Author Archives: Özge Durmaz

ODTÜ’den Junior

ODTÜ’den Junior is a sales office designed by Zahan Architects in a 94 m2 shop in the METU bazaar within the campus, where clothing products with the METU logo, toys, brain teasers and children’s books are available for future METU students.

Tekirdag Metropolitan Municipality Complex

In the project, which was prepared for the national competition opened by Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality and won the first prize; a design proposal was developed by evaluating the site conditions, existing urban settlement data and urban development projection.

Indoor Design of the Basilica Cistern

The interior and lighting design of the Basilica Cistern, which underwent restoration in 2016 and reopened on July 21, 2022, was designed by Atelye70 and Insula Architettura e Ingegneria.

House of Greens

House of Greens, designed by 4site architects in Bangalore, stands out as a residence built to establish a physical and visual connection with green spaces using environmentally friendly materials and energy efficient technologies.

Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli Designs a Collective Hub Merging Architecture and Innovation

Designed by Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli in Italy, the new office structure stands out as a flexible, people-oriented and collaborative workspace that embraces remote working and digitalization.

UNStudio Transforms the Expo City Dubai Masterplan

Expo City Dubai is a mixed-use development that builds on the legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia regions. The event attracted over 24 million visitors from 192 nations over its six-month duration. Following the event, the site also hosted Cop 28.

M.I.N.E. Digital Practices and Multi-Use Space

Designed by Guillaume Ramillien Architecture in France, M.I.N.E. is an inclusive educational and creative space that promotes the use of digital tools and local resources, built with bioclimatic and sustainable architectural principles.

In Rouen, Blending the Past with the Present: École Normale d’Institutrices

The historic École Normale d’Institutrices building, restored in France by CBA architectes and Espace Libre, is giving the city a new identity with its hotel, office space and landscaping.

An Urban Catalyst in Ljubljana’s Industrial District: DCB Montana

Designed by BAX Studio Architecture in Slovenia, DCB Montana is a business center that transforms from an office building into an urban catalyst, prioritizing sustainability and spatial richness in the industrial district of Ljubljana.

Czech Railway Depot Turns into a Community Center: Warehouse_13

After being transferred to the town in 2010, the former train depot in Řevnice was transformed into a cultural center with container extensions by Sodomka Sodomková Architekti, led by the art school.

Saudi Arabia Launches Design Guidelines to Preserve Country’s “Distinctive Architectural Styles”

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced an initiative that aims to encourage incorporating traditional architecture in the country’s urban developments.

A Building Transformed by the Montessori Approach: Duhovka Elementary School

Duhovka Elementary School, designed by ra15 in the Czech Republic, is designed to create flexible, bright and interactive learning spaces that support the individual development of children.

Kengo Kuma & Associates, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition

Kengo Kuma & Associates designed an inclusive and accessible museum experience in Kansas City by connecting the 1933 Nelson-Atkins Building and the Bloch Building through local materials, fluid pathways, and human-scaled gestures, weaving together art, people, and nature.

Renzo Piano Building Workshop, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition

Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the project aims to balance past and present through sensitive interventions to the north and south of the museum, making art accessible to all and transforming the museum into an inviting public space open to urban life.

Weiss/Manfredi Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition

At the Nelson-Atkins Museum, Weiss/Manfredi and collaborators designed the west wing and terraces that center the sculpture park, increasing community engagement and transparency.

Studio Gang, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition

Studio Gang’s design extends the boundaries of the Nelson-Atkins Museum with living thresholds, integrating the building with the Sculpture Park and inviting visitors to engage more intimately with art and each other.

Selldorf Architects, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition

Designed by Selldorf Architects, the new West Building is designed to bring art and people together and offer an open, inclusive museum experience for everyone.

WHY Architecture, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition

WHY Architecture has designed an expansion that wraps around the existing museum on three sides, aiming to increase not only the physical space but also the potential of the museum, creating warmer, more inclusive and stronger ties between the galleries and the city.

Exhibition and Convention Center by Zaha Hadid Architects in China

Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in Beijing’s Shunyi District, CIECC was realized as a comprehensive complex in line with modular construction techniques and sustainable design principles to meet the growing need for international congresses and exhibitions.

Reflecting the Windy Coastline: Peninsula House

Designed by Wood Marsh Architecture in the south of Australia and built using burnt timber and rammed earth, Peninsula House’s organic architecture blends impressively with its surroundings.

Tesla’s Magnetic Powers Meet Zaha Hadid Architects’ Architectural Interpretation

Following the anonymous design competition for the new Nikola Tesla Museum, the jury selected the design submitted by the team of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) working with Bureau Cube Partners of Serbia.

New City Centre in Amsterdam by KCAP: Cruquius Island Housing

KCAP has completed the Cruquius Island Housing project in the Eastern Harbour District of Amsterdam, preserving the industrial heritage of a historic industrial area and reshaping it in line with sustainable landscape and urban design principles.

Culture and Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects on the Cao’e River

ZHA was selected as the designer of Cao’e River Culture and Art Centre, a multifunctional cultural and art centre that will adapt to Shaoxing’s subtropical monsoon climate.

Like a Rock: Zenel Distinguishes Itself Within the Turkish Coastal Landscape

Designed by Aytaç Architects in Erenköy district of Istanbul, Zenel stands out as an innovative residential building that establishes dynamic relationships with its surroundings by prioritising the grid structure of Bağdat Street and user comfort.

A Creative Touch by MAD Architects: The Never Hut

Ma Yansong/MAD Architects has unveiled their latest installation, “The Never Hut”, at the Guangdong Nanhai Land Art Festival 2024 in Yanqiao Village, Nanhai District, Foshan City. Balancing cultural narratives with playful imagination, the design creates a space that inspires reflection and shared connections.

New Transport Network in Riyadh by Zaha Hadid Architects: KAFD Metro Station

Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station was built as part of a 176-kilometre network to promote sustainable transport in Riyadh and create a transport hub integrated with modern architecture.

Italy’s Largest Intermodal Centre: Rome Termini Station

Rome Termini Station has been redesigned by L35 Architects, preserving its historical heritage and reinforcing it with modern elements in a renovation project that improves the user experience and reconnects with the city.

The Menorcan Farmhouse Reinterpreted by Architect Gabriel Montañés: Casa T

A derelict farmhouse in Menorca has been transformed by architect Gabriel Montañés into a space that harmonises with the natural landscape of the island and meets the needs of modern living.

JMJ Group Holding announce The Grove by ZHA

Qatar’s JMJ Group Holding in collaboration with Qetaifan Projects has unveiled The Grove, a new seafront neighbourhood and marina by Zaha Hadid Architects incorporating the highest standards of design and sustainability.

Cobe to Transform Historic Steelworks into New City District in Tallinn

Danish architecture practice Cobe is spearheading a comprehensive transformation strategy of the historic ‘Krulli’ steel mill into a mixed-use city quarter in Tallinn, Estonia.

Innovative Retail Experience with Green Copper: SVRN San Francisco

Designed by WGNB Architecture in San Francisco, SVRN Store is designed to enrich the customer experience with a sustainability-oriented approach that emphasises spatial continuity.

The House in the Trees

The House in the Trees, designed by Ayako Arquitetura in Brazil, stands out as a residence that stands out with the aim of providing visual and spatial continuity with the living spaces created at the treetop level.

Contemporary Interpretation of Historical Structure: Atalier House

Atelier House, redesigned by the Oitoo architectural office in Porto, is a residential project that offers innovative living spaces in a generous backyard and three-facade location while preserving the historical fabric of the existing building.

Fortyfour House

The dwelling has been redesigned by fardaa architecture & urban design in Islington using architectural adaptations and sustainable design principles to provide modern living and working spaces whilst retaining the character of the existing building.

Work and Play: MVRDV-designed MONACO Offers a New Angle on Offices in Munich’s Werksviertel

Rock Capital unveiled MVRDV’s design for MONACO, a six-storey office building that continues the transformation of Munich’s Werksviertel neighbourhood.

Anamorphic Expression of Store Design: Teresinha Carteiras Bolhão

Designed by Anarchlab Architecture Office in Porto, Teresinha Carteiras Bolhão stands out as a striking example of how interior architecture and design philosophy merge, offering an unforgettable aesthetic experience beyond shopping.

Back to Front House

Built in 1863 in Australia, the historic sandstone terrace house was redesigned by Ian Moore Architects to ensure the preservation of the existing structure and to suit the requirements of contemporary life.

The Reconstruction of Victor Cordon’s Multilevel Identity

Victor Cordon, restored by Fragmentos Architecture Office in Lisbon, Portugal, has been rehabilitated in accordance with the needs of contemporary life by restoring the original form and structural elements of the building.

A Historical and Functional Reconstruction: MERCADO CAMINHA

The reconstructed existing Caminha Market in Portugal was designed by LOFTSPACE and Tiago Sousa to solve its functional problems through a combination of function, form and material, interacting with the natural and urban landscape.

An Architectural Experience with Zaha Hadid Architects and Epic Games: ‘Re:Imagine London’

Zaha Hadid Architects and Epic Games have collaborated to develop ‘Re:Imagine London’, a creative game project that aims to explore architecture, urban planning, interiors and sustainability in Fortnite through an interactive gaming experience.

Olaria Municipal

Designed by ARDE Arquitetura+Design in Odemira, Portugal, Olaria Municipal was designed to rehabilitate the existing building and re-functionalise it as a pottery workshop, preserving its historical fabric and using handmade materials with a modern design approach.

MVRDV Transforms a Former German Military Base: Buitenplaats Koningsweg

Designed by MVRDV, Buro Harro and KondorWessels Projecten, Buitenplaats Koningsweg breathes new life into Dutch history and nature by transforming a former German military base in the Veluwe forest into a residential neighbourhood with sustainable housing and cultural spaces.

Bouchon Carême

Located in the heart of Helsinki, Bouchon Carême restaurant is designed to offer a contemporary Lyonnaise culinary experience by reinterpreting the historic Aleksanterinkatu 13 building completed in 1900 in a modern market hall atmosphere.

MVRDV Designed Sports Complex with Racket Shaped Roof

MVRDV, in collaboration with Huayi Design, won the China’s National Badminton Training Centre Complex competition to design the Shenzhen Pingshan Sports Park in eastern Shenzhen.

Restoration of Square Tower of the Lviv Citadel

The restoration of the Square Tower of the Lviv Citadel in Lviv by Architecture Studio Symmetry breathed new life into the historic building by saving the tower, which had been neglected for many years, and strengthened the structural, supporting and environmental elements of the complex.

Pan Pacific Orchard

Designed by WOHA Architects in Singapore, Pan Pacific Orchard stands out as a prototype of vertical urbanism that enhances nature and biodiversity in the city with its tropical and breezy open-air architecture along its four different layers.

Vertical Farm Beijing

Van Bergen Kolpa Architects designed a three-storey glass and steel vertical agricultural centre in Beijing to promote urban food production and emphasise sustainability, creating a striking landmark for the city.

Integral Civic Space and Enduring Symbol of Australia: The Embassy of Australia

Leading Australian architectural practice Bates Smart has designed the new Embassy of Australia in Washington DC, honouring the legacy of its predecessor while reflecting a modern interpretation of Australia’s cultural and architectural values.

The Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology

The Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology campus was designed by The Purple Ink Studio in India to create dynamic learning spaces focused on ethics, aesthetics and sustainability for a community of 3500 people.

An Innovative Touch to Malaysia by Zaha Hadid Architects: Discovery City

Zaha Hadid Architects designed the 582-acre Discovery City in Johor, Malaysia, with an emphasis on sustainability and smart city technologies, aiming to minimise environmental impact and create a symbiotic relationship between the built and natural environment.

SAFRA Choa Chu Kang Clubhouse

SAFRA Choa Chu Kang (CCK) is a recreational clubhouse in Singapore designed by DP Architects, in collaboration with its specialist arms DP Engineers (Structure), DP Green, and DP Sustainable Design.

KPF Celebrates the Official Re-Naming of Abu Dhabi International to Zayed International Airport, Terminal A

Entirely designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox – from airside to landside, building to furniture – the state-of- the-art complex will serve up to 45 million passengers annually, doubling the airport’s capacity, and provide an inspiring new gateway to an increasingly interconnected world.

Shanghai Skyline: Büro Ole Scheeren Reveals the Axiom for Tishman Speyer

Büro Ole Scheeren’s The Axiom is the tallest building in Shanghai’s fastest growing district and stands as a key gateway to The Springs, a new hub for innovation and creativity spearheaded by renowned US real estate developer Tishman Speyer. With a unique offset core typology, it presents a shift for corporate towers in Shanghai’s vibrant business landscape.

‘Emotionalist’ Artist and Architect Tszwai So Completes All-Blue Experimental Retrofit Art Hotel in Taipei

London-based artist and architect Tszwai So has transformed a 50-year-old commercial building in the centre of Taipei into an art-focused hotel offering an emotional atmosphere for art exhibitions and cultural events.