Based on the idea of transparency, the new Rafael del Pino Auditorium is located on the ground floor, with a capacity of 250 people and with views of the street, it will have the latest cutting-edge technology. The Fundacion Rafael del Pino wishes to use the auditorium to contribute to the promotion of culture and knowledge in Spain in addition to offering a new place for debates in the city of Madrid. The...
This single modern house is located in a closed neighborhood, 30km. away from Buenos Aires. The shallow pool that divides the house in two allows the indirect light to bathe the interiors, as the northern sun reflects it’s light on the water surface. This way, light is present in every corner of the house, but never in a direct way. Both programs are connected by a glass bridge, with the water...
The pavilion’s design has been the product of a architectural / engineering collaboration between Arup and Carmody Groarke. Holding the 3mm plate stainless steel canopy aloft 8m, extremely slender vertical elements stand without any cross-bracing, joined only at the top with a decorative structural lattice. Extensive testing of prototypes was undertaken on full size mock-ups at the Building Research...
The design for the 3-story, 15,000 SF expansion needed to meet the changing functional requirements of this 30 year old fitness facility, complement the existing architecture, and maintain a quality and scale compatible with the adjacent single-family residential neighborhood. Influenced by Asian-inspired northwest architecture, the design achieved these goals through the use of a combination of elements...
The eight-suite Bed & Breakfast Hotel opened just three months ago, in a small town 90 miles north of Las Vegas. The town attracts visitors with in an interest in wildlife due to its proximity to the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. This B&B Hotel in the Wild West is a tribute to the deceased Mr. Charlie Frias, the beloved husband of Mrs. Phyllis Frias. It seemed only natural that...
The 530,000-sf building has three floors of highly flexible and adaptable research space; a floor of teaching labs and public space; a below-grade facility housing an advanced imaging facility, vivarium, science core support, anthropological collections; and a sky-lit suite of flexible classroom space at the B1 level. The design for this building addressed several challenges at once. These challenges...
The ‘Villa Dali’ clients asked for a very personal house which would reflect their passions. They are nautical minded and have a love of art, sculptures and especially the work of Salvador Dali. During the initial design discussions 123DV architecture were also showed pictures of ancient Spanish architecture. They were fascinated by the closed white stucco facades and metal fences in Jugendstill...
The Diamondhouse is a sound studio and office extension to a house located deep in a canyon, against a severely sloping hillside, with minimal access and little space upon which to build. Direct sunlight reaches the site for only a few hours a day. The geotechnical condition is challenging, requiring 30-foot caissons to underpin new walls and foundations. A complex web of regulations governed the height,...
Baby nursery bedding crib sets and matching accessories by Trend Lab. Beautiful unique baby bedding. Baby nursery bedding crib sets manufactured by Trend Lab. Bright colors and vivid designs allow your baby to grow and explore their creative side. Themes range from classic baby bedding designs to more modern baby bedding sets.
The modest existing wood stick home dates back to the early 19th century. Although it has been vacant for several years in disrepair, the property is a wonderful opportunity to showcase “DC’s first Carbon Neutral Home.” With strict historical standards, well informed neighbors, tight building conditions, tough existing structural conditions and all the other challenges adaptive reuse projects...
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