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Casa Encinos by APT, a fusion of form and function respectful of the local context

27-09-2023 - Materials

Casa Encinos by APT, a fusion of form and function respectful of the local context

With Casa Encinos, Architect Lilian Rebollo from the APT arquitectura para todos studio has created a small architectural gem that respects the breathtaking natural context of the Santo Domingo Ocotitlán village situated in the El Tepozteco National Park, in Mexico. The use of local materials, techniques and labour makes the project particularly sustainable.

Mimosa Architects transforms the outdoor cinema in Prachatice

09-08-2023 - Materials

Mimosa Architects transforms the outdoor cinema in Prachatice

In their transformation of the old outdoor cinema in the Czech town of Prachatice, Mimosa Architects drew their inspiration from the imagery of film, with its reels and projectors. The complex now has a new face, offering a new attraction for summer evenings with a special focus on urban greenery and maintaining all the charm of its past.

In harmony with nature, Casa Entrecopas by Marina Vella

19-04-2023 - Materials

In harmony with nature, Casa Entrecopas by Marina Vella

Peruvian architect Marina Vella has designed Casa Entrecopas, a home that draws both inspiration and materiality from its location: the interior of a large historical farm located North of Lima, in Peru. Thanks to the construction techniques and to the local materials used, the result is an architecture that is intrinsically sustainable and in close harmony with the idyllic surrounding landscape.

RECENT PROJECTS

Zaozhuang Citizen Service Centre by Shanghai United Design Group Co. (UDG)

17-03-2022 - Materials

Zaozhuang Citizen Service Centre by Shanghai United Design Group Co. (UDG)

The architects of Shanghai United Design Group Co., UDG, have come up with a symbolic shape for the new service centre in the city of Zaozhuang. The project is part of a district that also includes sporting facilities and a park, and stands out for its intense dialogue between indoor and outdoor spaces and reuse of existing structures

Residential complex designed by +Studio Architetti | Filippo Orlando with Mediapolis Engineering

15-02-2022 - Materials

Residential complex designed by +Studio Architetti | Filippo Orlando with Mediapolis Engineering

+Studio Architetti | Filippo Orlando with Mediapolis Engineering have completed the transformation of a corner lot in Turin, previously used as a parking garage, into a new residential complex. The intervention is characterised by a marked materiality and shared spaces that help create a new sense of community.

A wooden house by derksen|windt architecten

10-02-2022 - Materials

A wooden house by derksen|windt architecten

Dutch studio derksen|windt architecten built a wooden house in the South Holland dunes near the town of Monster: an architectural project with a green roof which combines use of local materials with prefabrication techniques to limit environmental impact.

Intercable Arena Brunico designed by CeZ Architetti

27-01-2022 - Materials

Intercable Arena Brunico designed by CeZ Architetti

The Intercable Arena Brunico, located in the heart of the Puster Valley in South Tyrol, is a modern multifunctional arena, with a focus on ice sports. The new structure, which opened its doors to the public last autumn, was designed by the consortium led by the Bolzano-based CeZ architects studio following the competition won in 2015.

Atelier YokYok designs Bois Debout, a sustainable installation

25-01-2022 - Materials

Atelier YokYok designs Bois Debout, a sustainable installation

Bois Debout, meaning “wood standing up”, is the name of an installation made of recycled solid wood by Atelier YokYok. The Paris architects designed the work for the new RATP Habitat offices in Paris, a building designed by Atelier du Pont Architectes.

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