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10 Patios Villa / Maignial Architectes & Associés

November 1, 2024 Pilar Caballero 0

The project is located within the perimeter of the “Le Castelet” urban development zone (ZAC) in the municipality of Clapiers. The plot is situated on “Island I,” Lot 1, with an area of 1858 m². The land has a slight slope from north to south. The project aims to construct 10 “patio” villas as social housing with an option to buy. The villas are grouped into two clusters of 6 and 4 units, with a central landscaped area and parking.

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Beitang Street Section of the Grand Canal in Wuxi / ShangHai Daguan + Zebai Landscape

November 1, 2024 Valeria Silva 0

Reconstruction of Urban Memory on the Public Shoreline of the Grand Canal. Background. In May 2022, the renovation and upgrading plan for the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (Wuxi section) was completed, proposing a design strategy of gradual implementation of “renovation, revegetation, connection, revitalization, and empowerment”. In 2023, Liangxi District of Wuxi City launched the construction of the waterfront space in the Beitang Street section. The entire project is about 3.6 kilometers long. The starting point is at Jieguan Pavilion Alley on Beitang Street, and the end point is the planned and under-construction Beijian Park. It is a waterfront green corridor connecting Beijian Park and the park belt along the ancient city moat.

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The Chang Residence / 2BOOKS design

November 1, 2024 Pilar Caballero 0

The Chang Residence is located in a residential area in central Taipei. Although its interior area was only 76 square meters, its square structure was used to create a symmetrical layout, allowing us to evoke a sense of orderliness and openness. In terms of spatial distribution, the design opens up the entire public area, replacing partitions with exposed structural beams and columns, allowing for fluid distinctions between the living area, restaurant, and kitchen. Hidden behind a walnut wall is the bedroom and bathroom. We aimed to maximize natural lighting while maintaining privacy. Moreover, the directions of partition walls were adjusted to minimize the obstruction of natural light. The central area of the interior, where natural light is weakest, features stainless steel door leaves that help scatter light from the front and back windows, keeping the space bright.