ARCHITECTURE
House R
House R in Istria has been meticulously crafted to cater to the needs of a young couple. The architectural design showcases a skillful integration of diverse materials, elevating both the visual allure and functional aspects of the residence. The exterior facade harmoniously combines sleek glass panels, natural stone cladding, and warm wooden accents. This thoughtful selection not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also ensures long-lasting durability and sustainability. The
Urban Sails
The project's theme was to create a building in an urban context with minimal energy impact, entirely produced off-site. The technology employed involves steel combined with light steel frame: a thin framework of cold-bent metal with specific elements joined together to provide resistance against atmospheric agents and environmental stresses. The white sails, hanging up to five meters high, are designed to create a microclimate on the inhabited surface and provide
Embracing Nature, Enriching Future
The project is a nature-centric campus situated in the tropics, housing the Center for Banking Studies, a tertiary education institution in an urban area of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Spanning 27.000 m2 on a 1,5-hectare land, it comprises three levels of podium and three levels of academic spaces connected by a circulation spine. The design ethos aims to embrace nature to foster better human connections and closer interaction with the natural
ORGANICA
The elegant organic curves of the new ORGANICA office building gracefully contrast with the rugged urban landscape of Ostrava. Designed by Schindler Seko architects, the building's ground plan resembles a four-bladed propeller, paying homage to the region's industrial history. The facade evokes the imagery of a cogwheel, reminiscent of those found atop mining towers, adorned with interspersed greenery. Spanning six floors, the ORGANICA office building offers premium office spaces alongside
The Cottage at the Village Fringe
"The Cottage at the Village Fringe" represents a modern, newly constructed extension of an existing building, initially conceived as a weekend retreat for a young family. The architectural vision behind this project aims to revive the tradition of Romanian countryside estates, taking cues from the rural dwelling typology prevalent near urban centers, where multiple generations of families coexist amidst pastoral surroundings. Through a collaborative architectural approach, the two structures have
Panorama House
This project involves designing a residence on a mountainside with breathtaking ocean views, including a vista of Mt. Fuji. Given the site context, achieving a view of the sea from the 1st floor level is not feasible. While the 2nd floor offers an ocean view, maintaining privacy from the back street is challenging. Only the 3rd floor provides a full ocean view. Consequently, each floor is designed differently to respond
Of Brick & Breath
The brick pattern on the facade draws inspiration from the rhythm of locally produced fabric, batik. Designed to incorporate variations and textures, the bricks feature various orientations and sizes, composing complimentary textures, scales, and patterns on the facade. This creates a sense of familiarity and belonging for the workers. The design brief calls for a cool and airy factory work environment to facilitate production, which involves high levels of heat
City Hall – Zwentendorf an der Donau
In the small village of Zwentendorf an der Donau in Lower Austria, the renovated city hall, local music club, local history museum, and new middle school are now accessible via a newly created market square. The new configuration aims to expand the center in a traffic-calmed, lively manner. Facing the Danube, the town hall will receive a two-story, elongated extension on the town hall square to house the new citizen
Bus stop
The construction of an atypical bus stop with a green roof in front of the local elementary school has been initiated. The bus stop is designed as a simple shelter, which, thanks to its cantilevering on three racks, offers sufficient permeability. Its height and scale enable a spatial dialogue with the school building. The roof, adorned with vegetation, primarily serves an educational function when viewed from the elementary school classrooms.
Balatonfüred MOMU, Modern Art Exhibition Hall
There are houses whose stories are born under extraordinary celestial constellations. This story is one of them. The Szőllősi-Nemes couple, returning after several decades of living in France, brought with them a unique collection of contemporary art intended for public display. To house these collections, the city of Balatonfüred offered two adjacent 19th-century villa-scale buildings. Uniting and transforming the two buildings into a single entity posed a significant challenge, especially
Sea-eye Clinic
The X.district Szárnyas utca housing estate, built between 1955-60 (designed by architects Emil Zöldy, Tibor Csordás, István Árkai, and Árpád Mester), has seen recent real estate development and an increase in population. Consequently, there arose a need to expand the GP service in the area. The Municipality of District X identified a vacant property within one of the iconic condominium buildings for this purpose. Originally housing the “Sea-eye café”, the
School Campus Rohrbach-Berg
The Rohrbach-Berg School Campus stands as a testament to innovative architectural integration, seamlessly blending modern design with historical context. At its heart lies the primary school, a cubic structure nestled between the existing secondary school and the cherished heritage-listed all-day school. This architectural composition embodies a harmonious interplay, creating a visual dialogue that honors both contemporary vision and historical significance, while also defining differently programmed outdoor spaces. A paved forecourt