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• Architects: T3 Architecture
• Location: Marseille, France
• Architect In Charge: Luc Lacortiglia, Christophe Pinero
• Area: 100.0 sqm
• Project Year: 2016
• Photographs: David Giancatarina

• Collaborators: Anaïs Giraud, Cindy Lostys

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Complete refurbishment of this duplex in the center of Marseille. The existing flat suffered from a significant lack of light and its main rooms were constrained by the central staircase.

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The architects completely released the heart of the apartment by removing the stairs and most of the partitions. The entrance of the flat now enjoys a generous double height volume that offers a visual communication between the different spaces of the two storeys.

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Glass floors and railings complement the effect of volume and allow a large penetration of daylight in the very center of the flat. In addition, a concrete wall reaffirms the verticality of the central volume and support the minimal metallic staircase.

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The impressive traditional plaster ceiling in the main bedroom has been renovated and is a strong component that gives the flat its character. In order to make it visible from the livings rooms, the architects added a narrow glazed opening on the upper part of the concrete wall.

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A small bathroom was added on the upper floor next to the second bedroom. Its triangle shaped leaves a free area that hosts a lounge space. This space is closed by a thin metallic glass partition that allows light to reach the entrance of the flat.

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The living room and the kitchen are located at the bottom level and enjoy openings on the terrace and garden.

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At a vibrant intersection in downtown Jerusalem, The Architecture Department at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, in collaboration with the Israel Festival Jerusalem and EDEN—the Jerusalem development authority—created a temporary structure for the Israel Festival, which ran from the end of May to mid June of this year.

Located in Zion Square parallel to the tramway line, the pavilion creates a space to host art programs including lectures, concerts, dance performances, video screenings, and theater productions. The structure beautifully frames a dialogue between the urban routine and cultural experiences, giving users a new understanding of the Israel Festival, and of the potential of the spaces within their city.

Image © Yifat Zailer, Courtesy of The Architecture Department, Bezalel academy of Art and Design, Jerusalem

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At 24 meters long, three meters wide, and four meters high, the structure spans between two boxes: the “toolshed,” which encapsulates festival needs, and “the garden,” which acts as an intimate shaded space in the bustling square, featuring benches and enclosed by a curtain. This curtain can further be drawn over the entirety of the pavilion, connecting its two ends and creating a larger event space.

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Courtesy of The Architecture Department, Bezalel academy of Art and Design, Jerusalem

The place—beautiful, inspiring and optimistic at every moment of the day—is a great success at meeting all the goals of this project, said Eyal Sher, Director of the Israel Festival. The main one being bringing the joy of culture to many people of diverse backgrounds, who would not otherwise have the means or the opportunity to experience it – at a unique most pleasant casual and accessible urban yet intimate setting. Along is a sense of community that we don’t experience often as Jerusalem citizens. It’s truly heartwarming.

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OMA has unveiled its first residential tower for New York. Located at 121 East 22nd Street, the building sits at the intersection of two neighborhoods, with the busy Madison Square area to the North-West and the relative tranquility of Gramercy Park to the South. The building’s facade reflects this duality, with a striking “prismatic corner” of glass contrasting the rest of the building’s more conventional window layout. The corner element is designed to frame views, in some places directing users’ attention up towards the sky and in others along the busy streets below.

Filling an L-shaped site that faces 22nd Street on one side and the corner of 23rd Street and Lexington Avenue on the other, the building features ground-level retail units and a setback above its 12th floor to continue the roofline of its neighbors. “The design of the 133-unit residential block was driven by the duality of its context,” explained OMA’s New York Principle Shohei Shigematsu. “Punched windows echoing the façade of its pre-war neighbors seamlessly transition to contemporary, floor-to-ceiling glazed windows towards the corner, forming a gradient from historic to modern.”

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• Architects: García Torrente Arquitectos
• Location: 23700 Linares, Jaén, Spain
• Client: Fundación Campus Científico-Tecnológico de Linares
• Collaborators: Isabel Mota Pernias, José Rincón Calderón, Curro Rodríguez Salvador López Cervantes, Esaú Vázquez Rodríguez
• Project Year: 2008
• Photographs: Fernando Alda

• Construction Direction: Cristina Sanabria Rodríguez
• Building Services Consultants: ASTER Consultores (Sevilla)
• Structures Consultants: EDARTEC (Sevilla)
• Security And Health: Baluarte Arquitectura y Seguridad
• Construction: Acciona S.A.
• Entidad De Control De Calidad: Entidad de control de calidad

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During the financial crisis, the Science and Technology Campus of Linares Foundation decided in 2008 to cope with the various adjustments and industrial dismantling of the region, with a project that promoted research and innovation as well as economic development and the social revitalization this disadvantaged area. A project come true thanks to the continuous support of all social, economic and political agents.

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As home of the University of Jaen in Linares, the campus has six main buildings, among which is the present classroom building for 2600 students. Located on a steep plot, its formalization responds to the need to resolve both the encounter between the different elevations as well as the program of needs, so that a spatial fluidity and permeability occurs from the different accesses; a fluidity that extends to the relationship with the other buildings and the large central area of the campus. The building thus becomes a kind of interior landscape that is shaped as one traverses it and according to the different levels, always in permanent physical and visual relationship with the exterior.

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Functionally, the ground level of the central square is reserved for the lobby and concierge; below, between the enclosed patio and lawn are the examinations classrooms; the upper level is for the computer rooms and the top two floors for classrooms, workshops and seminars, in general. Thus projected, the building allows a compartmentalization in separate areas that make possible a more rational operation in special situations: exams days, uses outside of schedules, seminars, etc. so that, despite their openness and flexibility, it is possible to narrow particular areas both spatially and in the use of facilities.

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Constructively the encounter with the ground is resolved with three large concrete supports from which the whole building is suspended, conceived as a bridge of almost 40 meters in span and two stories high, executed with metal frame in which most of the classrooms are located. The facade is made of an aluminum curtain wall and glass -Schüco system- which is protected, except for the north-facing sides, by a thin skin of aluminum microperforated sheet allowing the ventilation of the facade and reducing direct heat gain by 35%, while enabling direct views from the inside.

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Spatial clarity, easy maintenance and durability, as well as energy efficiency have been the fundamental premises at the time of undertaking the project.

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• Architects: KLab Architecture
• Location: Santorini, Greece
• Area: 350.0 sqm
• Project Year: 2016
• Photographs: Akis Paraskevopoulos

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From the architect. After a successful collaboration for Andronikos hotel in Mykonos, KLab architecture and Andronikos hotels joined forces again for a new hotel in Santorini.

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A large house from the 70’s, located in Imerovigli Santorini, of three floors was rethought as 6 suites hotel. Above the volcano caldera and the famous rock “skaros” KLab architecture changed throughout the existing building to accommodate the needs of the new hotel.

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6 large suites and a sky bar on the terrace were conceived as a modern interpretation of the cave like vernacular houses of Santorini. New vaults and arches and curvaceous edges recreate the unique aura of traditional houses.

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• Architects: r+d studio
• Location: DLF Phase IV, Gurgaon, Haryana 122002, India
• Area: 4500.0 ft2
• Project Year: 2015
• Photographs: Niveditaa Gupta

• Architecture Team: Shikha Doogar, Shridhar Rao, Rachita Malhotra, Sanchit Arora, Shreya Gera, Rashmi Singh
• Interiors: Shivan & Narresh Homes
• Client: Narresh Kukkreja

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From the architect. The architecture of the house explores a play of volumes, materials and stark play of light & shadow. The volume blocking is strong & rigid with a further accentuation through contrasting materials – the stunning corten steel with stark whites. Corten steel is used prominently on the façade with seamless joining techniques following a strict geometry. The monotony of white blocks is broken with sharp block patterns created through aluminum grooves.

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The house performs multi-functional role to suit the lifestyle of the clients – metamorphosing its spaces in a live-work-play system. From a cozy family den, to a design studio to spaces to exhibit their love for art and a space for hosting soirees for large group of guests – the house was to serve a multitude of purposes leading to a smart segregation of functions for privacy as well as creating transformational spaces to suit a variety of situations.

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The interiors take a minimalist route with clean walls featuring art collections of the owners. The challenge of the interiors lay in translating the fashion philosophy of the brand into a spatial story. This involved taking the most recognizable facet of the brand, that is Color-blocking, and exploring interiors through that. Hence, the usage of color blocked carpets, surfaces clad in teak to create stark contrasts with the white walls. The main living room features an eclectic brass chandelier composed of saxophones, reminiscing the brand’s love for retro eras. Brass highlights have been featured in furniture to infuse minimalist glamour.

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While the ground floor follows a more formal tone to spaces & interiors, the first floor houses a private suite in the form of linear spaces that join & split to move from public to private. From an entry through the middle into the bar lounge, the space takes a loft-like approach through a pergola sun roof allowing natural light, sliding industrial doors and striped marble. This section houses a bar lounge for entertainment which opens into a linear open air exhibition space, a design studio, and bedroom attached to a lyrically monochromatic bathroom.

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• Architects: Tim Flynn Architects
• Location: Dilijan, Armenia
• Area: 69000.0 sqm
• Project Year: 2014
• Photographs: Daniil Kolodin

• Developer: RD Group

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From the architect. From the architect. One of the main goals of the UWC College Dilijan project was to create an Armenian international school that is a lot more than just another international school located in Armenia. We managed to accomplish this objective by integrating the complex of modern buildings into the natural historical environment. The famous Armenian tufa and local stone were used as the main building materials. Eco-friendly “green” walls and roofs were used for school’s main building.

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As a result, the small houses with different story levels for students, with their textured masonry, red roofs and overhanging balconies, almost replicate the samples of old local architecture. The architects also divided the extended main building into smaller sections with a roof composed of separate fragments and glass inserts equal in height to the facade. All the buildings of the complex are co-scale and have no more than three floors.

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The roof is one of the key architectural elements of the school’s main building. Consisting of smoothly curved and generously landscaped plates, it gives the building a marked resemblance to the surrounding hills, causing it to actually merge with the landscape. For greater effect, we used a non-standard lawn and native plants, which means the building naturally changes its appearance during the year as the seasons change.

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Due to the fact that UWC Dilijan College is located in a seismically active zone, special attention was paid to the security and stability of the buildings to account for variations in the Earth’s crust. A general drainage system was installed on-site, and retaining walls were built for protection against landslides.

Ground Floor Plan

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The school’s concertina roofs, which spread over two atrium spaces, form interesting shadows and reflections that complement the ‘shattered glass’ floor design. Their configuration and patterns allow sunlight to penetrate deep into the atrium spaces harmonizing the exterior changing colours with interiors shades of green and yellow. The two elongated atriums thus become the main spaces responsible for a most important part of the educational process – informal interaction and close cooperation between students.

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Thanks to the efforts of the international holding RD Group, UWC College Dilijan became the first building in Armenia that has received the BREEAM environmental certification.

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• Architects: Arches
• Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
• Area: 660.38 sqm
• Project Year: 2015
• Photographs: Leonas Garbacauskas

• Team: Arunas Liola, Edgaras Neniskis, Rolandas Liola, Enrika Ges tautaite, Marijus Vroblevic ius
• Interior: Studio Pazma
• Structural Engineers: : Arvydas Stumbras, Tomas Zvinys

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From the architect. LINEA – an office and the showroom for exclusive quality and interior decoration materials.

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The building is located in the historic district Zverynas, the former summer resort and recently part of an old town of Vilnius. Rich with old wooden houses and natural vegetation it is considered one of the most preserved historic small scale homesteads of the city. This is what has become the main challenge – to face the strict architectural and urban protection requirements, by the same time to create a contemporary, memorable, open and inviting object for the public use.

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The structure of the building responds to the surrounding small urban scale. The composition consists of two smaller volumes that cross and overpass each other. Slightly irregular volumes reflect the shape of the plot as well as create the sense of a natural move. This is what comes from the neighboring buildings – chaotic, irregular, old wooden and brick structures. With an intention to integrate into the small urban building scale of Zverynas the volume is complex as well as the silhouette interprets the gable homestead house typology. The narrow facades are orientated towards the main street.

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The main idea for the aesthetic expression was inspired by the urban environment and the company’s name “Linea”(Lat. – one of the meanings is”the line”). The composition of the volumes is inspired by he small, variable character of adjacency, whereas the external expression and materiality reflects the activities and interpretation of the company itself. Ceramic plates are individual rectangular ceramic elements are used for the facade finishing. Blinds as well as separate volumetric ceramic stripes in front of the glass windows create gracefulness, lightness and the sense of openness. The dynamic facade line graphics is perceived by opaque surfaces interlacing with a variety of single ceramic strips. In addition to the aesthetic function the horizontal blinds protect the premises from overheating. The shadow graphics become an integral part of the interior. The goal was to achieve a sense of integrity – therefore, the ceramic wall finishing also continuously covers the roof slopes. The plastic roof ridge detail underlines the idea of continuity and integrity of the volumes.

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The compact building structure consists of the three floors. The first and the second floors serve as the exposition space. The third floor shelters the office space. The stairs as well as elevator ensures the accessibility to the commercial spaces on the second floor.

An idea for the interior was a maximum withdrawal of excess decorating. Leaving open, floating interior spaces was with a clear idea for sales – to exhibit and represent the interior and finishing materials. Exposed concrete surfaces, apparent duct systems and exhibited lightning become secondary background elements. (Interior design proposed together with the interior design studio – “Plazma”).

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The plot is paved with openwork concrete pads filled with rubble. It becomes a comfortable way to drain the surfaces and collect the rain water. As an interface with the homestead surroundings proposed is the lawn and the greenery. Emphasized is the openness, easy accessibility and the public nature of the building.

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• Architects: Thom Craig
• Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
• Collaborator: Bushnell Builders
• Area: 24.0 sqm
• Project Year: 2016
• Photographs: Courtesy of Thom Craig

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The site for the 5 x 5m four storey tower is situated in the centre of the upmarket shopping precinct of Merivale, Christchurch. The Client purchased this tiny vacant 25m2 site (previously used for public toilets) from the City Council approximately 15 years ago. The current re-build of the City since the devastating 2011 earthquakes has given developers the opportunity to re-think urban space and public engagement. 

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The Tower has a tapering cross-section to accommodate the maximum plot ratio allowed on the site. The four floor plates are attached to an atrium that travels the full height of the building. The ground floor accommodates a garage, laundry and entrance/stair leading up to the living, office, kitchen on the first floor. An open steel stair takes one up through the open atrium void up to the second floor which contains the bedroom/study and bathroom. At this level a retractable concealed ceiling stair connects one to the third floor library/reading room. The final connection is out onto the roof terrace via the library ladder. This ‘moon’ terrace house the mechanical plant and affords 360 degree views across the city.

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All the natural lighting is obtained from the south only, as the remaining three facades are located on the boundary. This southern facade clad in silver aluminium is in sharp contrast to the remaining solid black elevations. An integrated 3 story electronic adjustable louvre system provides privacy at night while during the day its ‘open mode’ reflects natural light deep into the various floors.

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The client has provided a ‘generous build’ that generates visual and physical richness to the surrounding existing built fabric, both during the day (totem) and night (lantern)

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German collective Plastique Fantastique have created “superKOLMEMEN,” an inflatable structure encircling a historic sculpture in Three Smiths Square (Kolmen sepän aukio) in downtown Helsinki for Helsinki Design Week. Throughout the event, the installation was used as a space for lectures, performances and workshops, as well as a casual gathering place.

The compressed-air pavilion surrounded Three Smiths Statue, a sculpture by Felix Nylund that has been a  Helsinki landmark since it was erected in 1932. Taking the form of an enormous bubble, the intervention was designed to provide shelter for visitors and disrupt the typical atmosphere of the plaza.

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Courtesy of Plastique Fantastique

“superKOLMEMEN is an urban intervention, popping up temporarily for one week in the center of Helsinki, which will change the view and the perception of the place,” said the architects before the event. “The daily life scene, happening in the square that people pass by, sit, walk or drive through, will be converted to a playful environment where people can gather, talk, dance or relax. superKOLMEMEN will offer cultural experiences extending the summer fever to autumn – with a programs organised together with Helsinki Design Week.”

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Courtesy of Plastique Fantastique

Concept: Marco Canevacci, Yena Young
Team: Mirjam Dorsch, Stephanie Grönnert, Antonia Joseph, Julia Lipinsky, Christoph Tettenborn
Photos: Simone Serlenga
Sound: Marco Barotti, Marco Madia
Thanks to: Kari Korkman, Petra Majander, Reetta Turtiainen, Martina Wuoristo-Huhta

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The Inflatable Architecture of Plastique Fantastique
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