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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.

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A landmark gateway for a renovation in Parma

12-12-2018 - Materials

A landmark gateway for a renovation in Parma

The architecture firm, Marcello Carzedda is behind the refurbishment of the locker rooms for a sports club in the city of Parma.

Hammershus Visitor Center in Bornholm, Denmark

05-12-2018 - Materials

Hammershus Visitor Center in Bornholm, Denmark

Arkitema Architects and Professor Christoffer Harlang designed the Hammershus Visitor Center in Bornholm, Denmark.

AL BORDE, The House of the Flying Beds

19-11-2018 - Materials

AL BORDE, The House of the Flying Beds

The Ecuador-based architecture collective Al Borde has reconstructed an old, dilapidated 18th-century house in the town of Ibarra.

Peter Pichler, restyling of the Hotel Schgaguler

09-11-2018 - Materials

Peter Pichler, restyling of the Hotel Schgaguler

Architect Peter Pichler is the person behind the complete makeover of the Hotel Schgaguler in Kastelruth, South Tyrol.

Binom Architects, a house in pear and larch wood

07-11-2018 - Materials

Binom Architects, a house in pear and larch wood

Binom Architects are behind the revamp of an old, semi-detached Victorian house, first of all with an extension, then with a refurbishment of the interiors.

Ace Hotel, New Orleans, Eskew+Dumez+Ripple

01-11-2018 - Materials

Ace Hotel, New Orleans, Eskew+Dumez+Ripple

Eskew+Dumez+Ripple designed the revamp of a fine Art Deco building in the old Warehouse District of New Orleans.

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