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Architects: STUDIO TERRATECTS
- Area: 384 ft²
- Year: 2024
Featured Tate House / MATERIA
Trestle Pavilion / STUDIO TERRATECTS
Haras DOM / Per Cavalli Arquitetura
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Architects: Per Cavalli Arquitetura
- Area: 3000 m²
- Year: 2023
Casa Ajau / Nutum Estudio
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Architects: Nutum Estudio
- Area: 170 m²
- Year: 2023
Balbek Bureau: Redefining Architectural Identity in Kyiv and Beyond
During the last years, Kyiv became one of Europe’s most active and trending cities. A bustling scene of creative industries and tech startups, created a fertile ground for architectural and interior design experimentation in a fast growing hospitality and residential industry: hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, offices, housing projects, that set a new benchmark in creativity and brough new views towards East. Among the practices that shaped a new architectural identity is Balbek Bureau, a young yet prolific studio that crafted a unique style, always ahead of trends.
While the full scale invasion of Ukraine is having a deep impact on economy and development, Ukrainians don’t resign, and their resilience pushes them to find opportunities in the country and abroad. Balbek Bureau has a diverse and creative portfolio, working with Ukraine’s top tech companies, fashion and beauty brands, and the coolest new bars and cafes, among others. Their projects are not just found in Kyiv, Lviv or Odesa, but also across Central and Western Europe, Canada, the US, Mexico, China and even Antarctica.
While in Kyiv we visited the studio to interview founder Slava Balbek, to learn how despite the full scale invasion the team is still highly active, and the social and reconstruction projects that they balance while the country is under constant threat. We also recommend his recent TED Talk, on how to design for dignity during war times.
Antonio House / Simón Albina + Tomás Rossini
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Architects: Simón Albina, Tomás Rossini
- Area: 1938 ft²
- Year: 2023
136 Quai des Chartrons / ZW/A zweyacker & associés
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Architects: ZW/A zweyacker & associés
- Area: 6700 m²
- Year: 2024
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Manufacturers: Interface, CIMALTO system of vegetalized roof with oyster, Indelague, Sapa, Tellier Brise-soleil
Aluminum Grotto and Public Ground Installation / HAS design and research
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Architects: HAS design and research
- Area: 180 m²
- Year: 2024
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Professionals: KIN Thailand, Light Is, Pacific Pipe Co., Ltd., Bangkok Canvas
Haidong City Urban Planning Exhibition Hall / CADG
Life Ladprao Valley Residential Building / Openbox Architects
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Architects: Openbox Architects
- Area: 25000 m²
- Year: 2022
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Professionals: Redland-scape ltd., Post co.,ltd., PASS Engineering Consultant
The oblique Sunshine / Man Office
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Architects: Man Office
- Area: 1652 m²
- Year: 2022
Sendero Hotel / LOOP Design Studio
RizA ii House / React Architects
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Architects: React Architects
- Area: 240 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Climatism, DEVELIME, EXPA, KOURTIS, MODA BAGNO, +4
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Professionals: EYA PAPADHMHTRIOY - OUTSIDE, HALO