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.

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Architecture videos

In the space of The Art Collector, architecture follows art

The Art Collector's space was once part of the gymnasium and a former monastery located in the historic heart of Amsterdam. Today it houses its new owner's collection of indigenous art

Desert Wing, a villa in the Sonora desert that echoes the surrounding landscape

Solid walls of local rammed earth and concrete characterize the design of Kendle Design Collaborative's Desert Wing villa, which, rising from the desert, echoes the contours of the surrounding mountain range

University Complex in Isenberg. The structure opens with a copper domino effect

The BIG studio, BjarkeIngels Group designs the new expansion and partial renovation of the Isenberg School of Management. The Business Innovation Hub is a copper clad building that adds study areas and social space, almost doubling the school area.

Rigid geometry and wavy lines fused in the architecture of Six Square House

Architecture firm Young Projects has completed Six Square House, a new 3,500 square feet residence situated on a green two-acre site in Bridgehampton, New York

Purity of volume, natural light and traditional materials blend in the design of the new OTA FINE ARTS gallery

The OTA FINE ARTS gallery is located in Shanghai, in the West Bund Culture & Art Pilot Zone; it is the third most important gallery in China after that of Tokyo and Singapore

The project of Casa G in Bergamo and the importance of giving value to everyday actions by staying significantly in the present, while honoring the past

The project for Casa G foresees a general revision of the interior spaces, in particular there was the need by the client to divide the residence into two independent units that could preserve the possibility of future reconnection. The design intervention was deliberately limited to not distort the characteristics of the property in Art Nouveau style while enhancing the peculiarities, inserting furniture elements designed to measure and with the creation of new surfaces

Architecture from the 1960s with Scandinavian features. Renovated house in Quebec

The house, originally from the 1960s, with Scandinavian features of the same period during which the importance of materials, context and function was the focus of design was renovated by Canadian studio Alain Carle Architect.

Organic building in Puerto Escondido. Educational and cultural spaces to promote heritage

The project designed by Architect Inca Hernandez includes the creation of a space dedicated to the cultural promotion of the area. The volume integrates with the regional vegetation through internal gardens that also function as a gallery

512GW Townhouse: a new sustainable urban residence in Soho thanks to Climate Skin

Archi-Tectonics converted a long, narrow industrial structure in Soho into a spacious, flexible 8-story family home. The size of the space was doubled by adding a 4-story structure to the original townhouse, and unifying the two volumes with a 3d envelope: the Climate Skin

Kinetic sculpture-inspired facades and boutique apartments: The Alumuna Residence in Melbourne

Two facades as monochromatic studies made of raw materials, concrete, wood, black steel and bronzed mirrored glass; two dynamic artwork facades that seem to float thanks to a set-back ground floor enveloped by natural wood cladding that welcomes visitors in an immersive and atmospheric lobby

Eco-friendly museum in Yucatan. Flexible complex to promote the enjoyment of art

An unprecedented art gallery in the heart of one of the most exclusive places in South America, Azulik Uh May, a new art center located in Mexico. The latest project by Roth, Eduardo Neir, founder and designer of the Azulik resort and the adjacent art space Ik Lab.

New look for an Office Space in Barcelona. Interiors adapted to current needs

The building of the insurance company Aura, located in the metropolitan area of Barcelona was completely remodelled by the PichArchitects studio, through which it was refurbished externally and adapted to the new needs in the interior.

Wood, glass and concrete for FS Residence in Santiago, Chile

FS Residence is an architectural intervention characterized by a limited budget and the pursuit of a pleasant look with large and comfortable spaces that give the feeling of living outside the city

Courtyard House, from the traditional Indian court house in Madras, a place that embraces both nature and family

Finished in 2021, the Courtyard House stands in a quiet suburb of Kukatpally, located in the northwestern part of Hyderabad, Telangana

At Casa entre Pinos, flexible spaces, natural light and the vegetation define the architecture

Casa entre Pinos takes its name from the 5 pine trees that peacefully protect the surroundings on which the dwelling stands and soften the horizon. We are on the sloping land adjacent to the golf course of the Altozano residential complex, in Morelia, Mexico

Alternative working environment. Dynamic and flexible space open to multiple activities

MCVR Studio offers an alternative working environment to the traditional layout, in which adaptability and fluidity generate a dynamic space open to visual simultaneity and the many different activities that are carried out in the office

In New Zealand, golf courses, sand dunes and the sea all embrace the delicate architecture of the Tara Iti Clubhouse

Tara Iti's golf courses and clubhouse are firmly rooted in the land on which they stand; both embrace the shared philosophy of "functioning" with what the land has to offer

Open space office in Santader. The space is defined by the shape from the arch

Zooco Studio presents its open space office where arched windows are the starting point for designing space through wooden furniture. The curved shape is highlighted by the wood while the white defines the minimal spaces, a contrast that generates movement.

Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre, inspired by the protective Tasmanian eucalyptus tree crown, brings the world-class park of global naturalistic significance to prominence

On July 7, 2021, it was announced by the 2021 Architizer A+ Awards jury that the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre was chosen as the winner in the two categories of Cultural-Cultural & Expo Centers and Transportation Infrastructure

Renovation of a penthouse in Valencia: Casa Cas 8, among mosaics and oak wood

Preserving the original character of the house by adapting it to a more current lifestyle was the main objective of the architectural intervention for the renovation of Casa Cas 8

Troppotondo arena, a unique circular theatre of aboriginal inspiration for the Terraferma festival

Troppotondo arena, built in the fascinating location of Villa Arconati, Milan, is a wooden structure created to host performances, workshops and conferences, for the 2015 edition of the Terraferma festival in Milan

A Korean tradition in a modern architectural style for the hyper-dynamic GA ON JAI villa

GA ON JAI: An ecological space which follows the natural lines of the landscape where it is immersed; an introverted architecture which focuses on interiors, while at the same time it protects from pollution and the intrusiveness of the outside world; a dynamic living space which absorbs the surrounding mountain landscape

In California, at Mar Vista Residence, the rational approach of mid-century modernism blends with warm finishes and contemporary architectural ideas

For the Mar Vista Residence project, TGA upgrades and expands its client's modest home by amplifying its positive features and addressing the frustrations that its owner has experienced over the thirty years he has lived there. The redesign preserves the bones of the existing structure, but transforms it from a cramped, dark and outdated space into an open, sunlit home infused with a contemporary personality

Gudbrandslie Cabin, a spruce chalet inspired its shape by the landscape

The Gudbrandslie Cabin is located near Tyinkrysset, Filefjell, on a beautiful site right on the edge of Jotunheimen National Park in Norway

A hotel among the rocks of a quarry in Shanghai. Combination between the Interior and Nature

The CCD design team, after having analyzed the place, between cliffs and waterfalls decided to create this project starting from the concept of the relationship between man and nature, between architecture and the natural environment through hospitality design.

Charity medical centre. Exceptional design to stimulate the well-being of patients

Maggie's Leeds, designed by Heatherwick Studio, was created to provide practical and emotional support for people with cancer, drawing on the belief that unique design and the use of natural materials can help people feel better.

A new Concert Hall for the rich artistic programme promoted by Pannonhalma Abbey

After completing John Pawson's restoration of the Pannonhalma Archabbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Benedictine community has completed another project with Robert Gutowski Architects: the Concert Hall

A house for living anywhere in the world, a living outfit that you can change according to your personality: the ANNA cabin

The story of the ANNA cabin was already in the making, when its designer Caspar Schols, still without an academic background in architecture, designed a pavilion for his mother's garden, which could be modified according to the function it was intended for and depending on the weather conditions. A place where people could dine with friends, do painting and meditation and, on occasion, serve as a venue for their grandchildren's theatrical performances

A playroom in Mexico for the physical, emotional and spiritual development of children while respecting their own individuality

The playroom at the Las Huertas Country Club in Morelia, Mexico, is a project where architecture is based on the idea that each child's individuality has a different potential and development

M WOODS, the Beijing Art Community Renovation Project

As a significant part of the revitalisation plan for the Longfu Temple area, M WOODS Art Community Renovation Project aims to inherit the historical and cultural traditions of the area while simultaneously exploring more opportunities and possibilities