vegetation and ecosystem continue to thrive undisturbed.
Breathing House, an old townhouse redesigned by KiKi ARCHi, focuses on three keywords of light, air, and flow, for integrating the indoor and outdoor spaces continuously. The exterior of the house changed dramatically with a special white mesh window that wraps the entire facade. The interior layout is adjusted according to optimal principles, especially the living space on the ground floor, which is connected to the courtyard.
Sky Under the Trees, a pavilion designed by Mjölk architekti, shows the history, the present, and the environmental vision of the Czech Republic as a place of human creativity and cares for the common space. The architecture, internal layout and dramaturgical concept of Pavillion allow visitors to physically and spiritually interact with the central idea of the exhibition. The pavilion represents a cloud, hovering over the heads of visitors, who are drawn into the heights of the garden.
Reknitting the Ripped Urban Realm by Virtue of Ontology in Architecture, architectural Bachelors Design Thesis by Netal Chandak from IDEAS (Institute of Design Education and Architectural Studies), Nagpur University, India, explores ontology in architecture and questions the principles of newer development to respect the existing spirit and culture of the sacred precinct of Varanasi, India. The proposal at Varanasi includes different characteristics of zones along with a ceremonial axis and also enhances the living experiences of pilgrims and local communities with a responsive socio-cultural built environment.
Pokrinniemi, a house designed by Avanto Architects, has a building volume with a square shape that conceals a cross-shaped open space. The closed rooms are situated between the four wings of the open space, where the four wings meet, and receive light from a skylight.
Price f(x) Offices, an office interior by collcoll, has the theme of industrialism and tries to bring a contemporary feel to the working environment. The entire floor can operate in conference room mode with café and dispersal areas. The design houses a wooden structure, which is aesthetically and technologically inspired by the creation in the game Minecraft.
Collcoll, an architectural practice based in the Czech Republic, is an open platform for architects, designers and researchers. The firm has been operating for over ten years and enriches local architecture with experimental and commercial projects.
Noviotech Campus, designed by MVRDV, links to the city’s own biodiversity strategy, turning the campus into a nature-inclusive landscape that connects the nearby Parks to designated green corridors, including green roofs and façades on the buildings of the campus. The campus provides carbon footprint guidelines, calls for the use of circular or bio-based materials, recommends adaptable and future-proof structures, and proposes the continuation of greenery of the building’s façades and roofs.
A Roof for Helsinki, an old electric train building, is reimagined by MASSLAB as a part of the social, commercial, and cultural hub in historical heritage. The new Train Factory area is a mixed-use neighborhood that accommodates a system of paths, parks, plazas, and open spaces that encourages people to spend more time outdoors together. The proposed Train Factory project will enhance and build upon the rich cultural heritage of the area, which hosts relevant historical buildings and large public spaces.
Pilara House, designed by Besonías Almeida arquitectos, occupies an irregularly shaped corner lot with a gentle elevation with respect to the surrounding streets. The house, conceived as a single volume, is structured according to an orthogonal grid that allows it to be pierced toward its interior, giving rise to the creation of courtyards of different scales. In this house, the shape and position of the openings of the different patios define a multiplicity of changing atmospheres that seek to highlight the spatiality of the environments.
Wyndham Clubhouse, designed by MIA Design Studio, is a hospitality building located in the coastal resort of Phu Quoc, which desires to bring a new perspective that is both modern and traditional to a building. The project has created a separate atmosphere for relaxation by applying different techniques like exploiting, softening, or contrasting natural light, along with an organization to create wind convection throughout all spaces.
Social Housing in Dessel, designed by Studio Farris Architects, contains 22 dwellings within 7 buildings arranged side by side. In the inner part of the lot, between the street and residences is a green area designed as a park for collective use. Each building in the complex is placed orthogonally to the street and is defined by the juxtaposition of two parallelepiped volumes, characterized by a constant width and a varying length.
Studio Farris Architects is an architectural firm based in Belgium, founded by Italian architect Giuseppe Farris. The studio’s mission is to uncover the inherent potential in each project by questioning the obvious and exploring the surrounding environment and cultural heritage.
Village Opera, designed by llLab, uses the series of architectural practices in Beigou Village as a sample to demonstrate the complex relationship and interaction of characters behind rural construction. An exhibition with multiple tones and melodies, interactions among groups are transformed into different scenes of the display. The development of open dining reflects the integration of the rhythm of rural practice and its content through the dynamic and progressive evolution of rural practice.
Multiple Space Complex House, designed by Story Architecture, is a house for 2 cars and many motorbikes, with space for an office for rent, and space for a large family. The division staircase ensures privacy for homeowners, where one part serves for parking and offices for rent and another for homeowners. The staircase combined with the atrium behind the house creates a large skylight that helps the house get light from the backside.
Letná Apartment, an exciting house redesigned by Markéta Bromová architekti, has the concept of the insertion of “boxes” into the open space, so that the rooms are separated from each other, and also in this way the private part of the apartment is separated from the residential part. The reinforced concrete ceiling structure with ribs was also exposed, which gives a raw character to the apartment.
ArchiDiaries’ news announces that RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) is pleased to nominate Ar. Yasmeen Lari as a recipient of the Royal Gold Medal 2023, one of the world’s highest honours for the architecture fraternity. The award – the first to be personally approved by His Majesty The King – acknowledges Yasmeen Lari’s work championing zero carbon self-build concepts for displaced populations.
Casa del músicis, an old house redesigned by ENDALT Arquitectes, follows the typical scheme of the houses, which has a compact volume with a gabled roof followed by a rear extension with a flat roof, a patio and the pallissa at the end. The patio becomes the lung and the light of the house while renewing its function of recreation, leisure and nature.
A modest house in the ‘pol’ neighbourhood, designed by Inpractice, is a single-storey abode replacing a dilapidated structure with an exposed concrete monolith that cuts, folds and bends to articulate the facades. The play of light and shadow frames each part of this home, enhancing its old-world charm of pol houses, presented with a new outlook to represent the time it was built in and the aspirations of the people who reside in it.
Inpractice, an architectural practice based in India, is a design studio that focuses on a non-linear design approach with inventive solutions. ‘Inpractice’ is appropriating traditional ways of living in the present time by means of materials, light and spatial explorations.
Archidiaries is excited to share the Project of the Week – Shah Muhammad Mohshin Khan Mausoleum (Dargah) | Sthapotik. 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.
Industrial Idyllic, a retail interior by Kritnam Atelier, approaches design with a holistic spirit of natural and true. The tranquility, exhibit clutter, and rustic vibe all work together to create a pleasant ambiance in this space, with an artistic and eclectic flare. A neutral interior tone was used to subtly highlight the product tone of an already established brand without the need for any additional decorative elements.
Arc’ teryx BDH Academy Store, designed by Still Young, is envisioned as “a campfire in the snow”, which sets the tone of the spatial narratives. The overall design enhances the campfire-like appearance of the veranda that connects the indoor and outdoor spaces, the crystal clear “glacier” installation that creates a visual focus, the training zone centering around a fireplace, and elements of tents, cable cars, and rocks. The design expands the boundary of wilderness and lights up a glowing campfire in a boundless land, guiding every explorer to find their “spiritual” destination.
Still Young, an architectural practice based in China, is dedicated to delivering high-standard, customized spatial solutions to far-sighted leading commercial brands. The practice is equipped with an experienced professional team, with a clear division of work in various aspects, including design, material techniques, VI, site survey, MEP, and HVAC.
