Search Results for “garden” – 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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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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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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Designing Masaryčka: A Visual Connection with Prague’s Old Town by Zaha Hadid Architects

Leonor Gomes — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:58:40 +0000

Masaryčka is a mixed-use development project designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, located near the Masaryk Railway Station in Prague, that includes office spaces, retail areas, and public amenities. Named after the station, a historic landmark, the building was designed to connect visually with Prague’s Old Town, known as “the city of 100 spires”. The building is located…

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Oppenheim Architecture’s Beat Huesler on Designing with Purpose

D5 editorial — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:09:16 +0000

In the southern bay of Cyprus, where the Mediterranean sun kisses the land and age-old traditions linger in the air, something beautiful is taking shape. The Smartland Villa Community isn’t just another place to live—it’s a new way of living. Here, Cypriot charm and Ukrainian heritage blend effortlessly with modern design and a deep respect for the earth. It’s a place where car-free gardens weave…

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Jacob Boyd’s The Bough Pot: Linking Community and Urban Farming with Sustainable, 3D-Printed Design

D5 editorial — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

This project is featured as part of the D5 Digital Design Week: AI & Sustainability. To learn more, click here. The Bough Pot was generated through a partnership between Carleton University and a local community center. Based on research on the center, a brief was developed to create products connecting users of the community hub with urban farming practices. The Bough Pot facilitates that…

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Deaton Lysaght Architects Revitalize Ireland’s Green Library with Pollinator Garden and Rainwater System

D5 editorial — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:21:00 +0000

This project is featured as part of the D5 Digital Design Week: AI & Sustainability. To learn more, click here. Deaton Lysaght Architects, a design-led architectural consultancy renowned for its dynamic and innovative approach to addressing complex design challenges, brings a professional and quality-assured management style to every project. Their recent work transforming Naas Town Hall…

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Atelier Échelle Turns a Family Legacy into a Riverfront Masterpiece

D5 editorial — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:41:42 +0000

House on the River assembles five distinct pitched roofs to create a spacious family retreat. The house responds to the owner’s deep attachment to the site by offering a series of welcoming spaces to host friends and family. A winter garden and studio were created on the footprint of the original 1970s prefabricated bungalow to pay homage to the rich family history of passionate gardeners.

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Design Mumbai 2024: The World’s Finest Design Lands in Mumbai, November 6-9

D5 editorial — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:33:10 +0000

Design Mumbai, India’s first international contemporary design show, will debut at the stunning Jio World Garden in Mumbai from 6 – 9 November 2024. As part of the Montgomery Group’s global event series, this inaugural edition is set to spotlight India’s vibrant design scene while introducing global insights and perspectives to the city’s heart. Over the four-day event, visitors can expect to see…

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