The Cave House is a building, in which a modern design rooted in the legend of the Wawel Dragon combines with the idea of ecological and sustainable architecture. The Symbiotic House designed in BXB Studio recognized as the most ecological building of the year 2019 according to PLGBC, is a house in which ecological elements accompanied a contempora...
Project name
The Cave House - the Human Centered Biophilic Design house
Architecture firm
BXB Studio
Principal architect
Bogusław Barnaś
Design team
Bogusław Barnaś, Urszula Furmanik, Justyna Duszyńska-Krawczyk, Bartłomiej Mierczak, Monika Kalinowska, Magdalena Fuchs, Wojciech Buchta, Marcin Barański, Marcin Owczarek, Aleksandra Gawron, Bartłomiej Szewczyk, Łucja Janik, Bartosz Karwat, Katarzyna Trzepałka, Aleksandra Parchem.
Built area
approx. 1000 m²
Typology
Residential › House
A courtyard-style hot spring resort hotel will be opened in an aesthetic creative park outside the North Fifth Ring Road of Beijing. Its architecture, interior and landscape are all designed by Soong Lab+. Coloratus Bar, located on the second floor of the hotel room zone, is the first small experience space completed in the whole project. It is sho...
Project name
Emotional Prologue: Coloratus Bar
Architecture firm
Soong Lab+
Principal architect
Wang Songtao
Design team
Jane Zhang, Xiaoyu Wang, Shuai Li, Mengya Chang, Shujun Yang
Collaborators
Soft Furnishing: AtelierTing; Product: AtelierTing, relife
Construction
Jiangsu Feiyi Construction Engineering Co., LTD
Material
Terrazzo, Latex Paint, Steel Plate, Stainless Steel
Typology
Hospitality › Bar › Leisure Space
Looking to improve the security of your home? Here’s how to do it in three easy steps.
Written by
Mildred Austria
Encompassing the renovation of a 18,600-square-foot midcentury natatorium designed by William Merchant and the addition of a new 3,400-square-foot clubhouse and connecting entry lobby, this project responds to the wide range of recreational and educational needs in the Mission district, while strengthening its role as a rich cultural hub for commun...
Project name
Garfield Center
Architecture firm
TEF Design in joint venture with Paulett Taggart Architects
Location
San Francisco, California, USA
Photography
Bruce Damonte
Principal architect
Alyosha Verzhbinsky
Design team
TEF Design team: Alyosha Verzhbinsky (Principal), Viral Vithalani (Project Manager), Robbie Wilcock, Mark Froemsdorf, Louise Louie, Paul Cooper. Paulett Taggart Architects team: Paulett Taggart (Principal), Jeff Hineline (Project Manager), Jacob Kackley (Designer)
Collaborators
Acoustic Consultant: Vibro Acoustic Consultant. Pool Consultant: Aquatic Design Group. Cost Consultant: Saylor Consulting Group. Signage: Lowercase Productions. LEED Consultant: STOK. Waterproofing Consultant: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger. Specifications: Emily Borland Specifications, Inc.
Civil engineer
Leahy Engineering
Structural engineer
Rivera Consulting Group
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Engineer: Guttmann & Blaevoet Consulting Engineers. Plumbing / Electrical Engineer: E Design C, Inc.
Landscape
San Francisco Department of Public Works
Lighting
Architectural Lighting Design
Client
City and County of San Francisco
Typology
Sports › Community Pool Complex
Home offices are undoubtedly among the most coveted spaces in homes. Some years ago, home offices were considered symbols of luxury, with most homeowners using them as storage areas or extra bedrooms
Written by
Catherine Park
Photography
Elf-Moondance
Achieving maximum sustainability in your home may not happen in a day, but realizing the effects of each element in your home is the first step. Whether you're designing a new house or renovating your current home, deciding to conserve energy can lead to environmental benefits and long-term savings.
Written by
Catherine Park
The National Cybersecurity and Innovation Base located in Wuhan Airport Economic Development Zone began construction in 2016, with its landmark building first opened for use in 2019. The Zone is poised to be a cybersecurity academy and R&D centre, conglomerating industry expertise and academic research.
Project name
Wuhan National Cybersecurity Center Core Phase 2
Principal architect
Zi Huan Lin, Executive Director
Collaborators
CITIC General Institute of Architectural Design and Research Co., Ltd.
Client
Wuhan Airport Economic Development Zone Investment Group Co., Ltd
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-use Development
This serviced apartment building is designed to accommodate international visitors to Shiba Park, where there are many embassies and other facilities.
Project name
DUO FLATS Shibakoen
Architecture firm
GODA Corporation
Location
Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
Photography
Nacasa&Partners co.,ltd
Principal architect
GODA Corporation
Interior design
ZA DESIGN Inc
Construction
GODA corporation
Material
Recycle Glass(Studio Relight)
Typology
Residential › Service Apartement, Lounge Area, Façade, Entrance
The building is established as an instigating point that streamlines the relationship between the user, the city and everyone who passes through there. The base’s volume, with its green balconies, open footbridges, big openings and its horizontal proportions are part of the urban landscape of one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in São Paulo.
Project name
POD Pinheiros (Edificio POD)
Location
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Collaborators
Ana Orefice, Fabiana Kalaigian, Felipe Fernandes, Guilherme Canadeu, Julio de Luca, Paula Schenini, Talita Broering, Victor Lucena
Structural engineer
Ávila Engenharia
Environmental & MEP
SPHE Engenharia de Instalações
Landscape
Rodrigo Oliveira
Material
Concrete, Steel, Glass
Typology
Mixed Use Building
Celebrity expats who own real estate in Turkey. The new investment interest in this country in the international area.
Written by
Elizabeth Mickhaylova
