Tag: Architecture

Diagonal of The Tenement House: Reconfiguration of the Two Townhouses Along Diagonal Axes – A corner lined with townhouses a little south of Kawaramachi Shijo in Kyoto. Between the two townhouses, there is a tunnel alley leading to the back, and beyond that, there are rows of houses. Two townhouses in a row facing the tunnel alley were renovated and reborn as an acupuncture clinic. The two buildings in tandem have an extremely long and narrow space with a frontage of 3.5m and a depth of 21m. In order to use this efficiently, we set diagonal axes for the two townhouses and arranged functions along them.

Three, a numerical symbol that inhabits the horizon of connections. The forest house, with its three floors, hides among the vegetation while simultaneously opening up to it. Through its recessed glass, the observer contemplates the surroundings, and as they wander, they traverse long patios that connect the interior and exterior simultaneously. On a 12x30 meter plot, with setback requirements and the dream of a construction that encompasses the client’s entire program of needs, we faced a challenge that transformed into a production of meanings, textures, and studies.

Located in a highly developed part of East Austin, two warehouse buildings long abandoned are now a thriving morning-to-night restaurant and bar. The buildings were constructed in the early 1900s and used by Texas Company, or Texaco, to hold petroleum products delivered by railcars and dispensed in trucks throughout Austin. Today, they are the second location of a city favorite: Cosmic Coffee & Beer. As a rare remnant of the industrial past of the area, it is a spot full of history and graffiti added over the course of the last century.

The project involves the rehabilitation and elevation of a townhouse that was already raised in the 1950s, characterized by a cantilevered section in the heart of the block and a setback on the street side, in accordance with the evolutions of the local urban plan (PLU).

Contemporary cities are vibrant, complex, and constantly evolving. Above all, they are ever-changing, mutable, and diverse. What transformative changes are occurring, and where are they leading us? Urbanization continues to gain momentum in many regions of the world, generating visible and structural transformations. As this unfolds, data on the evolution of its configuration and the challenges we encounter begin to emerge. According to the World Bank, the urban population will continue to trend upward, with 90% of

The construction of an airship hangar is already an exceptional undertaking, presenting a range of challenges. However, designing the hangar in line with sustainability principles adds a layer of complexity, as it is not only the home for the airship "Theo" and other future airships, but also a multifunctional event hall for up to 1,500 people. Sustainability goals were clearly defined from the start, mandating the use of renewable and recyclable materials. As a result, the project achieved the DGNB Gold certification, the most important label for building sustainability in Germany.

The national exhibition of Uruguay at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, titled "53.86% Uruguay, Land of Water," explores the intrinsic relationship between architecture, territory, and water. Curated by architects Katia Sei Fong and Ken Sei Fong, along with visual artist Luis Sei Fong, the exhibit

Nightingale is a model for triple-bottom-line developments. This development was led by the Architect to produce medium-density housing that is environmentally, socially, and financially sustainable. Combining ethical investors and best practices in design, the ultimate goal of Nightingale is to provide great-value housing by simplifying both the development process and the building itself.

Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in collaboration with the Guangdong Architectural Design & Research Institute, the Greater Bay Area Sports Centre in Nansha, China, is approaching completion. Construction began in August 2023, with the main structures of the stadium and arena topping out in February 2024. Roofing and curtain wall installations were finalized in February 2025, and the project has now entered its final phase of interior finishing and landscaping. The center is set for handover in June 2025, ahead of its role as a key venue for the China National Games in November.

Forests are among the most complex yet vital ecosystems on Earth. They regulate climate, support biodiversity, and sustain human communities. With the growing realities of climate change and environmental degradation, architects, planners, and engineers now face a new imperative: designing within forests in ways that sustain the ecosystems on which they depend.