ARCHITECTURE – D5 MAG – Design Magazine

Ndarja Marks Tirana’s Changing Skyline With a Thoughtful New Landmark

D5 editorial — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:23:27 +0000

Located on Myslym Street in a central district of Tirana, where old and new converge, the Ndarja building adapts to the ongoing transformation of the urban morphology landscape by offering a serene space for residential, hospitality, offices, and commercial use. The building is surrounded by lush vegetation and illuminated by a reflective water surface, which helps soften the structure’s solidity…

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A Deep Dive Into The Renovation of Rome’s Termini Station

D5 editorial — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:06:10 +0000

Rome’s Termini Station is a true icon of modern Roman architecture, serving as the city’s most significant intermodal hub and one of Europe’s major transit centers. This landmark building was, however, in need of a makeover since Rome wanted to open up the original post-war modern-style 19th-century structure to the surrounding Servian Walls. In comes L35 Architects, the studio responsible for…

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Explore the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center: A Gateway to Discovery at Missouri Botanical Garden

D5 editorial — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:04:15 +0000

The Missouri Botanical Garden is a global leader in plant science research and the nation’s oldest continuously operating botanical garden. Entering a new era, the Garden engaged Ayers Saint Gross and Michael Vergason Landscape Architects to design an iconic visitor center and complementary gardens as the primary gateway for more than one million annual visitors. The state-of-the-art Jack C.

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Invisible and Eco-Conscious: A Brazilian Family Retreat Rooted in Nature and Sustainability

Leonor Gomes — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:13:36 +0000

GAK House is an almost invisible family retreat located in Porto Feliz, Brazil, which literally translates to “Happy Port.” Conceived to give the residents a place to ground themselves in nature, the home was designed by Bernardes Arquitetura following the client’s request: develop a structure that would blend into the landscape and be invisible to passersby. Green roof slopes gently from the road…

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Renovation in Qingdao: German Architecture and Modern Design

Leonor Gomes — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:09:41 +0000

Silverfish Street is located in one of Qingdao’s earliest developed neighborhoods, dating back to the German occupation. There, a courtyard dressed in the distinctive architectural typology of Qingdao’s regional traditions was recently renovated, receiving a push towards our modern age without erasing its past. Originally designed by Himsen Architecture, a German firm, the building reflects the…

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Verdelago Resort Brings Portugal’s Sustainable Tourism To The Next Level

D5 editorial — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:56:49 +0000

S+A Architects (Saraiva + Associados), a Portuguese design studio that has expanded to nine countries, relentlessly pursues quality and the next sustainable building method in its urban and hospitality designs. As part of this quest, the studio has recently completed the first phase of the Verdelago Resort, a collection of condos, villas, and townhouses that symbolizes a significant milestone in…

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Bringing The Ancient Piazza Garibaldi Back To Life

Leonor Gomes — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:54:54 +0000

Piazza Garibaldi is a historic square that has seen the residents of Bevagna, in Italy, go about their lives for centuries. Once imponent, the square fell into a slight disarray following the passage of time, which doesn’t only affect living things. The city saw the potential of the space and decided to trust its renovation to Massimo Berzetta Architetto, asking the studio to create a layered…

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Sharing Coffee and Memories at the Xiamen Shophouse Commune

Leonor Gomes — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:42:08 +0000

SANJ DESIGN is the studio responsible for renovating the Xiamen Shophouse Commune in China and transforming it into a multifunctional space that combines a design studio with a community cafe. The objective was to preserve the building’s original architectural features while integrating new functional spaces, allowing visitors to experience the building’s original form and the shophouse’s…

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A Wooden Hotel Tower Rises Along Belgium’s Coast

Leonor Gomes — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:20:41 +0000

SILT Middelkerke is a coastal venue on the Flemish coast of Belgium designed by DELVA Landscape Architecture and Urbanism, with Steven Delva as the lead designer. The new building is home to a hotel, a casino, a restaurant, an event venue, and even an underground parking within a dune-inspired landscape. The new tower rises among the dunes and is visible along the coastline from…

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A Meditative Escape Through Minimal Design Inspired by Caves

Tina King — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:21:27 +0000

Perched on the 14th floor of a premium residential tower in Surat, the Cave House redefines modern living with a design philosophy rooted in tranquility and simplicity. This five-bedroom apartment was envisioned as a meditative haven, fulfilling the owner’s brief for a serene, clutter-free environment. Inspired by the timeless stillness of caves, the design team created an interior that fosters…

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