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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

Thurøhus by Studio EFFEKT, synergy with the context

29-03-2018 - Materials

Thurøhus by Studio EFFEKT, synergy with the context

With the Thurøhus residential project, the architects from Studio EFFEKT created an amazing contemporary architecture whose materials and elements perfectly match the historical surroundings of Frederiksberg, in Copenhagen.

A gym in its context, by Agence ENGASSER & associés

23-03-2018 - Materials

A gym in its context, by Agence ENGASSER & associés

The creation of a new gym in a high school in Metz (France) made it necessary for the architects of Agence ENGASSER & associés to carry out a careful study of its location, between a canal, a motorway and a number of existing buildings.

Nature and ancient history: holidays at Amanruya

16-03-2018 - Materials

Nature and ancient history: holidays at Amanruya

After careful renovation, the Amanruya resort, designed by Emine and Mehmet Öğün’s studio, reopens its doors.

MEXTRÓPOLI, a great architecture forum in Mexico City

14-03-2018 - Materials

MEXTRÓPOLI, a great architecture forum in Mexico City

From 17 to 20 March 2018, Mexico City will host the MEXTRÓPOLI forum, a unique event in Latin America that for four days will focus on a new vision on town planning.

A new design for the Instituto Cervantes of London by Binom Architects

09-03-2018 - Materials

A new design for the Instituto Cervantes of London by Binom Architects

The designers from Binom Architects redesigned the new Instituto Cervantes in London, inside a Neo-Georgian building dating from the 1950s.

Built with Earth, two exhibitions at the vai in Vorarlberg

07-03-2018 - Materials

Built with Earth, two exhibitions at the vai in Vorarlberg

The Vorarlberger Architekturinstitut of Dornbirn, in Vorarlberg, Austria, hosts two exhibitions investigating the contemporary earthen architectures.

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