Coffeeville, an interior design project by VK Group, features Scandinavian-inspired design that invites guests to relax and unwind. The calming interior features green accents, rustic brick cladding, and warm Tangent wooden finishes. A unique ceiling featuring suspended lights in mesh-metal frames and raw-finish ropes adds a subtle industrial touch that complements the rustic interior.
VK Group, founded in 1973 by Ar Vishwas Kulkarni, has significantly influenced the architectural and urban landscape of modern Indian cities, especially in western and southern India. As a leading architectural firm in India, VK Group is known for its commitment to creating welcoming, safe, accessible, and sustainable environments, leveraging their process-driven and people-first approach to lead the charge in city building.
Requalification and Expansion of Exporlux Facilities by Espaco Objecto, Arquitetura & Design aimed to enhance both the interior and exterior of the building. Internally, the design focused on creating a more cohesive look by simplifying the materials used for coverings and finishes. Externally, the introduction of a curtain facade with vertically arranged frosted glass panels creates a unified appearance of the building.
OEZER Showroom, an interior design project by CUN Design, draws inspiration from nature and incorporates traditional architectural elements like beams, walls, and columns. The design blends these with modern perspectives, creating a balance between smooth lines and minimalist beauty. This fusion creates an aesthetically pleasing exhibition hall for doors and windows, where nature and culture coexist in harmony.
Sukoon, an interior design project by Nirman Solutions, transforms a contemporary residence in the serene locale of Banswara, Rajasthan. The design seamlessly integrates Japandi style, combining the serene, Zen-inspired elements of Japanese design with the simplicity and practicality of Scandinavian aesthetics. The home is characterized by a balanced use of earthy tones and minimalist warmth, creating an elegant and functional environment.
Nirman Solutions is an architecture practice based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
‘4 BHK Timeless Elegance at Samarth City’ by Prashant Parmar Architect – Shayona Consultant is a home interior project featuring stylish, subtle, and understated luxurious design. Each space features an amalgamation of different materials that creates a luxurious ambiance throughout the house. A muted color palette in shades of beige, gray and wood in each space radiates a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Forest Villa, a residence by HAS Design and Research, utilises three elements—shell, hole, and void—to enhance the site characteristics and functional spaces, creating an extraordinary living experience. The facade of the structure features a sequence of shells that frame the continuous view, enhancing the relationship between interior and exterior and creating light and shadow effects throughout the house.
Big Fish, a residence by Martin Gomez Arquitectos, is designed to preserve its wild surroundings, protect sea views, and minimize environmental impact. The structure, elevated on pillars, blends with wild vegetation, with an upper floor hovering above. It features a large inner courtyard, alternating bedrooms, and semi-private courtyards, enhancing natural light and strengthening interior-exterior connections.
Martin Gomez Arquitectos, an architecture practice founded by Gomez, embodies his philosophy of life and the elements derived from his experiences: dialogue with nature, balance in order, light, the nobility of materials and life outdoors. The development of intermediate spaces is crucial to them. Their designs frequently include galleries, decks, and transition areas that blur the lines between inside and outside.
Archidiaries is excited to share the Project of the Week – Lateral Verandah House | Malik Architecture. 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.
Be.Re., an interior design project by Filippo Bombace, is a pub where beers of various cultures in barrels, falls, and pumps are used, with casks placed below the counter. The design features two distinct aesthetics: the service area uses copper, ceramic coatings with wood effects, and brick from original vaults, while the customer zone features white and grey tones, showcasing the recovery of Carrara marble pavements.
Vila 63, an adaptive reuse project by Edit!, transforms the First Republic villa into a vibrant cafe, blending history with modern design. The renovation focuses on preserving the character of the existing structure and restoring as many original elements as possible. The interior design, in a fresh orange-pink color combination, creates a contrast to the predominantly beige and gold historical elements.
ARK Club, an interior design project by VGC Design, utilizes advanced technological design to create an immersive, futuristic experience. The designer explores the concept of time and life in the project, creating a transcendent space that floats in the river of time and space. Like an ark carrying the strength of life, the space is designed to help people rejuvenate and sustain life.
VGC Design is a China-based design practice with offices in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Wenzhou. With the concept of integrating behaviour, aesthetics, and soul in one, it quickly became the most comprehensive design team in China in 2017. Upholding the professional spirit of “Designing with Detail in Mind,” the VGC design team combines business with art to comprehensively enhance the taste and value of customers’ projects.
‘The World is Your Mussel’ is an architecture thesis by Vilde Bakkeli Sand from the ‘School of Architecture and Cities – University of Westminster’, that explores regenerative architecture, aiming to restore the Old Town of Taranto through sustainability and socio-economic upliftment. Using an innovative mussel-crete technology, the project showcases a sustainable solution for future cities struggling with the challenges of abandonment and environmental degradation.
Holiland Market Theme Store, an interior design project by SLT Design, is a new themed store in Wuhan Tiandi. In this trendy and culturally inspired space, the concept of “Market” brings a humanistic touch. Using modern materials and vibrant elements, SLT reimagines the traditional market, reflecting Holiland’s “natural and fresh” ingredients while creating a youthful, trendy, and personalized space.
The Folding Planes, a residence by Palak Shah Design Studio, showcases a blend of contemporary design and sustainable innovation. With its striking aesthetics and eco-friendly features, it offers a holistic living experience that blends luxury with sustainability. Through subtle textures, grey-toned furniture, and light oak veneer accents, the minimalist residence creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.
ZhuZhang Store, an interior design project by LubanEra Design, features a natural, logical, and inclusive design, creating an open and cozy ambiance. The design concept focuses on dynamic forms and symbiosis, integrating architectural structure, spatial form, and materials. The rough texture of materials creates contrast and extends spatial perception, fostering a borderless dialogue between consumers and the space.
LubanEra·Design is a versatile creative design practice that specializes in retail experience solutions for fashion brands, including commercial space, SI system design, and VI design. Adhering to the philosophy of “Luban spirit, ingenious craftsmanship, and dedication to perfection”, LubanEra·Design brings over a decade of expertise in creativity and execution to brand stores.
Wasp House, designed by Tropical Space, provides a bright and lively living environment despite its compact size and dense surroundings. The residence is emphasised by a unique staircase that doubles as a nook for growing flowers, reading, or unwinding. Sunlight floods the interior through a glass roof and brick walls with strategically placed openings, resulting in an intimate yet emotionally rich living space.
Casa Uh Lu’um, a residence by Jorge Garibay Architects, offers complete freedom for users to experience various emotions, stunning views, and vast vegetation, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the site. The design philosophy focuses on harmonizing the structure with its surroundings. The building’s forms and materials integrate seamlessly with the environment, avoiding stark contrasts or dominating the landscape.
Casa Quase Verde by PSB Arquitectos is a rectangular single-floor residence that thrives on constant interplay between the interior and exterior, achieved through lateral and vertical openings that appear sporadically throughout the construction. These openings allow the interior of the dwelling to extend outward while also bringing a bit of the surroundings and natural light inside.
PSB Arquitectos is a Portugal-based architecture firm founded by architect Pedro Santos Barbosa in 2000, The practice specializes in the development of studies and projects in the areas of urban planning, architecture, interior architecture, and rehabilitation.
