Mediterranean Modern by pc-|< paolo cesaretti Arch-
Archinect
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Looking for a formal frame that would consistently answer the requests of the design brief, we were inspired by a style that can be defined as Mediterranean Modern.
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Sunset Harbour VII by Studio RODA | Living space
Architonic
AUGUST 16, 2023
As a design brief, the clients requested a compact space strategically designed to have hidden storage and enhance the use of the small floor space with built-in seating. The driving concept for the design was a calm space that reflected the couple’s eclectic and modern aesthetic.
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Sunset Harbour II by Studio RODA | Living space
Architonic
AUGUST 16, 2023
As a design brief, the clients requested a compact space strategically designed to have hidden storage and enhance the use of the small floor space with built-in seating. The driving concept for the design was a calm space that reflected the couple’s eclectic and modern aesthetic.
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Leckie Studio Enhances Interconnected Common Space through the Cylindrical Formed UBC Arts Student Center
Architizer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
The internal organization is defined by a large central interconnected floor space, while exterior vertical louvres serve to unify the overall building form. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Michael Leckie: The design brief called for a ‘unique and distinctive’ work of architecture.
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Gabion Walls Made of Volcanic Rock Flank a Flat-Roofed Farmhouse in Australia
Dwell
APRIL 21, 2023
Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. The clients erected and filled the gabion walls themselves. To support the client's busy lives as farmers and parents the space needed to feel calm, light-filled, and uplifting.
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Freshwater House is a product of its environment
Habitus Living
JANUARY 30, 2024
It’s an approach that achieves a sense of space which is open and communal while maximising natural light. In addition to their affection for the location, the layout of Freshwater House, with its equal consideration of indoor and outdoor spaces, further enhances their love for the property.
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Importing the French snow scene into Bangkok
Habitus Living
MARCH 5, 2024
The design brief for Snow House was simple: to design a home that honours the French snow scene and comprises sustainable elements, to maximise the restoration of natural features. HAS Design and Research sourced a variety of fabric densities to create visual permeability in response to natural sunlight.
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A symphony of sculptural furniture and curved surfaces, inspired by the rhythms of jazz
Habitus Living
MARCH 3, 2024
The design brief evolved throughout the iterative process, through conversation and sketching. Toorak House 2 creates an interplay between the project’s dual roles: the client wanted the home to be private and restful while offering a series of spaces for social interaction.
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Line+ Studio sits curvaceous viewpoint overlooking Shenzhen
Deezen
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The centre by Line+ Studio sits atop a mountain in Shenzhen "The unique site of the station sets the stage for a truly unique atmosphere in the design," the studio said. The design brief emphasized functionality and identity, with the goal of creating a popular spot for citizens that would contribute to the development of the Banshan park."
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A residence built for now, and into the future
Habitus Living
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
“The goal was to create a design that would enhance the ecosystem rather than impose upon it, and that would restore the well-being of our client,” says Kate Symons, director Studio Ilk. The design had to create large, open living spaces that would also provide a sense of intimacy and comfort, making the home feel like a true escape.
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Modieus expands its design team
Hotel Designs
MARCH 8, 2024
. “I love the scale of carpet design – it’s exciting drawing the design into floor plans and to see the installation come alive,” explained Arkley. ” It’s wonderful to collaborate with different clients to realise their vision for a space.”
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The fifth façade: designing the new vertical city by GLAMORA | Manufacturer references
Architonic
OCTOBER 25, 2022
As architect Gianluca Bocchetta explains, this fibrous European linen wallcovering responds to the needs of the design project thanks to its organic nature and the sophisticated designs of the Komorebi Collection. How did you develop the design for the new La Pista restaurant? What was the design brief from the client?
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A contemporary oasis in Gurugram
Habitus Living
JANUARY 21, 2024
The client sought to create a space for his daughter that resonates with contemporary sensibilities. The design brief stemmed from this vision, aiming to craft an abode that blends the client’s aspirations with practical elegance. Accommodating the family’s requirements was essential.
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This Black Timber and Brick Home in Suburban Australia Looks Like It’s in Stealth Mode
Dwell
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. This design element is a direct response to fundamental passive solar principles of maximizing opportunities of cross ventilation and north facing glazing. Have one to share? Post it here.
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BBR Headquarters | Gibert&Tan Design Studio
ArchiDiaries
APRIL 6, 2022
Located in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, it consists of a three-story office space adjacent to a fully equipped warehouse respectively constructed of reinforced concrete and steel structure. Expands Gibert, “Our client has an international network and the building’s aesthetic must communicate that to their collaborators.
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Lakeside West Apartment | Wittman Estes
ArchiDiaries
MARCH 31, 2022
The client was trained and practiced as an architect before starting a local tech company that focused on digital interface and experience design. Originally designed by Space Needle architect John Graham, Lakeside West was built in 1961 for the executive staff of the Century 21 World’s Fair.
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Narrow Brick House | Srijit Srinivas – ARCHITECTS
ArchiDiaries
AUGUST 13, 2022
Excerpt: Narrow Brick House is a residence designed by the architectural firm Srijit Srinivas – ARCHITECTS. Despite the narrowness of the building envelope, the interior spaces did not compromise on the ingress and movement of light and air circulation. A full-sized car porch was not achievable given the paucity of plot space.
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Bronte Beach House is redefining the idea of ‘quiet luxury’
Habitus Living
MARCH 19, 2024
In a nod to their creative vision, Architects Tom Mark Henry translated this notion – commonly seen on runways and in media – by designing an architectural embodiment of the concept — the Bronte Beach House. They wanted an inviting space for themselves and loved ones to come straight from the surf but didn’t want to compromise on glamour.
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Office 543 | Charged Voids
ArchiDiaries
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
An oval-shaped private meeting area emerges from the intersecting geometry of straight lines and an ellipse, resolving a complex design brief on the small footprint and creating a free-flowing spatial sequence. The design of the office optimizes the compact footprint with an approach based on simple programmatic needs.
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Garden Lane Residence is a work of art with hints of Japanese poetry
Habitus Living
MARCH 12, 2024
The design brief was to reconfigure the heritage home and address the compact, shadowed nature of the house by extending and imbuing the residence with contemporary additions. The resulting remodel maximises space and allows natural light to permeate through the home, provoking a sense of warmth throughout.
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BBR Headquarters // gibertandtan
Architizer
APRIL 1, 2022
This 94,440 square-foot building, located in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, consists of a three-story office space adjacent to a fully equipped warehouse respectively constructed of reinforced concrete and steel structure. Budget: 5M – 10M. Text description provided by the architects. © Gibert&Tan. © Gibert&Tan.
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Van Bergen Kolpa Architects
ArchiDiaries
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
This approach means we can concentrate on our core activity, designing the built fabric, so that on each project we can seek the specific enrichment and expertise that accords best with the client’s vision. Since its establishment in 2000, our firm has been growing steadily. The new studio is located in the Coloniahouse.
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This residence by B.E Architecture is a full-circle moment
Habitus Living
MARCH 5, 2023
Designing a house is more than just creating a functional living space, it’s about crafting a home that reflects the story and character of its owners. But it’s not just the design that makes this project stand out. This was the philosophy driving B.E. Overall, B.E Project details Architecture – B.E
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Steel Cladding and a Roller Door Forge a Melbourne Home With Its Industrial Setting
Dwell
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Despite the site’s context, our client loved the sheer richness and vibrance of the area so much that they set out to make this place a long term place of residence. Have one to share?
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Roundtable: the language of biophilia in surface design
Hotel Designs
JUNE 15, 2023
Image credit: LXA Diana Darmina: In addition, I feel that clients have been part of this shift in terms of what they are asking for as part of a design brief. Designers, in turn, translate these requests to suppliers and the whole supply chain responds and shifts.
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Brick Lattice House | Srijit Srinivas – Architects
ArchiDiaries
APRIL 17, 2022
The Clients – a small family comprising of an engineer, a doctor & their son, wanted their home to be a private and homely oasis amidst the crowded bustle of their busy locality. The first floor has two ensuite bedrooms with a walk-through dress area, as well as ‘combo spaces’ for a home library, study, and gym.
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University of East London presents ten tables designed by students
Deezen
MAY 22, 2024
"In Year 01 we focus on technical skills and understanding the language of hand-drawings, in Year 02 the students approach more complex design briefs in order to find their design voice and in Year 03 we focus on honing thinking skills to get our students employment-ready. "We
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Nine award-winning student design projects from Design Institute of Australia
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
"Inspired by the stone sauna, Fan expands the concept by introducing multiple functional spaces that foster community and inclusivity. Historically, marginalised groups have faced societal exclusion, and Fan's design responds to this by creating environments that offer comfort and dignity. "By
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Will Artificial Intelligence Make Designers Redundant?
Architizer
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
The time freed up could be funneled back into meaningful design tasks – resulting in better use of resources and better outcomes for clients and end users. Today’s design concepts are expected to be communicated with photorealism and multi-dimensional dynamism for clients or buyers to assess.
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Breo R&D Office and Future Experience Hall by Onexn Architects
aasarchitecture
MAY 6, 2022
Based on the concepts of the brand and its products, the team extracted four key words, i.e. efficiency, simplicity, lightness and connection, to interpret the functional layout of the space and its forms. Leave a space for thoughts In the Design Brief, the client didn’t require product display and experience areas.
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Bao’an International Airport Satellite Concourse by GDAD, Aedas, Landrum & Brown
aasarchitecture
MARCH 1, 2022
This vision, articulated by Aedas Executive Director Albert Tong, is illustrated by the comprehensive and well considered design. Leaving the APM station behind, passengers arrive in the light-filled, landscaped grand atrium space in heart of the Concourse. These features aim to deliver a stress-free and seamless transit experience.
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Bofill Foundation Headquarters, Barcelona, Spain
e-architect
JULY 6, 2023
Owing to the nature of the collaborative and flexible work of the client, the design brief called for flexible spaces that can transform to accommodate various scenarios. A series of movable panels and curtains allow for the free configuration of a 250m2 multipurpose event space on the ground floor.
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Alterativ Design Lab Blurs The Line Between The Inside and Outside Of The Plates House
Architizer
APRIL 13, 2022
Soudeh Keypour: Whenever we are challenged with designing a house within the naturally rich context of the Canadian Pacific North West, it’s a question of how to balance responding to the design brief while connecting to the surrounding nature. © Alterativ Design Lab. © Alterativ Design Lab.
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Bridging together the past and the future
Habitus Living
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
What was the design brief, and how did you interpret it and respond to it? Located in a suburb full of modernist relics, the brief was to marry the historical roots of this ’70s house with a contemporary extension that references its modernist beginnings. The clients wanted to create a home that would grow with their family.
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Globe Point Leeds Temple District Property
e-architect
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
at Globe Point, Leeds for client CEG. Building architect: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBS); Interior Designer: Ekho Studio. The ground floor amenity area has been designed as a community space, reflecting the diversity and energy synonymous with this vibrant city neighbourhood.”. Design Brief.
Los Angeles-San Pedro Waterfront Connectivity Plan
e-architect
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The internationally renowned, Los Angeles-based landscape architecture firm will provide a conceptual framework plan to guide future public realm improvements and private development sites, forming a network of well-connected, pedestrian-oriented multi-use spaces. This effort aims to change that in dramatic and exciting ways.
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Design Institute of Australia highlights nine award-winning student projects
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Srun is committed to bridging connections between people and spaces. The studio brief asked Srun to design an entry link and reception space to Singleton Information Centre in Australia. It includes reception desks as well as exhibition and yarning spaces. The concept for this design was 'dreamscape'.
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Authentic materials star in this new Brisbane build
Habitus Living
JUNE 5, 2022
The vision for the design was to create a space that not only looked good, but was also liveable and practical – somewhere the couple’s busy family could enjoy and call home. As owners of esteemed interior design studio Darren James Interiors, Darren and Elissa took the lead in the design and build of Bayview One.
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XRANGE Architects Creates Poetic Retreat Wandering Walls
Architizer
MAY 23, 2022
Rugged, curvaceous concrete walls define the boundaries between architecture and landscape, wandering inside and outside to create public and private spaces. Architizer: Please summarize the project brief and creative vision behind your project.
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Inside the new suites at Lansdowne Club with the designer
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The lighting designer turned interior designer approached this project sensitively, peeling back the property’s many layers of history to establish the club’s new creative direction. “The client wanted us to create an environment that could not be replicated anywhere else in the world,” Rosendale said.
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2023 RIBA East Awards Shortlist
e-architect
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The shortlisted projects tackled a broad range of challenges – a complex design brief, difficult context, high client aspirations, or the ever-present drive to respond to the climate emergency.
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Cardiff University spotlights 11 undergraduate architecture projects
Deezen
JULY 20, 2022
Dezeen School Shows: an urban commons in London designed to oppose privately-owned public space and a courtyard building exhibiting slow fashion methods are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Cardiff University. Spaces of Conviviality by Gideon Kasaka. The outcome has resulted in a rich array of work.
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98 WALA Refurbishes Federation-Style Bungalow Into Coburg Freeboard House
Architizer
APRIL 26, 2022
The new extension is elevated in response to the flood-prone site, creating a series of terraced floorplates that present opportunities for the formation of interesting spaces within the house. The house opens up to a large courtyard at the rear to foster a fluid and harmonious connection between inside and outside spaces.
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Qiantan by Benoy
aasarchitecture
DECEMBER 30, 2021
There was already a detailed plan for the entire area, developed by the Shanghai Academy of Urban Planning and Design, with a major road network, development volume and other basic indicators in place. million square metres of commercial office space and hotels. Image © Benoy. Back then, Qiantan was just a piece of open levelled land.
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