Folkart Blu hotel and residences, designed by Dilekci Architects (DDA), reduces the perception of high-rise construction; the mass is fragmented horizontally and vertically. The structure is designed in overlapping, segmented horizontal blocks. Material choices hold the most important place in the expression of the dynamic form that constitutes the design. Glass and stone together describe the space and occupancy areas of the form.
Dilekci Architects (DDA) is an Istanbul-based architectural practice with projects with diverse functions for both the public and private sectors. And they have a wealth of knowledge and perspectives on urban and architectural problems. They are also enthusiastic about the collaborating with international design offices on projects in the sense of sharing knowledge and experience.
Archidiaries is announcing another series named ‘Technology in Architecture’ launching on January 16th, 2021 via Facebook live at 11:00 AM (GMT + 5:30).
Villa Z, designed by Siana Architecte, draws its inspiration from Moroccan cultural roots, while opening up to new horizons. The principal intention was to go out from the cube perception to answer to the program and routine and to find the best way to preserve privacy and protect the project from the noise of the prominent front avenue. The Project is an experience which try to develope practical-spaces for the new way of morrocan life, a cultural dilemma between privacy and the cotemporary opened way of life.
Yingliang Stone Archive, designed by Atelier Alter Architects, converts a storage space into a stone archive: to showcase the diversities of stone craft and to create a space for architects to contemplate their designs with stone. This project attempts to propose a critique of modern construction. By inventing new construction methods based on levels of local craftsmanship, we strive to find coherence between the architecture scale and the detail scale of the work.
The chairman and Board of Governors Indian institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad have withdrawn the plans for demolishing dorms designed by Louis Kahn after opposed by architectural fraternity and alumni over the globe.
Edificio Turin, designed by C2D, uses the shape of the plot as an advantage by dividing each floor plan into two offset strips bound by the vertical circulation core. The vertical and horizontal circulations play an important role in the design, helping to separate public and private areas inside the apartments and creating efficient access to each unit from the street while minimizing futile space.
C2D is an architecture office where we work on designing projects of different scales and uses not defined by a current or a style. However, each project has a close relationship between site, structure, and architecture, looking for timelessness and character in the result. They collaborate with a wide network of consultants and experts in various areas and have experience in costs, construction processes, work execution and regulations.
Archidiaries is announcing another series named ‘Technology in Architecture’ launching on January 16th, 2021 via Facebook live at 11:00 AM (GMT + 5:30).
White Canvas, designed by ACA Architects & Kirin Design & Living, is a modern minimalist white plane with a composition of textures: steel mesh, aluminum composite panels, and simple paint finish wall. By combining two buildings with the horizontal façade on the 2nd floor and the fence on the ground floor, the center courtyard was created between the buildings making visual linkage to the landscape design and using as a main function terrace for the family.
Kirin Design & Living is an architecture and design practice based in Bangkok, Thailand, headed by Kirin Chaichana and Pakkapon Boonmee.
Villa F, designed by Siana Architecte, tries to feature a philosophical discourse between tradition and modernity. The morphology is conceived as a contemporary update of the modernist architecture of Casablanca and as well as an evolution of the Moroccan way of life. The openings are placed and generally grouped in order to offer the best possible orientations and to benefit all the spaces by freeing the maximum of facades.
Siana Architecte attempts to reconcile traditional North African architecture with the modernist move¬ment’s imposition on the built environment in public and residential buildings. Research into Arabic medina city planning inspired their inclusion of courtyard gardens typical of the traditional Moroc¬can house, or riad, within cellular clusters of buildings grouped off the campus’s main axis.
Archidiaries is excited to share the ‘Project of the Week’ – Balmoral House by Clinton Murray Architects & Polly Harbison Design. 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.
The design of the mosque shows a different approach towards Islamic Architecture envisioned by S M Akhtar, where there is a social integration of facilities that are needed by the people. His decision of moving away from the past leads to a contemporary outlook to Islamic architecture.
Hinang House, designed by Carlos Zwick Architekten BDA, is made of a wooden panel construction standing well grounded on 24 ductile cast piles. Today, amid green clover meadows, a modern and urbanized architectural house can be seen that wondrously embeds into nature utilizing the autumnal colors of the constantly transforming corten steel. Through the glazed panorama window, which stretches out over the complete south side, the house unites with nature.
Carlos Zwick Architekten BDA is a Berlin-based architecture firm consisting a team of architects, engineers and designers. Clients are accompanied competently and reliably in all phases of the construction project. The team specializes primarily in residential projects, both in renovation and new construction. The highest quality standards are guaranteed from competitions to construction management and property management.
Prem Chandavarkar responded to letter written by Mr Errol D’Sauza, director of IIM- A.
Balmoral House, designed by Clinton Murray Architects & Polly Harbison Design, focuses on its contribution to the surroundings. Given our clients passion for art, they embraced conceiving of their home as a sculpture on the site. The building creates a framed window from the street, through a sculpture court, to the water view beyond. Art and views are shared with the street.
Polly Harbison Design is a Sydney-based practice committed to creating sophisticated and elegantly resolved architecture. The strength lies in their ability to solve complex design problems with beautifully built outcomes. The practice delights in the entire design process, from initial sketch design through to construction and completion. By working closely with clients and builders, they ensure that each building responds to its unique site, context, and brief.
Clinton Murray Architects is an architectural practice specializing in residential, commercial, health, education, and science buildings.
This is the text of an open letter to the Director of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, with copies to the Governing Council, written on hearing that the institution plans to demolish fourteen out of eighteen dormitories designed by Louis Kahn.
The aim of the project is to promote urban regeneration and the development of public spaces through inclusive, transparent and innovative methods of urban planning and design.
Alexandra Street House, designed by Robert Simeoni Architects, reads as a strong, heavy form broken down through a series of shifts and slippages. Hints of almost carved, sheltered spaces behind the building’s skin are evident where these slippages occur, resulting in an introverted dwelling that reveals itself only once inside. High solid balustrades afford visual and acoustic protection. At the same time, deeply recessed windows and integrated balconies help the house to read as a solid form.
