Earthen Hues, an interior design project by Sankalp Designers, embodies a synthesis of natural aesthetics and contemporary design, serving as an immersive sales office. Using earthy materials and subtle luxury, the office is carefully designed to evoke a sense of elegance and tranquility. The spatial layout embraces an open-plan concept, fostering fluidity and interaction among its various zones.
Kabelovna: Mar.s Base is an innovative office interior project by mar.s architects. By combining new elements with the raw original materials, the design creates a “cute industrial” aesthetic that transforms an initially unsuitable space. A spacious, inspiring work environment is ensured through careful details, while exposed brick walls and concrete beam ceilings preserve the space’s authentic industrial charm.
The Fluted Nest, an interior design project by Studio KNest, artfully integrates traditional Japandi style with modern design techniques to create a harmonious and dynamic living environment. Architectural features like arches and fluted paneling introduce depth and visual interest, subtly guiding the eye throughout the space. Every room is thoughtfully curated to strike a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics.
Studio KNest is an architecture practice rooted in the principle of “Less is More,” whose designs embrace simplicity, functionality, and elegance. They are committed to creating sustainable, timeless environments that leave a lasting impact without excess. Their approach challenges the conventional norms of design, pushing boundaries to craft meaningful spaces that promote well-being, harmony, and innovation.
Olam, a residence by Nestcraft Architecture, features a minimalist design that uses simplicity to create unique spaces. Utilizing carefully chosen angles, materials, and lighting, the design of the house maximizes visual impact. Empty spaces are strategically created to draw attention to key architectural elements or the lack thereof, ensuring an engaging and visually appealing environment.
Czech Promotion Offices Vol. 2 by KURZ Architects features recycling as a key design element, prioritizing sustainable and economically viable materials. The interior design project emphasizes movement and communication, featuring a dynamic, multifunctional corridor with round mini meeting rooms. White color unifies the raw material texture, while greenery grows throughout interior spaces, symbolizing company dynamics and natural growth.
‘A Shelter in the Forest’ by Espacio & Luz Architects serves as an extension of the landscape, using a minimalist approach and natural materials that respect the environment and highlight the beauty of the forest. The structure is raised on a cement plinth, ensuring durability and stability. The combination of wood, brick, and steel creates a solid, warm, and visually appealing structure that maintains the serenity of the surroundings.
Espacio & Luz Architects is a practice that specializes in BIM management, offering innovative and efficient solutions at every stage of the project. They have experience in residential and commercial architecture, developing spaces that combine functionality, aesthetics, and comfort. The studio offers a comprehensive approach to urban design, focusing on creating environments that improve quality of life and cater to modern needs.
‘iiMunch (In Ipoh)’ is a Bachelors Design Project by Naura Ayu Vierananda from the ‘School of Architecture, Building and Design – Taylor’s University’ that blends nostalgia and instant photography to create meaningful connections. The project aims to create a gathering space in the vibrant centre of Ipoh, Malaysia, that fosters community and belonging, serving as a timeless bridge between generations. It allows visitors to relive cherished memories and create new ones, embracing the past and present.
Maya House by Obra Arquitetos utilizes the sloped terrain by elevating the social areas half a level, ensuring a direct yet sheltered connection to the street. The design of this residence places private spaces on the lower floor, aligning with the rear garden. This distribution of levels and spaces creates both an open and fluid layout while also creating spaces with specific, comfortable characteristics.
Shanshui Firewood Garden by MIX Architecture features a design based on the translation and reorganization of the structure and space of Sichuan dwellings. The building features a cross-style layout, integrating traditional architecture with modern construction, resulting in a quiet and agile space atmosphere. Blending simplicity and refinement with ingenuity, the structure seamlessly integrates into the natural landscape.
Jun Meng, a residence by LQS Architects, features a seamless integration of architecture, interiors, and landscape, with a cross-axis composition inspired by Mies van der Rohe. The layout allows for views from every direction, with large floor-to-ceiling windows blurring the boundary between indoors and outdoors. The design creates a serene retreat with subtle plays of light and shadow and the beauty of changing seasons.
Archidiaries is excited to share the Project of the Week – Samam | ma+rs. 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.
JUICE, an interior design project by DDDD Creative Company, showcases Shenzhen’s unique culture through a symmetrical layout reminiscent of Chinese-style Ming Tang. The design features warm hues of the handmade bricks with the natural textures of the sisal stone, enhancing the overall ambiance of the space. The blend of modern and traditional elements creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere that respects cultural heritage.
Naman Residence-Villa B by MIA Design Studio is an elegant and luxurious house designed to maximize privacy while creating ample leisure spaces. The design of the residence creates voids, dividing them into two separate spaces: one for a quiet pond with beach views and one for a functional, multipurpose space with terraces and landscapes, enhancing the beach feeling and luxury living.
Citang Street Regeneration by China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute focuses on organic renewal, organizing traditional urban spaces, connecting with People’s Park, introducing green scenery, repairing historic buildings, creating three-dimensional neighborhoods, and creating green streets. By linking streets with alleys, this urban design project brings out Citang Street’s long cultural context and awakens the memory of Chengdu center.
China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute (CSWADI) is one of China’s largest architectural design corporations, with the longest history and the most comprehensive range of design disciplines. The institute promotes a development model based on technology, management, and investment, enhancing integrated operations to serve the entire industry chain. While focusing on design as the core, CSWADI comprehensively expands its business in various sectors.
The Butcher’s Apartment, a home interior project by Iva Hajkova Studio, embodies a masculine aesthetic, adhering to the principles of material quality, simplicity, and subtle austerity. A minimalist setting is created, accentuated by the contrasts of premium materials and fascinating geometric details. The design reflects the building’s functionalist origins in the materials employed, which include wood, stone, terrazzo, and chrome accents.
Alpha House, designed by Alexis Dornier, is a two-story building consisting of two distinct architectural expressions. The ground floor is a simple box volume that houses the living room, kitchen, foyer, and garage, while the top floor features a unique theme with twisted surfaces on walls and ceilings, creating a rhythmic sequence. The design of the residence conveys a unique concept, with fluidity serving as a symbol of joy and creation.
Moreira de Cónegos Health Center, an architecture project by StudioCAN, is based on the shape of a “star of life,” a global symbol for medical products and services that is easily associated with the public health function. With easy access to parking and service entrances, the program is developed on a single floor. The volumetric solution highlights the health center both at ground level and from an aerial view.
StudioCAN is a Portuguese architecture practice, managed by senior architects Miguel Borges da Costa and Ricardo Bastos Areias, with the associate architects João Costa, Gisela Gomes, Alfredo Pinto, and Diogo Araújo.
‘What is Home?’ is a Bachelors Design Project by Dennis Elwando Angir from the ‘School of Architecture & Built Environment – UCSI University’ that proposes a flexible housing design that enables Kalianyar (a kampung in West Jakarta) residents to build, modify, and personalize their homes, celebrating individuality within a strong community setting. Through innovative strategies, the project aims to transform Kalianyar into a dynamic community that supports economic growth and enhances the quality of life for its residents.
Samam, a residence by ma+rs, aims to create shared spaces for humans and animals, seamlessly transitioning between indoor and outdoor spaces. The design features a simple and clean structure and material palette, including exposed concrete slabs and clean white walls. With ample private, public, and green spaces, the design enhances spatial quality and fosters a harmonious coexistence with nature.
House of Roofs by Behet Bondzio Lin Architekten features stacked and shifted terraces that create shaded zones between interiors and exteriors. By shielding interior spaces from heat and rain, these overhangs enable residents to efficiently cool their rooms through cross ventilation. Additionally, they offer shade for a healthier living space and, with moving canopies, promote communication between floors and units.
