Swiss-born designer David Girelli values minimalism and attention to detail above all else. His philosophy significantly influences the characteristics of a wide range of design, from furniture to fashion accessories. Girelli recently opened his own studio in London and can already boast impressive successes.
Written by
Olga Kisiel-Konopka
Photography
David Girelli
Italian trade show set to make UAE debut. Edilsocial Expo 2023, an international event for construction, architecture and design with an innovative concept, is set to make its Middle East debut in the UAE.
Photography
Edilsocial Expo
Welcome to the Museum of The Future, an architectural wonder nestled amidst the rugged beauty of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado, USA. This futuristic masterpiece, seemingly born from the very rocks it stands upon, is a testament to the incredible fusion of innovative design and the untamed majesty of nature.
Project name
Black Museum of The Future
Location
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado, USA
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Delnia Yousefi
Design team
Studio Lasifa Architect
Visualization
Delnia Yousefi
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Museum
Volume Zero invites each one of you to participate in the 22nd edition of our architectural competitions and the 4th edition of Tiny House Architecture Competition. This year’s Tiny House aims to celebrate individuality, reimagine sustainability and to exalt simple, innovative yet resourceful living.
Eligibility
Open to public
Register
https://volumezerocompetitions.com/tiny-house-2023
Awards & Prizes
Prizes of total USD 4500 broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 2000 + Certificates + Publication. 2nd Prize: USD 1200 + Certificates+ Publication. 3rd Prize: USD 800 + Certificates+ Publication. Student Award: USD 500 + Certificates+ Publication. *Reserved Exclusively for Student Participations
Entries deadline
20th January 2024
Price
Early Bird Registrations: Participants from India – 1800+18% GST = INR 2124 (per team). Participants from Other Countries - 70 + 18% GST = USD 82.6 (per team). Standard Registrations: Participants from India – 2400 + 18% GST = INR 2832 (per team). Participants from Other Countries – 85+ 18% GST = USD 100.3 (per team)
In the heart of Ras Al Khaimah, where innovation and luxury converge, stands a visionary project that redefines the future of resort architecture – the Resort Island. This conceptual masterpiece is not merely a luxurious destination; it is a testament to sustainability, a sanctuary for nature, and a glimpse into a future where human creations coexi...
Project name
FloraMarine Paradise
Architecture firm
Niyaresh Studio Design
Location
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi Ajdadi
Design team
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi ajdadi
Collaborators
Niyaresh Studio Design
Visualization
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi ajdadi
Typology
Residential › Hotel Resorts
Designed by ACIA Arquitetos, the new tower establishes, through an open first floor and the addition of a square, new walkable spaces that integrate the uses of the Galleria Shopping Complex.
Project name
Sky Galleria Building
Architecture firm
ACIA Arquitetos
Location
Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Fabio Aurichio
Design team
ACIA Arquitetos
Collaborators
Felipe Lopes, Luciana Maki, Rafael Costa, Breno Burrego, Mariana Soares, Priscila Rodrigues, Marcelo Nagai
Landscape
Cenário Paisagismo
Civil engineer
WA Engenharia
Lighting
Castilha Iluminação
Visualization
Autodesk Revit
Tools used
Autodesk Revit
Client
Building Empreendimentos Ltda
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
In Puerto Escondido, this discrete oasis of memorable architecture and original cuisine invites guests to immerse themselves in a state of total calm. Escaping the hustle and bustle in an atmosphere where time passes at an unhurried pace is the hallmark of Casa TO, a boutique hotel that embraces contemplative hospitality in harmony with a total com...
Architecture firm
Ludwig Godefroy
Location
La Punta Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography
Arturo Gómez, Camila Jurado, Nicole Arcuschin
Principal architect
Ludwig Godefroy
Design team
Surreal Estate
Interior design
Daniel Cinta
Landscape
Gisela Kenigsberg and Daniel Cinta
Material
Concrete, steel, clay and wood
Typology
Hospitality › Boutique Hotel
Embark on a sensory odyssey at the Dance & Music Center, gracefully suspended on the tranquil waters of the Persian Gulf. This architectural Project, a ballet of design atop liquid horizons, draws inspiration from the canvas of nature itself.
Project name
ATRIN Dance and Music Center
Architecture firm
Roykard Architecture Studio
Location
Persian Gulf, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Anisa Motahhar
Design team
Anisa Motahhar, Hamidreza Edrisi
Visualization
Anisa Motahhar
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Dance and Music Center
Steep slopes in snowy landscapes where untamed nature floods the senses: this is the key to the destinations chosen by THE AFICIONADOS to rediscover the pleasures of skiing and winter sports in the mountains of Switzerland, Austria and Italy.
Written by
THE AFICIONADOS
Photography
THE AFICIONADOS
A young couple approached Studio VARA to design a new ground-up residence for their busy family of five on a prominent yet petite corner lot in Old Palo Alto. With a generous program and a limited allowable footprint, they challenged the firm to create a small, flexible home with a large presence.
Project name
Palo Alto Residence
Architecture firm
Studio VARA
Location
Palo Alto, California, USA
Photography
Matthew Millman
Design team
Maura Fernández Abernethy, Christopher Roach, Rebal Knayzeh, Graham Quinn, Jacqueline Lytle, Zoe Hsu, John Springer
Collaborators
Audio / Visual: Adaptive System
Interior design
Studio VARA
Structural engineer
FTF Engineering
Construction
Von Clemm Construction
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
