DESIGN SKILL MAGAZINE, on behalf of ADC, proudly presents the winners of the Design Skill Awards 2024! Now in its second edition, the awards continue to honour creativity in its many forms, celebrating 110 exceptional winners from 26 countries.
Written by
Elizabeth Ross
Photography
Ciklik Y Vargas Arquitectos, Mexico
Perched above Boulder, Colorado, the Low Rider Project is an alpine retreat that masterfully blends bold, contemporary design with the charm of its traditional Rocky Mountain roots. This striking renovation, envisioned by Boulder-based Flight Architecture’s principal Laura Marion and architectural designer Nathan Morin, harmonizes the homeowners' v...
Architecture firm
Flight Architecture
Location
Boulder, Colorado, USA
Principal architect
Laura Marion, A.I.A.
Design team
Laura Marion, A.I.A. and Nathan Morin, Assoc. A.I.A.
Collaborators
RLK Management (General Contractor), Forty-One Fabrication (custom steel and brass work), GFE Structural (Structural Engineers)
Interior design
Laura Marion, A.I.A.
Structural engineer
GFE Structural Boulder, CO
Lighting
Flight Architecture LLC
Supervision
RLK Management
Visualization
Flight Architecture LLC
Tools used
Revit, Morpholio Trace, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Microsoft Powerpoint
Construction
RLK Management
Typology
ResidenCal › Edgy Modern- Styled Renovation of a Rustic Mountain Home
These opposing concepts were central to the design challenges faced by the Sarv administrative building project. Initially referred to the design team in June 2017 for façade approval, the building posed unique architectural problems. It was a partially constructed structure with 100% plot coverage.
Project name
Sarv Office Building
Architecture firm
Tamouz Architecture & Construction Group
Photography
Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh
Principal architect
Hooman Tahamtanzadeh, Marjan Banaei, Hossein Salavaty Khoshghalb
Design team
Hooman Tahamtanzadeh, Marjan Banaei, Hossein Salavaty Khoshghalb
Collaborators
Babak Abdolghaffari
Interior design
Tamouz Studio
Structural engineer
Alcam Vista
Environmental & MEP
Electrical and Mechanical: Tamouz Studio
Supervision
Tamouz Studio
Visualization
Graphic: Hadi koohihabibi, Pariya Shahbazi
Typology
Commercial › Office
The sidewalks of Champs-Élysées in Paris have been transformed into a unique sensory experience for visitors through redesign and the incorporation of natural elements. These sidewalks captivate the eyes with beautiful lighting at night, floral arrangements, and diverse plants, stimulating the sense of sight.
Project name
Redesign of the sidewalk on the Champs-Élysées
Architecture firm
Nature Architect
Location
Champs-Élysées, Paris, France
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sahar Ghahremani Moghadam
Design team
Nature Architect
Built area
About 1.2 miles
Site area
Avenue Champs-Élysées Paris
Visualization
Sahar Ghahremani Moghadam
Typology
Commercial & Recreational
The residence will be located on the coast of West Africa. The plot area is approximately 40,000 square feet. The house is arranged in such a way that 3 cars can be placed on the side of the entrance, and a beautiful swimming pool is located on the inside of the facade. The entrance is made in the form of a portal.
Project name
Paradise Residence
Architecture firm
VAN GOOD Design
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop and Nikon D5 Body XQD Black
Principal architect
Ivan Hud
Design team
VAN GOOD Design
Collaborators
Interior design: Tetiana Ostapchuk • Materials: Stone, Metal • Budget: 20 million dollars
Visualization
VAN GOOD Design
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Private House
Dating to the early 19th century, the grand white stuccoed facades and leafy garden squares define the elegant appearance of London’s Belgravia neighbourhood. The townhouse standing on the edge of Eaton Square is a classic example of Georgian architecture, while the interiors of the three-level, 3,200-square-foot residence.
Project name
London Townhouse
Architecture firm
Child Studio
Photography
Helen Cathcart
Principal architect
Child Studio
Collaborators
Interna (custom furniture)
Interior design
Child Studio
Structural engineer
GS Contracts
Environmental & MEP
GS Contracts
Tools used
AutoCAD, 3ds Max Studio, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
GS Contracts
Material
Marble, Mahogany, Oak, Venetian plaster, Cast Iron
Typology
Residential Interior
Our 1st-prize-winning proposal, “Nature Within,” is set to begin construction in 2026, redefining the relationship between architecture and its natural context. Located in Kitakaruizawa, Japan, the project embraces a site rich in natural rock formations, not as obstacles to be removed but as integral components of the design.
Project name
Nature Within
Architecture firm
Unformed Design
Location
Kitakaruizawa, Japan
Principal architect
Mohamed Hassan Elgendy, Nahed Zmeter
Completion year
2026 - 2027
Typology
Residential › House
At one time the corporate offices of AMC Theatres, Russell Stover Chocolates, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the 1927 Midland Office Building sat vacant for several years. Designed by architect Thomas White Lamb, the office building, along with the attached Midland Theatre, was added to the National Register.
Photography
Helix Architecture + Design
Flying Boats is a cultural installation that weaves together art and architecture to reinterpret the traditions and symbols of China’s rural villages. This work is part of ‘Art at Qiaoshan - Art Field Nanhai’, a cultural programme organised by the Nanhai district in Foshan, Guangdong Province, which covers eight traditional villages.
Project name
Art at Qiaoshan - Art Field Nanhai, China
Architecture firm
Sordo Madaleno + WUA Studio
Location
Nanhai District, Foshan City, China
Principal architect
Fernando Sordo Madaleno, Shawn Shaobo Wu
Design team
Tamara Muñoz, Jaime Sol
Collaborators
CURATORSHIP: Hubart
Construction
Second level: Yilian Beijing Culture and Exhibition. Ground floor and first level: Foshan Ruisiao Space Design
Client
People’s Government of Nanhai District, Foshan City
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Cultural Installation
Fiora Hotel stands as a conceptual architectural design that blends tradition and modernity, offering a serene and luxurious experience. Inspired by themes of freedom, authenticity, and the natural world, the design incorporates rich wooden accents and a calming blue color palette, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Architecture firm
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Visualization
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
