Manuelle Gautrand Architecture design communal housing in Paris
© Luc Boegly Paris , France – Among the 22 architectural projects selected from the call for innovative urban projects launched by the City of Paris, ‘REINVENTER PARIS 1’, our EDISON LITE project proposed a new housing model, based
valode & pistre envisions a self-sufficient residential complex for grenoble, france
for this concept by french architecture firm, valode & pistre , ABC stands for an ‘autonomous building for citizens’. envisioned for a site in the new ecocité district of grenoble in france, the residential project has been developed over
Atelier Apartment by Hannes Peer Architecture
Redesigned in 2020 by Hannes Peer Architecture , this inspiring apartment / atelier is located in Milan, Italy. Description This apartment atelier is what the architect Hannes Peer calls his personal refuge. He searched for it for over 3
18 Underrated Art Deco Buildings In London That You Need To See
Pinner Court in North Harrow © Joshua Abbott The suburbs of 'Metro-Land' — which blossomed in the 1920s and 30s around northwest London and into the nearby home counties — brought about a slew of exciting modernist architecture: from
lina ghotmeh architecture develops zero carbon hotel room concept with modular design
‘a room for imagination’ by lina ghotmeh architecture is a zero carbon hotel room concept designed as a modular living space. part of the exhibition ‘hotel metropolis – since 1818’ in paris, the project envisions a multifunctional living space
Design experiment examines safety of food grown in urban vertical gardens
Interior architecture firm Annvil has brought together a team of urban planners, designers, environmentalists and natural scientists to study the interaction between the urban environment and horticulture. The project, called G(U)ARDEN, is a vertical garden experience set in Latvia
Exploring Milan’s colourful surfaces through Stefan Giftthaler’s lens
Photographer Stefan Giftthaler explored the imaginative mosaic of Milan’s urban architecture, just days before the city was plunged into lockdown Via Montepulciano Who said urban, modern architecture needs to be grey and colourless? Milan’s numerous bright and colourful building
This Exquisite Extension With a Zigzag Roof Was Made Possible by Neighborly Collaboration
View 26 Photos In London, architect Julia Hamson transforms the dark, cramped kitchen of her Victorian terrace house into a flexible gathering space. When London architect Julia Hamson founded her studio 4 S Architecture in early 2020, her first
Ten modernist architecture highlights in London’s Metro-land
Joshua Abbott has written A Guide to Modernism in Metro-Land to highlight the modernist architecture in the northwestern suburbs of London. Here he selects ten of the most interesting examples. A Guide to Modernism in Metro-Land focuses on 200
large sliding door merges exterior & interior of ‘south house’ in the netherlands
dutch architecture studio woonpioniers has realized ‘south house’; an environmentally-friendly residence situated in almere, the netherlands . the triangularly shaped dwelling has been designed to consider current environmental issues, like global warming, along with the seasonal changes and the
Wonderful country house of a designer in Denmark
This home in the suburbs of Copenhagen is gorgeous in every detail. First, there is a history behind it that is perfectly preserved in traditional architecture as well as stunning stucco molding throughout the house. Secondly, the interior space
Landmark conversions:iconic former company buildings across London being transformed into hundreds of new homes
The headquarters of Britain’s leading companies have traditionally been a showcase of their wealth and success over decades, displaying some of the finest architecture of their time. In prime locations, their generous interiors and entrance halls of height and
Hidden London Mews House revealed at Chelsea Barracks
Architects William Smalley and Ben Pentreath collaborate on ‘hidden’ Mews House at Chelsea Barracks in London Forming part of the Chelsea Barracks development in West London, a new, ‘hidden’ mews house has just been unveiled, courtesy of a collaboration
How Small Can A Home Be? A Glimpse into the Smallest Houses in the World
Sheltering is a fundamental issue in Architecture. The ways of living and interacting with the space in which we spend our daily lives is an everlasting debate in the field, which is committed to providing a better quality of
Nifty Victorian Home Addition: Oak, Concrete, Exposed Brick and a Whole Lot of Glass
Stoke Newington in North London is one of those fabulous neighborhoods that seems to combine modernity and a happening nightlife with remnants on its historic past and Victorian architecture that seems to transport you back in time. It is
HV House / built architecture
Text description provided by the architects. This project follows the exploration initiated with Casa AB on what it means to intervene in an apartment in Barcelona's Eixample. The proposal partially takes up the reflections initiated in the first project,
Extending homes without planning permission:
Could there be a simple solution to London ’s housing crisis? One that has been right under our noses — or, to be more accurate, just above our heads — all along? From this month, changes to the planning
Fill in the Gaps: Infill Architecture in Urban Residual Spaces
In all cities around the world, there are some forms of residual space, forgotten pieces of the urban fabric, remnants of overlapping layers of past development. This land whose conditions make it unsuitable for most types of conventional construction
Spectacular apartment with exposed beams and brick walls in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona
Gothic Quarter is one of the most popular tourist destinations in central Barcelona, where sumptuous medieval architecture ideally coexists with trendy cafes and hotels. One of these old buildings houses this spectacular apartment , recently renovated by local designers.
Elements of that Perfect Rear Extension: Give Your Home a Modern Makeover
If you are an ardent fan of Decoist or have been around studying the latest trends of the design and architecture world for a while now, then you will know all about how popular modern home extensions that venture
Iconic architecture serves as the backdrop to decadent design at Tavolino, a lavish new Italian-inspired eatery for London Bridge…
Situated riverside at London Bridge is the stunning new neighbourhood bar and restaurant , Tavolino; a contemporary yet casual spot to enjoy classic Italian dishes and drinks whilst taking in impressive views over City Hall, Tower Bridge and the
New take on the Greek beach house by Athens based R.C.TECH
Athens based architecture studio R.C.TECH offers a new take on the classic Greek beach house with a single-level volume of interlocking shapes, designed with holiday memories in mind The swimming pool On a flat piece of land along the
Salon Alper Derinbogaz designs “pandemic resistant” offices for university in Istanbul
Salon Alper Derinbogaz has revealed the design for Ecotone, a set of partially open-air offices for Yıldız Technical University in Istanbul . Set to be located on the university's Yıldız Teknopark campus, the Turkish architecture studio took the coronavirus
Buying in Docklands:new E16 neighbourhood with homes, rooftop running track and ‘reflexology walkway’
Rising in Docklands beside ExCeL exhibition centre is The Botanist, the latest phase of the new 796-home Royal Eden Docks neighbourhood that seeks to “incorporate nature in its architecture”. Green credentials of this E16 location are enhanced by communal
XML uses bright red accents to facilitate orientation within parking garage in amsterdam
twenty-five years after its original opening, the parking garage of the johan cruijff arena in amsterdam has undergone an extensive renovation by architecture office XML , in collaboration with creative director alfons hooikaas and wayfinding expert studiostaak. the completed
polyergo’s summer house sits on a steep slope on the island of crete, greece
located on a steep slope on the island of crete , this summer house by greek architecture company, polyergo, follows the surrounding orography. the residence comprises three volumes that revolve around a central courtyard and an imposing staircase, which
detale transforms uninhabited old farmhouse with olive mill into holiday home in rural greece
set in a desolate village in mani, greece , detale architecture and engineering has transformed an uninhabited farmhouse with a preserved olive mill, into a holiday home . the old structure was built in 1850 and is comprised of
Designing the Future with The Black Artists + Designers Guild
Last month, we did a round-up of organizations, events, and directories that center Black voices in design, architecture, and more. In addition to offering a resource list, we want to lend our platform to those making the design world
Winner of architecture award in Tannay seeks new owner for undisclosed amount
International flair meets Swiss technology in house with stunning glass walls, unique olive trees, and views of Lake Geneva and the Alps Photos by Elisabeth Fransdonk (http://www.emo-photo.com/), copyright of Naef Prestige Knight Frank/Agence Nyon. Additional photos by Radek Brunecky. Lovers of spectacular design
Happy Ending for Iconic Geneva Movie Theater
Happy Ending for Iconic Geneva Movie Theater In 2019 we may not stop in awe in front of the “Mont-Blanc Centre” commercial building complex, but in the 1950's this was far from being the case. This metal and glass complex designed