Part of the Nordhavn metro line extension connecting the docklands to Copenhagen’s city centre, Arup and Cobe have worked together to design two new metro stations, Orientkaj and Nordhavn, under the Nordhavn metro line extension. The public transport link unlocks the potential for the redevelopment of Copenhagen’s northern docklands, one of the largest urban regeneration projects in northern Eur..
The house sits on a rocky point, as a beacon to the sea, with two fronts towards the Pacific coast. The cross-shaped courtyard has four seven-meter-high volumes, with a pitched roof that frame views to the sea. The conceptual process started from the idea of defining two compositional axes, creating a cross-shaped patio that articulates the 4 volumes of the project. These volumes were key to ach..
in the design of its maison broccard, holzhausen zweifel architekten navigates a dramatic sloping site overlooking the ancient fortified city of salins, switzerland and the distant mountains beyond. with minimal ornamentation, the cliff-side dwelling derives its opulence from the richness of its interiors, and the celebration of materials and detailing. located along such a dramatic landscape co..
Room 403 is a minimalist interior located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by Kiri Architects. The space is characterized by an asymmetrical layout that is segmented by large rectilinear wooden volumes that serve as both partitions and storage. A triangular kitchen island provides abundant counter space as well as seating for dining and leisure. The space is further separated through split-level floori..
The stepped terrazzo floor, strip lighting and foggy mirrored walls inside this Beijing noodle bar designed by Office AIO are meant to mimic the urban makeup of the city of Chongqing.Chubby Girl is situated in Beijing's Xiang'Er hutong and, since 2015, has been locals' go-to spot for Chongqing noodles – a spicy street food dish that hails from the city of Chongqing in south-west China. When Offi..
Housed in a former hospital in the centre of Hiroshima, Japan, KIRO HIROSHIMA by The Shared Hotels is a pared-down boutique hotel that swaps extravagance for authenticity, and luxurious amenities for human connection. With a wealth of attractions to explore, from the nearby Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall and Atomic Bomb Dome, to the surrounding islands in the Seto Inland Sea, the hotel w..
About 3 kms from the city center, away from the urban grid, stands the Casino and Hotel Ovalle, founding a citadel in the middle of the valley of the Limarí. As well as the ancient inhabitants of the valley settled to the interior of the gullies; real cracks that striped the central plateau of the valley, this intervention aims to constitute a new gully on this new site. This crack seeks to give..
A compact and unitary figure, the new Tourcoing Police Hotel strives to combine three inseparable challenges: to translate the republican idea and represent authority, to secure and reassure a sometimes fragile public, and to offer comfortable and safe working conditions to police officers. A corner building and an architectural sign, the new Tourcoing Police Headquarters is turned towards the c..
The owner, with more than 30 years of experience as he has been immersed in tea culture since childhood, wants to share the wonderful Taiwanese tea with more diverse groups of people in different ways. That’s why he came up with the idea of having a tea appreciation space where Taiwanese tea culture can extend its roots. Taking into consideration of the owner’s intention, we propose to set up te..
The project is located in Suzhou,the overall reconstruction area of the building's facade and interior is about 2000㎡, which is a multi-functional complex.Specifically, it can be divided into product exhibition area, office area, club experience reception and negotiation area.Before the reconstruction, the storefront is an ordinary old-fashioned single functional exhibition hall,and the first ta..
