Mangwana House

The Mangwana House (because of the island of Benquia on which it is situated also known as The Bequia House) was designed by Edgley Design. The modern villa is situated on a steep hillside in a dense forest on the island of Bequia in the Caribbean with breathtaking views of the ocean. The design is inspired by traditional Moroccan architecture which locates a courtyard into the centre. There a series of intimate spaces surround water, providing cooling and shelter from the sun throughout the day. All five bedrooms have a private access staircase. To the north of the courtyard a large hall provides eating and dining areas. This stunning place resembling a paradise on the Earth can be rented and it sleeps maximum of 12 people.

Memorial of Jewish Deportation

In Borgo San Dalmazzo, Italy, Italian architecture studio KUADRA designed the Memorial of Jewish Deportation. The base of the memorial is a concrete slab that has been slightly raised off the ground as if it was the platform for the freight wagons. This platform is surrounded by rocks of different sizes. On the platform, the names of the 20 survivors are spelt out in 3D corten steel letters, while on the ground, 350 plaques commemorate the deportees that never returned from the concentration camps. Each prisoner is identified by name, age and nationality. Each family group is separated from the next. All the letter are made of metal, which caused by oxidation will over time become the same color as the freight wagons. The memorial is lit up by spot lights positioned at the base of the name pillar.

Shade Club

Shade Club is an interesting experiment of a group of architects called SquareONE. They have constructed an unusual interior of a night club in the basement of a residential house in the city center of Bucarest, Romania. For 90 past years, there were only night clubs on this very spot. Some of them were successful, the others scandalous, so there was a good chance that the club can become a popular place if it has a good reputation. Two young people have got the idea to rent the place and start to build the good reputation by hiring a team of great architects. The project was a challenge, the plan is very small and segmented. New owners have chosen elegant and stylish interior with a little bit of humourous details. Furniture is displayed on walls in 2D and their shapes are printed in an open space. The existing structure was a space divided into three parts that is why architects have decided to create several patterns and graphic designs and change the dispositions of this space. Whole design is accentuated by a colour lighting.

Residential Bridge

Studio Ja has come with an idea of a residential bridge as the one from the Inception movie. The project called Solar Park South has been part of an international competition “Zero Emission”. Architects from studio Ja have developped an idea how to hold up the growth of widening cities. To build a new city beneath a bridge could be the solution. Pariticipants of the competition were asked to create designs with respect to sustainable development; economic, energetic and cultural aspects. The goal was to design a building which will capitalize 10km of a highway between cities of Scilla and Bagnara in Italy. Ja Studio has create a design of a residential bridge, which would connect the upper side of the valley with a bottom of the valley.

Church from Future

London studio DOS Architects has designed a catholic church as one would expect in a movie from future. The church should be build in the city of Lagos in Nigeria, Africa and be able to host up to 2000 people. The interior is covered by an aerodynamic skin divided into two parts - two waves, first one is smaller than the other one. The main entrance is situated in the bottom and the narrowest part and leads into a spectacular foyer, where a direct access to both two floors is located. Space assigned for prayers has been designed to fulfil needs of the congregation; not to be disturbed, to feel comfortable and relaxed, to have a view at the altar. Spectacular glass facades provide enough of natural lighting and accentuate the height of the building. Construction of the church should start in 2011.

House B8

House B8 is located 270km north of Santiago, in an area of strong winds coming from the Pacific Ocean. Architects from 56.02 studio have reconstructed an existing house and doubled the floorage. The existing house had only 50 square meters and a flexible ground-plan what was an advantage because architects could simply reconfigure its plan and functions. All the areas, where water is condensed have been concentrated on one south wall, this decision was made to create more flexible spaces. The initial goal was to widen the floorage without the significant rise of expenses. That is the reason why architects have chosen the open space in the exterior, protected from winds and a terrace at the same place. As a result a house with the maximal flexibility has been created; the walls are moving panels, which allow to divide the space according to needs of residents.

Rolls Denim Gallery Interior

Rolls Denim Gallery is definitely one of the most stylish shops. Uncommon and eye-catching interior of the shop has been designed by Japanese designer Chikara Ohno of Sinato. Characteristic feature of this space is material. Designer has been using aluminium mostly because of its advantages; it is thin, bendable enough, even not as much as textile or paper for example. Flexibility of aluminium is utilized, aluminium has been wind so that beautiful waving forms has been created. This spacial dance is accentuated by the glimmer of the material and an effective lighting. Not to forget the functionality of those waving aluminium forms which serve as shelves.

Point Perry - the minimalist house

A new, completely minimalist house has been contructed on the Sunshine Coast beach in Queensland, Australia and get the name Point Perry. The house is a remodelation of a project from 1990 “Beach House” by Owen and Vokes Architects. New owner has decided to rebuild and extend the original house and to add two other bedrooms, bathrooms and a garage. The existing building, natural topography and new functions of the house have influenced new interconnections between different types of residential space and a garden. The existing house was build on a steep slope surrounded by a bushy green. A new court and entrance have been built to connect the residential parts of the building on the slope and to offer a great view on the garden and ocean. From the street side, a concrete bunker has been built as a garage. Taking advantage a of steep slope, the garage does not need a new access road. A thin line divides the ground plan of the house on half, it is represented by a swimming pool which accentuates the minimalist atmosphere of the whole space.

Architect`s house on Cyprus

Greek architect George Papadopoulos from Skinotechniki Architects has designed his own residence house in Lemesos, Cyprus. The house is located in the old town, squeezed in narrow streets only 50 meters away from one of the most popular beaches on the island and features a very nice design. In the past an old mill was standing at this very spot. After the fire in 1989, only remains of walls were left. The goal of the project was to build a house for a family with four children, where every member of the family can have comfort, calm and won`t be limited. The building had to go together with the surroundings; area of stone houses with two floors and some industrial buildings. A mixture of natural materials - wood and stone with glass excites a calming effect. Harmony of this combination has been accentuated by a beautiful garden which enclose the building. Important elements of the house are colours, soft and natural colours, as well as the lighting. Architect has used eco-friendly heating, cooling and lighting systems.

Corten House

Architects from the Studio mk27 Marcio Kogan have constructed a minimalist house located in the city of Sao Paolo in Brazil. The house get the name Corten House by the material reminding weathering steal - “corten”, which is also used on the facade of the house. The atmosphere of the space has been created by a mixture of materials like rusty texture, stone, wood, white mortar and glass. The front door of the garage has been constructed from vertical wooden strips and opens onto the street. The ground floor is designed very simply, so the open space is accentuated. The plan is an open and luminous space with a ceiling height 5,2m. The unique element of the house are four folding doors that open onto exterior and unite separated interior and exterior area. The building affirms the quote: Simplicity is the beauty.