In the traditional and historic houses of Isfahan, the connection between the city and the residents is often diminished. Beyond climatic, cultural, and religious factors, there is a rationale behind this architectural design. Considering the shifts in culture, how is the lifestyle of people in Isfahan evolving?
Project name
Najafi’s House
Architecture firm
Kian Design Studio
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Kian Hashemi Kashi
Design team
Zahra Reas Karami
Typology
Residential › House
The Marquee Hotel is an innovatively designed seven-star boutique hotel that focuses on sustainability and human wellbeing, boasting numerous professional awards worldwide. Its architecture is based on a modern interpretation of the marquee pavilion used by Oriental nomads since time immemorial.
Architecture firm
ALTER EGO Project Group
Location
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit
Principal architect
ALTER EGO Project Group
Design team
ALTER EGO Project Group
Visualization
ALTER EGO Project Group
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
ESSENCE, the project explores the emotional depth of architecture, aiming to express balance, stillness, and the human need for quiet. Rather than serving as a neutral backdrop, the interior is treated as an active emotional environment — a spatial reflection of the inner state.
Architecture firm
Babayants Architects
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.
Written by
The Aficionados
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
