Architonic

DECEMBER 6, 2023

With individual environmental responsibilities higher than they’ve ever been, consumers of experiences have turned their backs on the short-term glitz and glamour of plastic-fantastic surfaces, in favour of more what they categorise as ‘real’ interactions, with more natural and local material ingredients.

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Commercial Project Design Brief Contemporary 69

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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Glass Architecture Firm Landscape Design Brief 133

Deezen

MAY 20, 2023

Named The Cabin House, the home was informed by the vernacular architecture of South Bangalore's Jayanagar neighbourhood and was designed to maximise the site's connection to nature. It extended from the design brief of a weekend home within the humdrum of the city but was designed to invoke feelings of relaxation and rejuvenation."

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Housing Architecture Design Brief Finishes 145

Habitus Living

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Cradled in a skyrise apartment in India, the design brief for the Gurgaon Apartment was simple: to create a space devoted to showcasing the client’s illustrious collection of contemporary artworks, within its constraints as a rental. The lounge was designed with a dual function, as a space for unwinding and informal dining.

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Modern Art Design Brief Installation 97

Habitus Living

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Tinderbox House, in Tinderbox south of Hobart, by Studio Ilk Architecture and Interiors is a highly efficient passive solar building that has taken into account the natural and man-made constraints of the site. Taking a minimalistic approach to the use of natural materials means there is no need for additional finishes.

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Clients Client Design Brief Safety 98

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. In addition to this a garden was also introduced to bring natural shades to large glazed surfaces at the East side of the building.

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Design Brief Design Commercial Nature 74

Habitus Living

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Located in the heart of Bellevue Hill in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, the design brief was simple: create a setting ideal for cherishing shared moments of simple joys – family meals, casual conversations, and moments in the sun – while also providing for the needs of a growing family.

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Home Design Brief Nature Interior 80

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is designing Sultan Haitham City Sultan Haitham City will comprise 19 neighbourhoods over 1,480 hectares of undeveloped land in Al Seeb, a suburb of greater Muscat. Read: SOM breaks ground on Alárò City in Nigeria The masterplan involves transforming a 7.5-kilometre-long

Cities 139

Cities Masterplanning Transportation Technology 139

Habitus Living

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The open floor plan was designed to fit the owners’ needs; each space within the home is flexible, shapeshifting over the day. It was essential to the design brief to create an environment that possesses timeless appeal and serves dual functions as an entertainment space and a private family retreat.

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Design Brief Modern Interior Landscape 93

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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Housing Finishes Remodeling Design Brief 52

Bustler

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Registration Deadline: Oct 28, 2024; Submission Deadline Oct 28, 2024 REIMAGINING ABANDONED QUARRIES Quarry Biophilic Pavilion Design SIGN UP HERE This design competition challenges participants to envision a one-of-a-kind pavilion that embodies innovation, sustainability, and harmony with nature.

Architecture 40

Architecture Design Brief Innovation Sustainability 40

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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Design Brief Nature Glass Clients 62

Habitus Living

MARCH 19, 2024

Hare + Klein redefined the floorplan and repurposed unused spaces that were once dimly lit and uninviting, by imbuing a new design language. The reconfiguration interconnects spaces, unifies materials and plays with levels to shape functional areas for the family. The roof is insulated to keep the interior cool and retain heat.

Remodeling 52

Remodeling Finishes Exterior Contemporary 52

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?

Cities 52

Cities Manufacturing Design Brief Sustainability 52

Habitus Living

DECEMBER 21, 2023

An objective of the design brief was to maximise and increase functional space while ensuring a comfortable and tailored environment for a family. A constraint of the site was the existing low-lit, dense living spaces that required reconfiguring to achieve a sense of openness and communal living while maximising natural light.

Housing 52

Housing Architect Contemporary Remodeling 52

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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Housing Architect Foundation Visualization 75

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 commission blends the studio’s design philosophies with the client’s skills as a builder.

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Exterior Commercial Design Brief Interior 80

ArchiDiaries

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The focus of the working method is the formation of a balance – a natural equilibrium – between programme, landscape and natural resources. The balance is a dynamic system like a natural scaleless ecology, which can connect different spatial conditions and programs.

Architect 72

Architect Design Brief Firms Utilities 72

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.

Art 52

Art Remodeling Home Interior 52

Habitus Living

JULY 30, 2023

The home’s façade features natural stone, board-formed concrete , timber, and copper to create a tactile environment seamlessly integrating structural and aesthetic elements. Yet, a shift occurs internally where the robust exterior gives way to a tranquil refuge defined by natural stones and timbers.

Design Brief 52

Design Brief Landscape Zoning Materials 52

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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Students Project Design Education 105

Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The system operates on a door track and roller that allow panels to be turned around corners and stored out of sight, keeping the environment clutter-free and maximising available space.

Modern 98

Modern Education Students Environment 98

Architizer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Cerulean Labs has developed one such solution to this unremitting debate: The Spaces iPad app. Whether it be drawn or digitally designed, the forefront of a successful project is the initial drawing that brings an idea to life. Accordingly, Cerulean Labs’ Spaces version 2.2

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Sketching Architecture Technology Technology 103

ArchiDiaries

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Excerpt: The Gully Home is a residence designed by the architectural firm ED+ Architecture that offered itself to the surroundings. The design brief was very simple, making it much more challenging. Once within the space, the users are cut away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enter a world of their own.

Home 80

Home Architecture Design Brief Windows 80

Dwell

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. The design brief seeks to maximize comfort, solar passive design, and access to natural light—made all the more challenging due to an impending 12-story development to be constructed nearby.

Industrial 59

Industrial Home IT Permits 59

ArchiDiaries

JULY 13, 2022

NATURAL KOTA STONE CLADDING. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS. During the design phase, enormous study drawings were sketched to develop a free-flowing open volume where many may gather every day and connect with life, ideas, culture and nature. The floor plate measures appx. including the service core. QUADRANT BASED PLANNING.

Architecture 70

Architecture Zoning Sketching Design Brief 70

Hotel Designs

JUNE 15, 2023

Surrounded by materials clearly referencing natural surfaces both in colour and texture, Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with seven leading designers to discuss the path hotel design, in particular, is taking when it comes to injecting natural elements into surface design.

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Design Sustainability Clients Client 98

Dwell

AUGUST 7, 2023

After a fire ravaged this site in rural Portugal, architect Miguel Marcelino designed a country house on an existing stone garden terrace. © Archive Miguel Marcelino But sometimes an unexpected force of nature inspires new possibilities. Photo by Lourenço T. Photo by Lourenço T.

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Glass Housing Design Brief Site 52

Habitus Living

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Once a tourist camp, open only in the cooler months from October to March, the new property now provides myriad facilities plus the experience of living in and with nature. The design brief was complex and entailed the development of a perennial hospitality property that would be resilient to the harsh summers and cold winters of the region.

Design 98

Design Design Brief Roofing Foundation 98

ArchiDiaries

MAY 22, 2022

The design brief was simple! But, during the design process, it was realised that this place could go beyond being just an extension. So emerged the Naked Vault Space Lounge. THE DESIGN PROCESS. The vacant space sits over 40 years old, size 7.5m And with this came specific challenges!

Housing 81

Housing Architecture Technique Structural Engineering 81

Architizer

JUNE 15, 2022

Designed as a destination to unwind and rejuvenate the property hosts, 8 pool villas, event space, Restaurant, Spa, Gym, star gazing platform and an outdoor pool.Cocoon villas nested in natureThe design concept amalgamates the untouched beauty of nature that engulfs the site, along with regional architecture of Rajasthan.

Site 79

Site Landscape Nature Events 79

Bustler

JULY 5, 2023

The competition aims to collect urban design proposals that are forward-looking, innovative, and implementation-oriented to help promote the high grade, high standard, and high-quality construction and development of Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone. To give guidelines for the optimization and enhancement of 21 urban functional areas.

Cities 40

Cities Design Brief Zoning Design 40

30X40 Design Workshop

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

And, quite often, if I'm stuck on a design brief, I’ll zoom in and begin sketching a detail. For me, this process always starts with a design brief and my sketchbook (or iPad ). Once I’ve fleshed out a few ideas and a direction for the design I’ll move into the computer to draw it more precisely.

Sketching 52

Sketching Design Brief Housing Information 52

ArchiDiaries

APRIL 17, 2022

Both the Living Room and Guest Bedroom on the ground floor open out to the front lawn via large windows, thereby benefiting from a perception of extended space. 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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Housing Architect Design Brief Finishes 70

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.

Architecture 52

Architecture Renovation Design Brief Sustainability 52

Bustler

JULY 5, 2023

The competition aims to collect urban design schemes that are forward-looking, innovative, and implementation-oriented to help promote the high grade, high standard, and high-quality construction and development of Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone. Integrate the urban design results of the Future City and form the Urban Design Guidelines.

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Zoning Cities Design Brief Design 40

Architizer

APRIL 13, 2022

Plates house is situated in the rich natural landscape of West Vancouver’s British Properties Neighborhood. The rich nature surrounding the project site inspired the designers to utilize transparency and blur the line between inside and outside of the house. © Alterativ Design Lab. © Alterativ Design Lab.

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Housing Concept Design Inspiration 75