In the traditional and historic houses of Isfahan, the connection between the city and the residents is often diminished. Beyond climatic, cultural, and religious factors, there is a rationale behind this architectural design. Considering the shifts in culture, how is the lifestyle of people in Isfahan evolving?
Project name
Najafi’s House
Architecture firm
Kian Design Studio
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Kian Hashemi Kashi
Design team
Zahra Reas Karami
Typology
Residential › House
The Marquee Hotel is an innovatively designed seven-star boutique hotel that focuses on sustainability and human wellbeing, boasting numerous professional awards worldwide. Its architecture is based on a modern interpretation of the marquee pavilion used by Oriental nomads since time immemorial.
Architecture firm
ALTER EGO Project Group
Location
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit
Principal architect
ALTER EGO Project Group
Design team
ALTER EGO Project Group
Visualization
ALTER EGO Project Group
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Designed by Mind Design for the evolving DOM WORLD Master Plan, AquaPort is a vibrant hub for water transport, complete with a marketplace, a custom boat workshop, and gathering
spaces for the community.
Project name
Aqua Port Marina
Architecture firm
Mind Design
Design team
Miroslav Naskov, David Richman, Jan Wilk, Michelle Naskov, Igor Starostiuk, Dimon Fedorov, Denis Sinchenko, Polina Shpolskaya
Typology
Hospitality › Bahía
ESSENCE, the project explores the emotional depth of architecture, aiming to express balance, stillness, and the human need for quiet. Rather than serving as a neutral backdrop, the interior is treated as an active emotional environment — a spatial reflection of the inner state.
Architecture firm
Babayants Architects
AGE360, a new residential building whose project was led by Greg Bousquet for the developer AG7, reshapes the Ecoville neighborhood in Curitiba by introducing a vertical architectural landmark that integrates technical innovation, sustainability, and quality of life.
Architecture firm
ARCHITECTS OFFICE + Triptyque
Location
Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Collaborators
MG&A, Relacus Realizações Acústicas
Interior design
Suíte Arquitetos
Structural engineer
Kálkulo
Environmental & MEP
Lumini Projetos e Soluções, Vectra, Michelena
Construction
TEICH Engenharia
Typology
Residential › Apartments
Welcome to a dreamscape where sea meets structure — this two-story residential complex on Abu Musa Island draws its lifeblood from the Persian Gulf’s vibrant coral world. Yellow corals, glowing anemones, bright orange sea sponges dusted with yellow spores, and flickers of sea sapphire come to life not in the water.
Architecture firm
elhamlotfi_architecture
Location
Abu Musa Island, Iran
Principal architect
Elham Lotfi
Collaborators
Visualization: Elham Lotfi
Typology
Residential › House
Nafas Traditional Restaurant & Coffee Shop isn’t just a building — it’s a breath of desert heritage brought to life in brick, tile, and air. Inspired by the heart of Yazd’s architecture, where climate-conscious design meets centuries of artistic wisdom, this space is a celebration of Iranian tradition reimagined for today.
Project name
Nafas Traditional Restaurant & Coffee Shop
Architecture firm
Sara Pourasadian
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sara Pourasadian
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant & Coffee Shop
The Tree of Natural Sense is designed to restore the experience of touch and presence of nature in daily life. This element not only revitalizes indoor spaces but also reduces stress, enhances focus, and strengthens tranquility through its organic textures.
Project name
Nature Sense Tree
Architecture firm
Nature's Architect
Location
Lavason, Tehran, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sahar Ghahremani Moghadam
Design team
Studio ghm_Architect_nature
Collaborators
Visualization: sahar ghahremani moghadam
Typology
Residential › House
