ARCHITECTURE

Ice Stadium Schierker Feuerstein-Arena

February 28, 2023|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2023 - Winner, Germany, Recreation & Sports buildings|

In Schierke, a district of Wernigerode at the foot of the Harz Mountains, Graft was commissioned to renovate a listed natural ice rink. Graft proposed a dramatic roof structure anchored at just two points, which provides protection from rain, snow and sunlight but also frames the view of the mountains and sky beyond—its characteristic poise and elegance is indeed a response to the surrounding landscape. Developed in collaboration with
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Prater Glacis

February 28, 2023|Architecture, Austria, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2023 - Winner, Tourism buildings|

Prater Glacis brings under one roof in the heart of Vienna two different trend-setters in the hotel scene: Superbude from Hamburg (a reinterpretation of the hostel) and ZOKU from Amsterdam (work-life-lofts for visitors who need more than a hotel room). It also fulfills their different functions within a building offering a variety of designs for individual choice. The U-shaped symmetrical building responds to its surroundings, providing privacy and quiet
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Campus 90

February 28, 2023|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2023 - Winner, Bulgaria, Educational buildings|

"Campus 90" combines the functions of a student dormitory, hotel and conference center. This is the largest private investment in a similar building in the city of Varna and responds to the increasing interest of students from the country and abroad to the universities in the city. The campus has 120 student and 70 hotel rooms, a large living area, 6 halls of different sizes, a restaurant, a large
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Residential block Trendo11

February 28, 2023|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2023 - Winner, Hungary, Residential – housing|

The design area is on the border of different urban zones, and the building is visible from many points of the city. There are 15-stories tall residential towers standing on the North side that is very tall for the scale of the city. There are 3-4 stories tall flat buildings on the South side. And there is a wide open area above the metro-depot on the West. The aim
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Apartment building in Nagy Diófa street

February 28, 2023|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2023 - Winner, Hungary, Residential – housing|

The building built to the empty plot in Nagy Diófa utca is a mixture of residential and hospitality functions. Their office designed a contemporary facade, which fits to the eclectical houses stiff division, but being a party district, it is playful and could be interpreted in its own environment at the same time. The facade is evoking the contradictional past of the neighbourhood that is used to be the
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The Seashore Rise

February 28, 2023|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2023 - Winner, Greece, Residential – housing|

The Seashore Rise is a residential project designed by 314 Architecture Studio and developed by Euphoria Residencies. It is built in a 592.29 m2 plot and includes 4 private properties developing in 6 levels. The team was inspired by the location and the plots proximity to the coastline. The studio’s goal was to implement that constant smooth movement to a design that re-invents geometric expression in the urban scale
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Residential houses in Búdková street, Bratislava

February 28, 2023|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2023 - Winner, Residential – houses, Slovakia|

The two houses near the park are adjacent to the local but still quite busy street and a silent forest is neighboring them from the other side. The houses are located in a loose street development of detached family houses. The context of the surrounding development, as well as the construction conditions, allowed to distance the housing from the traffic with a green filter that was created in the
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Rundturnhalle Steigenteschgasse

February 28, 2023|Architecture, Austria, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2023 - Winner, Recreation & Sports buildings|

After a long period of discussion until 2018 about whether the five round halls in Vienna, which were completely unsuitable by today's standards, should be demolished or renovated, the architectural firm Raumkunst was able to win a Europe-wide competition for the renovation. Construction of the pilot project in Steigenteschgasse in the 22nd district began in 2020 and the building project was completed in 2022. The sports hall was not
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Bricks

February 28, 2023|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2023 - Winner, Germany, Mixed use|

On the Hauptstrasse in Berlin Schöneberg Graft revitalized the historical post office premises, expanding it with two new buildings and converting the original rooftops for commercial purposes. Thus a modern ensemble accessible to the public was created comprising offices, restaurants, retail outlets and apartments. The existing buildings divide the area into several inner court yards, all of which have been upgraded while retaining their original commercial character. The different
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Graf-Messner Hof

February 27, 2023|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2023 - Winner, Italy, Tourism buildings|

Surrounded by the mountains of the Alps, Graf-Messnerhof is located in the rural fraction of Elvas. In addition to the owner's apartment, the farm houses five apartments for agritourism. Living on the farm and working in nature essentially defines the design of the project. Particular attention was paid to the use of traditional and local materials. The execution in solid larch wood gives the facade and also the interior
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Piazza Sempione, Roma

February 27, 2023|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2023 - Winner, Italy, Public / Open space|

The project consist of the renovation of piazza Sempione in Rome, quartiere Montesacro. The original project was done by Gustavo Giovannoni. The third Municipio of Rome faces the square. Credits Architecture Studio Bradaschia SRL; Maurizio Bradaschia Client Comune di Roma Year of completion 2022 Location Rome, Italy Photos Alberto Muciaccia Project Partners Builder: Sisters
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Hotel Ambasador

February 27, 2023|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2023 - Winner, Croatia, Tourism buildings|

The hotel is located within the Port of Split and, together with Diocletian's Palace, strongly defines the image of the city from the sea. In an effort to acquire the expected dose of durability over time, its design is not a fleeting reflection of the current moment. Rather, it is inspired by the classical, timeless determinants of architecture: proportion, rhythm, volume articulation, natural color of materials. Through its articulation
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