This week, we're sharing projects from Fort Worth, Texas, to Overland Park, Kan., and from Miami, to Fukui, Japan, with several stops in between. In addition to the projects that we give more detailed coverage, we like to highlight some of the work that architecture firms share with us every day through the Project Gallery—the user-generated portion of our site. So far, we have more than 15,000 projects, most of which were directly uploaded by firms to share with us and our readers.
In this weekly roundup, we showcase some of the coolest new projects to be added to the gallery—thanks to architects like you.
ARCA Wynwood Design Warehouse
Miami
Esrawe Studio
"On the ground floor, guests are greeted by a visual experience. Videos of the quarries ARCA sources for its stone, processes it maintains and other sources of inspiration or creation of materials is projected at reception. In the double-height stone gallery, a curated display of massive slabs of marble sourced from around the world are presented. Each slab on display is available for purchase, where an indoor crane will reach down and help the customer select the exact piece."
"Interior volume reveals the simplicity of the house, scaled for intimate family gatherings. The aim is to create a shelter where family can experience the unique relation between the natural environment and the warmth of the interior. Cozy but ample, bright and airy. Due to the tiny size of the plot, the living room is placed on the second floor. In order to make the kitchen and the living room as close as possible, the height of the first floor was set low. The ceiling intentionally shows the wooden texture to match the gentle atmosphere required by the owner."
Edison District
Overland Park, Kan.
The Opus Group
"The project is noteworthy because in addition to creating a consistent aesthetic across all buildings, Opus’ designer and Architect of Record Gary Schuberth and the team at Opus AE Group, L.L.C. transformed gaps between existing and new structures to create vibrant outdoor spaces for engaging the public and enhancing the office tenant/user experience. This added a new dimension and elevated the project vision from a simple office complex to placemaking—creating a destination environment by interconnecting a collective of buildings with a series of walkable, vibrant green spaces and architectural features."
Blu Dot Showroom
Portland, Ore.
Waechter Architecture
"Lined with two-inch by two-inch battens, the curving walls take on a highly-crafted texture. Three horizontal break lines in the battens track key heights as they move through the space, denoting display plinths, door thresholds, and the mezzanine guard rails. Display areas and storage are further incorporated into its thickness, as are venting and mechanical systems."
3 Dorp Street
Cape Town, South Africa
Design Scape Architects
"The works encompassed the total replanning and interior design of all floors for the Department of Environmental Affairs. The ground floor alterations facilitate improved building entry, public access and connection to neighbouring buildings. The facade was redesigned with the addition of various green building principals which reduced the buildings energy consumption."
1901 Poplar
Oakland, Calif.
Medium Plenty
"Working with Kapor Capital, a foundation focused on investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs, Medium Plenty transformed a 15,000 sq ft industrial warehouse to create an approachable and flexible space to be used by youth groups to start-ups to serve as a bridge for opportunities in technology. The design moves called for activating the large space by creating maximum flexibility through a variety of multi-functional spaces and furniture and creating open and dedicated offices, large conference areas, a communal kitchen, and lounge area. Medium Plenty collaborated with community developer and artist Binta Ayofemi on the project."
Portal Cocktails
Tucson, Ariz.
Rob Paulus Architects
"The concept establishes distinct contrasts of straight line angularity to curving anthropomorphic geometries to define a unique experience for guests. In between the linear and curving spaces is a low height, mirrored kaleidoscope entry that transitions visitors into the scale-less wooden womb that is comfortable and inviting with good acoustics for sharing secrets. Through its distinct zones of experience, refined complex geometries and detailing of honest materials, the project strives to create a seamless stage to celebrate life and love."
PH01:BRK
Brookings, S.D.
South Dakota State University Department of Architecture Students, Charles MacBride, Robert Arlt
There's only one passive house in Brookings, S.D., and it stands out. The single-family residence might break from its neighbors with its charcoal-colored exterior and lack of a traditional front porch, but the 2,013-square-foot project serves as an argument for the future of sustainable design in a state that has failed to adopt any state-wide energy codes. Designed by students from the South Dakota State University Department of Architecture and their instructors Robert Arlt, AIA, and Charles MacBride, AIA, PH01:BRK's simple design lent itself to the technical challenges of passive house construction in South Dakota's continental climate. Read more about PH01:BRK, featured in ARCHITECT's October 2020 edition, here.
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