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

La Loica & La Tagua, two cabins to "hover" over the ocean and dominate the horizon

La Loica & La Tagua are two vacation homes located on the Chilean coast in Matanzas and designed by Croxatto y Opazo Arquitectos. They blend in with the surrounding nature and "dominate" it at the same time, from a height of 80 meters above sea level

A playful facade of asymmetrical canopies for the N-DP House

A seemingly random play of asymmetrical concrete canopies opens and closes the facade of House N-DP, creating a pleasing impression of introverted openness

Slab Collection 2 in Ashes, new tables and accessories

"What it ultimately means to me as a designer (Reductionism) is to remove as much of the unnecessary as possible so that the designed objects fit seamlessly into the space while subliminally communicating a sense of ease and confidence." (Alyssa Lewis) From this philosophy, Slab Collection 2 was born

Renovation of School gym Zanella in Villafranca: color, light and high-performance materials

The intervention concerns the completion of the School gym Zanella in Villafranca, the gymnasium of the G. Zanella elementary school, which was already finished in the rustic style during the first phase of the intervention

Architectural dialogue between cedar and metal for the Hiyoku home, a backdrop of Japan's snow-capped mountains

Hiyoku, a two-story private home 2 km west of the city of Niseko, opens its view to the Shiribetsu River and ski slopes surrounded by the trees of the mountains in the distance and ideally blends with Japan's mountainous landscape

Habitability and ecology maximized in a high-density way of living: the Davison Collaborative project

Davison Collaborative represents a way we can use the existing housing stock more efficiently, while positively changing the character of urban suburbs for future generations

Solid wood vacation home. Shape and colour interact with the surrounding buildings

The architect Stefan Schweighofer is the author of the Kaltenbrunnen house, located in Austria, which was created from the foundations of an old container building from the 1980s, with shape, proportions and orientation based on the building context in which it is located.

S-House made of wood and concrete for a contemporary and sustainable living space

S-House, an elongated architecture nestled in the ground, a concrete basement for the ground floor and a light and natural wooden structure for the upper floor. Two distinct areas that give privacy to different activities despite the large openings to the outside

The "blue whale" which takes students on a journey into the ocean of knowledge

The Bibliotheater in Shanghai is the centerpiece of OPEN's latest project: a library, a theater and a black box weave together like a Chinese puzzle to form this distinctive building that some call "the blue whale" while others see it as an ocean liner

The transformation of "Dijkhuis" between modern touches and the respect for the heritage

In the north of Amsterdam, a traditional Dijkhuis, a dyke house, is transformed into a single-family home, with interiors that try to fit in with the original architecture, while refreshing it at the same time

Wine tasting lounge and wine garden Alton Wines: a design that is sensitive to the natural landscape in Washington's countryside

Focusing on the surrounding vistas, GO'C Studio's architecture for the new winery at Alton Wines, just outside Walla Walla, acts as a frame that brings the landscape closer, more in focus, making it a key part of the visitor experience

Museum and urban square in Poland. Architecture follows the topography creating a third dimension

Solidarności Square in Szczecin has stood out over the years as a symbol of protest. Thanks to an urban plan, it has been redeveloped with new buildings, including the "Przełomy" National Museum designed by the KWK PromesKonieczny Studio.

Norwegian Pavilion on the outskirts of a National Park. Shelter for mountain guides and visitors

On the outskirts of the Dovrefjell National Park lies a pavilion with a panoramic view of the mountain, designed by the Snøhetta studio, a refuge for school groups and visitors while the guides talk about the unique history of the Dovre Mountain plateau.

Can four crystalline volumes compete with the livability and urban space quality of a historic center?

The goal of Boriskavka Centre, as Aulík Fiser specifies, is to reinvent the traditional urban block, ensuring the same quality of public space as a historic center and meeting current indoor environmental quality requirements

A chapel with a primitive shape among vineyards, lagoons and hills. Simple and austere architecture

The MAPA architecture studio designs a chapel integrated into the landscape in Sacromonte, Spain. An architecture that blends with the environment taking the sensory experience of nature to a whole new level.

Progetto CH, a private residence intertwined with cosy interiors and verdant outdoor spaces

Between exposed concrete partitions and walls made of structural wood, in Project CH, 750 square metres of private residences become large, welcoming spaces with a family atmosphere in constant contact with nature

A wood pavilion as an experiment for an archetypal space

The wooden pavilion is a spatial experiment in which the designers of LIN Architects give up considering functional elements, looking instead for keywords that can define the spatial elements in the environment

Being reinvented and reborn for a more innovative and sustainable world: Aurora

Aurora is an installation that combines design, science and industry to collaboratively imagine and create sustainable innovations capable of harmonizing product, nature and life

Edwin M. Lee Apartments for an integrated, equal and sustainable community in the Mission Bay neighborhood of San Francisco

A model of healthy living and resilience, Edwin M. Lee Apartments is the first building in San Francisco to combine supportive housing for both homeless veterans and low-income families

A family home with a garden, the outdoor space as a continuation of the house

The clients purchased a relatively small sloping plot overlooking the hills of Palava, Czech Republic. The brief for the architects was quite simple: "A family house, trying to fit this somewhat unusual lot"

Four patios for the recovered and expanded Rates House: oases of intimacy which overlook the street and garden

In São Pedro de Rates, Portugal, an existing stone house in dilapidated condition but with historically valuable elements is transformed into the Rates House, doubling its size and offering the developer a valuable home

Individual and social dimensions: Dozendoors a co-living in Madrid's multi-ethnic neighborhood

An alternative to family life together with the possibility of developing one's independence and sociability. This is the role of Dozendoors, co-living in Madrid's Tetuán neighborhood, and of this new and increasingly popular way of living that appeals so much to Generation Z and beyond

Casa La Toscalera. The evolution of a traditional Canarian house-patio but without erasing the essence of the place

We are in El Toscal, a somewhat forgotten neighborhood of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, declared a historic site but without a special urban plan. The project concerns the renovation of a 1912 house in a state of disrepair, Casa La Toscalera

The Presence in Hormuz, the island that swells with rainbow-coloured domes

The land on the island of Hormuz swells in order to make room for countless colourful residential dwellings: a private institute promotes a series of urban developments in order to strengthen the island's local community

The Tiing: concrete and bamboo for a boutique resort in Bali

The Tiing, the connection. These traditional materials and construction techniques, combined with a solid conceptual structure, allow architect Nic Brunsdon to blend the new architecture into its local context

Wooden outdoor furniture promotes healthy living and in harmony: the Yogapoints

Yogapoints are outdoor furniture objects made of wood, which are repeated in series and characterized by a design that conveys stability, lightness, simplicity, and - due to the choice of materials used - also a certain sense of belonging to nature

Restoration of the Carnavalet Museum, a memorial site for the history of Paris

The restoration of the Carnavalet Museum was a great challenge: the goal was to create a new visitor layout for the museum while preserving its architecture and the special atmosphere of this museum so dear to the hearts of Parisians

Mi Casita, New York City's school with a turquoise interior

Mi Casita Preschool and Cultural Center aims to be a "home away from home," fostering the coexistence of different cultures residing in Brooklyn through graphic elements referring to home and the city

Light House a pavilion for the Field of sparks Artweek in Hungary

The Light House pavilion, built in the small Hungarian village of Ipolytarnóc, is part of the "Field of sparks" art project, an initiative created to promote this "forgotten" geographical area and make it more attractive to the public

The textured materials, lighting and furniture are the stars of the redesign for FB+'s new studio

Located on Juan de Salinas road in Loja,Ecuador, FB +'s studio is an architecture, design and construction office whose fundamental objective is to develop multidisciplinary projects that allow the creation of spaces in which the users' sensations are intensified. The spaces created by FB + dialogue with the environment and consistently respond to the needs generated by the project