In the heart of an upscale Nagpur neighborhood, The Arched Home is a testament to thoughtful design, creating a warm and inviting retreat for a family of four. With a minimalist ethos, this residence strikes the perfect balance between functionality and elegance, blending clean lines with a rich and lively material palette. The result is a timeless...
Project name
The Arched Home
Architecture firm
Rohit Dhote Architects
Location
Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur, India
Design team
Rohit Dhote, Shubham Upthade, Urvi Deshmukh
Collaborators
Documentation: Pranit Bora Studio. Flooring, Wall Tiles: Simero, Simpolo, Simola. Veneer: Natural Veneers, Friends Design Studio. Modular Kitchen: Onesta by Hrishikesh Engineering. Hardware: Hafele, Hettich, Blum. Washroom Accessories and fittings: Jaquar, Kohler. Furnishing: D-Decor, Sarom, Rugberry, Obeetee, Waaree, Troost. Decor: Modern Quests, Orange Skies, Elementary Home. HVAC: Mitsubishi Heavy
Environmental & MEP engineering
Lighting
Nortek, Phillips
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The Oasis of Thought Under the Shade of Trees
Learning is not confined to classrooms; it is also hidden in the moments of exploring nature, experiencing daily life, and discovering the world around us.
Project name
Vanke ISLE Maison. Sunshine Clubhouse
Interior design
WJ STUDIO
Location
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Photography
Hamovision – Robyn
Principal designer
Hu Zhile
Design team
Zhuchen Shaohua, Yang Lianlian
Completion year
July 2024
The name of this project refers to the traditional Iranian hand mill, known as "dastās," which consists of a movable round stone and a fixed stone. The movable stone is typically circular, with a hole in the center, and is equipped with a wooden handle on the side, allowing it to be manually operated for grinding wheat.
Architecture firm
4 Architecture Studio
Location
Qoba Square, Tehran, Iran
Photography
Peyman Amirghiasvand
Principal architect
Mohammad Yousef Salehi, Mohammad Sadegh Afshar Taheri
Collaborators
Graphics: Mahya Amoui, Bahareh Maghadasi; Visual Artist: Mohammad Aminian
Completion year
Spring 2024
Client
Mr. Shabrang, Mr. Mahmoudi
Typology
Commercial › Store
The Cheshmandaz villa is situated in the tourist area of Qaleh Sarshir, approximately 26 kilometers southeast of Isfahan. This site benefits from the natural allure of the Zayanderud River, along with the surrounding mountains and lush plains, making it a prime location for a tranquil retreat.
Project name
Cheshmandaz Villa
Architecture firm
Ghazaleh Hanaei
Photography
Meysam Mir Zendedel
Principal architect
Ghazaleh Hanaei
Design team
Mehrdad Keyhani, Ashkan Abbaspour, Abtin Akhlaghi, Kiana Sooran
Collaborators
Executive manager: Pouria Shafiei
Interior design
Dorsa Experience Design
Typology
Residential › Villa
On Xiangyang South Road in the French Concession of Shanghai, a variety of coffee shops gather, surrounded by bustling crowds and the rich atmosphere of local markets. ALOHA COFFEE's second store has also chosen to settle here.
Project name
ALOHA Coffee Xiangyang South Road Store
Architecture firm
Atelier IN
Location
No. 269, Xiangyang South Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
Principal architect
Zhouxi Bi, Sen Yan, Dawei Xu, Jinlong Li
Completion year
September 2024
Construction
Shanghai Taoming Decoration Design Co., Ltd.
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe, Coffee Shop
Garden villa near Prague is the embodiment of the concept that characterizes Atelier Kunc – living in the garden.
Project name
Garden Villa near Prague
Architecture firm
Atelier Kunc Architects
Location
Near Prague, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Michal Kunc
Design team
Michal Kunc, Petr Tesař
Collaborators
Pavol Sojka, Michal Sůva
Interior design
Michal Kunc, Petr Tesař, Pavol Sojka, Michal Sůva
Typology
Residential › House
What is the nature of grief and mourning in a society that no longer shares a religious or philosophical view of death and what comes after? In the design of the Vratislavice cemetery extension, we sought a form that is appropriately dignified yet contains a glimmer of hope without relying on religious symbols.
Project name
The Final Place
Architecture firm
Mjölk Architekti
Location
Nad Školou 160, Liberec – Vratislavice nad Nisou, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Tobiáš Hrabec, Jan Mach, Jan Vondrák
Collaborators
Project documentation: Mjölking. Landscaping design: Atelier Flera. Construction: Two Bricks. Lighting solutions: Archlights [Michal Řehák].
Lighting
Archlights [Michal Řehák].
Material
Liberec granite – pavement, borders of the dispersal garden and the insertion meadows, ceremonial table and memorial to Unborn children made of solid rock. Polished steel sheet – surface of the ceremonial table. Steel coated with hammer paint – memorial lanterns. Frosted glass – lanterns of memorial lights. Brass plate – nameplates and markings.
Client
Liberec Municipal District – Vratislavice nad Nisou
Scorpio Garden House is the next generation of shelters developed by BXB Studio. This underground atomic shelter features direct access to a garden, making it not only safe but also functional. Constructed using reinforced concrete or modular steel elements.
Project name
Scorpio Garden House
Architecture firm
BXB Studio
Principal architect
Bogusław Barnaś
Design team
Bogusław Barnaś, Aleksandra Gawron, Bartłomiej Szewczyk, Bartłomiej Mierczak, Urszula Furmanik, Justyna Duszyńska-Krawczyk, Magdalena Fuchs, Aleksandra Parchem, Marcin Owczarek
Collaborators
Graphic Design: BXB Studio, Bogusław Barnaś
Typology
Residential › House
The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the energy industry and accelerate decarbonisation has emerged as a critical topic of conversation amongst energy ministers and business leaders, as was made clear at the world’s largest energy event, ADIPEC 2024.
In any country in the world and regardless of the time period, religious architecture has always had a unique ability to go beyond the physical world, taking visitors in a special spiritual journey. Architectural and design solutions in this area of construction are varied, but they always have a strong impact on a person, his emotional and spiri...
Written by
Alevtina Kalinina
Photography
Adam Letch (Bosjes Chapel by Steyn Studio)
