Month: July 2024

The commission was for a second residence in the middle of the forest for a married couple, a sculptor and a psychologist, where they would have a place to receive their two visiting children. The initial idea of the owners was that this project would be carried out in two phases for an eventual future expansion. Therefore, a regular grid with two levels was proposed to plan an order for the growth of the house. The first stage would be elevated, then the expansion would be done below ground level, forming a plinth.

AVA incorporates local and bio-sourced materials, including compressed raw earth walls and concrete made from oyster shells.
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Sometimes the basement bathroom gets short shrift, but that certainly wasn’t the case with the renovation of this guest bath in a classic 1911 Foursquare home in Portland, Oregon. The bathroom had tired finishes as well as moisture issues. Interior de…

Thomas Heatherwick has come in for criticism over his Humanise campaign, but here Aidan Walker mounts an impassioned defence of the British designer. There’s a lot of commentary on Thomas Heatherwick flying about at the moment, much of it negative. Most recently it came in response to the news that Heatherwick’s Humanise campaign is working

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“Typological hybridization” is the central theme characterizing this project. On one hand, the design completes the historical building facade of the street on the piazza, reinterpreting traditional elements of the typical architecture in the historic center of Albino. On the other hand, the inner courtyard transforms into a villa with a garden, creating a unique blend of public and private spaces. Albino is a small town where everyone knows each other. Many times, we have discussed with our clients the beauty of living on the piazza, walking out to meet friends, and having coffee at the corner bar. Equally appealing is the idea of being isolated and protected in a villa that opens onto a private inner garden, where one can dine under the portico and walk barefoot on the grass.

Pao’s Flying Tops Arenas blend tradition and innovative design   The Flying Tops Arenas are located in rural Yunnan and serve as cultural landmarks that blend tradition, community, and innovative construction. Designed by People’s Arch…