A sanctuary of natural textures and mountain light, this member of The Aficionados invites guests to embrace the art of slow living in the beautiful wine village of Caldaro al Lago.
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The architecture of the Czech National Pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka reflects the idea of life energy and continuous development. The author of the design is Apropos Architects studio, which works with the motif of a spiral.
Project name
Czech Pavilion EXPO 2025
Architecture firm
Apropos Architects
Principal architect
Michal Gabaš, Tomáš Beránek, Nikoleta Slováková [Apropos Architects] + Tereza Šváchová
Design team
Kryštof Jireš, Magdalena Havlová, Jana Watersová, Laura Lukáčová, Eva Gabaš Rosenová, Miroslav Slezák, Natálie Poláková, Alexandra Mishchenko [Apropos Architects]
Collaborators
Visual communication, competition exhibition concept and visual identity: Lunchmeat Studio [Jakub Pešek, Jan Kistanov, Jiří Kubalík]. Structural engineer / general design concept [Czech]: Lukáš Krbec. Coordination of professions / MEP: Robert Prix. Partner office in Japan: frontoffice tokyo [Koen Klinkers], Frank la Riviere. Structural engineer [Japan]: Haruhide Kusumoto. General contractor: Daisue Construction. CLT load-bearing structure contractor: A2 Timber. Facade system contractor: Wieden. Artistic facade glass contractor: Kolektiv Ateliers. Sheet glass contractor: AGC Flat Glass Czech. Art installations: Rony Plesl, www.ronyplesl.com, Jakub Matuška aka Masker, Lucie Drdová, www.luciedrdova.com, Lunchmeat Studio [Jakub Pešek, Jan Kistanov, Jiří Kubalík]
Built area
621 m²; Gross floor area 2,121 m²; Usable floor area 1,623 m²
Structural engineer
Haruhide Kusumoto
Environmental & MEP
Structural engineer / general design concept [Czech]: Lukáš Krbec; Structural engineer [Japan]: Haruhide Kusumoto
Material
Wooden construction based on a system of pine CLT boards, Facade cladding made of an aluminium anodised frame system and glazing with sandblasted artistic decoration, Wooden decks made of local cedar wood, Light grey metallic tiles
Client
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic (MFA CR) Office of the General Commissioner of EXPO
Covering 1,400 sqm, a project by Sabella Arquitetura combines a metal structure, wooden brise-soleils, and expansive openings to create a bright and welcoming residence in Bragança Paulista.
Architecture firm
Sabella Arquitetura
Location
Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Frederico Sabella; Collaborators: Gustavo Ramos, Isadora Maia
Interior design
Laura Rocha Arquitetura
Environmental & MEP
Electrical and Plumbing: Zamaro Projetos de Instalações
Landscape
Renata Tilli Paisagismo
Lighting
Foco Luz e Desenho
Construction
Epson Engenharia
Typology
Residential › House
The project is located in a private development in the western part of the municipality of Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. This land has a peculiar topographical feature that slopes upward. From this point, the idea of raising the entire project to that level was born.
Project name
Casa Robles 106
Architecture firm
21 Arquitectos
Location
Zapopan, Jalisco, México
Photography
Adolfo Arellano
Principal architect
Adolfo Arellano Martin
Design team
Juan Hector García
Interior design
21 Arquitectos
Structural engineer
Pedro Laureano
Supervision
21 Arquitectos
Construction
21 Arquitectos
Material
Brick, Concrete, Steel and Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Named Coral House because of its coral floors and decks, this seaside home is intimately tied to nature from its conception. From the choice of the coral stone that our client loved so much, to the design that was worked around all the existing palm trees, so that none had to be cut down.
Architecture firm
Elástica Studio
Location
Costa del Sol, La Paz, El Salvador
Principal architect
Roberto Dumont
Collaborators
Hector Cordova, Rebeca Pérez, Susan Franco, Kevin Moreno
Typology
Residential › Beach House
The 7Once project emerged from a need to transform a traditional butcher shop into a comprehensive experience that combines the sale of high-quality meats, prepared foods, and specialized grilling products.
Architecture firm
Duales Taller
Location
Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Photography
Jorge Fregoso
Principal architect
Gerson Guízar, Alberto Chávez De La Vega
Design team
Duales Taller
Supervision
Duales Taller
Typology
Commercial › Store, Butcher Shop
Modern Asian café with a unique concept focused on serving matcha. The honest approach to matcha preparation is matched by the interior design. Natural and true materials define the atmosphere of the place.
Architecture firm
Ateliér Jiřího Lukáše
Location
Jana Želivského 2934/2b, 130 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Photography
Alex Shoots Buildings
Principal architect
Jiří Lukáš, Magda Sobotková
Collaborators
Construction project: Hakulin Architects, Gastro: Matyáš Merta, Main contractor: Stavdex, Joinery and ironwork: Vagunda Interier Design, HVAC: AirProject, Textile accessories: Ivana Kupfová, Lighting supplier: U1 Lighting
Construction
Hakulin Architects
Material
Polished concrete – floor. Oak – furniture, bar, built-in wardrobes. Stainless steel – bar, light semi-cabinets. Linen – curtains. Concrete screeds – wall finishes
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe
Children are naturally active and go through a variety of emotional changes. What kind of spatial design can accommodate their freedom, courage, curiosity, and vitality?
Architecture firm
Sò Studio
Design team
Mengjie, Yifan, Ying Duan, Blue
Collaborators
Copywriter: Lixiang
Typology
Commercial › Retail
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