The concept behind VALOA is rooted in the belief that architecture serves as a medium through which light communicates. Light, in this context, is not just a functional element but a transformative material that continuously changes, shaping the user experience throughout the day and across seasons.
Project name
VALOA (LIGHT)
Architecture firm
OF. STUDIO
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Collaborators
Sweco Sverige AB | Stockholm (Structures, Sustainability)
Typology
Cultural › Museum
POA Architects, led by Pan Chengshou, released the scheme design of China Eye Valley Convention and Exhibition Center and Hotel.The project is situated in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, a city celebrated for its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Project name
China Eye Valley Exhibition Center
Architecture firm
POA Architects
Principal architect
Pan Chengshou
Design team
Lin Hao , Han Qiang , Wang Yuanchao , Jin Feifei
Built area
approximately 64,600 t²
Site area
approximately 70,318 ft²
Collaborators
Zhejiang Architectural Design & Research Institute Co
Client
Wenzhou Jinchang Investment Co
Typology
Commercial › Office, Hotel, Business, Exhibition, Conference
Studley Park in Kew is a treasure trove of post-war architecture, with a number of houses designed by Robin Boyd, John and Phyllis Murphy and Guilford Bell. Given this lineage of great architects, as well many fine period homes, it was appropriate to create a boutique-style development that would be nestled into this precious environ.
Architecture firm
LIFE Architecture & Urban Design (Formerly CHT Architects)
Location
Kew, Victoria, Australia
Principal architect
Mark Spraggon
Design team
Mark Gifford, Brian Rogers, Jim Tsoukatos, Nathan Byron, Chantelle Balliro, Emma Riquelme, Chivonne Hollis
Interior design
Sora Interior Architecture & Design
Status
Complete & fully occupied
Typology
Residential › House
Sensitive reconstruction of a fortification guard house with an emphasis on preserving as many of the original elements as possible.
Principal architect
Radka Valova, Petr Vlach
Material
Steel – staircase railings, arches - ground floor portals, kitchen viewing areas, furniture shelf construction, dining room chests of drawers, study and kitchen cabinets, shelves (sheets) in bathrooms, stairs to the attic. Brass – furniture details. Stainless steel – kitchen worktop. Solid wood – windows, doors, stair cladding, floorboards, kitchen units, furniture, benches made of beams, roof coverings, ceilings Wood veneer – furniture in rooms, beds. Stone – stair treads. Ceramic tiles and floor tiles – bathrooms, floors on the ground floor. Glazed plasters – the entire interior. Trowels – bathrooms, furniture. Coatings – floors, railings, reactive stain on ceilings. Textile – shading, furniture
Typology
Residential › House
Pop culture décor, top brands, and artwork, a bathroom with a window, and many more design and technical solutions – all within just 71 m2. This is the interior of the apartment for a financier’s family in Moscow.
Project name
71 m2 tough character apartment for a financier
Architecture firm
Alexander Tischler
Photography
Olga Karapetian
Principal architect
Karen Karapetian
Design team
Chief Designer: Karen Karapetian. Designer: Anna Prokhorova. Stylist: Kira Prokhorova
Interior design
Alexander Tischler
Environmental & MEP engineering
Alexander Tischler
Civil engineer
Alexander Tischler
Structural engineer
Alexander Tischler
Lighting
Alexander Tischler
Construction
Alexander Tischler
Supervision
Alexander Tischler
Tools used
ArchiCAD, SketchUp
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Highvale House sits amongst native gums on a sloping site. Perched on posts to disturb the land as little as possible - this raised position provides vistas through branches to the valley and hills beyond. Wrapped in metal cladding, the house speaks to a rural Australian vernacular and reads as a singular element, both sculptural and responsive to...
Project name
Highvale House
Architecture firm
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Location
Samford Valley, Southeast Queensland, Australia
Photography
Andy McPherson Studio
Principal architect
Shane Wilmett
Collaborators
Div Build (Builders)
Interior design
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Structural engineer
Fidelis
Supervision
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Visualization
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Material
Timber, Metal, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
For the new interior design project conceived for ADDITIVE's headquarters in Bolzano, NOA has developed a concept inspired by spatial exploration, reinterpreting the workplace in an unexpected way. The environment invites employees to move freely, fostering continuous discovery and revealing surprising scenarios at every step.
Location
Via Bruno Buozzi 2, Bolzano, Italy
Principal architect
Lukas Rungger, Stefan Rier
Design team
Mara Jungmann, Niccolò Panzani
Construction
Unterholzner
Typology
Commercial › Office
The opportunity to live simultaneously in the center of the city and in an isolated refuge presented a powerful circumstance for this family of four. Within a very ordinary neighborhood, this 3,230-square-foot home is oriented to take maximum advantage of the unexpected escarpment, creek, and natural views offered at the rear of the property.
Project name
Constant Springs Residence
Architecture firm
Alterstudio Architecture
Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Design team
Kevin Alter, Ernesto Cragnolino, Tim Whitehill, Joseph Boyle, Michael Woodland, Sara Mays
Collaborators
Pool: Jay Scallon Pools
Interior design
Alterstudio Architecture
Structural engineer
Scott Williamson, PE
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Engineer: Positive Energy
Landscape
BDW Landworks and Construction
Construction
Chris Hill, Mark Paulsen
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
The house emerges and is organically organized around a circulatory axis surrounded by water, connecting the entrance with the garden. It is perforated, creating voids to seek light and allow nature to permeate
Architecture firm
Grizzo Studio
Location
Don Torcuato, Provincia De Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Lucila Grizzo, Federico Grizzo
Design team
Lucila Grizzo, Federico Grizzo
Collaborators
Juana Gabba, Camila Calero, Jorge Florez
Status
ConThe house emerges and is organically organized around a circulatory axis surrounded by water, connecting the entrance with the garden. It is perforated, creating voids to seek light and allow nature to permeate.
Typology
Residential › House
The right home features take away the small daily annoyances, making everyday routines easier. Whether upgrading a few things at a time or designing a dream home from scratch, choosing convenience-focused features makes life at home more enjoyable.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
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