Heritage

The redevelopment concept transforms a 1970’s single-level building, above a depressed retail precinct and underused courtyard, into a 5-star Green Star nine-storey A-grade office tower, enhanced retail plaza and significant urban space. Silvertone Photography Buchan’s principal design philosophy in transforming this unique heritage landmark is to create a vital and energising public domain. The new office tower consists of a simple stepped rectangular volume that maximises net lettable areas, flexibility and daylight access for office floors. The design of the new retail centre incorporates frameless glass shopfronts to a realigned arcade. This  now provides a direct vista from Hay Street through to St Georges Terrac... En savoir plus

Nestled amongst the trees of South Wulumuqi Lu, the collection of Heritage buildings has been home to several things over the past 100 years. Over months of careful planning and design,  Luneurs have created a landmark by turning this unique building into a community hub. Luneurs Entourage's first level carefully reconstructs the classic details of old, with walnut and marble cabinetry and vintage French furniture reforming the relationship with this unique building. From the entrance floor island, customers collect their favorite coffee or ice cream and can enjoy the cozy seating inside and out.   Brian Chua Brian Chua For the adventurous, there is more Luneurs to explore through the back door leading to a winding jade... En savoir plus

In our project we wanted to merge Georgian heritage and modern  design together to show visitors our  point of view  how to keep together heritage sites and modern shapes . We have  minimalistic shapes with white metal frames and historic Georgian house named "Oda" in all 3 stands. Also in Georgia wine has religious and cultural significance. Georgia is one of the oldest wine regions in the world and is considered as the “cradle of wine.”  The inspiration behind the shape of the building comes from Fibonacci’s golden ratio. The universe is built according to “divine proportions” and can be identified in the structure of many organisms. Caption Caption The main challenge of th... En savoir plus

This project responded to the recommendations of a larger master plan vision to forge a more connected, sustainable campus for the Banff Centre that inspires new levels of artistic activities and productions. Caption Planned in two phases: Phase 1 – the recently completed renovation of the Eric Harvie Theatre, renamed in honor of the major donor as the Jenny Belzberg Theatre, and the subsequent Phase 2 – additions and renovations to the Laszlo Funtek Wing to create the new Performing Arts and Learning Complex. Caption As a place in Canada where creative boldness is expected, and which is described as a place where artists have the ‘freedom to be fearless’, the new expanded Performing Arts and Learning Com... En savoir plus

The abandoned industrial zone in the center of the city of Zagreb has occupied for decades the spaces that now give us the opportunity for the first systematic town planning after a long time.  The zone extends between Branimirova and Vukovarska streets and the railway and bus station. This area of 45 hectares is one of the most important spatial potentials of the City of Zagreb, only a 15-minute walk from the centre. For comparison, this area is twice the size of the Old City of Dubrovnik. The reconstruction of the Gredelj zone is an opportunity to solve one of the biggest urban problems in Zagreb, which is the disconnection between the north and the south. Because of the railway tracks these two parts of the city are connected at o... En savoir plus

Un bâtiment familial qui date à l'origine des XVII-XVIII siècles et qui a subi plusieurs interventions. Le plan de l'étage a été utilisé pendant de nombreuses années comme un atelier de forgeron, ce qui donne au bâtiment un caractère spécial. Le temps qui passe et le manque d'entretien ont fait que le bâtiment a présenté un mauvais état de conservation, ce qui signifie qu'autrement réparé, il pourrait être dégradé dans une courte période de temps.   Il est prévu une réhabilitation en plusieurs phases, commençant par le toit, continuant par les façades et la terrasse... En savoir plus

This project was completed under Meyer & Associates' previous iteration - MEYER+VORSTER.   The architects were briefed three years ago by a professional couple to design a small, low maintenance city residence in De Waterkant, which could be used during the week while they were involved with their medical practices. Their life would be shared between this house and a large weekend house at Aurora, a few hours from Cape Town. The clients emphasised that the design of the house had to be bespoke, with every aspect of it, purpose made and purpose designed around their specific needs, requirements and busy lifestyle. This instruction gave rise to a somewhat unorthodox spatial configuration and programme, developed in close consultati... En savoir plus

Located in the south coast of the Parque Natural da Arrábida-Sesimbra, the Fort of São Domingo da Baralha is the first defensive construction that has been built, possibly around 1665, with the purpose of defending the Setubal port and its coast. ​ The building was once home to three army deposit, a water tank and a defensive platform, currently, in ruin, the platform is used by fishermen, the water tank is no longer functional and one portal is still left from the service areas.   The idea for a fisherman home in this fort came after its surprising discovery on a day trip done close by the close by Cabo Espichel lighthouse.   The idea is to conserve the original stone walls by inhabiting the ruin with a new st... En savoir plus

À deux pas de l’Étoile, l’ensemble du 173- 175 Haussmann retrouve avec le projet  PCA‑STREAM une lisibilité urbaine à la hauteur de cette localisation exceptionelle, magnifiée par une entrée magistrale dans la proue du bâtiment. ©Jean-Philippe Mesguen pour PCA-STREAM ©Jean-Philippe Mesguen pour PCA-STREAM Enfin réuni de façon cohérente, via une distribution totalement repensée, ce nouvel ensemble offre des plateaux flexibles, ouverts, lumineux et agréables, aménagés par RFStudio pour répondre aux enjeux des espaces de travail de demain. Ils sont complétés d’espaces communs exceptio... En savoir plus

In 2017, the townhouse owners contacted Montreal architect Guillaume Lévesque for a very unique renovation project. They wanted to transform an old 1880s duplex into a multi-unit and harmonize the original style of the building with a decidedly contemporary and uncluttered addition.   RestorationRestoring a 19th-century house while retaining the heritage and creating a contemporary addition is quite a challenge.   The original 60m2 building has been fully restored and converted into two apartments: a two-floor 4 ½ and a 3 ½ on the second floor.   Both apartments have an open plan with abundant fenestration with large 3.65m high side windows carved into the brick wall. The attic has been completely c... En savoir plus

NOUVELLE SALLE CULTURELLE DANS UN ANCIEN HANGAR À LOCOMOTIVES DANS LE PARC CENTRAL DE VALENCE (ESPAGNE)   Les architectes de Contell-Martinez en tant qu'architectes Le projet vise à transformer un ancien entrepôt ferroviaire en un équipement culturel dans le nouveau parc central de Valence qui couvre aujourd'hui les anciennes voies ferrées de la gare principale de la ville. Le hangar a été construit en 1917 par DemetrioRibes et il est un exemple précieux de l'architecture ferroviaire de Valence.   Sa conception permet une souplesse d'utilisation maximale, de sorte que différentes activités peuvent se dérouler simultanément tout en respectant le... En savoir plus

32 on Kloof, a heritage building situated along popular Kloof Street in Cape Town, has undergone a metamorphosis. Originally constructed in 1922 by prominent architecture firm Parker & Forsyth for the United Tobacco Companies Limited (UTC), the building once housed the company’s administration department. Transformed by multidisciplinary design studio, dhk Architects, 32 on Kloof’s rich history has been respected via a contemporary aesthetic that references, rather than replicates, its existing heritage.   UTC, a South African subsidiary of the United Kingdom’s Imperial Tobacco Company and the United States’ American Tobacco Company, was founded in 1904. Shortly thereafter, the company began to acquire por... En savoir plus

Henry House est une maison victorienne en terrasse de 140 ans qui a été rénovée et agrandie avec une extension arrière contemporaine au niveau du sol. Cette maison victorienne fait partie d'une paire de terrasses à deux étages et à une seule façade qui a été construite à l'origine en 1878, et fait partie de la riche histoire des bâtiments qui bordent cette rue de l'est de Melbourne.   La maison avait fait l'objet d'une rénovation antérieure par les précédents locataires qui ont élargi l'empreinte des pièces arrière au niveau du sol pour profiter de toute la largeur de l'étroit site. Cependa... En savoir plus