Renovation

Renovation

The project reimagines the structure through circular thinking, ecological strategies, and new construction technologies, embracing reuse as a model for sustainable urban development.

Set within the dense fabric of a bustling urban neighbourhood and constrained by a modest 4,000 sq. ft. plot, Jali House reimagines the potential of urban residential architecture.

The term 'orangery' was introduced in 17th century Europe when a craze for citrus fruits swept the continent's nobility class, and many built lavish, light-filled buildings devoted to their cultivation.

The inaugural edition is organized around the central theme "Shifting the Center: From Fragility to Resilience," reclaiming African architecture's place as a site of spatial intelligence and cultural memory.

The design team combined the requirements for an accessible bridge and a small pavilion into a single structure, creating a unified architectural gesture that supports both movement and gathering.

In the nineteenth century, entire railway networks became obsolete almost overnight, not due to physical deterioration, but because of changes in the technical standards that supported them. The expansion of railroads across Europe and North America adopted different track gauges, and as a dominant standard gradually emerged, these infrastructures became incompatible with one another.

Growing up in a small village in Lebanon taught me resilience and adaptability. Those qualities have influenced my character and my approach to design and decision-making.

The project reconsiders the building as a layered architectural structure shaped by successive transformations, reorganizing these historical strata through a spatial strategy that prioritizes clarity, continuity, and flexibility.

The design trio wanted to concentrate all the necessary functions of the home into a few square feet by dividing the house along a main axis-ideally, one hall would connect the living room, hallway, and bedroom.

Vespa is a striking subtropical retreat that masterfully balances privacy, openness, and connection to nature, designed as a sanctuary for a young family.

The petition states the playground has broken and deteriorating equipment with sharp edges, rusted metal, chipped and peeling paint, uneven concrete, rodent infestation and limited green space, all of which they feel creates a hazardous environment.

The flagship store of XiaoZhuo, located in a historic 1930s garden house, showcases a design that harmonizes with its lush surroundings and seasonal changes.

"The house itself has a lovely feeling, and it's so warm. But there was this cold tile on everything. It's such a happy place, and I wanted to make it as cozy as its soul is."

The project took six years from initial strategy to completion, with the design evolving from form-first to function-driven, and finally to a moderately diversified approach.

The design for Youth Center Mena stems from an explicit ambition to create a place of encounter, focusing on the needs and wishes of its users from the outset.

The new flagship of Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery redefines healthcare interiors by integrating boutique hospitality design, moving away from traditional clinical aesthetics.

The owner of the house stated that Meath County Council "may as well send the bill to Mickey Mouse" because they cannot afford to pay it.

Decades of research in environmental psychology and building science reveal that indoor conditions can profoundly affect human health and behavior. Lighting influences circadian rhythms and sleep patterns. Air quality impacts cognitive performance and respiratory health. Temperature and acoustics shape comfort and concentration.

As housing affordability continues to challenge cities worldwide, recent initiatives highlight the growing intersection between policy reform and architectural response. In Spain, grassroots movements in Granada and Málaga have mobilized against tourism-driven speculation, calling for rent control, the expropriation of vacant properties, and stronger tenant protections as housing prices continue to rise.