Design for the De Roosenberg Community Centre in Oud-Heverlee (south of Leuven, Belgium) builds on a longstanding collaboration between the two practices, and a shared interest in working with existing buildings. It involves a comprehensive transformation of an existing 1990s building.
Project name
De Roosenberg Community Centre
Architecture firm
Henley Halebrown, WV Architecten
Location
Oud-Heverlee, Belgium
Design team
Jack Hawthorne (Henley Halebrown), Sebastiaan Wouters (WV Architecten)
Collaborators
Landscape Architect: Ateliers Damien Derouaux; Structural Engineer: Denkbar BV; Services Engineer: Raco BV; Acoustic Engineer: D2S International
Client
Gemeentebestuur Oud-Heverlee
Typology
Community Center
AI is a powerful tool in architectural visualization. It enhances predictive accuracy and creative potential. Predictive algorithms help architects make informed decisions about sustainability. Generative algorithms explore creative ideas beyond traditional design thinking.
Written by
Shona Jennifer
This project showcases a luxurious hotel design that draws deep inspiration from traditional Iranian architecture, merging elegance with cultural heritage. The grand entrance sets a majestic tone, featuring tall arches adorned with intricate tile patterns that echo Iran’s storied architectural legacy.
Project name
Negarineh Hotel
Architecture firm
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Visualization
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
A massive concrete wall with the appearance of a folded plate forms a break in the otherwise untouched landscape. This break also runs through the loft supported by the concrete wall. The surrounding landscape is thus divided into two areas: the mountain skyline and the foothills.
Architecture firm
Peter Stasek Architects - Corporate Architecture
Location
High Tatras, Slovakia
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Grasshopper, Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Peter Stasek
Visualization
South Visuals
Typology
Residential › Loft
Situated on a 30 x 60-meter rural plot in Veracruz, Casa Olivo is defined by its harmony with the natural environment and a careful blend of vernacular and contemporary elements. The design takes advantage of a natural slope toward a lake, allowing the views and natural light to enhance the living experience.
Architecture firm
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Location
Veracruz, Mexico
Tools used
AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Design team
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Visualization
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Typology
Residential › House
: The design of the Memory tower garden in Tehran aims to blend sustainable architecture with the city’s unique urban context. As Tehran is one of the most polluted cities globally, the tower incorporates eco-friendly systems such as energy-efficient insulation.
Project name
Memory Tower Garden
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Design team
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Interior design
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-Use Development
Blue Print Management has been honored with a Best Luxury Property Architecture & Remodeling award at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards for their outstanding work on Cristalga, an exquisite estate villa located on the renowned Sandy Lane Estate in Barbados.
Architecture firm
Blue Print Management Ltd (Design)
Location
Sandy Lane, Barbados
Principal architect
Josee Atkinson
Design team
Mia Duguid, Omar Boodhoo (Blue Print Staffs)
Collaborators
Ian Adam-Smith • Landscape: Nature Care • Civil engineer: PESL Barbados • Structural engineer: PESL Barbados • Environmental & MEP engineering: AeDB Barbados • Lighting: Blue Print Management • Construction: Blue Print Management (design build project) • Supervision: Blue Print Management • Materials: Coral Stone, Cedar Shingles • Budget: For Sale at USD $25M
Visualization
Blue Print Management
Status
Due to complete in 45 days
Typology
Residential › Villa
This year, Rafael Viñoly Architects unveiled innovative residential and aviation projects that I wanted to share with you for any end of year roundups you might be working on.
Written by
Halynna Snyder
Photography
Rafael Viñoly Architects
