CCD / Cheng Chung Design (HK): If time is a cycle of memories, then the places that draw you in must hold fragments of your past. MGM Shenzhen rises from the very land where the former Xiaomeisha Hotel stood
Project name
MGM Shenzhen
Location
Xiaomeisha, Yantian District, Shenzhen, China
Interior design
CCD / Cheng Chung Design (HK)
Lighting
CCD / Cheng Chung Design (HK)
Client
Shenzhen SDG Xiaomeisha Investment & Development Co., Ltd.
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Designed by aflalo/gasperini arquitetos, the 16-story tower redefines the relationship between architecture and nature with spiral green terraces, urban permeability, and high environmental performance.
Architecture firm
aflalo/gasperini arquitetos
Location
Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 3527, Brazil
Photography
Pedro Mascaro (drone), Maira Acayaba
Principal architect
Luiz Felipe Aflalo Herman, Roberto Aflalo Filho, Grazzieli Gomes Rocha, José Luiz Lemos
Design team
Gustavo Dias, Bruno Vargas, Felipe Sato, Bruno Leria
Collaborators
Drawings for Publication: Laís de Luna, Neiton Araújo. Accessibility: Pimenta Associados. Acoustics: Harmonia Acústica. Automation & Security: SI2 Consultoria. Window Frames: Pedro Martins Engenharia. HVAC: Teknika Projetos e Consultoria. Electrical / Plumbing: Projetar Engenharia de Sistemas. Concrete Structure: França e Associados. Foundations: Consultrix S.A. Project Management: DOX. Waterproofing: PROASSP. Enclosures & Facades: Addor & Associados. Sustainability Certification: CTE. Fire Safety: Engepoint. Property Security: Brasiliano & Associados. Elevators: MB Consultoria. Coordinator: Flávia Marcondes / Fabiano Sinibaldi
Landscape
SOMA Arquitetos, Cardim Arquitetura Paisagística
Construction
Racional Engenharia
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
The Farm, an hour east of Toronto, is a 30-hectare haven in Southwestern Ontario, offering a serene escape for the client, their family, and friends. This picturesque retreat features an array of buildings artfully integrated into the natural landscape, designed to resonate with the site’s rich history and stunning beauty.
Architecture firm
Scott Posno Design Inc.
Location
Ganaraska, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Doublespace Photo
Principal architect
Scott Posno
Collaborators
& Daughters
Interior design
& Daughters
Structural engineer
Blackwell Structural Engineers
Landscape
Scott Posno Design Inc.
Supervision
DenBosch + Finchley
Typology
Residential › Country Home
Mainstay Provisions is a neighborhood market and café located in South Lake Union, designed to meet the busy lifestyles of working locals and downtown residents. The 2,813-square-foot cafe and market focuses on high-quality pastries, deli-sandwiches, and a wide array of premade “mainstays”
Project name
Mainstay Provisions SLU
Architecture firm
Heliotrope Architects
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Design team
Mike Mora, AIA (Principal), Evan Dobson (Project Manager)
Interior design
Heliotrope
Structural engineer
Swenson Say Faget
Construction
Method Construction Incorporated
Material
Track lighting: LF Illumination, Julie Series. Ceiling-mount decorative lighting: Schoolhouse, Albax Small. Wall tile: Festival, Penny White Polished Porcelain. Countertop: Caesarstone, 5031 H. Wall paint: Valspar, Sumptuous Sage
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe
In the dense rhythm of Noida, where homes rise in the hustle of chaos and silence is rare, a slender home offers a pause. The land came with its terms: a northeast-facing orientation, a required front garden, and trees that had stood long before any drawings were made.
Architecture firm
Aura Architecture Studio
Location
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Photography
Purnesh Dev Nikhanj. Video: Parthiv Verma
Principal architect
Tawish Tayal
Design team
Ar. Nitya Prakash, Ar. Paramhansh Yadav, Mohd. Mohsin, Vinita Gusain, Rahul Kushwah
Interior design
Aura Architecture Studio
Structural engineer
Rzest Consultants
Environmental & MEP
Aura Architecture Studio
Landscape
Aura Architecture Studio
Visualization
Aura Architecture Studio
Tools used
AutoDesk, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite
Construction
Aura Architecture Studio
Material
Aravalli Stone and Kota Stone
Typology
Residential › House
Casa Sauces is a residential project that prioritizes comfort and privacy in an urban setting. The main premise was to create a sheltered space without sacrificing natural light and ventilation. The west facade was designed with solid elements and metal lattices that, in addition to filtering solar radiation.
Architecture firm
Kreatio Arquitectos
Location
Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Photography
Vicente Cárdenas
Principal architect
Román Ramirez, Vicente Cardenas
Design team
Kreatio Arquitectos
Interior design
Kreatio Arquitectos
Civil engineer
Denny Cuña
Structural engineer
Denny Cuña
Landscape
Kreatio Arquitectos
Supervision
Kreatio Arquitectos
Tools used
Revit, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Kreatio Arquitectos
Typology
Residencial › House
The architectural competition Eco Center in Stryi, Ukraine, part of the INSPIRELI AWARDS, has come to a close. The challenge called for designs of a new Eco Educational Center in the city of Stryi, envisioned as a hub for education, community life, and sustainable development in the region.
Written by
INSPIRELI AWARDS
Photography
Sondos Ahmed Abd ELbaset
In the contemporary discourse of architecture, the search for new spatial experiences often transcends the boundaries of conventional design. One of the most visionary proposals is the idea of submerged living — a residential habitat beneath the ocean’s surface.
Project name
The Aqua Home
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Design team
Rabani Design
Collaborators
Visualization: Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Typology
Residential > Villa, Hideout
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) stands as a beacon of hope and innovation in the realm of sustainable design. Established in 1977 by His Highness the late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, this prestigious award recognizes and promotes architectural projects that not only meet the physical and social needs of communities but also resonate with t...
Written by
Mohamad Adham Aslayed
Photography
Jahad Metro Plaza by KA Architecture Studio
In one of the most emblematic regions of Brazilian ecotourism, where nature takes center stage, architecture emerges as a tool for expression, belonging, and enhancement of the territory.
Project name
Sebrae Bonito Headquartes
Architecture firm
Gil de Camillo Arquitetura
Location
Bonito, Campo Grande, Brazil
Design team
Gil Carlos de Camillo (author); Gina Mathias, Karina Escalante, Suzana Amado
Structural engineer
DEME Engenharia, Pró-Cálculo
Environmental & MEP
Engelumen, LL Projetos, Termoline
Lighting
Gil Carlos de Camillo and Engelumen
Typology
Institutional Building
