Peters seminal African Space Making research and its appropriate contribution to fulfilling contemporary African Architectures needs, has had him awarded the FAIA the IntFRIBA, the SAIA Gold Medallist, and a fellow of Sidney Sussex College Cambridge UK. His quest is to bring the genius of Africa, past, present and future to bear on enabling Africans to be proud of who they are.
There exists a gap between academic and market education in college curriculums. Most of the graduates lack basic stitching-sewing skills that make job procurement out of question. Project Runway; the challenge was to design a pavilion to integrate academic knowledge with industrial experience amid fashion institutes.
Chirath Residence, designed by Wallmakers, is a symbol of his status and prominence in society instead of being a statement for the future. “Chirath” which denotes a traditional lamp in Malayalam is the name given by Mr. Ramanujan Basha for his house at Pala, Kerala. The client, thus asked for a solution by throwing away the bad and utilising the good. We decided to break the roof, split it open and let the light flow in, all while using waste and mud to build the house. This is the concept of Chirath.
25PBL-House, designed by ONG&ONG, revolves around a close-knit nucleus & hosting gatherings, which enabled to conceptualize the house for its users. A combination of solid wood panelling and fair-faced concrete for the exteriors hint at the design language for the living space within. A flight of steps to mitigate the proneness to floods in the area juxtaposes the abundance of teak and concrete. The open layout merges the bedrooms, central music area and study room to form an open playscape.
Qkids English Center, designed by Crossboundaries, reflects the educational philosophy of providing a long-lasting, immersive and fun learning experience. The main feature was developed, the blue spine, – a long sculptural body – running through the core of the narrow space, the blue interface holding everything together and allowing at the same time for connections and modular inserts. Another characteristic of Crossboundaries’ design is the flexibility of the elements used, for different functions, at different times of the week, but also to give children a ‘play and exploration’ experience.
Linguatheque challenges to design a Language Center for the province that focuses on preserving and propagating the varied languages that existed historically and are now extinct or on the verge of getting extinct.
The Shell, designed by Studio PKA, is a design lab and a pavilion developed as a dedicated space to create, celebrate design & initiate dialogue. The multi-functional aspect of the pavilion is not only confined to its conceptual state of being, but has also been designed to serve as a residency, a concert space as well as facilitate screenings, reading sessions and spoken word poetry. In essence, The Shell can be described as a shared space that is about exploration as much as is about expression.
Loyly, designed by Avanto Architects, is a sauna developed into an easy-going, faceted construction that is part of the park than a conventional building. The architectural idea is simple: a rectangular black box containing the warm spaces is covered with a free-form wooden “cloak”. Instead of being mere decoration, the sculptural structure made of heat treated pine has several functions. The objective of the design was to create an atmospheric restaurant which compliments the strong architecture of the building.
Avanto Architects is a Helsinki-based architectural firm that believes architecture is a powerful experience, just like jumping into ice-cold water. The high-quality architecture design has helped our clients create success stories and reach their goals in branding, visibility, and even economically. Architecture by Avanto makes a difference. With partners from different disciplines worldwide, we create new type of places where design, sustainability and personal experience are the key elements.
In this interview Prof Gurdev elaborates on various teaching/learning methodologies for learning Structures under the title – Structures in Architecture, A Process. In this article, we present a summary of the discussion between the host Mohammed Ayazkhan, the Panelist Bhairav Patel and the Guest Prof. Gurdev Singh.
As members of the design community, how do we present theory? Do we communicate with words and gestures towards lifelike images of our proposals? Or do we sketch before our clients, letting our hands lead the conversation? “Our Neighborhood ” invites you to present social experiences that highlight the present locality in the surrounding.
De Oosterlingen, designed by MVRDV, is a block of seven sustainable residential buildings in the ‘barcode’ composition, forming a clear family, and each has its character. At one end is the greenhouse, and then, in order, are the beekeeper, the lump, the garden, the house, the rock, and the birdhouse. The human dimension is a central consideration in the scheme; walking routes have been designed so that residents can easily meet each other, promoting a sense of community.
SL House, designed by Ben Walker Architect, is a residence characterized by mature native Eucalypts and Acacias prevalent as street trees, parkland plantings and adjacent public reserve. This approach results in elevated living spaces which suits the primary ambition of engaging living areas with canopy views. The house sets high ambitions of providing a flexible living environment for the owners as well as a home that takes advantage of its incredible setting.
Ben Walker Architects is formed to undertake small-scale residential and commercial projects and conceptual research projects into the city’s design. All projects are undertaken with design rigour and exploration with a focus on buildability and sustainability in all decisions. bwa is committed to high quality design outcomes that respond to the nuances of individual client brief requirements. bwa undertakes a diverse range of projects including work in the architecture, planning, urban design and landscape disciplines.
Team UNI announced the winners of the competition “Dwell One” which aimed to design a single-person dwelling within the community.
Stoney Rise Wine Cellar Door, designed by Cumulus Studio, is a winery with a small footprint yet high-quality materials. The project was driven by the brief for a cellar door that could be staffed by one person yet enable a unique wine experience, as well as accommodate a range of functions, from the day-to-day of cellar door visitors and wine tastings to dinner parties and social gatherings. The conceptual approach puts the visitor experience at the forefront, enriched by material selection and simple architectural gestures such as plinths, edges and blade walls.
Seaview Escape, designed by Coates Design: Architecture & Interiors | Seattle Architects, is a Northwest-style house anchored into a steep-sloped site. An open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area opens directly to the outdoors with a corner bi-fold door system. Each home includes a material palette of stone, concrete, wood, and metal, complimenting one another while defining the subtle differences in the siblings’ personal tastes.
Coates Design: Architecture & Interiors | Seattle Architects, share a deep belief that when executed thoughtfully, architecture builds community and contributes to the fiber that elevates and holds society together. They believe that architecture itself is often shaped by its biological and inherent relationship to its environment. The desire is to create and advocate for responsible architecture; architecture that advances the quality of our world, our ability to perceive it and our relationship to it.
Archidiaries is excited to share the ‘Project of the Week’ – The Mango House by Studio PKA. Along with this, the weekly highlight contains a few of the best projects, published throughout the week. These selected projects represent the best content curated and shared by the team at ArchiDiaries.
Habitatge C13.2, designed by FFWD Arquitectes, is a total restructuring of the functional program of the house in the Badalona historical center. With this opearation we allowed light to enter generously in that area, while the outdoor space could be incorporated for it daily use as a part of the house. An open concept perception of the house is the goal, in spite of there is the option to use it as a conventional layout with closed rooms if wanted.
Pizza 4P’s Phan Ke Binh, designed by Takashi Niwa Architects, is a residence that combines both local culture and restaurant motto to create an appropriate dining atmosphere. Located at the center of Hanoi, the site features beautiful street plants with sufficient space for an open-space garden. In order to create a culturally-rich space, a range of local materials that represents Vietnam’s rich culture and resources was chosen, such as cast iron, fire bricks, cement tile, and brass-inlay concrete.
Takashi Niwa Architects is an architectural firm with the motto “Visualize the Values” which can clearly be expressed as our goal by our working style, relationship, and achievement with clients and by our values contributing to society. Research and study are the first design process we need to start to determine which values we can get in terms of projects, site or function and clients.
Udaan, designed by Studio AVT Architects Pvt Ltd, is a space for creative thinking, a source of inspiration, and a starting point for developing a sense of awareness and responsibility. The front facade greets you with bold, exposed bricks- a natural effect and blends with the vegetation around. The concrete texture finish on a few surfaces readily complements the bricks and gives a warm, vernacular feeling. The corridors also make learning fun and interactive, with part blackboard walls- to doodle, draw or write.
Do join us for a live interview on June 21, at 04:00 PM with P B Sajan, Joint Director, COSTFORD, as part of our interview Series Shades of Green-2.0
