The Mushroom is a surreal forest retreat located in Xinyu, China, designed by ZJJZ Atelier in 2020.
Located near Fairy Lake, an area with over 1600 years of history, this retreat provides guests with the opportunity to relax and enjoy nature. The two-volume design features a panoramic window and a skylight to bring nature into the space, while the steel structure and granolithic concrete cladding ensures that the building will harmoniously blend into the surrounding environment.
Discover 181Chambers@Semantan, an office building located in the residential neighbourhood of Damansara Heights, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Designed by Gibertandtan Design Studios in 2022, this building features an expanse of brickwork that unites the existing and new building sections and provides increased thermal mass.
Large glazed surfaces open up to a series of pocket gardens that allow for ample natural daylight and cross ventilation to the interiors. The use of passive cooling methods optimizes the building’s performance and prevents extensive use of mechanical air conditioning. 181Chambers@Semantan also incorporates a variety of ‘breakaway’ spaces such as indoor ‘lounges’, outdoor spaces, private meeting rooms, a café/bar, two pantries with terraces, and a roof-terrace for functions and events. Lastly, the interiors feature custom-made, prefabricated polished concrete plates and woodworks, artworks and furniture designed and selected by Studio Supereka, further expressing the ideas of values and solidity inherent to the firm.
Sun House is a beautiful house located in Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam – renowned for its pristine beaches and stunning coastline. It was designed by Space+ Architecture in 2022, with contemporary and minimalist design style.
Sun House offers an economical but luxurious living space that blends modern architecture with traditional tropical Vietnamese architectural elements. The undulating sloping roof shape of the house harmonizes with the traditional roofs of neighbouring houses and helps to drain rain water faster. Inside the house, natural ventilation, lighting and recycled materials help reduce energy costs while still providing a cozy atmosphere for family members who have reunited from afar.
Experience the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge at The Society Hotel Bingen in Bingen, Washington. Designed by Waechter Architecture in 2022, this real estate property is a hotel that celebrates the local culture and environment through its wooden design style.
The hotel consists of four distinct components: the adaptive reuse of a former 1903 schoolhouse, 20 hotel cabins, a covered pathway, and a spa building. Explore the courtyard and appreciate the far view of the landscape with a sense of retreat. Enjoy the amenities of the spa building, including its large skylight, pools, changing rooms, sauna, kitchen, and massage rooms.
With the strategic placement of elements, the Society Hotel Bingen creates a space that is both respectful to its neighbors and embraces its surrounding environment.
Welcome to House by Lago Maggiore, a stunning single-family house located in Gerra, Switzerland. This beautiful real estate was designed by Ruinelli Associati Architetti in 2020 and is a perfect blend of rustic and contemporary design styles. It is situated on the banks of Lago Maggiore (Lake Maggiore), a beautiful lake that is known for its breathtaking views and picturesque towns.
The project addresses the theme of the urban gap and consists of the reconstruction of a small single-family house located between two adjoining buildings. The lake front has been redesigned with small windows on the ground floor, and wider openings on the upper floors. Inside, the walls in rasapietra are left exposed, while the wooden components and windows are in chestnut and painted iron, respectively.
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Introducing Intelligent Space, a showroom located in the vibrant city of Mexico City, Mexico. The showroom has been completely redesigned in 2021 by Work + to provide a modern and industrial look. Located on the sixth level of Torres Bioparque complex in the lower western part of Mexico City, Intelligent Space offers furniture for the functional areas of organizations and institutions.
With its modern and industrial design, Intelligent Space is the perfect spot to appreciate art and culture while finding the right furniture for your needs.
Introducing Nanchawan Village Stone Houses – a residential project located in the Yiling District of Yichang, China. Redesigned in 2021 by Current-Newswire, this project brings together the best of modern and traditional design styles.
The contemporary architecture of the Nanchawan Stone Houses pays homage to the area’s natural environment, local customs and way of life. With its use of locally sourced mountain stone, organic building layout and its use of traditional Yichang stone architecture as reference, the project brings rural texture to life. By maintaining the existing character of the region, Nanchawan Stone Houses respectfully minimizes its impact on the environment.
Step inside and discover the unique interior combinations, crafted by local craftsmen with a wide array of skills, and be mesmerized by the breathtaking views of the Three Gorges area along the Yangtze River. Welcome to the contemporary countryside!
