Studio VARA teamed with Mithun and TNDC to develop the winning design for this 100% affordable housing project on one of the last residential sites in Mission Bay.
Project name
626 Mission Bay Boulevard
Architecture firm
Studio VARA (Associate Architect, townhomes), Mithun Solomon (Architect of Record, main building)
Location
San Francisco, California, USA
Photography
Bruce Damonte
Design team
Chris Roach, John Springer, Nick Brown, Claudia Merzario, Jared Clifton, Jakcie Fung
Interior design
AEW Engineering, Inc.
Collaborators
Project / Construction Management: Regent Construction Management; Acoustical Engineer: Pappidimos Group
Civil engineer
Urban Design Consulting Engineers
Structural engineer
KPFF Consulting Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Engineering 360
Landscape
Surface Design, Inc.
Lighting
Weller Design Architectural Lighting
Construction
Nibbi Brothers, Inc.
Client
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corp
Typology
Residential › Housing
Nestled along the picturesque shores of Oregon's rugged coastline, Seascape Retreat stands as an ode to the harmonious blend of nature and architecture. This distinctive villa, crafted in the wabi sabi style with a rustic theme, beckons you to a realm where modern elegance meets timeless tranquility.
Project name
Seascape Retreat
Architecture firm
Delora Design
Location
America (Coastal Areas Of Oregon)
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Delnia Yousefi
Design team
Studio Delora
Visualization
Delnia Yousefi
Typology
Residential › Villa
The Aquapark Sport and Relaxation Center began with a modernization of the outdoor public swimming pool and now has a newly-built indoor swimming pool to complement it.
Project name
Aquapark Kyjov
Architecture firm
SENAA architekti
Location
Mezivodí 2029, 697 01 Kyjov, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Václav Navrátil, Jan Sedláček
Design team
Eva Pokorná, Patrik Obr, Markéta Raková, Eliška Brabcová, Jan Cihlář, Kateřina Zabadalová
Collaborators
Building contractor: Consortium Metrostav and Metrostav DIZ. Chief engineer: CENTROPROJEKT GROUP. Petr Tutsch (Centroprojekt group), chief engineer. Tomáš Svoboda (Centroprojekt group), pool technology. Svatopluk Juráň (Centroprojekt group), engineer. Zoja Št'astná (Stavoprojekt) Lenka Obročníková (BERNDORF BÄDERBAU).. Vlastimil Bárta, statics Zbyněk Pospíšil, fire safery. Jiří Ell, Štěpán Jůza, Alena Vaščáková (TECHNIKA BUDOV). Tomáš Obrtlík (EZH). Veronika Vraňanová (VS-build). Jana Zuntychová, landscape architecture.
Built area
Built-up area 2430 m², Usable floor area 4630 m²
Landscape
Jana Zuntychová
Material
The foundation is made on drilled piles with a diameter of 600 mm. Due to the high level of groundwater, the substructure is a monolithic white tub made of Permacrete concrete. The aboveground part is made of a prefabricated concrete frame with bracing. The pool chamber is coated with CLT panels with mineral wool thermal insulation. The perimeter walls of the ground floor are insulated with EPS with brick strips. The second floor has a ventilated facade with a gold-colored profiled sheet. There is FVE and extensive greenery on the flat ridges. The summer and indoor pool tubs are made of stainless steel.
Typology
SportsCenter › Aquapark Sport and Relaxation Center
INSPIRELI AWARDS is the largest student competition in Architecture in the world where more than 1000 projects compete to win one of the 3 categories. Among other great prizes as traveling trophy “Wings to the Future”and full Archicad Licence, the winners get to make a wish.
Written by
Mariana Vahalova
Photography
INSPIRELI AWARDS
Embark on a journey into the heart of Dubai, where innovation and opulence converge in the form of a breathtaking commercial building. Imagine a space with soaring ceilings, an opulent futurist architectural marvel, and the seamless flow of visionary architects shaping an urban oasis in the bustling middle of Dubai.
Project name
Fluent Vista
Architecture firm
Minoo Zidehsaraei
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Minoo Zidehsaraei
Visualization
Minoo Zidehsaraei
Typology
AI Architecture, Futuristic
Nestled like a hidden gem in the heart of Chaloda, Gujarat, the captivating weekend retreat known as Butterfly Trails awaits your discovery. A sprawling expanse spanning 15945 square meters, this enchanting site is a harmonious symphony of nature's grandeur and architectural brilliance.
Project name
Butterfly Trails
Architecture firm
Design Code Pvt. Ltd.
Location
Chaloda, Gujarat, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Bhumei Patel, Yesha Patel
Interior design
Yesha Patel
Structural engineer
Saumya Shah-Structura
Environmental & MEP
Nandini Consultant
Typology
Residential › Weekend Villas
Architecture is always changing. Factors like how people live, how they use technology, and how they express themselves play a crucial role in the emergence of trends. Consider how buildings and spaces look today compared to older times. What is interesting is what students, the future designers, think about these changes.
This stunning exterior design features organic forms, spherical sculptures, and detailed illustrations that create a sense of awe and wonder. The house is surrounded by a dark sky-blue and beige landscape that contrasts with the bright and colorful elements of the design.
Project name
Dreamcatcher
Architecture firm
Shiva Madani Zadeh
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Shiva Madani Zadeh
Visualization
Shiva Madani Zadeh
Typology
AI Architecture, Futuristic
The vision of the designer complements the intrinsically contemporary design which surprisingly gives a modern yet elegant vibe to this project. The concept was optimizing the space specifically to entice the eye at the same time efficiently utilizing it.
Project name
Royal Acre Residence
Architecture firm
K.N. Associates
Location
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Principal architect
Narendra Joshi, Pritesh Patel
Design team
Vidhi Kapadia, Monalisa Sharma, Prachi Patel, Nidhi Shah, Nidhi Patel
Collaborators
Priyanka Chitre (Write – Up courtesy), Bharat Mistry (Project Managers)
Civil engineer
Bharat Mistry
Structural engineer
Zarna Associates
Material
Concrete, Wood, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
The project was developed for a couple with two children, one aged nine and the other aged 12. With a hybrid work routine, they have more than one home office environment at home. This way, they can choose where to work, whether both or just one of them are in the property. They like to have leisure time, talk, drink, receive friends and watch stre...
Project name
GoUp_Nebraska
Architecture firm
Go Up Arquitetura
Location
Brooklin Novo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Photography
Leo Giantomasi
Principal architect
Juliana Silva, Amanda Mori, Denis Mignoli
Design team
Juliana Silva, Amanda Mori, Denis Mignoli, Michele Taetti, Marina Cassiano
Collaborators
Juliana Silva, Amanda Mori, Denis Mignoli, Michele Taetti, Marina Cassiano
Interior design
Go Up Arquitetura
Environmental & MEP engineering
not applicable
Lighting
Go Up Arquitetura
Construction
Go Up Arquitetura
Supervision
Go Up Arquitetura
Visualization
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Layout
Client
Flavia Bacar Siqueira
Typology
Residential › Apartment
