ARCHITECTURE
Ellipse center office building, Sofia
The plot of Ellipse Center is located on Tsarigradsko shosse, in the are between 7th and 11th kilometre. The access to the site in south-east direction (heading to Plovdiv) is from the local lane of the boulevard, and in northwest direction (to the city centre), access is from under the bridge at Copenhagen Blvd. The site is almost square with insignificant slope from north to south. In the early stages
Budaörs bus terminal, Budaörs
The reconstruction of the Budaörs bus terminal was motivated by the deteriorated condition of the old terminal building and the extremely dangerous traffic system in the area, where main pedestrian axes fed by the neighboring housing estates and shopping centers crossed public transport paths in several places. In our rethinked traffic system, the terminal building was moved to the opposite side facing the previous location, erecting a physical barrier to
Local-looking gas station, Budaörs
For decades, a small, two-lane gas station has been operated alongside the main road, crossing the residental structure of Budaörs,. The existing control facility provided its basic function, but its mass formation and appearence did not resemble those of a gas station, neither did they fit the central location in town. For this reason, the overarching goal of the alteration was to transform this building complex of unworthy aesthetics into
Railwaystation Hennersdorf, Hennersdorf
Railway station with a view The newly finished station in Hennersdorf is an important stop along the Pottendorfer Line, a rail line which connects the center of Vienna to it\'s rural periphery, linking this Southern route of the Austrian Railway to the Adriatic-Baltic corridor. It is a modern, elevated multimodal station with rooved Park & Ride and Bike & Ride facilities, as well as a bus terminal. Two elevators provide
Private residence in Nicosia
The shape and orientation of the plot, the existing cypress trees on the SE border, the incorporation of bioclimatic design parameters, the relationship of enclosed and semi-open areas and the courtyard, the need for privacy and protection from the street were among the key factors determining its location inside the plot and the layout of spaces. Typologically, it is a “Π” shaped building, which on the ground floor partially
Primary school Hallwang, Hallwang
The clearly structured structure of the elementary school is located thanks to flowing room sequences and a strong relationship between inside and outside. The school building reacts to the existing topography through a flat organization and horizontal orientation. The school appears on the street side, towards the spacious forecourt and schoolyard, on two floors. The ground floor has a clear functional arrangement. The spatial sequence of the forecourt, covered entrance
VIVID planet software, Henndorf am Wallersee
The aim of the software company Vivid Planet was not to develop a classic office building, but to create a “work environment” of a special kind. With an open flow of space and maximum flexibility, room sequences were developed that have different qualities and strong relationships between them. In addition, the rooms mediate on a spacious, partly covered terrace or in the garden in front. Building in the landscape,
Access and presentation of Petrapilosa castle, Buzet
The medieval feudal fortress of Petrapilosa functioned from the 12th to 17th century. It was ruined and abandoned after a fire in the 1620s. The conservation, restoration and stabilization of the built structures lasted from 1999-2019. The Project of Access and Presentation of Petrapilosa Castle consists of the addition of new architectural elements to enable access to upper levels of the castle and to facilitate occasional and temporary events on
Caravia Beach suites & restaurant, Kos
The plot constitutes part of the wider hotel Caravia Beach property and is planted with palm and gum trees. The new complex of 49 junior suites, unfolds around a communal pool which underlines the 5 bungalows and the restaurant and connects with all the structured environment via a network of decks and platforms, creating channels that surround the individual spaces. Our main preoccupation was to preserve as many trees as
Citlik House, Pazaryeri Mevkii
The Citlik tree that inhabits the site and also gives its name to the town is a symbolic tree in this region. According to the mythology, whoever eats the fruit of the tree will be unable to leave the area. The owners could feel the history lure them to this spot, and unable to venture away, decided to build their home.Client desired the juxtaposition between simple and timeless, transparent and
Villa E, Kep Merli Resort, Sarande
Located in a beautiful natural setting, in the north peninsula of Kep Merli this villa stands as a viewpoint to the open sea, facing Corfu Island and Ksamil Beaches. Access is from top to bottom, through an amphitheatre-like garden surrounded by rustic stone walls that strongly contrasts with the clean minimal architecture of the villa. The stairway path lead you to the transparent ground floor where the entrance is located.
Hacettepe University – Museum and Center for Biodiversity, Ankara
Situated at the perimeter of the expanse of Hacettepe University's Beytepe Campus in Ankara, Museum and Center for Biodiversity building houses scientific research facilities and exhibition spaces devoted to scientific materials on the topic of biodiversity. Beytepe Campus is on the main development axis in Ankara, the westward highway to Eskişehir, which creates severe pressure of urbanization and land fragmentation. The campus sits on a system of interconnected valleys