In the renovation project of this apartment located in the Higienópolis neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil, the Brasília-based firm BLOCO Arquitetos, led by partners Daniel Mangabeira, Henrique Coutinho, and Matheus Seco, capitalized on the original features of the property, situated in a building by Rubens Camargo Monteiro.
Project name
Higienópolis Apartment
Architecture firm
BLOCO Arquitetos
Location
Higienópolis, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Maíra Acayaba
Principal architect
Daniel Mangabeira, Henrique Coutinho, Matheus Seco
Collaborators
Production: Debbie Apsan; Management/Coordination: Adriana Araújo
Completion year
2022 - 2023
Interior design
BLOCO Arquitetos
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Brick
Construction
NGB Engenharia
Typology
Residential › Apartment
We were entrusted with the design of a residence for a young couple on a 1,500 m² piece of land located in the prestigious La Providencia neighborhood, in Canning, Buenos Aires.
Architecture firm
TIM Arquitectos
Location
Canning, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photography
Luis Barandiaran
Principal architect
Martín Aracama, Felipe Aracama
Design team
Felipe Aracama
Interior design
TIM Arquitectos
Structural engineer
Guillermo Heyaca Varela
Environmental & MEP
Guillermo Heyaca
Landscape
TIM Arquitectos
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-ray
Material
Concrete, Glass, Wood
Typology
Residential › House
Hiren Patel Architects: A design that unites form, functionality, and aesthetics to create a holistic living experience in perfect synergy with nature. Situated on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Anandvan is a refreshing ode to the delicate balance of functionality, privacy, and aesthetic beauty.
Project name
Anandvan - Forest of Joy
Architecture firm
Hiren Patel Architects
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Vinay Panjwani
Material
Stone, concrete, glass, wood, brick, steel
Typology
Residential › House
Alfaro Juan Francisco & Lafranconi María Emilia: The project was conceived prioritizing the benefits offered by the natural environment of the property.
Project name
Casa en el río
Location
Arroyo Leyes, Santa Fe Capital, Argentina
Principal architect
Alfaro Juan Francisco, Lafranconi María Emilia
Collaborators
Hormigón elaborado: Santa Fe Materiales s.a. Materiales de construcción: Germat s.r.l. Estructuras metálicas: Asecid s.a. Losas: SHAP s.a. (distribuidor Scheyer). Steel Frame: Durlock (distribuidor AD interiores). Revestimientos: Superboard - Cedral. Griferías: FV s.a. Sanitarios: Roca. Amoblamientos: Reno.
Structural engineer
Estudio Panza
Supervision
Alfaro Juan Francisco
Material
concrete, steel, stone, wood and glass.
Typology
Residential › House
Daniel Félix Arquitectos: The house is situated on the outskirts of Guimarães, within a planned housing development. The principles of this plan were respected to keep continuity in its design approach. Its corner position and the slope from northwest to south dictated the layout: a concrete basement, housing the garage and technical areas, defines...
Project name
House in Calvos – Guimarães, Portugal
Architecture firm
félixARQS - Daniel Félix Arquitectos
Location
Calvos, Guimarães, Portugal
Photography
Pedro Machado
Principal architect
Daniel Félix
Collaborators
Daniel Monteiro, Florbela Moura. Acoustics and Energy Efficiency: David Magalhães
Structural engineer
Anabela Salgado
Typology
Residential › House
Complete strip-out and extensive refurbishment of a Knightsbridge apartment. The existing apartment layout was reconfigured to make the most of the given areas while considering the clients’ needs and requirements. This refurbishment included the renewal of most of the mechanical and electrical services taking into consideration the constraints of...
Project name
Knightsbridge Apartment
Architecture firm
Gregory Phillips Architects
Location
Knightsbridge, London, UK
Photography
Andrew Beasley
Principal architect
Gregory Phillips
Design team
Gregory Phillips, Katherina Uberschar
Collaborators
Cornflake, Design Space London, Liaigre, Silvan, DHJ Furniture, TopFloor Rugs
Interior design
Gregory Phillips
Environmental & MEP engineering
by Contractor
Structural engineer
BTA Structural Design
Lighting
The Lighting Corporation
Material
Oak Flooring and wall panels
Construction
Empire Property Group
Supervision
by Contractor
Typology
Residential › Apartment, Remodelling
This project involved creating a beautiful helical staircase to connect upper and lower ground floor on a large semi-detached Victorian Villa in south west London.
Project name
Spencer Park
Architecture firm
COX Architects
Principal architect
Steve Cox
Interior design
Cox Architects
Structural engineer
Jonathan Darnell
Supervision
COX Architects
Construction
Elson Properties London Ltd
Typology
Residential › House Remodel/Extension
Designed by architects Luciana Bacin and Tiago Kuniyoshi, partners at HUM Arquitetos, Casa Grau is located in Itu, in the interior of São Paulo, to offer a unique experience of connection with nature. Designed to be a weekend home, the unusual design takes advantage of architectural solutions in conjunction with engineering.
Architecture firm
HUM Arquitetos
Location
Itu, São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Luciana Bacin, Tiago Kuniyoshi
Collaborators
Air Conditioning: Logiproject
Interior design
Dias Estúdio
Structural engineer
Gama Z Engenharia
Environmental & MEP
AF Projetos
Landscape
Juliana Freitas
Visualization
Perspectivas: Estúdio Serifa
Construction
Prado Construções
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House