Architecture Press Release

The City of Chicago, through an international design competition called “Bridging the Drive,” has constructed a new signature pedestrian bridge at 41st Street. The project’s primary goals were to connect the Bronzeville neighborhood to the west of the bridge with the lakefront with an iconic structure that results in a [ … ]

The Forks, located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, has been a meeting place for over 6,000 years. Indigenous peoples traded at The Forks, followed by European fur traders, Scottish settlers, railway pioneers and tens of thousands of immigrants. For most of the 20th century it was used [ … ]

In the next few years, ITMO University plans to build a large new campus, ITMO Highpark, located 17 kilometers south of St. Petersburg. The campus is to become the center of the yet unbuilt satellite city Uzhny and so far the biggest innovation center in St. Petersburg. Second Award- Urban Design [ … ]

Godrej Garden City master plan creates a blueprint for a high density community at the periphery of Ahmedabad’s urban city core. The plan primary draws inspiration from the way of life in which residents still embrace mixed-use fabric; a way of life where public open spaces and bazaars are frequented [ … ]

The Urban Plan for Foz do Arade was the winning proposal for a waterfront area at the edge of the Arade Estuary, bridging the gap left between the 1940’s industrial areas of the city of Portimão, and the neighboring seaside resort of Praia da Rocha, in the Algarve, Portugal. Second [ … ]

Gold Coast, Australia, is a coastal city with 52 kilometres of golden beaches and is considered a world leader in coastal management. Although Gold Coast beaches are not in the lists of Top 10 rankings for the most desired destinated beaches worldwide, this project is proposed to deliver a new [ … ]

Sometimes when we think in S.XXI city we think in modern, new and hight tech buildings, but we forget the historical centers of the cities, full of history and tradition but in very poor condition and occasionally abandoned. Therefore, this project aims to address this problem through rehabilitation or reactivation [ … ]

Bridge layers to protect people against noise was considered at different heights.Bridge was imagined as a public space for people.This triangular platform has been designed to create publicity.  Winner- Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | Wall Corporation Category | Transportational (Concept) Team | Selim Senin Country | [ … ]

The project is for the roman area a new prospective scenery to evoke virtuous change in the city landscape. Winner- Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | Amaart Category | Transportational (Built) Team | Alessia Maggio chief architect, team: Dario Taffi, Luca Bertolini, Silvia Marmiroli Country | Italy [ … ]

After having travelled to Greece for many years to windsurf, a Paris-based French-Swedish couple finally found their dream spot on the windy island of Karpathos. The search for the perfect site was long, but the minute they saw this amazing property they knew that they had found their place: a [ … ]

House Etch is a private home for a professional couple with children located in Chicago.  The couple was drawn to the mid-century modern aesthetic of Latin American architecture where ornament made way for volumes and planes and exterior materials were expressed.  The owners looked to explore those past forms with [ … ]

It is this beachfront villa renovation that makes you think so. Mihama Town in Aichi Prefecture is located at the tip of the Chita Peninsula, and the site is the best location with the sea in front. There are no buildings next to each other. Because it was rewritten to [ … ]

The long and compact body, that allows the simultaneous vision of the two sides of the ridge from any environment, symbolizes the border, the threshold to cross, emerging as the main theme of the projectual research. Honorable Mention- Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | Simone Subissati Architects [ … ]

Nassim Quattro is a four-unit complex in the Nassim Road precinct of Singapore, a highly affluent area known for its high quality Good Class Bungalows (GCB). The site itself is triangulated and gently sloping, and with a long access road limiting the amount of buildable land. In order to optimise [ … ]

Upward extension of World War II damaged building with an integrated rooftop garden in a lightweight steel structure. Second Award- Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019Firm | büro für bauform Category | Residential Multi FamilyTeam | Eddie Klotz, Bene Weigmann, Jürgen LehmeierCountry | Germany The building proposes an answer [ … ]

This captivating project is the fourth and final remarkable installment of a new waterfront community in one of North America’s largest cities. Evoking luxury and prestige, this development is one of the single largest revitalization endeavours along the city’s inner harbour and is destined to become one of the premier [ … ]

This masterfully-designed condominium is the third and final spectacular installment of the Auberge on the Park community in Toronto, one of North America’s largest cities. Exuding European-inspired style with an intimate hotel feel, Chateau Auberge, rises 39-stories above an endless canopy of the community’s own neighborhood park. This exquisite residential [ … ]

Right in the heart of the governmental administrative district of central Tokyo there is a 160 square meter retreat of pure sensual delight, a small but intensely crafted manifesto for an architecture that luxuriates in a hyper-aestheticized celebration of the senses, and of every day domestic life. A palette of [ … ]

An architectural marvel, TEN YORK is a 725-unit, 65-storey condominium residence that soars 735 feet above Toronto’s urban core. Recognized by its triangular-shaped wedge, this LEED certified, Tier II Toronto Green Standard building is a model of iconic significance, serving both residential and business sectors. With its tall stance, the [ … ]

Inspired by our clients, the natural surroundings and Mexican artisans, we have created a unique blend of elegant and rustic interior design.  A fine finish and mix of materials that mimic the natural surroundings, allow you to enjoy every detail of this house.  A large entrance door, designed especially for [ … ]

With the selection of elegant language, fabric and texture, we start to deduct a glamorous lifestyle and characteristic living space. By layering and combination of the design element, we gradually generate a living center for family interaction. Honorable Mention– Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019Firm | Yestudio Category | [ … ]

“I Giardini di Macchi 61” is located in the heart of Milan city center, just a few meters far from the Central Train Station and in one of the fastest growing real estate areas of the past months. Its surroundings are undoubtedly valuable, and characterized by a significant urban and [ … ]

The heart of this project is a culture clash between civilizations.  An out of town developer bought a parcel in Silicon Valley with the intention of developing it into a marquee property near a local country club.  We were introduced through a mutual business acquaintance.  Seeing the opportunity with this [ … ]

“Le Corti di Bixio” is located in the heart of Milan city center, just a few meters far from the well-known neighborhood “Porta Venezia” which is famous to be a rich-history and charming neighborhood of Milan bearing the signs of one of the most important fashions of the city in [ … ]

Located at 1,700 m in the Borjomi region of Georgia, Bakuriani is nestled in the shadows of the breathtaking Caucasus Mountains, only a three-hour drive from Tbilisi. Home to dozens of alpine slopes and cross-country trails, it offers some of the most spectacular skiing and snowboarding in Europe.  Honorable Mention- [ … ]

Thought to be a low-cost house, but with refined rooms and concepts regarding the distribution of spatial functions and visual aspects, the Casa Bloco was conceived as a single-story residence from an oriental bias. The use of concrete blocks and wood, without external coating, exposed crudely in essence, are part [ … ]

The Maia house is located in the corner of Vila Alegre Street and Ferreira de Castro Street, in the city of Maia. The implantation was already defined on the allotment license and that’s determined the backrest to the blind facade of the building on the East side, leaving three facades [ … ]

The building is located in a predominantly residential and commercial urban area at Rua de Monserrate and Largo de São Roque in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Third Award- Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019Firm | Valdemar Coutinho ArquitectosCategory | ResidentialTeam | Valdemar Coutinho SantosCountry | Portugal Campo de Agonia [ … ]

Water Front Custom New England Home | John A Simonetti Architect LLC Honorable Mention- Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019Firm | John A Simonetti Architect LLC Category | ResidentialTeam | John A Simonetti AIA LEED Green AssociateCountry | United Sates

Soil & Water Design and Developments Group are a Dynamic and Experienced Commercial and Residential firm based in Melbourne and Tehran. Sustainability Design and Human Inspiration are innate to good Design and focuses on minimizing energy use nature materials. Soil & Water Design Group believe that environmental sustainability and energy [ … ]

The aim of our entry to the Mosque Design Ideas Competition opened by the Turkish Ministry of Environment & Urbanism has been providing a “particular” solution to the place and functions that we were allowed to choose, rather than proposing an “original” form for mosque buildings. Accordingly, additional facilities that [ … ]

Winner- Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | John A Simonetti Architect LLC Category | Public Community Building Team | John Simonetti Country | United States

Like a solitary drop of ebony rain, the Dropi appears to descend in a free fall from the heavens, showered by yards of fabric that gently cradle the softly curved seat of molded metal. Winner- Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | Minarc Category | Product Design Team [ … ]

From 22 June 2019, the Groninger Museum presents Daan Roosegaarde – PRESENCE: the artist and innovator’s first major museum solo project. Roosegaarde has created this ground-breaking new interactive artwork in collaboration with the Groninger Museum. Where he previously displayed his work in the external public domain, the artist now adopts [ … ]

Spaces have a huge amount of cultural and social values in different cultures and also there are a lot of traditional approaches to design a space: Architectural minimalistic approach, complex Interior design with artistic forms and variety of the details, professional decorating, DIY or essential molding of an interior without [ … ]

Jackson Hole Public Art and Center for the Arts conceived its 2018 Pavilion Project as both a place of community engagement and a venue for artistic expression located in the heart of downtown Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Part of the Center’s Creative in Residence Program, the concept was to create a [ … ]

For this pop-up show room we’ve decided to go the opposite way real estate development usually launches a new apartment building. We created a composition of volumes using scaffolding that refers to part of the building to be built (also a project by the office) and a 24/7 open plaza. [ … ]

Samsung celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Galaxy S series this year, with the launch of the Galaxy S10. Following the success of previous launches since 2017, their requirement was to identify a unique concept and find an iconic location for a PR stunt, and achieve high consumer engagement with [ … ]

With the development of IT sector in Armenian economy enterprises and startups have been evidencing lack of physical infrastructure and platform for bringing to life their projects and ideas. Thus, companies have been spending huge costs to improve their workplaces for providing better conditions to their employees. Since, we decided [ … ]

The building is located in a predominantly residential and commercial urban area located at Rua de Monserrate, in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Second Award- Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | Valdemar Coutinho Arquitectos Category | Office Building (Concept) Team | Valdemar Coutinho Santos Country | Portugal The [ … ]

Atal Warta Towers is a contemporary mixed use building that is currently under construction at Rataje district in Poznań, in the close proximity of an important transport hub – Starołęka Roundabout. Just 3km from the Old Town which is easy accessible by car, bike or public transportation. AP Szczepaniak office [ … ]

All I do is modern because there isn’t anything else.  Everything we do is a representation of time.  Residual in the moment.  Art is willful self-expression, design is defining the question.  These concepts have guided my career thus far.  Second Award- Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | [ … ]

The Bohemian House is an urban renewal project in Sai Wan for the mixed redevelopment composed of podium restaurants / shops, mechanical floor, recreational residents club house and podium landscape garden, residential apartment floors and a roof garden cum refuge floor use. Winner- Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 [ … ]

Why: In what way could we bring back patients’ right to dignity Patients who are forced to stay hospitalized often suffer from loneliness and anxiety in hospitals. It can be difficult to spend time while remaining hopeful and easily forget their dignity as a human in such places. On the [ … ]

Located on the front line of Hrazdan Canyon, Avnik Residential Complex is purposed to provide its tenants with exceptional living conditions, meanwhile garnishing the view from 2 main bridges in Yerevan, crossing Hrazdan Canyon. Environment, Convenience, Quality are 3 main factors considered by our architects and urbanists. Ergonomic mixture of [ … ]

WATERLICHT is the dream landscape about the power and poetry of water. As a virtual flood WATERLICHT shows how high the water could reach if we stop innovation, raising awareness about rising water levels. Winner- Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | Studio Roosegaarde Category | Lighting Design [ … ]

The Master Plan’s proposal for the recovery of the aqueduct and its surroundings is organized through an approach on three scales, along with the definition of strategies that will drive the transformation of the systems linked to the meander. Among those transformations, the plan proposes restoring the hydraulic infrastructure; reinforcing [ … ]

Georgia is an important transit country and with its geopolitical location it represents a bridge between the West and Central Asian countries. Georgia has unique resources, rich with economic and intellectual potential, attractive with natural resources, mineral and fresh waters and tourist attractions. Ports are of big importance to Georgia’s’ [ … ]

The Nine-Court Mansion, a high-end eco-residence project located in Chayuan District of Chongqing, is meant to create a new life style of Oriental implication by incorporating the stable spirit of Oriental tradition, exploiting the modern Oriental artistic expression and upgrading the function of residential areas. Winner – Urban Design & [ … ]

PZA Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind authentic Italian restaurant, unique to the rising progressive culinary scene north of Toronto. Known for their welcoming hospitality and traditional Italian menu, the PZA brand is unapologetically proud of its heritage, celebrated in the food, art and design of the space. Winner – Urban Design [ … ]

When we talk about nanjing, apart from its history and architecture, there are also various kinds of delicious food: Nanjing water boiled duck, Soup Dumpling, Duck blood soup with vermicelli, Large meatball…Of course, as one of the three giants of the gastronomica industry, there is no doubt that the crayfish restaurant [ … ]

We aimed at changing the existing environment without major reconstruction. Therefore, we decided not to stick to any particular style, we wanted to come up with something that would suit all ages and tastes. Existing walls, windows, and apertures have been maintained and there were no substantial changes made in [ … ]

In Thai society elephants have played a substantial role in manual labour, war, royal iconography, and the tourism industry. For thousands of years, elephants were captured and trained to be a form of transport and heavy labour. When logging in Thailand was still legal, they hauled heavy logs through forests, [ … ]

The internationally renowned Toronto Marriott Markham is a 192,000 square-foot luxury hotel, illuminating its community, a vibrant and flourishing area just north of one of North America’s largest cities. Developed and operated by the Remington Group, the LEED Silver building seamlessly integrates features for hotel guests, residents of the neighbouring [ … ]

Canon’s house is located in an old residential area of Taipei and this 38-year-old house is inherited from a father to his son. To celebrate the marriage, the couple decide to refurnish the house. The brief was simple: to design a house in a functional and comfortable style. “They left [ … ]

Kenneth Park Architects had the honor of acting as the architect for luxury leather goods retailer, MCM flagship on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA. The team comprised of Kenneth Park, Kate Kim, Christine Fiorella, and Yesol Kim, drew inspiration from the signature gems and their intricate designs that adorn [ … ]

Graphic angles and clean lines make a bold statement in the ZED/HED Collection. Inspired by the timeless elegance of modern architecture and blazing energy of lightning strikes, both ZED and HED light fixtures can be used independently or combined in illimitable configurations, only restricted by the imagination. Innovative LED technology [ … ]

The name No-Man’s-Land refers to the territory in between the Green and the Red Line, between Israel and Palestine.  Over history the borders of all Palestine have been shifted by all kinds of events and powers. Winner – Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | OTA Category | [ … ]

Luster, glitter, sparkle, light, shine, and bright are fundamentals of any modern wedding ceremony. The time for writing a new page in people’s life, a white page, all in joy, all in happiness, all together, open to the future, reflecting dreams and hopes, reflecting the Luster of Life. Winner – [ … ]

A charity school had been functioning out of a large makeshift shed for four years finally raised enough funds for a building. The site is located on a hill top, in the unplanned settlement within the walls of the majestic Golconda fort in Hyderabad. The project was riddled with multiple [ … ]

Zhao Yang: “I hope that the result of my design is as simple as possible, not concise but simple. This simplicity is a kind of plain and pure. I always don’t like the things that are piled up. I like the sense of power without verbosity. Winner – Urban Design [ … ]

Amber Skye, the 22-storey multi-residential development is on the east coast of Singapore, not far from the sea and the green recreational corridor that flanks the highway to Singapore Changi Airport. The close vicinity to the seashore provided the best of all possible sources of inspiration: the sea and its [ … ]

This building stands on a former brownfield site. The remarkable factory building has been partially conserved: the characteristic iron structure and end wall have been renovated, and intermediate housing units have been created in a series of pure white blocks nestling under the skeleton of the structure. Third Award – [ … ]

The building housing the archives of the département of Bas-Rhin is the only such building constructed by the German administration in the Reichsland of Alsace-Moselle, in the heart of the Neustadt of Strasbourg. This imposing, monumental building was an integral part of the architectural and urban planning scheme for the [ … ]

The urbanization land, rectangular and elongated, parallel to the confronting street, is located in the municipality of Viana do Castelo, parish of Areosa, northern Portugal. Region with ocean proximity, temperate climate with cool summer and moderate winter. Honorable Mention – Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | Valdemar [ … ]

The Aquavista Rug Collection is a series of five carpets custom designed exclusively for the Aquavista Residence of the Bayside Waterfront Community, the newest residential development on the beautiful shores of one of Canada’s greatest cities, Toronto. Winner – Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | REPUBLIC OF [ … ]

The source of inspiration for this Collection is a modest piece of fencing equipment – the fencing mask. Unassuming in its nature, this essential part of the fencing uniform displays qualities of strength, protection, a level of concealment and a somewhat mysterious play of light and shadow on the face [ … ]

Yugen is a Japanese word used to describe the subtle yet profound mysterious sense of beauty in nature. The Yugen Collection is a luxuriously tactile offering of contemporary carpets that evokes beauty derived from natural elements, triggering an emotional response and aesthetic power that moves the senses. The visual energies [ … ]

The aim of the Casa SV project is to live in a contemporary house, in the middle of the city, with the privileges of the countryside. Traditional construction elements were used such as the tile roof, the use of stone, ceramics, and brick, solid wood beams, among others. Likewise, passive [ … ]

Located on the tranquil eastern coast of Sentosa Island, Sentosa Cove, the desired architectural style of the villa is to be generally tropical and to fit into the context of Sentosa Cove. In addition, the brief called for optimal use of natural materials, sustainable strategies and to observe certain fengshui [ … ]

Touguinhó II House is situated in a place called Lugar do Monte in Touguinhó village, where is possible to observe from afar the city of Vila do Conde and the Atlantic. The town of Vila do Conde is located on the North coast of Portugal. Third Award – Urban Design [ … ]

Inspired by our clients, the natural surroundings and Mexican artisans, we have created a unique blend of elegant and rustic interior design.  A fine finish and mix of materials that mimic the natural surroundings, allow you to enjoy every detail of this house.  A large entrance door, designed especially for [ … ]

Unique conception of multigenerational house consists of two parts, closed in one. The main idea was triad – musical chord, rhythm formed on the facade. High columns correspond with trees growing in the garden making a subtle opposition to horizontal layout at the same time. Bright elevations add freshness and [ … ]

The house is located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, in an urban area of ​​low density residential single family dwellings. Honorable Mention – Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | VALDEMAR COUTINHO ARQUITECTOS Category | House Design (Built) Team | Valdemar Coutinho Santos Country | Portugal  It is [ … ]

“Yacht Hotel” bases its design on a serie of horizontal lines from nautical inspiration that breaks the compact volumetry of the building. Playing with different depths in the alignment of the facades, as well as with the perimeter of the volatizes, a more dynamic volume is obtained, it creates a [ … ]

Project is located on a Mtatsminda mountain that sharply divides the southeast boundary of Tbilisi and is the main dominant silhouette of the city. The mountain with its buildings has become a symbol of Tbilisi’s architectural and artistic kind. It is practically perceived from almost all districts of Tbilisi. Second [ … ]

The project is located in the South Bank Scenic Area of Chongqing City, China.”Nanshanli” in Chinese means “Inside south mountain”.  The original site is a 20 mu old courtyard, which is a few random single buildings at the end of the last century. The terrain is very undulating and the [ … ]

Conveniently located in the heart of Reykjavík is the newest addition to the ION family of luxury hotels—ION City Hotel. This idyllic sanctuary, juxtaposes the austere beauty and fiery drama of Iceland’s natural wonders and the City Center district where many of the coolest shops and hip bars call home. [ … ]

In their previous life, the 25-m2 overseas containers transported consumer goods across the ocean; today, the 63 containers have been transformed into a hostel where keen travellers can dream of the open seas. Winner – Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | Holzer Kobler Architekturen Category | Hospitality [ … ]

Peninsula Beach Bar is a part of the hotel complex which is placed in Adabuku which is one of the most beautiful bay of Bodrum Peninsula. Second Award – Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | HRD Architecture Category | Hospitality Team | Reyhan Demirkundak , Huseyin Demirkundak [ … ]

The inspiration for the form of this building is the caterpillar that turns into a butterfly, as psychotherapy very much involves being able to crawl before you can fly. This organic form integrates with the existing campus and the architecture plays with the landscape, with an undulating white façade that [ … ]

School in a nature setting: The architectural concept emphasizes the connection of interior and exterior. It is important to show the children the peculiarity of the location, open the building to the natural environment. Panoramic glazing transmits the maximum amount of light and offers beautiful views. Smooth lines of ground [ … ]

The firm responded to an international call for tender launched in March 2012 by the government of Rwanda for the design of a new architecture school to accommodate 600 students on a 5,600 sq.m. site not far from the existing faculty. Winner – Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 [ … ]

The plot and the qibla are in a diagonal position.The main place of worship has a capacity of 7500.Due to the forefront of acceptable in Islam, places of worship in the forefront is the longest side.As the worship increases the human spirit, the structure rises from the lowest to the [ … ]

Rwanda is a climatic rainy area. The amphitheater in the museum area is desired to be covered for creating protection from rain. Amphitheater structures are uncovered designs.Amphitheater structures consist of stage and the audience which create one open area. Instead of a collection of spaces next to each other, such [ … ]

Project close to Cunha, from an order to a chapel where the whole mountain has the site for the project. Third Award – Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | Leonardo Bachiega Arquitetos Category | Cultural (Concept) Architect | Leonardo Bachiega Country | Brazil On the natural topography [ … ]

Project is designed with semi open foyer which is appropriate Rwanda tropical climate. Foyer has monumnetal columns which has relation with interior of historical King’s Palace in Rwanda. Honorable Mention – Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | Wall Corporation Category | Cultural (Concept) Architect | Selim Senin  [ … ]

Searching for the lost implications between sky, architecture and urban spaces. Winner – Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | Saffar Studio Category | Cultural  Team | Ahmad Saffar, Marzieh Estedadi,Bahar Mesbah, Nasim Sadeghpour Country | Iran Architecture and the light are interdependent just like the body and [ … ]

Step into The Lobby, Tridel’s new corporate head office and design studio. Envision a space that inspires innovation, supports the community and stimulates workplace evolution – that is what The Lobby encompasses. The design team readily welcomed the challenge to find a solution to integrate all of Tridel’s dispersed studios [ … ]

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The design is inspired by a piece of jewelry and in the contemporary and sophisticated woman, combining elegance and light, draws patterns for design and makes them a significant part of this space. It was used  a game of lights to focus on the essential points of space [ … ]

James Turrell is a master of lighting,he said: through light, space can be reshaped.In this design scheme, light as an important medium of space to permeates the beginning and end of space. Second Award – Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | Nanjing Real Group Architecture Category | [ … ]

This is the pilot project from Samsung to design the first ever multi-experience store which should deliver directly to consumers the diversified of solution oriented products and connectivity. We need to differentiate the brand with the competitors. Most of all, the solutions and experience need to be presented to the [ … ]

Residencial Cumbres is one of the most successful housing developments in Cancun, located in a commercial area between the airport and the city center. In addition to the neighborhood’s steady growth, the complex offers various amenities to its residents, such as service and commercial areas and an important urban corridor [ … ]

The building defines the shopping streets on each floor with the retreat of each floor.An artificial topography such as natural hills, is described by these open terraces. Winner – Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 Firm | Wall Corporation Category | Commercial (Concept) Team | Selim Senin Country | [ … ]