A personal review of design creations
#CabinWeek - Lake Rotsee Refuge
Built entirely in wood, the finish tower has large-sized sliding shutters giving the facade a relief-like expression.
#CabinWeek Season 2 – Episode 4: Lake Rotsee Refuge
#CabinWeek – Caraccard in Chamonix
This wooden box in the French Alps was built for a family use. It is inspired by a traditional Swiss building like an independent raised attic.
#CabinWeek Season 2 – Episode 3: Caraccard by Chevallier Architects
#CabinWeek – ANNA Stay by Caspar Schols
Sustainable, versatile with hand-movable walls and windows, here is the cabin awarded World Hotel Building of the Year 2022 at the World Architecture Festival in Lisbon.
#CabinWeek Season 2 - Episode 2: ANNA Stay by Caspar Schols.
#CabinWeek - The Bolder Cabins
Living or spending time in a cabin is a deliberate choice to isolate without totally disconnect. Here is a new series of five accommodations to entitle you to enjoy a different way of living.
Season 2 - Episode 1: The Bolder Cabins. On the edge of Lysefjorden, Snøhetta has unveiled four cabins lifted above ground on concrete pillars facing the stunning Norwegian landscape.
Chuzhi House by Wallmakers
In the ‘Sanctity Ferme’ gated community in Shoolagiri (India), Wallmakers used an unwanted obscure plot to create a unique house, not only in its shape…
The petit h Souk in Dubai…
From 11 to 27 November 2022, petit h brings an air of lightness, a touch of mischief and an abundance of know-how to the Dubai Mall store, in a playful dialogue between object creation, the reuse of materials, and sustainability.
Al Naseej Textile Factory
To support a rapidly dying technique of fabric weaving, the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities has commissioned Leopold Banchini Architects to work on a light arish structure and offer a new contemporary home to local artisans.
Maison Owl
In the Japanese city of Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Junya Ishigami created a residence/restaurant for Motonori Hirata, a French restaurant owner.
Dar Al Majous in Bethlehem
Located next to the Nativity square in Bethlehem, the Dar Al Majous project by AAU Anastas is a restoration of a historical residential building from the 18th century.
Montblanc Haus - Hamburg
Few days ago, I visited the new Montblanc Haus. Open last May, the new building is right next the headquarters and single production site of the prestigious brand.