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Irrigation Reservoir Bassa D.O. Alella / Pineda Monedero

July 16, 2023 Valeria Silva 0

An irrigation pool that can be used as a swimming pool. This commission is in a privileged location amongst vineyards, with views of the nearby chapel and the sea. These vines are part of the Alella Designation of Origin, one of the smallest DOs in Spain in the Maresme region.

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Neoclassical Apartment Renovation / Mario Montesinos Marco Architecture & Interior

July 8, 2023 Valeria Silva 0

At the end of 2021, an Unidentified Flying Object crashed into an ancient neoclassical building in the heart of the city, causing a great amount of structural damage with a deafening roar. The apartment was a work of architectural art. It had high ceilings, large windows overlooking an interior courtyard filled with tropical plants, and a beautiful view of the city’s Gran Vía. The mosaic floors and ornately decorated moldings were impressive. However, the spaceship had left its irreparable mark. The kitchen and bathroom were completely destroyed. 

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Cal Totxo Apartment Renovation / Cierto Estudio

July 3, 2023 Valeria Silva 0

Cal Totxo is a modernist house located at the foot of the Collserola Natural Park, which enjoys fantastic views and good solar orientation on its main facade. The original state of the apartment had three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a small isolated kitchen, an interior space without ventilation or natural light, and a couple of very narrow and less interesting corridors. 

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de Boemerang’ Primary School / EVA architecten

June 30, 2023 Valeria Silva 0

De Boemerang primary school is located in Ondiep, Utrecht. Ondiep is a working-class neighborhood that is largely paved with little green. When integrating into the neighborhood, we, therefore, wanted to add greenery, retain the two monumental trees in the back square and make the otherwise fully paved square more liveable.

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Hachi Cabin / Medio Arquitectura

June 26, 2023 Valeria Silva 0

Refugio Hachi is a project located in the rural area of the Villarrica commune in southern Chile. It is situated on a plot with abundant native forest and, with the aim of preserving the existing trees and making the most of the light and heat, it was decided to locate the project in the only available clearing. The client, a jeweler, wanted a refuge that not only served as her home, but also as a place to design and work. The design of this space had to meet the following requirements: thermal efficiency, comfort, spaciousness, illumination, and views of the native forest.

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HasleTre Office / Oslotre architects

June 15, 2023 Valeria Silva 0

HasleTre is situated at the outer edge of the central city of Oslo, Norway. The design brief was to develop an environmentally friendly, flexible, and innovative commercial building, using elements that are possible to disassemble and reuse. The project substantially reduces overall GHG emissions (59%) and is certified to BREEAM NOR Excellent standard. 

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Tatiana Apartment / Risso Arquitectura

June 13, 2023 Valeria Silva 0

The apartment to be recycled is located in Vicente López, a neighborhood in the north of Gran Buenos Aires. The living unit is part of a group of houses that is organized in a succession of apartments and gardens. The house on the upper floor locates its expansion passing the courtyard of the unit on the ground floor, joining each other from a ladder.

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In Pride of Idleness Pavilion / Foster + Partners

June 10, 2023 Valeria Silva 0

The pavilion is a result of what initially started as an open call for architects at Foster + Partners to create a temporary structure for Pride Month in 2022. In Pride of Idleness, one of the winning designs was crafted with circular design principles in mind. The design concept was to open a discussion in the architectural profession, on taking pride and liberation of “taking a rest” from work while honoring Pride Month.

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House PF / AE Arquitectos

June 6, 2023 Valeria Silva 0

The house was designed for a family that wanted privacy and to be isolated from the outside noise. We generated simple volumes to let spatiality be the main protagonist in this project. Therefore, the facades became very silent to the road, framing perfectly the tree and garden at the house entrance.