Oborishte 26, designed by NiMa Design, stands in the most prestigious neighborhood in the heart of Sofia. The design of this modern building pays homage to the area's evolving architectural identity, while ensuring it remains grounded in its historical context. Replacing a run down, former socialist-era structure that once dominated the site.
Project name
Oborishte 26
Architecture firm
NiMa Design
Tools used
Revit, V-ray, AutoCAD
Principal architect
Nikolai Nikolov
Design team
Kristiyan Topchiev, Slavcho Filipov
Collaborators
Interior design: NiMa Design
Typology
Residential › Residential Building, Apartments
A stunning desert mall made of warm-toned khaki, polished steel and large panes of glass. The gentle curves echo the rolling dunes of the surrounding sand, while the khaki façade blends in with the rugged landscape. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the interior with natural light, creating a serene mall that blends modern elegance with the timeless b...
Project name
Desert Sun Mall
Architecture firm
Studio Aghaei
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Fateme Aghaei
Typology
Commercial Architecture › Mall
"Desert Glow" is an eco-lodge located in the heart of the Yazd Desert, one of the most unique and beautiful natural regions in Iran. The main goal of this project is to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for guests, offering both the tranquility of the desert landscape and the beauty of Iranian architecture.
Architecture firm
Mahla Abbasnezhad
Location
Desert Glow, In the Heart of Yazd Desert, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mahla Abbasnezhad
Design team
Independent Designer
Typology
Hospitality › Desert Retreat
The Aurora Villa enjoys a unique and captivating location. Positioned atop a hill surrounded by a forested environment, it offers a pristine and tranquil atmosphere as its foremost characteristic. With this in mind, we aimed to extend this sense of serenity into the spatial design as well.
Project name
Aurora Villa
Architecture firm
GUK Design Studio
Location
Nashtaroud, Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
SketchUp, Revit, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD
Principal architect
Armin Saraee
Design team
Armin Saraee, Maryam Emamgholian, Zahra Ketabati
Collaborators
Interior design: Zahra Ketabati
Visualization
Niyayesh Akbari
Typology
Residential › House
Informed by the rolling hills intersected with river valleys that wind through the undulating cityscape of Tbilisi, Cityzen Tower’s design by Zaha Hadid Architects echoes its context at the intersection of the city’s urbanism and its natural environments.
Project name
Cityzen Tower
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Tbilisi, Georgia
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Alicia Hidalgo Lopez, Armando Bussey, Besan Abudayah, Bowen Miao, Catherine McCann, Charles Walker, Ignacio Fernandez De Castro, Jessica Wang, Jose Pareja Gomez, Kutbuddin Nadiadi, Laizhen Wu, Manuela Gatto, Maria Avrami, Massimo Napoleoni, Panos Ioakim, Takehiko Iseki, Thomas Bagnoli, Yevgeniya Pozigun
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-use Development
In the heart of the lush green forests of northern Iran, Villa of Paradise Platform awaits you as a sanctuary of tranquility and natural beauty. This villa, designed in a modern style and inspired by nature, is an ideal place to escape from the daily grind and experience special moments with family and friends.
Project name
Villa of Paradise Platform: A Place Where Nature is Hidden
Architecture firm
Norouzdesign Architecture Studio
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammadreza Norouz
Collaborators
Mohammadreza Norouz
Typology
Residential › Villa, Hospitality, Tourist Complex
Nestled within the lush embrace of Thailand’s tropical forest, this modern villa stands as a testament to the harmonious integration of architecture and nature. Drawing inspiration from the elegant simplicity of Japanese design principles, this residence embodies a unique blend of contemporary aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship.
Project name
The Concrete House
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Design team
Rabani Design
Collaborators
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Typology
Residential › Villa
As part of our Oblivion House design research series, this project redefines the relationship between architecture and nature, creating a home that breathes, evolves, and connects. More than just walls, it is an immersive experience - organic forms, natural materials, and seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Project name
The Feeling Of Being Home
Architecture firm
Mind Design
Tools used
Autodesk Maya, Rhinoceros 3D, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Miroslav Naskov
Design team
Miroslav Naskov, David Richman, Jan Wilk, Michelle Naskov
Visualization
Mind Design
Typology
Residential › House
