The entrance to Dragon Mountain natural tourist site is marked by a view of the mountain within the axis of the site’s entrance alley. This alley splits into two separate lanes once entered site: one lane climbs up towards the mountain and the other descends slightly towards two small ponds, situated on a lower level and surrounded by trees.
Project name
Dragon Mountain Tourist Center
Architecture firm
Aurelien Chen / Urban and rural planning and design institute of CSCEC
Photography
Aurelien Chen (except drone photographs courtesy of Rizhao Fada Jituan)
Principal architect
Aurelien Chen
Design team
Aurelien Chen, Ma Jing, Wang Manyu
Collaborators
Technical collaborator: Lifeng Architecture Studio; Partners in charge: Aurelien Chen, Wu Yixia (Urban and rural planning and design institute of CSCEC); Design Institute: Urban and rural planning and design institute of CSCEC
Interior design
out of design scope
Built area
1700 m² (designed area: 2400 m²)
Client
Rizhao Fada Jituan
Casa Citerna is the result of a renovation and energy redevelopment carried out on a private house located in the Florentine Chianti. The house was originally part of a historic building later divided into several units.
Project name
Casa Citerna
Architecture firm
Officina Abitare
Photography
Leonardo Morfini
Design team
Matteo Pierattini, Sara Bartolini
Supervision
Matteo Pierattini
Construction
Matteo Pierattini
Material
Terracotta, lime, chestnut wood and stone
Typology
Residential › House
Located in Toronto’s Leslieville nieghbourhood, House Caroline emerges as a contemporary A-framed addition to a historic 1850s Victorian home. What was once a partitioned dim residence has been transformed into an open, warm, and brilliantly illuminated sanctuary for a growing family.
Project name
HOUSE CAROLINE
Architecture firm
REIGN ARCHITECTS
Location
Toronto Ontario, Canada
Photography
Riley Snelling
Principal architect
Jacob JeBailey
Structural engineer
Contact Engineering
Landscape
Reign Architects
Lighting
Reign Architects
Construction
Hummingbird Hill Homes
Typology
Residential › House
Welcome to a culinary haven nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Astaneh Ashrafiyeh, Iran. This modern three-story restaurant, inspired by the timeless allure of traditional Gilan architecture, stands proudly on a hill overlooking the serene Sefid-rud river.
Project name
Restaurant on the river bank
Architecture firm
Method Office
Location
Astaneh Ashrafiyeh, Gilan Province, Iran
Tools used
Revit , Midjourney AI , Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sara Safari Eshliki
Visualization
Sara Safari Eshliki
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
The multifunctional complex "Next Collection" is distinguished by its design location, functional solutions and organic architecture. The project building perfectly fits the topography of the area and is integrated with the existing landscape.
Project name
Next Collection
Architecture firm
SPECTRUM Architecture
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
David Nikuradze
Design team
SPECTRUM Architecture
Visualization
Spectrum Vision
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential Complex
Leejam Sports Company, the proud owner of the "Fitness Time" brand, has officially opened two fitness clubs at the new headquarters of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) in Alyasmin neighborhood of Riyadh. According to a five-year agreement with SAB, Leejam manages and operates two distinct fitness clubs under the name "SAB Gym," one for women and one for men,...
Written by
Sash & Company
Photography
Leejam Sports Company
Situated in Fengxi New City, Shanxi Province, China, the Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel emerges as a serene retreat, nestled in the natural wilderness yet mere moments from the urban bustle.This hotel represents a seamless fusion of city life and nature, providing guests with a peaceful and refined sanctuary.
Project name
Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel
Architecture firm
STUDIO A+
Location
Fengxi New City, Shanxi Province, China
Photography
Archi-translator
Principal architect
Min Wang
Design year
2019 Aug. – 2021 Jan.
Completion year
2023 Aug.
Collaborators
Architecture Design and Research Institute of HIT (Curtainwall system consultant)
Interior design
STUDIO A+ (public area), Xi'an Xilv Tourism Culture Development Co., Ltd. (guest rooms and pools)
Structural engineer
Beijing Qinghua Tongheng Planning and Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Environmental & MEP
Beijing Qinghua Tongheng Planning and Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Landscape
Xi'an Symbiosis Architectural Landscape Planning and Design Co., Ltd.
Lighting
Ning Field Lighting Design Corp., Ltd.
Construction
SCEGC Fengxi Construction Corp., Ltd.
Material
Earth-toned, timber-textured bare concrete, Cor-10 steel, Polycarbonate wall panel, Super white tempered laminated glass with digital printing, Super narrow framed movable window panel, temperature-sensitive skylight, light-guiding tube
Client
Shaanxi Fengxi New City Investment & Development Corp., Ltd.
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Introducing Naturetopia, a visionary residential project designed by Pancheva Designs, led by the esteemed Principal Architect, Monika Pancheva. Situated amidst the bustling skyline of New York, USA, Naturetopia redefines urban living with its innovative approach to architecture and greenery integration.
Architecture firm
Pancheva Designs
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Midjourney, Adobe Photoshop, Lumion
Principal architect
Monika Pancheva
Collaborators
Interior design: Monika Pancheva
Visualization
Monika Pancheva
Typology
Residential › Apartment
To celebrate International Women’s Day, The Aficionados – a travel resource for those seeking fabulous recommendations and accommodation that effortlessly fuses luxury, design and authenticity – presents three delightful hotels: Monsieur Didot in Athens, Greece; Haus Aerli in Ehrwald, Austria; and Villa Verde in Lagundo, Italy.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Franziska Unterholzner, Tiberio Sorvillo
The project is located in the wetlands area within the Paraná River Delta, specifically on "El Chirigüe" island along the Lechiguana Stream, in the province of Entre Ríos. This recognized wetlands region is characterized by intermittent surface flooding, creating a hybrid ecosystem between aquatic and terrestrial environments.
Architecture firm
Mateo Gagliardo
Location
El Chiringüe, Paraná delta, Entre Ríos, Argentina
Collaborators
Matias Martinez, Brian Ludueña
Structural engineer
Federico Segnarrata
Typology
Residential › House
