Getting a new aesthetic and gastronomic experience in the family pizzeria Únai in Astana will not be difficult. Bumpy, deliberately uneven plaster, tabletop with the effect of cracks, brick floor, more reminiscent of paving stones.
Project name
Pizzeria with birch trees, storks' nests and brick floors
Architecture firm
Kvadrat Architects
Location
Astana, Kazakhstan
Photography
Gleb Kramchaninov
Design team
Rustam Minnekhanov, Sergey Bekmukhanbetov
Interior design
Sergey Bekmukhanbetov, Rustam Minnekhanov
Collaborators
Text: Ekaterina Parichuk
Completion year
in the process of realization
Civil engineer
Kvadrat Architects
Structural engineer
Kvadrat Architects
Environmental & MEP
Kvadrat architects
Construction
Kvadrat Architects
Lighting
Kvadrat Architects
Supervision
Kvadrat Architects
Material
Wood, clay plaster, paint, ceramic tiles
Visualization
Kvadrat Architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD
Client
The owners of the pizzeria Únai
Typology
Hospitality › Pizzeria
POETIC GARDEN is a private club that draws people into a poetic space with a quiet mood. This is a leisure space in the form of a private clubhouse to display the customized products of the whole house, through the creation of a poetic lifestyle to immerse people in it.
Project name
Poetic Garden
Architecture firm
BDSD Boundless Design
Photography
Hanmo Vision Ye Song. Videography: Hanmo Vision Liang zhenxin
Principal architect
Lin Wenke, Sun Zhengyuan
Design team
Su Rixian, He Haiquan, Pan Meijia, Wu Ruikang, Xu Zhaoyang
Collaborators
Dong Hongqiong Ye Jiaxin (Soft Decoration Design)
Structural engineer
Pingkong Design
Construction
Minghui Decoration
Client
Shenhui Customization
Typology
Commercial › Showroom
In 2011, Natura, a Brazilian multinational company of cosmetics and beauty products, promoted an architectural competition on invitation to its new administrative headquarters in São Paulo. The project chosen among nine participating teams is located on the borders of Via Anhanguera, one kilometer from Marginal Tietê.
Project name
NASP - Natura Headquarters São Paulo
Architecture firm
Dal Pian Arquitetos
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Nelson Kon, Pedro Mascaro
Principal architect
Lilian Dal Pian, Renato Dal Pian
Design team
Carolina Freire (coordinator); Amanda Higuti, Bruno Pimenta, Carolina Fukumoto, Carolina Tobias, Cristina Sin, Cristiane Sbruzzi, Filomena Piscoletta, Giovana Giosa, Júlio Costa, Lídia Martello, Luís Taboada, Marina Risse, Natalie Tchilian, Paola Meneghetti, Paulo Noguer, Ricardo Rossin, Sabrina Aron and Yuri Chamon
Collaborators
Acoustics: Harmonia Acústica. Cenotechnics: Cineplast. Frames consultancy: Crescêncio Consultoria. Building Automation: Jugend Controle Predial. Accessibility: Pimenta Associados. Waterproofing: Proasp Assessoria e Projetos. Earthworks and Drainage: Fat’s Engenharia. Helipad: Sigger. LEED Certification: CTE Engenharia e Planejamento. Legal Consultancy: H2, Tekton, IGP, Negrisolo&Negrisolo. Project Management: ARC Controle de Investimentos
Landscape
Sérgio Santana Paisagismo
Structural engineer
Modus Engenharia
Environmental & MEP
Chapman-BDSP
Lighting
Franco Associados
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
De Residence Pangandaran is a set of 24 family terraced houses in Java, Indonesia. Behind their design is the young Czech architect Erik Petrus, who has a typical strong author's style. He perceives the study of a place as a key parameter - whether it is setting it in context or studying the entire culture.
Puerto Escondido, in Oaxaca, Mexico captivates with its iconic beaches like Zicatela and Carrizalillo, ideal for both surf enthusiasts and those seeking relaxation.
Photography
Lizzie Pavon, Romain Laprade
Immerse yourself in tranquility at the Spa and Salt Therapy Center, nestled between the harsh dry valleys. Nestled within the rugged embrace of Garmsar, Iran, a spa and salt therapy center emerges as an organic marvel, seamlessly woven into the natural tapestry of its surroundings.
Project name
Salt Oasis Retreat
Architecture firm
Negin Esmailfard
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Negin Esmailfard
Visualization
Negin Esmailfard
Typology
Healthcare › Spa and Salt Therapy
The new visitor center with a bus stop serves as one of the two main access points to the Pustevny mountain saddle. By considering both the transportation and natural context, we soften and enrich what was previously a purely utilitarian space. The project creates a refined and welcoming entry to an important location.
Project name
Pustevny Gateway
Architecture firm
Henkai Architekti
Location
Prostřední Bečva 768, 756 56 Prostřední Bečva, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Daniel Baroš, Michal Vašek, Jan Šimíček
Built area
293 m² building; Gross floor area 186 m² building; Usable floor area 164 m² building
Collaborators
Traffic solutions: Milan Koňař. Statics: STATIC Solution [Tomáš Fremr, Martin Lecián]. Main contractor: Navláčil stavební firma. Subcontractor: Jiří Blažek. Interior contactor: Kraus Joinery
Material
Stone, sandstone – running and walking surfaces. 2 Wood, spruce – load-bearing structure. Wallachian shingle, larch – facade lining. Oak planks – interior floor, terrace floor. Oak beams – benches
Client
The Municipality of Prostřední Bečva
Investing in architectural properties provides unique opportunities for substantial returns and personal fulfillment. These properties stand out in the real estate market due to their historical and aesthetic value.
Photography
Alecia McPhee
Sitting on the cliffside of Nyanyi Beach in Bali, this project delivered on the opportunity to create a standout destination for events, dining, arts, and holistic hedonism combined with playful relaxation, where unique iconic architecture overlooks the ocean.
Project name
Luna Beach Club
Architecture firm
Inspiral Architecture and Design Studios
Location
Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia
Photography
Inspiral Architecture and Design Studios, Luna Beach Club Bali, Nuanu City, CQA Bali
Principal architect
Charlie Hearn; Project Director: James Karl Ephraim
Design team
Inspiral Architecture and Design Studio (Laura R. Tika, Iqbal Ziaul Haq, Rahman Akbar Sayekti)
Interior design
Inspiral Architecture and Design Studio (Oktanto, Aileen Ivena, I Nyoman Bagus Sakhapradnya)
Completion year
1 March 2024
Structural engineer
Structural Design: Inspiral Architecture and Design Studio (Ratmo Guna Susilo, I Putu Chandra Sajana, Nyoman Marga, Wayan Adi Suantara); Specialist Structure Design: AtelierOne
Environmental & MEP
Hadrian
Lighting
Lighting Design: Collab.art, Lighting supplier: MGN, Lighting installer: PT Wija Kusuma Nadi
Construction
Main Contractor: In-house Contractor, Civil Contractor: Bali Tropical, MEP Contractor: WKN, Bamboo Contractors: PT. Ateng Tiying Mas, Bambu Luwih; SIP Contractor: Solusi Flatpack Indonesia, Interior Contractor: iBal Designs, CV. Pakun Jaya Perkasa; Landscape Contractor: Ubersari
Client
PT. Wooden Fish Village
Typology
Residential › Beach Club, Restaurant and event space
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