The Parque de la Paz "Carlos El Pescadito Ruiz" is an urban space for sports, recreational and cultural uses located in the south of Guatemala City and serves the population of zone 21. The philosophy of the project is based on the conceptual representation of the Mayan culture, integrated into contemporary architecture and society.
Project name
Parque de la Paz “Carlos El Pescadito Ruiz”
Architecture firm
Luis Pedro Cifuentes
Location
Colonia Bellos Horizontes, zona 21, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Photography
Alejandro de León
Principal architect
Luis Pedro Cifuentes
Design team
Luis Pedro Cifuentes
Collaborators
Henry Barascout, Vivian Wilchez, Ana Isabel Barquín, Andrea Aguilera, Marlen Payés, América López, Kevin García, Ramón Archila, María José Figueroa, Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes (planning)
Built area
14,670 m² / 157,906.57 ft²
Site area
15,612.82 m² / 168,055.00 ft²
Structural engineer
César Paiz
Environmental & MEP
Water systems Engineer: Manuel Ávila. Electrical Engineer: Erick Morales
Construction
Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes
Supervision
Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes
Client
Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes
Typology
Sports Architecture, Leisure Architecture, Cultural Architecture
Inspired by the purity of the landscape, we craft a minimalist yet poetic sanctuary—one that allows those who dwell within to dissolve into the essence of nature, shedding the weight of the material world. Here, the self is returned to its quiet, unburdened state—balanced, still, and at peace.
Architecture firm
Funs Creative Design Consultant
Location
Jinghong, Xishuanbanna, China
Photography
Chuan HE from Herespace
Principal architect
Robin Luo
Collaborators
CHIC Design
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
CyPARK represents an innovative extension of Chengdu's urban context. It features China’s first cycling-themed commercial destination, seamlessly integrated into the vibrancy of the city.
Architecture firm
Various Associates
Location
No.688 Tianfu 4th Street, High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Principal architect
Lin Qianyi, Yang Dongzi
Design team
Deng Yuwen, Li Zebing, Yang Jinxue, Zhang Junrui, Chen Liang, Wu Ronghong, Chen Hong, Xie Qian, Wang Yibo
Completion year
April 2024
Landscape
INSTINCT FABRICATION
Structural engineer
Sichuan Zhongdeji Engineering Design Co., Ltd.
Client
Chengdu Gaoxin Lingkai Commercial Operation Management Co., Ltd.
Inspired by natural forms and tracing back to the very roots of architecture, ZOO Architects have taken organic materials such as rock, earth, and hay to create houses specifically tailored to the scale and needs of otters based on a deep knowledge of their preferred environments, social behaviour, diet, and cognitive abilities.
Written by
ZOO Architects
Photography
ZOO Architects
Longtime occupants of a historic building in downtown Portland, Skylab’s office space was vastly undersized and no longer met the needs of their evolving practice. The search for new space began with several questions, “How can our studio evolve from a dedicated workspace to a playground for the art and design community?
Architecture firm
Skylab Architecture
Location
Portland, Oregon, USA
Photography
Eric Fortier, Stephen Miller
Design team
Jeff Kovel, Principal, Design Architect. Brent Grubb, Principal-in-charge. Jennifer Martin, Project Architect. Nita Posada, Principal, Interior Design. Amy DeVall, Interior Design
Interior design
Skylab Architecture
Civil engineer
Humber Design Group Inc.
Structural engineer
Valar Consulting Engineering
Environmental & MEP
Jacobs (mechanical design / build)
Construction
Lorentz Bruun
Moving can be a big moment in life, not just because of the change in address, but because of the emotional weight that comes with it. Whether you're leaving behind a place you love or stepping into something completely new, it's okay to feel a mix of things—happy, sad, nervous, or even unsure.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Making investments in bathroom and kitchen renovations improves the appearance as well as the use of a house. Experience of seasoned experts allows homeowners to realize their ideas and raise property worth.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Portobello, a leader in ceramic tile retail in Brazil, reinforces its innovative DNA at the 23rd edition of Expo Revestir with the launch of the Bossa On the Road collection, Feels like Home, and other exciting new products.
Situated in a suburban region surrounded by rice fields, a quaint town of Anabanua is located along the Trans Sulawesi road in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The site was initially designated as a public fuel station (SPBU) area, which featured a lotus pond emerged as a result of the embankment excavation carried out during the construction of the SPBU...
Project name
PADI Rest Ares
Architecture firm
MIV Architects
Location
Anabanua Village, Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Photography
Agung Fadriansyah
Principal architect
Ikhsan Hamiru
Design team
Alfachri Kamarullah, Chaeril Ismi, Andi Nindyah Ekananda, Izan, Syahrul Hidayat
Collaborators
Yumhaidir Hading
Structural engineer
Yumhaidir Hading
Landscape
Rival Landscape
Tools used
Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Interior design is a powerful way to tell the story of a space, and with Pizzayolo, we’ve created a space that does just that, with a unique concept that masterfully blends historical motifs, craftsmanship, and contemporary subcultural style.
Location
83A Clinical Street, Kaliningrad, Russia
Photography
Sergey Melnikov
Interior design
Anastasia Alekseeva, Masha Beluga
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
