Example of architecture
Example of architecture

Architectural projects

Since ancient times, architecture has occupied an extremely important position in human society. The architectural discipline was born to find practical solutions to the primary problems of the humans and of their communal life: the need to have shelter for themselves and for their loved ones; the need for a place to store tools, provisions, precious objects; that of organizing spaces, life and the defense of the community.

Starting from these fundamental needs, architecture evolved to deal also with what transcends the mere concrete aspect of an individual human life: the representation of power and its prestige, the cult of the divine, the intellectual life of a society. In this way, architecture has become an integral part of the artistic and cultural expression of a given civilization or era.

Architectural design is a process that is as logical as it is artistic. Firstly, it must be able to identify forms, materials and processes suitable for the creation of functional spaces in which man can carry out specific activities such as living, working, relaxing, taking care of himself (etc.). It is a wide-ranging scientific process: not only must it consider technical issues such as the choice of the right materials and compliance with current regulations, but it must also take into consideration the needs of human beings, which vary enormously according to the age of the people, their number and intended use.

Secondly - but no less important - an architectural project always has artistic connotations. The choice of colours, materials and shapes has a significant impact on people's perception of spaces and influences their attitudes and behavior in a cascading effect. Even the most functional building contributes - by the simple fact of existing - to determining the character of the space in which it stands and the behavior of the people who are inside and near it.

An architectural project naturally varies according to the different intended uses and the taste and ideas of the client. A business or a production site will tend to be built with the concept of functionality as its core. The head office of an institution or a large company will combine functional needs with representative and cultural ones. Residential architecture, on the other hand, will try to balance the need to accommodate a certain number of people in a given space in the most pleasant and comfortable way. While a HoReCa project will try to combine a functional aspect with a pleasant look to attract customers. And so on.

Pure materiality and clean aesthetics for a sculptural home that never forgets to
Pure materiality and clean aesthetics for a sculptural home that never forgets to "warm up" the interiors

Ross, a bold piece of sculpture that unexpectedly provides a warm and playful environment inside and clearly exhibits the traits of contemporary architecture which sits proudly among the homes in a historic neighborhood of countless stylistic diversity

Charred Wood Boathouse. Parallel wooden planes build an ethereal space on the lakeshore
Charred Wood Boathouse. Parallel wooden planes build an ethereal space on the lakeshore

It was inspired by the image of the wooden docks along the edges of the Muskoka lakes, the boathouse was conceived as a series of planar elements that flow past each other. A slippage of planes that echoes the movement of the water as it changes course

House DeDe: a soul inherited from the past that leaves room for the contemporary
House DeDe: a soul inherited from the past that leaves room for the contemporary

Resuscitating the spirit of the past by recycling materials from the old ruined barn: House DeDe inherits a natural originality from the place where it rises with a simple project capable of creating a unique living environment

Patom, the organic village that blends the wisdom of tradition with bold and modern aesthetics
Patom, the organic village that blends the wisdom of tradition with bold and modern aesthetics

The Patom Organic Village in central Thailand places emphasis on a bold and eye-catching aesthetic, which blends with the cultural and traditional wisdom of the Suan Sampran locality 

Urdaa School. A colourful, sustainable space to accompany children as they grow up
Urdaa School. A colourful, sustainable space to accompany children as they grow up

Urdaa School's design is based on the following principles: students spend most of their day in a school building during their most crucial developmental years. During this crucial period of growth, the school must be a space for creative thinking, a source of inspiration and a starting point for the development of a sense of awareness and responsibility

Villa Sagalid, the villa with ceramic walls that look as if they were painted by hand
Villa Sagalid, the villa with ceramic walls that look as if they were painted by hand

Wide cliffs and open sea towards the horizon: the starting point for the construction of a private house in Djurö, Villa Sagalid, whose ceramic cladding is inspired by the color and texture of the surrounding pine bark

'Outside the Lines' at the Arcimboldi Theater. An immersive and refined place on an artist's terms
'Outside the Lines' at the Arcimboldi Theater. An immersive and refined place on an artist's terms

As part of the 'No Entry' initiative promoted by the theater designed by Gregotti, in which 17 architectural studios were invited to transform as many dressing rooms, DAP studio has created an enveloping space of great elegance that is ideal for the artist's concentration. The choice of warm and precious materials, scenographic modular lighting and graceful design made it possible to 'engrave a symbolic and almost sacred space' and make it unique

Noenco cafe, iconic bamboo restaurant overlooks a Vietnamese city
Noenco cafe, iconic bamboo restaurant overlooks a Vietnamese city

The renovation project on the top floor of a concrete building includes a café, Noenco cafe, a unique and attractive addition made entirely of bamboo that transforms the building into a city icon

In the Austrian Alps, wood and metal combine to perfection to give life to Alpine Sky Apartments
In the Slovenian Alps, wood and metal combine to perfection to give life to Alpine Sky Apartments

A building that is divided into small vacation accommodations: The Alpine Sky Apartments is located in a small alpine village, Kranjska Gora and has a very specific task, which is to respect the strict urban regulations that govern the dimensions of buildings and to be equipped with a sloping roof

Increasing interest in reading? Microlibrary, multifunctional and sustainable community spaces
Increasing interest in reading? Microlibrary, multifunctional and sustainable community spaces

The Warak Kayu Microlibrary is the latest project in the Microlibrary series, an initiative that aims to increase interest in reading by creating socially performative spaces using environmentally conscious design and materials

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Renovation of the Boutique Hotel in Palma de Mallorca. Urban oasis with local roots

Boutique hotel with 22 rooms located in the heart of La Lonja, in the historic center of Palma, renovated by OHLAB Studio that highlights the existing space by creating customized and unique environments

Treetop Hotel Lovtag: sleeping in the trees of a small, picturesque Danish forest
Treetop Hotel Lovtag: sleeping in the trees of a small, picturesque Danish forest

Each cabin located high up among the deciduous and coniferous trees of one of Denmark's longest fjords is a hotel room that offers a unique experience of coming face to face with nature

Science Park, science and culture pillars for new life projects
Science Park, science and culture pillars for new life projects

Thanks to the Scientific Community of Dzán, a non-profit organization at the service of the most disadvantaged young people located in one of the oldest villages in Yucatan, Mexico, commissioned LAAR studios to build the Science Park, a pavilion that conveys a new reality 

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Ecological hotels in the Swiss Alps. Sustainable, minimalist design with every comfort

The award-winning architectural studio Montalba Architects has constructed ecological chalets, ideal for family trips with modern comforts and a minimalist and sustainable design that makes the Alpine landscape take centre stage

Interior Edwardian house renovated
Renovation of an Edwardian style house. Contemporary interiors and vintage features

Giles Reid Architects studio is responsible for the renovation of a three-storey historic house in Muswell Hill, a north London suburb, with the aim of creating a contemporary interior using Edwardian construction skills and features

Salmon Avenue, an architecture designed as a manifesto to represent the beauty of raw concrete
Salmon Avenue, an architecture designed as a manifesto to represent the beauty of raw concrete

Salmon Avenue by FGR Architects is intended to be a manifesto of design within its traditional neighborhood. The building makes use of the contrast between the concrete north wing that houses the more private spaces and the glazed south wing that houses the residential areas

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Bookshop like a Bamboo Forest in China. Interwoven shelves like a wall built with historical culture

X + Living carries out this project inspired by tradition and gives importance to the book as a cultural and historical heritage for a culture. The architecture seems to move like a forest where the "trees" are the books themselves that create hidden paths

Enhancing a 100-year-old oak tree? Origin, the sartorial wooden dress sewn all around the tree
Enhancing a 100-year-old oak tree? Origin, the sartorial wooden dress sewn all around the tree

Origin, a comfortable and functional hotel room built on the tree that is faithful to its inspiration, a bird's nest is a unique and customized project, a real architectural challenge and a meeting point between poetry and carpentry mastery

Playful collection of organic shapes in the desert: Dancing Light Residence
Playful collection of organic shapes in the desert: Dancing Light Residence

The shape of the desert, indigenous materials, mountain views, and natural light inspire the design of the villa, which is distinguished by a playful collection of organic forms in rammed earth, metal, concrete, and glass

Boutique Hotel in Shanghai Dark Courtyard in Courtyard Corten
Boutique hotel in Shanghai. Private and communal areas combine to create a remarkable spatial experience

Waterhouse is a hotel built in a historic district of Shanghai, so the modern architectural choices are inspired by the history of the place. The spaces are designed in an innovative and playful way creating open views between private and communal spaces

El guincho, extension of a family home designed to share moments together both indoors and outdoors
El Quincho, extension of a family home designed to share moments together both indoors and outdoors

A new building designed by Lalo Carrillo, CaSA and SY Architectos designed to expand the original house of the clients, El Quincho is a space designed for making asado and family gatherings. The desire was to have a large dining room just to be together with friends, visually and physically completely open to the garden, but with the possibility of being closed if necessary

House in la Cañada: the courtyard, the heart of the house echoes the Roman atrium
House in la Cañada: the courtyard, the heart of the house echoes the Roman atrium

The Valencian villa, surrounded by palms and pines which encircle the house, is built on a square plan, and is pierced by several holes with different purposes. The most important hole is the heart of the house, a large central courtyard which provides access to the house as a Roman atrium

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Villa by the sea in Sicily. Naturalistic elements become an integral part of architecture

Architect Alessio Lo Bello designs a villa in the mountains of San Calogero overlooking the sea, in which the environmental component becomes an integral part of the architecture. The settlement principle is based on the concept of terracing while respecting the morphology of the site

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Interior for the Felix Meritis in Amsterdam. Distinguished and charismatic design inspired by art

The i29 Studio has created the interior design of Felix Meritis inspired by the history of the building where each space corresponds to a specific period. The starting point was to show the diversity of the five departments: Music, Commerce, Literature, Physics and Design

The facade of the new J&T corporate headquarters reflects the abstract painting which combines rationality, technology and irregularity
The facade of the new J&T corporate headquarters reflects the abstract painting which combines rationality, technology and irregularity

The appearance of J&T's new headquarters tries to reflect in its design the world of finance, made up of various elements that must fit together and function perfectly: the uninterrupted pattern of the facade reflects perfectly this world

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Villa in the hills of Tibidabo. Combination of traditional building methods and passive energy solutions

In an environment with an incomparable view of the whole of Barcelona, stands "SV Villa", a project by the Jofre Roca Arquitectes Studio. The house enjoys the advantages of the city with the privileges of the countryside, where traditional production methods combined with energy-passive solutions have been used.

Free-flowing spaces and contrasting materials for a flat in Madrid
Free-flowing spaces and contrasting materials for a flat in Madrid

Rough concrete, pipes, cables, cement slabs, and other elements which are usually hidden from the human eye, are brought to light in the renovation project of a flat in Madrid and transformed into distinctive interior elements

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Headquarters between nature and matter. Classic Chinese elements and contemporary style characterize the building

Yiduan Shanghai Interior Design designs the new HEMU Headquarters in Shanghai. Elements of classical Chinese architecture blend with modernist finishes to create a Zen atmosphere. The entire space shows the harmonious integration between the brand and nature

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Renovated Library in Finland. New spaces for media, relaxation and co-working

JKMM Architects, in collaboration with Arkkitehdit NRT renovates the library of the University of Aalto, Finland, transforming it into a multi-purpose center where multidisciplinary and innovative forms of learning, research and work can be performed

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CLT building in Portland. Shopping centre to create a connection between the community and the urban centre

In the heart of Portland Skylab Design designs a building in accordance with the structural canons of the Cross Laminated Timber in which the commercial spaces open outwards to create a connection between the commuter travellers and the city community