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Design: Claridge Architects. Pre-weathered Kebony by Shou Sugi Ban was carefully selected for the external cladding of a single-storey family home located in Hampstead, North London for its level of durability.
Architects: Pedra Liquida. Among a set of dwelling buildings this one stood out by the austerity of its facade and the large and free open interior, characteristics of an old iron warehouse
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Design: Batay-Csorba Architects. The first step to operating within the context of the site was to study Toronto’s precast concrete project and its history in the city’s development.
Design: MODA
MoDA was approached in early 2015 to reimagine an existing commercial building on Main Street in the historic mining town of Canmore, Alberta into a mixed-use development of retail, office, residential and warehouse.
Design: MODA
At the outset, we were challenged by our clients to design a building that not only communicated their brand, but also playfully interacted with the broader community.
Design: Atelier in.vitro. The objective was to rehabilitate a set of 3 existing apartments, each one with an area of about 200 sqm, maintaining its housing function with large typologies and allowing simultaneously its use as touristic units.
Crittall windows may be hot right now, but their story goes back 130 years, taking in the Tower of London and National Gallery along the way
Design: MMXX Architects. The building is set in the historic centre of Varna, near the port, in an area known for trade and town administration. It takes up a corner plot framed by blind walls. The 5 floors are designed as offices to let, together or separately.
Design: Ramón Esteve Estudio. First New York, then Los Angeles and now Miami. Vondom launches the brand new Flagship Store in the district of Wynwood, thus asserting its continuous expansion throughout the American continent.
27-story-tall mixed-use building design by CAZA (Carlos Arnaiz Architects) features three floors of commercial retail and dining space & also has corporate offices for prominent international companies
Design: Alexander Brown Architects: Beresford Estates approached the Alexander Brown to create a wine tasting venue that celebrated and showcased their wines. ABA created a building that is functional yet unique, simple yet interactive.
Design: Gehry Partners LLP with architect Daryl Jackson Robin Dyke. A key construction challenge was the unique, undulating brick façade, comprising of 320,000 bricks, all laid by hand in situ. The bricks, a reference to Sydney’s sandstone heritage, will sit on top of a steel substrate.
Design: SuperLimão Studio. The aim to provide more visibility and convey attributes linked to a century of corporate furniture brand, the big challenge was to build a new facade to an existing building located on one of the most important avenues in the city.
Brick tends to be the default choice when building an extension, but there are many alternatives including glass, wood and copper. These materials have unusual qualities, create different visual effects, and suit a range of budgets.