When the owners purchased this 50's ranch home outside of Philadelphia, it bore most of the original elements. The home had nearly 3,500sf of single level living space, but the rooms were closed off from each other and had low 8' ceilings throughout.
Architecture firm
Studio Robert Jamieson
Location
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States
Photography
Sam Orberter, August Haeuser, Studio Robert Jamieson
Principal architect
Robert Jamieson
Material
Stone, Wood, Concrete
Typology
Residential › House
Gujral Residence is an example of modern elegance, meticulously designed to reflect the vibrant lifestyle of the Gujral family. While Mr. Harsh Gujral dazzles on stage, this home offers a sanctuary where comfort and relaxation take center stage.
Project name
Harsh Gujral Residence
Architecture firm
Abhikhya Design Studio
Location
Greater Noida, India
Photography
Rahul Sethi – Blurry Grey Studios
Principal architect
Ujjwal Bansal, Poornima Bansal
Design team
Ujjwal Bansal, Poornima Bansal
Collaborators
PR, Outreach, Shoot Management, Content Writing, Direction of Shoot by Reetika Tandon
Visualization
Ujjwal Bansal
Tools used
AutoCAD, Sketchup, Lumion, Photoshop
Typology
Residential › House
Located 400m from Sydney Harbour, the heritage-listed former Department of Education building, part of the historic Sandstone Precinct, has reopened as the 5-star Capella Sydney hotel, the first Australian property from luxury hospitality brand Capella Hotels and Resorts.
Project name
Capella Sydney Hotel
Architecture firm
Make Architects
Location
Sydney, Australia
Collaborators
Objets d’art and styling: Simone Haag. Executive/ documentation architect: Webber. Contruction: BUILT. Heritage consultant: Urbis. MEH, ESD, fire services and acoustic engineers: Stantec. Project manager: Essence. Planning consultant: Ethos Urban. Cost consultant: Slattery. Heritage interpretation: Freeman Ryan Design. Public art curation: UAP. Accessibility consultant: Morris Goding Access Consulting. BCA consultant: McKenzie Group. Kitchen consultant: Mack Group. Archaeologist: Curio Projects. Vertical transport engineer: WSP. Wayfinding and signage consultant – Extrablack
Interior design
Bar Studio
Structural engineer
Taylor Thomson Whitting (TTW)
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The project for this residence in the traditional neighborhood of Urca, Rio de Janeiro, was a complete process of transformation and renovation, seeking to bring the experience of contemporary living to an old house.
Architecture firm
Magarão + Lindenberg Arquitetura
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photography
Raiana Medina Fotografia
Principal architect
Mauricio Magarão, Alice Lindenberg
Design team
Mauricio Magarão, Alice Lindenberg
Collaborators
Caio Cherfan, Lu Algarte
Interior design
Magarão + Lindenberg Arq
Civil engineer
Stewart Engenharia
Structural engineer
GWSE Engenharia
Lighting
Maneco Quinderé Associados
Construction
Stewart Engenharia
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
This house in Agra dos Reis, south shore of Rio de Janeiro, was acquired while still in the planning stage, at the birth of the condominium, and the clients approached us to make adaptations to the spaces and expand the areas.
Project name
Casa TMC - Angra
Architecture firm
Magarão + Lindenberg Arquitetura
Location
Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photography
Raiana Medina Fotografia
Principal architect
Mauricio Magarão, Alice Lindenberg
Design team
Mauricio Magarão, Alice Lindenberg
Collaborators
Caio Cherfan
Interior design
Magarão + Lindenberg Arquitetura
Material
Stone, Concrete, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
The charm of a private residence in West Palm Beach nestled amidst the lush greenery and pristine beaches of Florida, is a hidden gem that offers the perfect blend of luxury, tranquility and bustling city life. With its warm tropical climate, stunning waterfront views and rich cultural scene, West Palm Beach has become a desirable destination for b...
Project name
White Prince
Architecture firm
VAN GOOD Design
Location
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop, Nikon D5 Body XQD Black
Principal architect
Ivan Hud
Design team
VAN GOOD Design
Collaborators
Tetiana Ostapchuk
Visualization
VAN GOOD Design
Client
Redblue point construction
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Private House
Nestled amidst the picturesque hillsides of Brooklyn, Wellington, "The Twins" stand as a testament to the vision and collaboration of two directors from First Light Studio. This project, aptly named "The Twins," revolves around the concept of duality, it represents an ingenious solution to the challenges posed by the Wellington housing market while...
Architecture firm
First Light Studio
Location
Brooklyn, Wellington, New Zealand
Principal architect
Ben Jagersma
Design team
Ben Jagersma, Nick Officer
Interior design
First Light Studio
Structural engineer
Essen Engineering
Construction
Black Sheep Construction
Material
Timber frame, metal cladding with cedar accents
Typology
Residential › Housing
The clients wanted to have a combined kitchen-living room and a home office, which would be transformed into a kids’ room in the future, as well as a lot of storage space. We also designed and manufactured all the cabinet furniture specifically for this apartment.
Project name
A 77 m² white two-bedroom Moscow apartment with a home office
Architecture firm
Alexander Tischler
Photography
Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko
Principal architect
Karen Karapetian
Design team
Karen Karapetian | Chief Designer. Iuliia Tsapko | Designer. Oleg Mokrushnikov | Engineer. Кonstantin Prokhorov | Engineer. Ekaterina Baibakova | Head of Purchasing. Pavel Prokhorov | Finishing Manager. Evgenii Bridnya | Installation Manager. Yana Yahina | Stylist. Vera Minchenkova | Copywriting
Interior design
Alexander Tischler
Environmental & MEP engineering
Civil engineer
Alexander Tischler
Structural engineer
Alexander Tischler
Lighting
Alexander Tischler
Construction
Alexander Tischler
Supervision
Alexander Tischler
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The Architecture & Design Community is thrilled to announce the winners of the prestigious International Architecture & Design Awards 2023. This year’s competition attracted an unprecedented number of entries from across the globe, showcasing excellence in innovation, sustainability, design, and craftsmanship.
Written by
The Architecture & Design Community
Photography
GOLD WINNER, K-kameljón, Studio: Vurrle studio ( older name MN Interior design ), France
Nestled in a lush Pacific Northwest wooded landscape this 1954 home renovation included maintaining the primary structure of the house with a full re-envisioning of the spaces of daily life.
Project name
Seehafer Residence
Architecture firm
Skylab Architecture
Location
Portland, Oregon, USA
Photography
Caleb Vandermeer
Structural engineer
SCE Engineering
Construction
MCM Construction Inc
Material
Wood, Brick, Metal, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
