Fábio Galeazzo has designed the ‘Urban Cabin’ in São Paulo, Brazil.
Description from the designer:
“In an old abandoned house were used retrofit construction techniques. The existing structure couldn’t handle the heavy load and was complemented by a sustainable framework of giant bamboo beams and columns treated in autoclaves, the roof received green thermal tiles. [...]
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The award-winning duo of Doherty Lynch designs residential, corporate, and retail interiors with a modern edge while still remaining comfortable.
The ‘Sydney Residence’ was designed with a young family in mind, where the inspiration came from yellow penny round tile. Pops of yellow show up throughout the house giving it a playful and cheery vibe.
On the walls, bright white and yellow paint, and fun wallpaper were inspired by the homeowners’ vast art collection. There is a simplicity and thoughtfulness in the details that brings about a cohesive theme to the Australian home. [...]
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A recently-opened building that stunningly combines modern architecture and sustainable design has been turning heads in Vancouver, Canada, and among designers around the world. Officially opened late last year, the VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre provides a beautiful and unique entry point to one of Western Canada’s most highly-regarded botanical gardens. The 1,765 square meter building was designed by Perkins+Will and is pursuing certification from the Living Building Challenge – a recognition applied to select structures that can exceed the LEED Platinum status. [...]
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‘Luxembourg Apartment’ by Metaform Atelier d’Architecture is a multi-storey residential building in Luxembourg. Exploring the relationship between architecture and art as well as the evolution of the urban landscape in response to the ‘post-graffiti’ era, the project incorporates the work of local artist SUMO to create a sculptural piece that reveals the visual art in a subtle but highlighted fashion. [...]
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February 22, 2012
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