Articles by Valeria Silva

AMIUKA is a building intended for use as a hospitality facility, developed on 2 floors and whose primary foundations lie in: the use of natural and environmentally friendly materials and carbon footprint reducers, landscape integration, both at a chromatic level as a way of mimicking the environment, as well as with a functional and volumetric distributive approach of organic and fractal growth, energy awareness in all areas of building design under the Passivhaus standard.

The Gaïette installation is a work created and realized by Atelier Faber and Anna Saint-Pierre, commissioned by the city of Raismes and the association Art et Jardins Hauts-de-France. The association’s mission is to reveal and question the heritage and memorial sites of the Hauts-de-France region.

A high-end villa awaiting a transformative journey lay in the heart of an exclusive residential enclave, nestled along a prestigious road. Studio Shizen, renowned for its mastery of interior design, was assigned the task of revitalizing a once-neglected indoor pool and gym, spanning 500 and 300 square meters, respectively, into a vibrant entertainment, cozy hub. Originally designed to cater primarily to the recreational needs of the family’s younger members and their companions, the pool area had fallen into disuse due to issues such as excessive humidity and mold formation. To breathe new life into the space, Studio Shizen embarked on a comprehensive redesign, envisioning a multifunctional environment that seamlessly integrates entertainment, relaxation, and fitness.

Located within the urban area of the city of La Plata, the building is situated on Av. 38 near Plaza Alsina. The area stands out for being purely residential but with proximity to the city center.

Three overlapping volumes, built in exposed concrete, natural stone and metal structure, give life to Casa K: designed to be the temple of a family that dreamed of waking up and spending their days overlooking the sunset.

The industrial city, the child of railways and automobiles, has itself given rise to a new urban form: the dense suburb. Predominantly residential, it contains detached, semi-detached, and row houses, sometimes even small, collective clusters of housing along its main roadways and intersections. For the sake of comfort, major roadways avoid cutting through such dense suburbs. Its proximity to a large city allows for other forms of mobility, whether individual (soft) or collective (public). Its density entails a maximal use of public facilities and the presence of neighborhood shops.