Casa La Paz / Ludwig Godefroy ArchitectureSave this picture!© Cesar BelioHouses•La Paz, Mexico Architects: Ludwig Godefroy Architecture Area Area of this architecture project Area:  200 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024 Photographs Photographs:Cesar Belio Lead Architects: Ludwig Godefroy More SpecsLess Specs this picture! The Casa La Paz project proposes to invert the traditional house model, flipping its common scheme of a house with a garden in order to create a garden with its house. By making the external element an integral part of the living space, the house and its garden cease to be two distinct entities and merge into a single, unified element. The fusion of interior and exterior generates a sense of expansiveness in the habitable space of the house.this picture!this picture!This new permeability between the garden and the house erases the classic hermetic border between inside and outside, leading to the creation of a unique, habitable garden. To realize this idea of a garden/house, the key was to preserve and work with the original essence of the land and its topography, ensuring its identity would be maintained and transferred to the house itself.But how can the land's identity be transferred to the house without destroying it during construction?this picture!this picture!There was a subtle preexisting relationship between the land and a dry creek on the south side, where both were merging. The challenge of the project was to integrate the house into the topography of the land without disrupting this preexisting connection between the land and its creek.It is precisely at this point that the balance between destruction and preservation had to be found. The house had to allow the land to enter—the project had to become permeable, never interrupting the topography. In this way, the land could continue to express itself and evolve, moving from its relationship with the creek into a new relationship that includes the house—placing the house between those two original elements without trying to tame either the land or the creek.this picture!this picture!The Casa La Paz project, by embracing the topography and allowing it to remain, seeks to preserve the feeling that existed when walking the untouched land for the first time. It is designed like a walk through the land and, by extension, through the house. The house isn't static; it invites people to move, to explore, and to enjoy the land as it changes throughout the day, under the action of successive lights.this picture!The house appears as a collection of pavilions, creating multiple corners and, thus, multiple atmospheres. It's a small house, but composed of multiple spaces where people can coexist in the same place without always being aware of each other's presence.The project encourages living outdoors; therefore, it eliminates the fundamental architectural element of the façade. It proposes a house organized around a large void—without a façade—that does not create an enclosure. The house is permanently open and ventilated, yet it still meets the basic needs for protection and privacy of its inhabitants.this picture!Casa La Paz is a house conceived from its negative space. Let me explain: rather than starting from the design of the built living spaces—the positive space of the house—the project was conceived in reverse, beginning with this void that defines the garden. This garden space is the crucial element that protects the house and all of its interior spaces, serving as a buffer between the house, the street, and its surroundings.this picture!This large void controls the views from neighboring properties, allows the house to open up, and generates a strong sense of interiority in the garden. A sense of well-being envelops each space of the house, which is nestled among tall organ pipe cacti, thick elephant trees, and twisted desert bushes.this picture!this picture!By responding in this way to the reality of the land, the conventional idea of what would normally be a living room has been redefined. The entire ground floor, its garden, and every single tree become one large open living area. There is no longer any distinction between interior and exterior. The garden becomes the living room, kitchen, and dining room in their entirety.this picture!Casa La Paz inverts the traditional scheme of a house with its garden to create a garden with its house.this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less About this office MaterialsStoneConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on May 17, 2025Cite: "Casa La Paz / Ludwig Godefroy Architecture" 17 May 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . < ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream #casa #paz #ludwig #godefroy #architecture

An internation contest – featuring a €445,000 prize fund – is inviting architects, designers and engineers to create a ‘new look’ for wind turbinesThe two-stage ‘WinDesign’ competition – organised by Italian energy company Enel – seeks concepts for new wind farms which combine ‘functionality, aesthetics, innovation and sustainability.’ The call for concepts aims to identify a range of solutions to reduce the environmental impact of new wind turbines and to promote ‘harmony between infrastructure and landscape.’ A renewable energy development in the California Desert Credit: Image by Bureau of Land Management Attribution 2.0 Generic The contest – which is open to architects, designers, engineers, students and start-ups – comes amid rapid growth in alternative energy adoption with wind generation expected to surpass coal generation in Europe this year. According to the brief: ‘The wind energy market has experienced exponential growth in the last few decades, with thousands of wind turbines installed globally each year, helping the world to have safe, reliable and sustainable energy. ‘In this context, Enel intends to rethink the aesthetics of wind power plants through innovative solutions that combine functionality, design, innovation and sustainability in order to enhance the harmony between infrastructure and landscape, while reducing the environmental impact. ‘The proposed solutions must meet the criteria of increasing environmental and landscape integration, technical and functional feasibility, flexibility of use and economic sustainability.’ Headquartered in Rome, Enel is an Italian multinational manufacturer and distributor of electricity and gas. The company’s subsidiary, Enel Green Power, operates around 1,300 plants harnessing solar, geothermal, wind and hydropower sources around the world. The ‘WinDesign’ contest invites participants to rethink the aesthetics of wind power plants which are typically constructed using conical tubular steel towers supporting a generator in a nacelle with a hub and three or four rotor blades. A renewable energy development in the California Desert Credit: Image by Bureau of Land Management Attribution 2.0 Generic Submissions must meet the contest criteria of ‘increasing environmental and landscape integration, technical and functional feasibility, flexibility of use and economic sustainability.’ Concepts will need to have a rated power output of 5.5MW with a rotor diameter of 161m and a hub height of 98m. Teams selected to participate in the second round of the competition running frodm July to September will each receive a €5,000 honorarium. The overall winner – due to be announced on 10 November – will receive a €250,000 prize while a second prize of €150,000 and third prize €50,000 will also be awarded. Three special prizes worth €15,000 each for design, technical and economic feasibility, and innovation and sustainability will also be awarded. How to apply Deadline: 16 June Competition funding source: Not supplied Project funding source: Not supplied Owner of site: Not suppliedVisit the competition website for more information #competition #windesign #wind #turbines

The Royal Institute of British Architects has recognized 38 projects as winners of the RIBA London Awards 2025. The diverse pool of projects ranged from the reinvention of the former Royal London Hospital to the restoration of the Westminster’s Elizabeth Tower to an almshouse designed to reduce social isolation for older generations.“This year’s winners exemplify architecture’s power to transform - turning spaces into places of connection, creativity, and care,” RIBA President Muyiwa Oki said about the projects. “Spanning the length of the UK and diverse in form and function, our 2025 winners show a deep sensitivity to place and a strong coherence of thought between all teams involved. Individually these projects inspire and uplift, but collectively, they remind us that architects do far more than design buildings, they shape the way we live, work and connect.”  Each of the Regional list winners will now go on to compete in the RIBA National Award competition, the winner of which is... #londons #best #architecture #honored #riba

At the 7th annual Biophilic Leadership Summit in March—hosted by the Biophilic Institute, Biophilic Cities, and Serenbe—at the Inn at Serenbe outside of Atlanta, pleasure was in abundance. There were smells: fragrant wisteria blossoms, earthy manure, coffee. There were sounds: birds singing, a rooster crowing, raindrops on the roof. There was forest bathing. Biologist E.O. Wilson used the term biophilia to describe “the rich, natural pleasure that comes from being surrounded by living organisms.” All those blossoms and bird songs are the basic point of the biophilia movement: people are happier and healthier when connected to nature. The summit brought together acurious collection of architects, planners, developers, biochemists, and other interested people, was about how we make that connection. The presentations ranged from explorations of built projects to research on the health benefits of proximity to trees and illustrated how many different disciplines come together under the broad umbrella—maybe canopy is a better word—of biophilia. The Inn at Serenbe was an ideal venue for the summit, given its gardens and connection to nature.Architect Adam Rolston, who presented on his work in the hospitality industry, offered his postmortem on the conference to AN: “The Biophilia Summit gathers a community at the forefront of a movement—where sustainability, ecological science, wellness, and planetary health converge into a single, holistic worldview that unites data, design, and nature.” Here are more takeaways from the presentations at the Biophilic Leadership Summit. Biophilia Is Good Business In 1998, when Jennifer Walsh opened Beauty Bar as a tiny brick-and-mortar storefront in Florida to sell indie beauty brands, she had an intuitive sense of what would bring people in: daylight, wood, and plants. What Walsh found was that people respond emotionally to the experience of being in the space. They came in, they lingered, they bought. Beauty Bar went on to become a major online retailer. Adam Rolston of INC presented on his work in the hospitality industry, including at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn.More than two decades after Walsh opened her storefront, we have the language of biophilia to describe—and to help create—emotional experiences. The hospitality industry, in particular, has taken note. When Westin Hotels asked INC Studio to help them redefine their brand, Adam Rolston presented biophilic design as a core concept. Since then, INC has incorporated biophilia into other hospitality projects, including 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 2017. Noting that his clients were shifting their thinking from “brand through object to brand through experience,” Rolston added that when other brands tried to replicate the success of the Westin Hotels through selecting similar furnishings and finishings, those efforts fell flat. The sensory experience of biophilic design can be difficult to quantifybut the qualitative results are measurable. Walsh, who sold Beauty Bar in 2010 and is now a wellness consultant and biophilia evangelist, offered a summary: “Biophilic design does increase basket size and customer satisfaction.” ZGF Architects presented on its recently completed project at the Portland International Airport.Architect Rena Simon of ZGF and Catie Ryan and Bill Browning of Terrapin Bright Green discussed how ZGF Architects’ redesign of the Portland Airport used biophilic principles to create a positive experience for passengers. These principlesare in effect in the airport’s soaring mass timber ceilings and trees and skylights, and in digital screens at the security area that show videos of nature-based imagery reflecting the current time of day, season, and weather. “There’s no typology more divorced from land and green than an airport,” Ryan said. “But when you’re here, you know where you are.” How to Build in Biophilia The Portland Airport shows how mass timber and biophilic design are a natural match. Thomas Robinson of LEVER Architecture presented several projects, including the Nature Conservancy’s Oregon Headquarters, which connect the material with the movement. But mass timber is far from the only option. Robinson described LEVER’s work as “an ingredients-based approach to architecture,” rooted in questions such as: “What’s available locally?” and “What’s the material culture of a particular place?” He noted that through sourcing local materials, establishing local fabrication systems, and collaborating with builders and subcontractors, architects can have a significant effect on supply chains and building economies, resulting in “an impact on the site beyond the site.” LEVER Architecture thinks about its projects locally, from materials to contractors.Small interventions can also make a big difference. Walsh and fellow participants noted another important effect of biophilic design: creating welcoming, calm spaces for people with different sensory processing abilities and needs. Apparently, biomorphic patterns, whether they’re real or simulated, give our brains healthy stimulation. A study published in 2019 showed that biophilic enhancements in a classroom in this case, just adding carpet tilesand window blinds—reduced student stress and enhanced learning outcomes. Biophilia Can Affect Health and Wellness senior living centers, affordable housing units, and longevity resorts are studying how biophilic design can improve mental and physical health. Architect Tye Farrow, who investigates the neuroscience behind biophilic design and whose approach to biophilic design for hospitals and schools tends toward the sculptural, offered this design mantra: “There is no such thing as neutral space.” Farrow works with the premise that buildings can—and should—be deliberately therapeutic. Dr. Lawrence Frank, who examines the interaction between built environment, active transportation, and healthsaid that for cities, an investment in green infrastructure such as tree canopies and active transportation corridors is an investment in citizens’ health. In Los Angeles, Frank noted, the argument for new highway lanes is presented in terms of cost-per-delay for productivity. But driving has health costs; as Frank put it, “Driving equals obesity.” When we add the air quality impacts of greenhouse gas emissions from driving, a productivity argument for highways seems like imperfect accounting, at best. Los Angeles’s active transportation plan promotes walking and biking. It costs billion, but in terms of health cost savings, it yielded a billion return. Still, Frank does not embrace this method of accounting. “We need to keep people alive,” he said. “We shouldn’t have to make an economic argument for it.” Research from biochemistry and molecular biology supports the conclusion that tree canopies improve health. Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar, Director for the University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, presented research indicating that proximity to trees—the study used pines—lowered blood pressure and heart rate in humans. Biophilia Takes Many Different Shapes Chris Sharples, a founding principal of SHoP Architects, doesn’t use the term biophilia with clients; he prefers “natural systems.” His firm is exploring tools—from AI to offsite manufacturing—that balance process innovation with risk management in construction. One example is using 3D printing to make building components from bamboo. Unlike Sharples, Anna Dyson of the Yale School of Environment embraces the term, calling biophilia “a whole-body experience.” Through projects like ELM, AMBIS, and others, Dyson’s work explores how plants, materials, and building systems can create a circular built environment. The conference brought together seemingly unrelated disciplines—architecture, medicine, biology, engineering, interior design.Tools for practicing biophilia are coming into focus: Terrapin Bright Green’s 14+ Patterns of Biophilic Design and Kellert and Calabrese’s The Practice of Biophilic Design are available online as free downloads. The newly released LEED v5 cites the latter volume in the “Integrated Biophilic Design” credit under “Occupant Experience.” As a snapshot of biophilia in 2025, the conference showed a lively, sprawling movement that connects traditionally siloed disciplines—architecture, medicine, biology, engineering, interior design—with the purpose of building happier, healthier places. Jessie Temple is an architect and writer currently forest bathing in Austin, Texas. #biophilic #leadership #summit #explores #how

Villa 144 / Lin3rd ArchitectsSave this picture!© Parham TaghioffHouses•Bushehr, Iran Architects: Lin3rd Architects Area Area of this architecture project Area:  313 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025 Photographs Photographs:Parham TaghioffMore SpecsLess Specs this picture! Text description provided by the architects. Dwelling emerges through a presentful, dynamic, and constructive dialogue between the subject and the place. Villa 144 is situated near Bushehr, a city in southwestern Iran along the Persian Gulf, characterized by a hot and humid climate. The residential architecture of old Bushehr, shaped mainly during the 18th and 19th centuries, features unique traits such as narrow, labyrinthine alleyways, making it one of the most expressive and unconventional narrations of Iran's traditional residential architecture.this picture!The villa's structure comprises three white cubes that interlock at varying levels, defining both interior and exterior spaces. At the intersection of these cubes lies the main entrance, which acts as a pivotal boundary between the primary living area, bedrooms, and the western and eastern courtyards. The arrangement of sliding and overlapping cubes evokes a sense of lightness and suspension, subtly echoing a defining spatial quality of Bushehr's historic homes. Along the path to the entrance, the main living room cube appears to float above a reflecting pool clad in turquoise glazed Iranian tiles. In the region's intense heat, the presence and sound of water offer a soft, sensory counterpoint and create a moment of gentle release.this picture!this picture!this picture!this picture!The main living room is the most transparent and outward-facing space, visually and functionally linked to the villa's four courtyards. In the living room, the focal point is not a television but an antique Heriz rug —a masterpiece of Persian weaving—displayed as a framed artwork on the wall. Similarly, the kitchen's window seat, adorned with handwoven Zanjan rugs, reflects a deliberate practice to reveal Persian carpets in settings that amplify their symbolic, aesthetic, and spatial resonance. A 3.3-meter-long corridor connects the main entrance to the living room and kitchen. The walls of this corridor are built from coral stones sourced from the shores of Bushehr—once the principal construction material in the region's historic buildings—while its ceiling and floor are clad in raw iron sheets.this picture!this picture!The villa's landscape has been designed to offer multiple pathways, allowing visitors to explore the garden in various intended and unintended ways. These routes provide deeper engagement and a more profound understanding of both the garden and the villa. The garden is a collection of native and nostalgic trees of Bushehr, including different varieties of bougainvillea, several types of the Ficus family, six rescued mature eucalyptus trees, and the majestic silk tree—the most striking tree of Bushehr. Throughout the design process, we excavated prominent archetypes of Persian—and more specifically, Bushehri—architecture, distilled their functional essence, and reconfigured them to align with contemporary lifestyle.this picture!In traditional Bushehri architecture, there are no cul-de-sacs. Instead, users move through a network of narrow alleys—reminiscent of Borges' labyrinths—allowing for layered, narrative-based spatial experiences. In the design of Villa 144, inspired by this ethos and with the aim of deepening subject-place interaction, the structure has been intentionally freed from spatial dead ends. The result is a layout that invites a more intuitive, intertwined, and multi-narrative engagement with place.this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less About this officeLin3rd ArchitectsOffice••• Published on May 16, 2025Cite: "Villa 144 / Lin3rd Architects " 16 May 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . < ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream #villa #lin3rd #architects

We currently have a career opportunity for an AWS Senior Solutions Architect with Pre-Sales experience. This is a 100% remote role working CT and ET zones.At Perficient you'll deliver mission-critical technology and business solutions to Fortune 500 companies and some of the most recognized brands on the planet. And you'll do it with cutting-edge technologies, thanks to our close partnerships with the world's biggest vendors. Our network of offices across North America, as well as locations in India and China, will give you the opportunity to spread your wings, too. We're proud to be publicly recognized as a "Top Workplace" year after year. This is due, in no small part, to our entrepreneurial attitude and collaborative spirit that sets us apart and keeps our colleagues impassioned, driven, and fulfilled.Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! 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Moriyama Teshima Architects, in collaboration with Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning, has completed the new headquarters for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federationin Toronto. Image: Tom ArbanWithin a state-of-the-art mass timber structure, the relocation and revitalization of the organization’s central office is united with new commercial tenancy opportunities. The three-story, 124,000-square-foot building reflects a close connection to natural elements, prioritizing health, wellness, and sustainability through natural light, flexibility of use, and innovative technology. Image: Salina KassamThe 40,000-square-foot workplace interior by Kasian was driven by a strong focus on the human experience, while also blending functionality with a timeless aesthetic. The new offices are located on the north side of the building and span four floors. Image: Tom ArbanA central full-height atrium provides ease of circulation. Commercial office space surrounds the... #this #mass #timber #office #moriyama

Double Villa Bukovac / njiric+ arhitektiSave this picture!© Bosnić+DorotićHouses•Zagreb, Croatia Architects: njiric+ arhitekti Area Area of this architecture project Area:  360 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024 Photographs Photographs:Bosnić+Dorotić, Danijel Krznaric Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers:  Sika, ACO Drainage, Beton Lucko, Caparol, Ervojić, Ferolignum, Galeković PPS, Marlex, Proalarm, Spina Lead Architects: Hrvoje Njirić, Iskra Filipović More SpecsLess Specs this picture! A Dialogue with the Urban Master Plan - The concept for the house emerges as a direct response - and critique - of the General Urban Development Plan of the City of Zagreb. The lots on which the house stands intentionally diverge from conventional urban planning guidelines regarding building density, land utilization, building height, and parking requirements. Rather than conforming to these norms, the project embraces a vision of reimagining the green foothills of Zagreb for a lower-density residential typology—favoring smaller volumes, lower structures, a gentler footprint and larger plots with a minimum area of 1200 m2. In this way, the house becomes a case study proposing a new form of urban decency for the city.this picture!this picture!this picture!Downscaling and Typological Shift
- Instead of maximizing the permitted Gross Built Areaof 600 m² per lot, each of the two residential units contains just 180 m² of living space. Departing from the typical vertical distribution by floors, commonly used for multigenerational housing in this context, the project establishes a horizontal multigenerational living arrangement across two adjacent lots. The houses a positioned side by side rather than stacked, with a space between them acting as a cohesive, integrative communal zone.this picture!this picture!this picture!this picture!A Dual Character - A defining wall along the street creates a threshold, establishing a transitional zone that generates an interactive space on the opposite side. The northwest façade, facing the street, remains largely closed, shielding the interior from noise, wind and unwanted views. ensuring privacy. In contrast, the southeast side of the house opens fully toward the garden, embracing greenery, sunlight and panoramic city views.this picture!Architectural References and Inspiration
- The design draws from personal encounters with influential buildings within architectural discourse. Villa Barbaro by Andrea Palladio inspired the disciplined symmetry of the house, while the Eames House/Studio influenced the concept of a unifying atrium and spatial duality. Thomas Jefferson's University of Virginia campus influenced the relationship to the terrain and the classical rhythm of the façades. The LA Case Study Houses provided reference points in tems of construction techniques methods and dynamic relationship with the urban landscape, particularly panoramic vistas toward the city.this picture!this picture!Materiality and Construction
- The house's façades are defined by their contrasting material expressions: the ground floor, in contact with terrain, adopts an earthy, robust presence, constructed with brick to express weight and permanence. In contrast, the upper floor, in dialogue with the sky, is lighter, more transparent and reflective. It features unconventional materials, including repurposed cable tray mesh, which lends the façade a subtle, ephemeral quality.this picture!The Significance of Section
- The natural slope of the site allows direct access from the street into the underground garage, while the ground floor opens seamlessly into the garden. The double wall of the atrium, positioned between the two homes, functions not only as a spatial divider, but also as a practical niche housing garden tools, a summer kitchen and a barbecue area, making it a central element for family gatherings. The garage beneath the house is designed not only for parking but also doubles as a party venue and an exhibition space for heavy-duty artworks displayed in lightboxes and on metal panels.this picture!Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
- The house functions as a solar pavilion, with minimal energy demands in winter, while in summer, it utilizes passive shading systems such as retractable awnings, regulating interior temperatures during summer months.this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less About this officenjiric+ arhitektiOffice••• MaterialsMaterials and TagsPublished on May 16, 2025Cite: "Double Villa Bukovac / njiric+ arhitekti" 16 May 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . < ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream #double #villa #bukovac #njiric #arhitekti