Nautica White Sail Concept Store, an interior design project by SLT Design, fully expresses the field spirit and trendy fashion of the brand. The spatial strategy incorporates Nautica’s iconic visual elements with abstract, deconstructed sails while extracting urban elements and creating urban blocks. The design primarily uses white, with blue added to reflect the nautical theme and vividly capture the colours of the sea and sailboats.
NDC House by Tropical Space is a compact residence with four levels, surrounded by lush greenery that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. The exterior of the house features elements of concrete and clay brick, complemented by terrazzo flooring and solid wood details in the interiors. With its perforated brick façade, the residence receives enough natural light and air without sacrificing privacy.
Casa MW, a residence by Jorge Garibay Architects, presents a basic architectural program with four bedrooms, a kitchen, a game room, a family room, and a projection space in the basement. The design of the house integrates the terrain, open spaces, layout, proportion, conditions, virtues, limitations, and context, addressing the needs based on a meticulous understanding of the client’s personality.
Jorge Garibay Architects is an architecture practice based in Queretaro, Mexico.
Recycled materials offer numerous benefits, including reducing landfill waste, reducing carbon emissions during construction, and are cost-effective compared to new materials. Construction firms also support using recycled materials to make their projects green, gaining recognition and business from eco-conscious clients. This article discusses the numerous advantages of utilizing recycled materials in construction and the future of eco-friendly architecture
‘Affordable Housing for the Urban Poor in Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad’ is an architecture thesis by Malav Desai from the ‘Faculty of Architecture – CEPT University’ that seeks to address the complex housing challenges faced by the urban poor through innovative and context-sensitive approaches to urban planning and affordable housing design. By rethinking traditional models and focusing on more inclusive, sustainable design, the project seeks to create a housing model that supports the diverse needs of lower-income communities.
Bamboo Box by CUN Design is an interior design project that outlines the ideal lifestyle of living in seclusion accompanied by bamboo. This project explores new expressions of “wall mountains,” incorporating elements like space, light, shadow, and materials to express the designer’s yearning for nature and oriental philosophy. The residence aims to integrate living and wandering, nurturing both body and mind, allowing for a joyous experience in space.
Cosmo Residence, a housing project by TAA (Taillandier Architectes Associés), blends flat and sloping roofs to achieve a more dynamic and non-linear aesthetic, enhancing its integration with suburban urbanism and architecture. The design incorporates a staggered layout, providing generous open areas for communal gardens and green spaces, highlighting the omnipresence of nature throughout the condominium.
The Corner Office by Mold Design Studio is an interior design project that exemplifies how smaller work environments can enhance productivity. The office, designed for an architectural MEP consultant, features modern, industrial loft-inspired interiors that emphasize transparency. The design celebrates hidden services like plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning, using colors to demonstrate the practice’s expertise.
Mold Design Studio is an architecture practice based in New Delhi, founded by architect and urban designer Anika Mittal Dhawan. Mold focuses on creating unique solutions for various projects, addressing all requirements from specified to unstated. They deliver high-quality standards through strong design, rigorous processes, and collective dialogue, emphasizing the built’s relationship with nature and context.
House of Voids by Malik Architecture re-evaluates the typology of the building form to re-establish the urban condition in Delhi’s neighborhoods. The residence integrates a deep garden extending from the basement through a series of various courts and fissures. A central courtyard, with labyrinthine voids, functions as a light catcher and thermal balancer, while green spaces, deep fissures, and skylights enhance the design.
Benchakitti Rain Forest Observatory by HAS Design and Research is an architectural initiative aimed at promoting natural environments and green spaces in Bangkok. The design of the park, inspired by a tropical rainforest, resembles a floating wetland island. Its undulating form guides visitors to the upper observatory level and lower rest level, which simulates the wetland environment and offers activities like yoga and meditation.
VIRT, an interior design project by Mome.Estudio, is focused on optimizing the use of a limited space and enhancing the living experience. The intervention focuses on liberating the internal divisions and programmatically organizing the dwelling based on them. The design emphasizes light, functionality, and the relationship of the different spaces both with each other and with the external environment.
‘Act of Food’ is an architecture thesis by Lyric Barnik from the ‘School of Architecture – University of Waterloo’ that explores the transformative potential of food as a catalyst for healing and regeneration in the context of Cambridge, Canada. Through the adaptive reuse of a contaminated brownfield into a vibrant community hub, the project not only addresses the immediate need for food security but also fosters social cohesion, environmental restoration, and community empowerment.
Skin Boutique, designed by Paulo Merlini Architects, is a two-storey beauty clinic located on the ground floor of a residential building. The interior design draws inspiration from the human body, featuring organic shapes and a dry pink color scheme. The space is organized symmetrically to optimize natural light. A reception area with a large, vaulted ceiling that merges with the walls defines the clinic’s overall aesthetic.
The Free Bird, designed by Alexis Dornier, is a residence that artfully combines contemporary Japanese design with tropical modernism. This unique home embodies Dornier’s dedication to merging architecture with nature while emphasizing sustainability. The residence showcases local craftsmanship and blends architecture with its surroundings to create a peaceful, sustainable, and immersive living experience.
Baiwei Building, an interior design project by Original Space, aims to evoke an emotional connection with space through contemporary design. The space features simple block forms and curved elements, with crystal bricks and grilles providing functional divisions and privacy. Each area is distinguished by materials like wood, woven fabrics, micro-cement, and glass bricks, creating unique textures and moods.
Original Space is an architecture and design practice based in China.
Tate House by Materia + Gustavo Carmona is a project centered on establishing a sense of place within its site, rather than imposing an object upon it. The residence is designed to reveal the natural events and features unique to its context, with strategically placed modules in outdoor spaces to form pathways and contemplative zones. The design carefully defines the boundaries between open and enclosed areas, enriching the overall experience of the site.
The Hangar at Kenmore Town Square by Graham Baba Architects is an architecture project that serves as a focal point and a symbolic living room for the city. Ensuring a home for nature in the rapidly expanding community, the complex touches upon the primordial notions of gathering, providing a venue for both passive and active recreation. Conceived as a pavilion, the project is designed to morph depending on weather or functional requirements.
Harmony Montessori School, an interior design project by Atelier ARBO, creates a harmonious, well-equipped learning environment for children. The design emphasizes self-exploration in learning through playful pocket spaces and activity niches. The minimalist design incorporates neutral interior shades and indoor plantations, fostering a connection with nature and stimulating a child’s conscious development.
Atelier ARBO, a boutique architectural design firm based in Mumbai, is dedicated to visualizing and implementing unique design solutions that have a profound positive impact on the lives of end users. Understanding that architecture is fundamentally about people and the influence of spaces on their activities and mental states, Atelier ARBO seeks to create thoughtfully planned designs that enhance user experiences.
Archidiaries is excited to share the Project of the Week – Cai Yuanpei Square and Jiemin Library | UAD. 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.
Origami Bar by Tens Atelier features a unique interior design with geometric triangular elements, inspired by origami shapes. The space’s overall shape and materials are centered around origami, ensuring unity and coordination. The design incorporates triangles in every piece of furniture, enhancing visual coherence and creating a rich spatial hierarchy. It integrates the building system functionally, ensuring the space’s integrity and aesthetics.
