Developing a commercial building may sometimes seem like a formidable task, but the project can begin and end smoothly with the right construction plan. Involving and managing the best team can help you boost performance and meet your expectations in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Written by
Catherine Park
Located on the East facing topography of the idyllic Whale Beach in Sydney's Northern Beaches, this Residential family home is a cross between Beach Bungalow and Coastal Plantation styled Architecture.
Project name
Whale Beach House
Architecture firm
Rama Architects
Location
Whale Beach, Sydney, Australia
Photography
Simon Whitbread
Principal architect
Rama Architects
Design team
Daniel Raymond & Thomas Martin
Interior design
Rama Architects
Structural engineer
VDM Consulting Engineers
Supervision
Peninsular Projects
Visualization
Peninsular Projects
Material
Dincel, Blockwork, Weatherboard, Metal Roof Sheeting
Typology
Residential House › Coastal Residential Home
Conceived as a 454‐unit project in 2019 and receiving site plan approval in 2021, the Arbour on Main multi‐family development in Ann Arbor, MI, is moving forward with design improvements. The design team added refinements and enhancements that make the project (formerly known as Valhalla) greener and incorporate local contextual cues.
Written by
Julie D. Taylor, Hon. AIA
Photography
McIntosh Poris Associates
The primary aim of the bridge over Fossvogur is to improve the transport connections between Reykjavík and Kópavogur. The bridge is a key project in developing the area’s public space and is designed to be part of the city bigger plan with recreational, ecological and tourist activities in mind.
Project name
Intertwine Bridge
Architecture firm
MASS lab
Location
Reykjavík, Iceland
Principal architect
Duarte Ramalho Fontes
Design team
Duarte Fontes, Giacomo Cruciani, Riccardo Bettini, Amr Ragaei, Arianna di Giampietro, Anna Pabjanczyk
Collaborators
Engineering: Adão da Fonseca engenheiros consultores. Consultants: SEI Studio
Client
Vegageroin and The City of Reykjavik
Status
Idea competition proposal
When change occurs in a physical form, structure, or character, we call it metamorphosis. When it happens to an existing Canberra home in a quiet, leafy street of Duffy, we call it Meta-Morphology. A double-height void is the focal point of this contemporary family home in Duffy, Canberra. The owner's love of colour creates delight within.
Project name
Meta-Morphology
Architecture firm
Sandbox Studio®
Location
Duffy, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Principal architect
Luke Carter, Dain McClure Thomas
Design team
Luke Carter, Dain McClure Thomas
Civil engineer
Pierre Dragh Consulting Engineers
Structural engineer
Pierre Dragh Consulting Engineers
Construction
Taylor & Knowles
Material
Brick, metal cladding, Cemintel Barestone cladding, Spotted Gum timber flooring
Typology
Residential › House
Here are the five beginner interior design tips that can help you transform your home into the cradle of comfort and style. Remember not to be too hard on yourself and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need any. Spend your money reasonably, pay attention to details, and enjoy the process.
Written by
Anastasiia Polokhlyvets
Photography
Spacejoy (cover image), Ahmed Amir, Igor Starkov
Sayeh Architecture Studio designs the museum as a kind of "rolling museum" with rotating exhibits from a stock of 300 restored cars, many in pristine condition and still in full driving order.
Project name
Porsche Museum
Architecture firm
Sayeh Architecture Studio
Location
Stuttgart, Germany
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Abolfazl Malaijerdi
Visualization
Abolfazl Malaijerdi
Client
Stuttgart Municipality
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Museum
Twin Peaks Residence is a mid-century San Francisco 1964 house that was remodeled by Feldman Architecture. The house was originally designed by San Francisco architect Albert Lanier (husband of renowned sculptor Ruth Asawa). The house has expansive views of San Francisco and features a fantastic rear garden. This most recent remodel takes the house...
Project name
Twin Peaks Residence
Architecture firm
Feldman Architecture
Location
San Francisco, California
Collaborators
Cabinetmaker: Eby Construction
Interior design
Feldman Architecture
Structural engineer
Strandberg Engineering
Landscape
Ground Studio; Landscape Contractor: Frank & Grossman
Lighting
Kim Cladas Lighting Design
Construction
Upscale Construction
Typology
Residential › House
The site is situated on the outskirts of the city and is surrounded by farmlands. The client provided no brief for his requirements as such because he is a recurring client for us. We had designed a residence for them in the past. As the client has an extensive understanding of Vastu shastra, his only comprehensive brief was regarding Vastu shastra...
Project name
Sri Sri Villa
Architecture firm
Ace Associates
Location
Salun, Nadiad, Gujarat, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Ashish Patel, Nikhil Patel, Nilesh Dalsania, Vasudev Sheta
Structural engineer
Aakar Consultant
Environmental & MEP
Ace Associates
Material
Concrete, Steel, Glass, Wood, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
GRAFT’s design for a single-family house and two semi-detached houses combines the aspects of mobility, energy and healthy living with environmentally-friendly construction. The project’s holistic approach encompasses modern architecture, innovative building services and e-mobility as well as sustainability and physical health.
Project name
Holistic Living
Design team
Martin Franck, Arvid Wölfel
Collaborators
Geotechnical Engineer : Maul&Partner. Building Services: Buro Happold. Site Supervision : Energydesign Braunschweig GmbH. Building Physics : TU Braunschweig. Founding Partners : Lars Krückeberg, Wolfram Putz, Thomas Willemeit, Nils von Minckwitz, Anna Wittwer
Structural engineer
Niehus Winkler
Material
The ceilings, walls and roof are made of wood and earth
Typology
Residential, House
