Amsterdam-based Studio Modijefsky, founded by Esther Stam in 2009, marks its 15th anniversary as a pioneering all-female interior architecture studio.
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A three-story building with a total area of approximately 1,500 m² has been completed in Wiele, near Kościerzyna, Poland. In the spring of 2025, it will become the headquarters of SYLVA, a renowned timber manufacturer with a thirty-year tradition and a part of the French Piveteaubois group. Designed by APA Wojciechowski Architects.
Project name
SYLVA Headquarters
Architecture firm
APA Wojciechowski Architects
Location
Wiele, Kościerzyna, Poland
Collaborators
Technical Façade Design: Studio Profil
Structural engineer
Fort Polska
Construction
Allcon Budownictwo
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
Located on the exclusive coast of Punta Mita, Nayarit, this oceanfront residence blends seamlessly with the natural topography to maximize views and comfort. The home features a contemporary architectural style that incorporates handcrafted details unique to the region.
Architecture firm
Ezequiel Farca Studio
Location
Punta Mita, Nayarit, Mexico
Photography
Fernando Marroquín
Principal architect
Ezequiel Farca
Design team
Ezequiel Farca, Jorge Quiroga, Fernanda Rodríguez, Victor Lima
Interior design
Ezequiel Farca Studio
Landscape
Pedro Sánchez + Entorno Paisaje
Visualization
Carlos Lara
Construction
Stone Contractors
Material
Concrete, Wood, Stone, Parota
Typology
Residential › House
The Wuqian Gymnasium, designed by POA Architects led by Pan Chengshou, recently started construction in Cangnan, a historic city in Zhejiang Province. Wuqian Stadium covers an area of about 12,000 square meters and a total construction area of about 35,000 square meters. It includes three major theme functions.
Project name
Wugian Sports Park
Architecture firm
POA Architects
Principal architect
Pan Chengshou
Design team
Zeng Lin, LINHAO, Yang Jing, Wang Fuhong, Zeng Lin, Jin Feifei
Collaborators
Executive Architects: Zuohong Construction Group Limited; Consultant：Zhejiang Natural Architecture Design Co.; Construction Engineer：Zhejiang Liye Construction Group Co.
Client
Zhejiang Qianming Sports Culture Development Co.
Status
Under Construction
Las Mercedes Hotel is a contemporary project deeply connected to its historic surroundings. Its courtyards, terraces, and open spaces offer guests an experience that immerses them in the essence of the Colonial City, while its sustainable architecture and carefully chosen local materials reflect a strong commitment to the Dominican environment and...
Project name
Kimpton Las Mercedes Hotel
Architecture firm
Moneo Brock Architects
Location
155 Las Mercedes Street, 10210 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Principal architect
Belén Moneo, Jeff Brock
Design team
Javier del Pozo, Federico Pérez, Laura Cerpa, Peter Rae, Laura Alonso, Francisco Blázquez, Gador Potenciano, Yaiza Camacho, Maite Rodríguez, Enrique González, Miguel de la Ossa
Collaborators
Building services engineering: Engineers Assesors. Technical architect: Aparejadores ACC. Structural engineering: Calter. Contractor: Aybar Constructora. Interior designers: Pepe Deudero and Linette Nardi. Lighting design: CA2L. Landscape design: PWP Studio. Brand: KIMPTON IHG. Operator: Iberostar. Structural consultants: Calter Ingeniería. Electrical consultants: Estel. Woodwork: Alumader
Material
Ceramic – Vertical Surfaces. Travertine – Floors. Aluminium – Louvers. Glass – Railing Louvers. Wood – Woodwork
Client
Megeve Investment Office
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The proportions of the façade of “Jan” draw inspiration from the Tabatabaei and Broijerdi House in Kashan, an enduring architectural masterpiece that holds within its walls a timeless love story. In “Jan” just as divine love manifests in the harmony and delicacy of the human form the building breathes with the rhythm of light.
Architecture firm
Jalal Mashhadi Fard Studio
Principal architect
Jalal Mashhadi Fard Studio
Design team
Jalal Mashhadi Fard, Hossein Mashhadi Fard
Collaborators
Sorour Eskandari, Mahdi Eghbali, Alireza Ghahreman
Interior design
Jalal Mashhadi Fard
Civil engineer
Mohsen Mohammadian, Mojtaba Shahmoradi
Landscape
Jalal Mashhadi Fard
Lighting
Jalal Mashhadi Fard
Supervision
Mohsen Mohammadian, Hossein Mashhadi Fard
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Lumion, Revit
Construction
Javad Mashhadi Fard, Hossein Mashhadi Fard
Material
Concret, Stone, Tiles, plaster, wood
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Cultural Center
The main goal of this project was to revitalize an existing training space to optimize its use, creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing environment that meets the modern demands of users seeking increasingly personalized training spaces.
Project name
Level Private Gym
Architecture firm
stu.dere
Location
Penafiel, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Ulisses Costa
Typology
Sports Architecture › Gymnasium
MASK architects proudly announces the unveiling of the world’s first hydrogen-powered resort, a revolutionary fusion of architecture, sustainability, and cutting-edge hydrogen technology. This groundbreaking project sets a new standard for eco-friendly luxury, redefining the future of tourism and hospitality in the Middle East.
Project name
The World’s first hydrogen-powered Luxury Floating resort in Middle East
Architecture firm
MASK architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Rhinoceros 3D, Corona Renderer, RunwayMl Animation
Principal architect
Oznur Pinar Çer
Design team
Oznur Pinar Çer, Danilo Petta
Visualization
MASK architects
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel & Resort
Located in Querétaro, Sōko is a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant that blends oriental culinary tradition with contemporary design. The architectural project seamlessly adapts to the essence of the space— an industrial warehouse with an arched roof—highlighting materials such as brick, concrete, and metal.
Architecture firm
CAAM + Arquitectos
Location
Querétaro, Mexico
Principal architect
Camilo Moreno Oliveros, Daniel Moreno Ahuja
Design team
Emilio Díaz, Erika Rodríguez
Structural engineer
CIMERA
Material
Brick, Concrete, Steel, Wood
Visualization
Emilio Díaz
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
