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Aesop Opens its First Bangkok Store
Skincare icon Aesop’s first stand-alone store in Thailand makes its home in Bangkok’s Thonglor neighbourhood, with interiors by Chiang Mai-based studio Sher Maker
A sense of being cocooned in timber and cool shadows is the first impression on entering Aesop’s first standalone store in Thailand, in the charmingly cool Bangkok neighbourhood of Thonglor.
The brand is known for picking its neighbourhoods well, and in Bangkok the drawcard was Thonglor’s mix of modernity and traditional Thai charm. Galleries, bars and cafes and independent stores exist within a robust local community, and the founders of Chiang Mai-based studio Sher Maker, Thongchai Chansamak and Patcharada Inplang, looked to the vernacular of the surrounding neighbourhood and further out to Thailand’s provinces in conceiving the concept and design.
Following Aesop’s principle of achieving the maximum effect with the minimum materials, the mono-material interiors are defined by reclaimed teak — from the personal collec ...查看全文 -
探寻边界与关系 | KiKi建筑设计 | 2023 | 中国天津
由Lenovo联想集团与UCCA Lab打造的「从未来到未来——数字文明艺术展」,通过“未来序曲”、“奔腾时代”、“数字新生”、“瞬息万物”、“遇见未来”5个篇章,为人们呈现了一场科技探索之旅。1190㎡的大型展览空间,由KiKi建筑设计事务所创始人及主持建筑师关佳彦打造,设计师用时间轴的叙事形式,将人类、电子通信设备与环境之间的关系,内化为空间逻辑,并以大事记为线索,表述了“数字信息”在速度、尺度、框架、边界等维度上的发展与变革。
▽展览概览© 锐景摄影
▽入口处© 锐景摄影
▽入口通道© 锐景摄影
展览空间结合抽象的建筑元素,运用廊道、独立空间、半开放体块的穿插,阐述数字文明的发展历程。其中,起到衔接作用的廊道,是整个空间的核心构架,它以年代为界线,模拟“时空隧道”,串联5个章节。伴随着每个章节的开启,观众在廊道中阅读信息的方式也被持续更新。展览的大事记图文,从传统的展台跃于墙面,继而转印于亚克力盒子、悬挂于金属网,最后停驻在飘渺的网纱上。人们的视角也从最初的俯视,转变为平视,再到多维度的环视、仰视。借助材料质感的虚实变化,KiKi建筑设计事务所巧妙的表达了:信息的框架边 ...查看全文 -
Kindergarten GALAXIE eR Varnsdorf, Czech Republic | RG Architects Studio
RG Architects Studio: The new GALAXIE eR Kindergarten for 50 children (eR as JOY) addresses the increasing demand for new preschool facilities in the town of Varnsdorf in the Šluknov foothills. Situated at the corner of Západní Street and the road leading to the Edisonova School, the building stands as a single-story brick structure with a regular elliptical floor plan and an internal elliptical atrium. It is covered by a flat green roof with a low parapet and an elevated roof section above the multifunctional hall.The shape of the building was designed with consideration for the surrounding development, existing communication relationships, corner position, and the plot's orientation to ensure sufficient sunlight in the interior spaces and atrium and to allow views into the surrounding landscape and adjacent forest park. The building’s placement created a high-quality public space in front of the nursery with elliptical green islands, also allowing for natural pedestrian circulatio ...查看全文 -
富士山脚花园,日本 | Fukei 风景研究所
该场地位于日本静冈县富士宫市,原计划用作起重机工厂工人的休息场所和办公室。在晴朗的日子里,富士山的美景尽收眼底,但散落的房屋遮挡了富士山的全景。站在场地上环顾四周,可以看到场地位于城市化区域,周围是工厂、起重机、停车场、邻近的房屋及其田地和其他杂物。
The site is located in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture. The site was intended to serve as a resting place and office for the workers of a crane factory. Fuji on a clear day, but the scattered houses blocked the panoramic view of the mountain. Standing on the site and looking around, one can see that the site is located in an urbanization control area and is surrounded by factories, cranes, parking lots, neighboring houses and their fields, and other clutter.
▽项目及后方的富士山©Naoki Masumoto
工厂、起重机、停车场、邻近的房屋及其田地等等,杂乱无章,难以捉摸。在参观过几次场地之后,建筑师了解了这片区域的特征以及现有的办公空间是如何被使用的。在与客户和在这里工作的人们的对话中,建筑师决定了一系列政策,以决定在这里建造什么样的建筑。
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Zénite Arquitetura & Construção inaugurates TAM Aviation's VIP Lounge as a Luxury and Comfort Reference for Executives at Congonhas Airport
With more than 60 years of tradition in the market, TAM Executive Aviation stands out as a leader in the sale of executive aircraft and boasts the largest maintenance service complex in Latin America. In this context, the recently inaugurated VIP Lounge, whose project was carefully designed and executed by Zénite Arquitetura & Construção, under the leadership of partner Giselle Benedetti, reflects the company's commitment to providing high standard experiences and offering a new level of comfort and sophistication to its clients.The design was guided by an open-space approach, with emphasis on the muxarabi panels as dividing architectural elements, which create a feeling of spaciousness and luminosity. Inspired by the best international VIP lounges, the project stands out for its elegant and contemporary design, providing a welcoming and versatile environment, ready to meet the needs of business and leisure travelers.With a total area of 310 m², the environment includes five waiting ...查看全文 -
昆山花桥艺体馆,江苏 | 九城都市建筑设计有限公司
花桥艺体馆位于昆山花桥光明路与西环路口,是一次地区文体设施硬件水准的提升,更是一次城市公共空间塑造的积极探索。其主要功能包括一座可容纳400人的小剧场,一座包含8道50米的标准泳池和一所独立运营的多功能综合体育馆。同时还包括多个小型场馆,如图书室、培训教室、多功能展厅、健身瑜伽等。此外还有一定数量的配套商业及地下停车场,以满足市民一站式的活动需求。
▽项目视频©张莫非Moffee
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Located at the intersection of Guangming Road and Xihuan Road in Huaqiao, Kunshan, the Huaqiao Arts and Sports Center is an enhancement of the hardware standard of the area’s cultural and sports facilities, as well as an active exploration of the shaping of the city’s public space. Its main functions include a small theater with a capacity of 400 people, a standard swimming pool with eight 50-meter lanes and an independently operated multi-functional comprehensive gymnasium. It also includes a number of smaller venues, such as a library, training classroom ...查看全文 -
Architect Joe Herrin's (of Heliotrope Architects) own Buoy Bay Cabin on Orcas Island, set within the San Juan Island Archipelago of Washington state
Boat trips to the San Juan Islands were the highlight of Heliotrope principal Joe Herrin’s summers as a child. Through these trips he developed a love of boating and a deep connection to the San Juans - one that eventually led he and his wife Belinda to purchase a modest beach cabin on Orcas Island, months after the birth of their first daughter. The site is part of a SE facing 36-acre waterfront parcel held in common with eight other families. It is situated immediately adjacent to a seasonal stream and wetland to the south, with an alder and fir forest behind (to the west) and a neighbor (who they found out later is a distant relative) to the north.The cabin structure is a modest late-60’s era kit A-frame, built by the previous property owner on a shoestring. Over the course of their ownership Joe and Belinda have chipped away at renovations as funds allowed–starting with the installation of a foundation, rebuilding the deck and installation of insulated replacement windows (and i ...查看全文 -
The Luxe Developers launch the most expensive residences in Ras Al Khaimah valued at over AED180 million
The two luxury properties, The Celeste and The Stellar, are both priced at over AED90 million and form an integral part of Oceano, a luxury development located on Al Marjan Island.The multi-billion-dollar Wynn Al Marjan, situated just two minutes from Oceano, is attracting a raft of UHNWI and putting ultra-luxurious properties in high-demand.The Luxe Developers, a UAE-based real estate development firm, has officially launched The Celeste and The Stellar, two ultra-luxury residences that form an integral part of the company’s Oceano development, located on Al Marjan Island. The properties, valued at over AED 90 million each, address the demand for ultra-luxurious properties in line with the increase in ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) relocating to the emirate.The Celeste and The Stellar, currently the most expensive residences in Ras Al Khaimah, offer a unique living experience, which is epitomised by the available space, eclipsing anything currently available on the real esta ...查看全文 -
HERMANN PARK | Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates
得克萨斯州休斯顿—2024年4月13日,Hermann公园保护协会(HPC)和休斯顿公园与娱乐部(HPARD)共同庆祝了令人期待已久的Commons娱乐场盛大开幕,这是一个占地26英亩、活力满满的公园,于2022年4月开始建设。这个焕然一新的公园拥有最先进的儿童设施、家庭聚会场所、野餐区、漫步小径和自然环境。Commons空间的建成标志着Heramnn公园发展的重要里程碑。
▽视频©Johnny Than Photography
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▽场地概览©Johnny Than Photography
HOUSTON, TX — On April 13, 2024, Hermann Park Conservancy (HPC) and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) celebrated the long-awaited grand opening of the Commons, a dynamic 26-acre park space that began construction in April 2022. The revitalized community area features state-of-the-art play gardens for children, gathering spaces for families, picnic areas, strolling pathways and natural areas. The completion of the Commons marks a significant milestone in the development of Hermann Park.
▽娱乐空间©Johnny Than Photography
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Sales of Barratt London properties to GCC investors increase in Q1 2024
Buyers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar are being encouraged by favourable lending and exchange rates.The housebuilder is also reporting a 25% year-on-year increase in expats investing back into the UK property market, thanks, in part, to Barratt London’s unique deposit scheme.A new phase of Barratt London’s Hayes Village development, Waterway Apartments, has been launched to address demand.Award-winning developer Barratt London has revealed a surge in buyers from the GCC investing in properties in the outer boroughs of London as mortgage rates steadily become more attractive. The weak British pound against the US dollar also continues to attract interest from the region due to impressive yields and long-term growth potential.Research from the Barratt London MENA office, led by UAE-based Hardington Residential, has revealed that the number of GCC investors purchasing Barratt London properties has increased significantly in Q1 2024 compared to the previous year. The company ...查看全文 -
Planétarium du Jardin des sciences | frenak+jullien + Cardin Julien + m+mathieu holdrinet
frenak+jullien, Cardin Julien和m+mathieu holdrinet公司信心满满地公布了他们为全新的科学花园天文馆(Planétarium du Jardin des sciences)所做的工作,该场馆位于斯特拉斯堡大学内一片新设计的花园。该花园位于维克多尔大道沿线,优越的地理位置使其成为城市的一座灯塔。
▽建筑概览©Maxime Delvaux
frenak+jullien, Cardin Julien, and m+mathieu holdrinet proudly introduce their work on the new Planétarium du Jardin des sciences, which has opened its doors in a redesigned garden located at the heart of the Université de Strasbourg. Located along Avenue de la Victoire, its strategic position makes it a beacon in the city.
▽场地鸟瞰©Maxime Delvaux
为了描绘天空、想象宇宙、探讨天文学:该项目梦幻般的维度激发了由frenak+jullien(法国)领导的建筑团队、副建筑师 Cardin Julien(加拿大)和项目建筑师 m+mathieu holdrinet(法国)的灵感,有助于塑造建筑独特的形式。
To picture the sky, imagine the cosmos, talk about astronomy: the program’s dreamlike dimension inspired the architectural team led by frenak+jullien (Fr ...查看全文 -
Promoting Resource Efficiency: Sustainable Practices to Minimise Emissions and Waste
Explore the innovative initiatives made by UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Villages as they embark on a journey towards sustainability. Recognised for their commitment to waste reduction and emission minimisation, these villages showcase how rural communities lead the way in adopting eco-friendly measures to boost efficiency and preserve their environment and cultural heritage. From Rwanda's Nkotsi to Portugal's Sortelha, each village unveils unique initiatives designed to mitigate environmental impact while promoting economic growth and community welfare.Nkotsi, RwandaNkotsi, a quaint village nestled in south-west Musanze, Rwanda, is part of Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, housing 30% of the global mountain gorilla population. To facilitate sustainable community development, Nkotsi engages locals in programs focusing on environmental conservation. To combat plastic pollution, The Igihoho Project was established to reduce plastic bag usage, offering eco-friendly seed bag ...查看全文 -
KFB Kindergarten and Nursery | 2019 | HIBINOSEKKEI
A new nursery with a capacity of 90 children is built in Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture. In Kanoya City, a pyroclastic flow from an eruption more than 20,000 years ago was deposited and formed the vast plateau of Shirasu. Based on the history that the nature-rich landscape has long been taken care of over centuries and the distinguishing characteristics of the landscape, this building incorporates such quality that the plateau uniquely offers.
The most distinct feature is that the building is built on a plateau. The periphery of the building is dug around like a moat, creating a dynamic play area. The slopes from the moat induce up-and-down movements such as "climbing," "descending," and "rolling.” Such operations and movements of the body stimulate children's curiosity and encourage the spontaneous and creative invention of play with the help of climbing nets, rock climbing, a built-up hill, a zip line, a sand pit, and a sloped swamp.
Inspired by the Shirasu Plateau, the surface of ...查看全文 -
Alpago Properties Unveils its Newest Signature Villa - Kural Vista: A New Benchmark in Luxury on Billionaires’ Row, Palm Jumeirah
The stunning 5-bedroom villa is the pinnacle of architectural brilliance, boasting the highest quality amenities and features, with the exteriors designed by the multi-award-winning international Architecture and Design firm - SAOTA and the interiors by CK Architecture and Alpago Contracting.Now on the market for prospective buyers, the villa is a world within itself, complete with state-of-the-art entertainment spaces, a breathtaking infinity pool, private beach access, basement parking for up to 8 cars, a fire pit and BBQ area, and so much more. Alpago Properties, the premier real estate developer renowned for crafting a series of exclusive properties on the illustrious Billionaires Row of Palm Jumeirah, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest masterpiece, Kural Vista. This beachfront signature villa represents the zenith of luxury living, uniquely combining breathtaking design, exceptional functionality, and the epitome of luxury amenities. From the moment you step inside, y ...查看全文 -
Rebirth of an Apartment in Milan: perfect harmony between versatility, style, and signature colors
Lascia la Scia: In the beating heart of Milan, a 130-square-meter apartment has been transformed into an oasis of family life, where aesthetics marries practicality thanks to custom-made furniture solutions and a color palette inspired by Nordic nature. The original apartment had a fragmented and closed space layout, without a second bedroom and with the kitchen separated from the rest of the room. The renovation was designed to create a more spacious and cozy living room, add a second bedroom and introduce a study/guest room. In the new design, walk-in closets and built-in closets were integrated to optimize space and make the environment flow more smoothly. Special attention was paid to the enhancement of natural light, placing furniture strategically to make the most of natural light in the areas most frequented during the day, and combining natural materials with different color tones to give each room a unique atmosphere.The focus of the project was the use of multifunctional block ...查看全文 -
Altar Ninho
Ninho is the latest outcome of the partnership between Altar and Natureza Urbana, pooling efforts to create a refuge immersed in the natural landscapes of Serra da Mantiqueira. Aimed at providing a unique lodging and decompression experience, the project follows Altar's premise of building decentralized hotels connected with nature, glamping style, and leveraging technology to promote sustainable practices in hospitality operations.
The collaboration between the companies follows the line of small spaces "O Altar" from Tok&Stok, launched in 2022, which includes furniture, objects, and decorative items signed by Natureza Urbana. Concurrently, the conception, basic and executive projects, and monitoring of Ninho's construction were being developed, in a process that culminated in the beginning of its operations in July 2023.
Located at Fazenda Pedra Alta, in Joanópolis-SP, the house is strategically close to two other Altar units: the Flutuante, anchored on the waters of the Joanópolis ...查看全文 -
Dorothea Hotel
Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection (Marriott International)
Hungary
PROJECT BY LISSONI CASAL RIBEIRO / Architecture, landscape design, interior design
The project was born from the unification of three adjoining buildings, each with different stories, courtyards and facades, into a single building, seeking to maintain the correct balance between restoration and innovation. The intervention involved the city block that includes the Weber building (1873), the former Neo-Renaissance headquarters of the United Budapest Metropolitan Savings Bank, the Mahart building (1913), the art nouveau former headquarters of the Hungarian River and Sea Shipping Company and the Munnich building (1937), a modernist edifice with art deco and Bauhaus elements. The new structure accommodates a hotel and private residences.
The architectural project reconfigures the roofs into a new piano nobile that can be used by hotel clients, residents and the general public alike. The space opens out towards t ...查看全文 -
Residência FE | 2021 | Telles Arquitetura
The first challenge would be to overcome the difficulties of the narrow and long lot geometry, where the main point of interest lies in the beautiful landscape at the back. Consequently, the family living area should be there. Thus, the house program was designed with a private wing, the bedrooms, facing east and close to the street, and the living area facing the landscape.
To connect these parts, an internal circulation strip links the front and back of the land - street and view - along a kind of suspended courtyard, allowing landscaping to integrate with the house's interior and be part of the transition between these spaces.
Between the desire for a single-level house and the maintenance of the land's natural slope, construction was chosen that is implanted in the lot, sometimes directly on its natural topography, sometimes elevated from the ground. This way, large earthmoving movements are avoided, reducing construction costs and creating a shaded area under the raised slab.
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lil’ rascals
At the entrance of the village Oberbozen, several townhouses situated on a hillside, with private gardens and a view of the Dolomites, were built as part of a new housing development project.
Our clients, a family of four, occupy one half of a southward looking duplex, which spreads across four floors: a subterraneous basement, a semi-subterraneous first floor with garden, a second floor with at-ground-level access to the street facing north, and an attic loft space.
The given floor plan appeared too rigid to our clients and didn’t meet their personal vision. Thus, detaching from the perpendicular would suspend the initial rigor and loosen everything up. The lady of the house also envisioned a special element in the form of an opening or window on the first floor.
Apart from reorganizing the floor plans, the interior site development of the space had to be revisited. The partially subterraneous first floor, as well as the second floor, both have external front doors on the northside of ...查看全文 -
Ski Ranch
Bordering the Gila River in central Arizona sits a waterski community created just before the Great Recession. Other than a few uninhabited boat houses, the recession caused the community to sit vacant for over 15 years after until a pioneering couple decided to build the first house in the development. The couple wanted a creative architect that understands desert and lake house environments so they called upon The Ranch Mine, an architecture firm that specializes in both desert and waterfront homes, to help create their lake house. The resulting home is an off the grid capable, Bauhaus inspired, desert adapted, modern yet approachable lake house made for indoor/outdoor living.
The Ranch Mine started the design with a simple yet powerful move of creating an unbroken walkway leading directly from the street, through the front courtyard, into and through the house, and down to the boat house. The walkway is board stamped concrete, a desert adaptation of the classic beachfront boardwalk, ...查看全文