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AIM Architecture transforms oil silos in China into community park

June 16, 2024 Jon Astbury 0

Chinese studio AIM Architecture has transformed a series of former oil silos in Changzhou into Cotton Park, a mixed-use community space surrounded by a public garden and play areas. Shanghai-based AIM Architecture was tasked with transforming the hollow silos into a cluster of spaces for the local community to gather and host events. The four

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AIM Architecture transforms oil silos in China into community park

June 16, 2024 Jon Astbury 0

Chinese studio AIM Architecture has transformed a series of former oil silos in Changzhou into Cotton Park, a mixed-use community space surrounded by a public garden and play areas. Shanghai-based AIM Architecture was tasked with transforming the hollow silos into a cluster of spaces for the local community to gather and host events. The four

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Abandoned mining buildings turned into a “sanctuary for human connection” in Taiwan

June 10, 2024 Jon Astbury 0

Taiwanese studio Divooe Zein Architects has transformed a series of disused industrial structures outside Taipei into a secluded retreat surrounded by mountains and forest. Called The Mineless Heritage Restoration Project and completed in 2023, the scheme involved the adaptation of a series of logistical structures including offices, dormitories and a bathhouse that once supported the

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FRPO creates “cathedral of energy” with translucent polycarbonate tower

June 9, 2024 Cajsa Carlson 0

Architecture studio FRPO has designed DH Palencia, a thermal power plant in Spain consisting of a concrete base topped by a lantern-like building and an adjacent tower. Located in Palencia, the 1,960-square-metre building is the focal point of the city’s new heating network. It converts heat energy into electricity using renewable sources, including biomass from

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FRPO creates “cathedral of energy” with translucent polycarbonate tower

June 9, 2024 Cajsa Carlson 0

Architecture studio FRPO has designed DH Palencia, a thermal power plant in Spain consisting of a concrete base topped by a lantern-like building and an adjacent tower. Located in Palencia, the 1,960-square-metre building is the focal point of the city’s new heating network. It converts heat energy into electricity using renewable sources, including biomass from

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A Dark Schemed Interior With Industrial Vibes

May 31, 2024 HD Staff 0

Explore the dark elegance and industrial charm of this home designed by Muhammed Faisal. The living space features rich, dark wood panels, complemented by caramel leather seating and a striking cluster of spherical pendant lights. The kitchen seamlessly blends with the living area, showcasing sleek black cabinetry and a modern island with industrial bar stools. […]

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Robert Hutchinson Architecture converts 1950s Seattle building into event space

May 22, 2024 Jenna McKnight 0

A mezzanine and rooftop lounge are among the enhancements by Robert Hutchinson Architecture to a former warehouse that has been reborn as a multipurpose venue called Stone Way Auto. The building is situated in Seattle’s Fremont neighbourhood, known for its bohemian character. The venue’s name stems from the owner’s love of automobiles, along with its location

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A Dramatic Upward-Sloping Roof Covers This Rural Home

May 21, 2024 Erin 0

Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects has shared photos of a contemporary home they have designed in Winthrop, Washington, perched atop a steep river bank. The home’s design includes an upward-sloping roof form that motions toward the river and shelters an outdoor room. Generous overhangs help mitigate intense Western light, while large multi-slide doors on […]

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Six former slaughterhouses reimagined for new purposes

May 7, 2024 Amy Peacock 0

The slaughterhouses and abattoirs in this roundup, originally built for slaughtering animals, have been transformed into galleries, breweries and cooking schools. Some of the examples have had considerable alterations to make them suited for their new purpose, while others retain original features – such as white-tiled walls and metal bars – in a nod to their

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Holloway Li furnishes Mother London office with bold-coloured furniture

May 1, 2024 Starr Charles 0

Interior design studio Holloway Li has reimagined the office of advertising agency Mother London using bespoke furniture that nods to the 1970s to enhance its industrial setting in Shoreditch, London. Aiming to create a flexible multi-purpose space, Holloway Li reconfigured the ground floor and mezzanine of the office – located in a former tea factory

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