February 16th, 2011
A well-done reconstruction has been recently done in Paris by French architecture studio Bang Architectes. The reconstruction was not a simple change of colors or wall-coverings. The building was radically reconstructed, another floor was added and room space extended. The original house with only 60 square meters was tiny, built on an arrow parcel neighbouring a house with 20 meters high walls. Owners of the house have wanted to stay in the house because of its good location but needed more living space and a different atmosphere. So they decided to contact Bang Architectes that created a unique masterpiece. The concept of the project could be described as a „search for light“, the light that would change the dark atmosphere. The new house is incomparable with the original one. Architects chose a light wooden construction that is dynamic that influences tha overall atmosphere of the street. Open facades are made from wood and glazed walls that maximize the amount of the natural sunlight. The wooden lamellas provide a desired shading. The interior space is organised around a central area with a staircase. The location of the living-room on the first floor divides the interior. The top floor has a terrace heading south with a nice view at the coloured roofs of neighbouring houses. via dezeen.com Read more »
February 16th, 2011
This residence is a project of Belberg Architects, a group of 11 young architects residing in Los Angeles that created a number of successful projects and received several awars. They are widely influenced by a unique architect Hagy Belzberg from FAIA. Brentwood residence is located in Los Angeles, California and is considered as to become one of the best projects of this group. The villa is modern, simple and elegant at the same time. A wide range of used materials: wood, stone, glass, concrete or steel accentuate the overall result. This sophisticted look was created by connecting a sereies of solid blocks into one piece that are alighted using glazed modular facades. Glazed floor-to-ceiling walls provide a maximum light and enables the communication with the surroundings. A nice detail to mention, a very stylish backlit lighting was used on concrete stairs leading to the main house enterance.
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February 15th, 2011
Asymptote architectural group founded in 1989 by Hani Rashid and Lise Anne couture is already well-known. Their projects are always innovative and one step forward. Recently, they have finished the Hotel Yas that houses up to 500 rooms at a surface of 85 000 square meters. This luxurious hotel is one of the most significant buildings of an ambitious 36 billion harbor Yas located near-by the F1 circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The initial concept of the project was to give geometrical and aesthetical expression to speed and movement, as well as islam art and craft traditions. The main element of a 217 meters high facade is a steel construction that has not only an architectural importanca but engineering as well. This construction visually interconnects two individual hotel towers. The entire project reacts with its surroundings and modifies it visually. Read more »