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Kumiki Architecture unveils family residence in the netherlands Kumiki Architecture presents Forest House, a family home located in Oostvoorne, Netherlands, built to blend in with its forested surroundings. The approach of the design team focuses on sustainability, with most of the materials being biobased, reducing its environmental footprint. The home is made up of […]
tokyu birdhouse creates urban habitats for biodiversity The Tokyu Bird House is a small-scale architectural intervention aimed at supporting biodiversity by creating suitable habitats for the Japanese tit. The project has been conceived by Ryusuke Nanki in collaboration with Tokyu Land Corporation, an urban developer known for its commitment to ecological projects in central […]
aileen de la ree valencia collaborates with nush wadia Designed and built as a collaboration, between Aileen De La Ree Valencia and Nush Wadia, the ButtonBack Chair is an exploration in materiality, form, and ergonomics. Crafted primarily from Cherry wood with accents of Maple, the chair features an intriguing, asymmetric design with organic contours […]
A Community-Driven Approach to Learning and Gathering The Yuyarina Pacha Community Library has been designed by Quito-based architecture firm Al Borde as a social and educational hub for Huaticocha, Ecuador. The timber structure, with its thatched rooftop, is located in within the Sumaco Biosphere Reserve ‘buffer zone,’ bringing a new learning space to the […]
Nude Library: Nude Project’s streetwear store in La Roca Village At the heart of Nude Project’s new flagship store, Nude Library, a six-meter-high wooden bookshelf makes a striking statement. Designed by El Departamento studio, this architectural centerpiece merges display and library functions, bridging fashion and culture and capturing the brand’s essence in a space […]
ODS PRESENTS FORÊT FURNITURE SERIES at DESIGNART TOKYO 2024 Architect Koichiro Oniki’s Design Studio (ODS) unveils the Forêt furniture series in DESIGNART Tokyo 2024. The collection includes a console, a low table, and a divider inspired by the traditional Japanese Kumiko technique. ODS brings another dimension to the traditional Japanese craft, a woodworking technique […]
a mission-driven renovation by jaja architects The newly completed Bagsværd Observation Home, designed by JAJA Architects, brings a contemporary timber extension to a historic site near Denmark‘s Bagsværd Lake. Originally built as a summer villa for the royal court dentist in the early 1900s, the site has undergone extensive renovation and expansion. This project […]
Ota Archistudio unveils mountain getaway in japan Japanese Ota Archistudio presents Santrokudo, a residence designed for weekend getaways in Ishinomaki, Japan. Located at the foot of the mountains, in a region facing depopulation and aging residents, the house aims to become a community hub. The structure features wood as the main material, warming up […]