ArchShowcase Sanjay Gangal
Sanjay Gangal is the President of IBSystems, the parent company of AECCafe.com, MCADCafe, EDACafe.Com, GISCafe.Com, and ShareCG.Com. M\’MASTERHALL FORTUNEPOT Beijing, Chinga by LDH Architectural Design FirmAugust 24th, 2023 by Sanjay Gangal
M’MASTERHALL FORTUNEPOT (Restaurant) – Building an oriental space | LDH DESIGN In the present time of inherited food, dining also gradually carries spatial attributes – social, business, banquet, internet-famous site and other needs. LDH DESIGN draws inspiration and creativity from the Manmanhai brand concept, injects art aesthetics into the commercial space, builds a dining environment with an oriental mood, and uses spatial order as a link between people and food.
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Article source: Anthony Falzon GIB Asset Management Office Transformation: Where Values Meet Design
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Article source: Metex Studio Erk The interiors of Bayou Villas designed by MSE (Metex Studio Erk) is based on the idea of integrating with nature and offering a personalized experience in itself, reflects the experiences of the nature-human-life relationship.
Norodom Business Tower in Phnom Penh, Cambodia by AedasAugust 16th, 2023 by Sanjay Gangal
Article source: Aedas A Sleek Landmark in Phnom Penh’s Skyline The Norodom Business Tower is a mixed-use tower located in Phnom Penh City, Cambodia. The project is designed to be a Grade-A office with a 5-star hotel, offering more than 10,000 sq m of office space and 226 keys for the hotel, with amenities like function areas, restaurants, a rooftop bar, a rooftop pool, a gym, and a spa.
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Hope all is well. We would like to share with you one of Paul McClean’s recently completed projects, located in Los Angeles. The interiors were designed by Lynda Murray, LMID, Inc. Photographed by Jim Bartsch. A captivating site looking east towards the San Gabriel mountains with a unique view of the Hollywood sign and the Griffith Observatory, the firm’s clients wanted a family home for themselves and their three children. Because the usable area of the site was somewhat limited and restricted by planning ordinances, they needed to place a substantial part of the program below grade. It made sense to locate the main living spaces and the parents’ suite on the upper level and locate the three children’s rooms as well as a family play area and media space in the basement. The most pressing design challenge was how to get enough light into the lower level while providing privacy from the street and access to the view. The design solution involved creating a central lower-level courtyard with a bridged connection to the main entry above, focused directly on the view of the Hollywood sign in the distance. The house is separated from the street by a series of stone walls with only a small break on axis with the entry bridge. Entry is through a metal gate and along a tall water wall overlooking the central courtyard and leading to the glass bridge. Upon entering, the living area looks directly out over the pool with the kitchen and dining family space to the left and the main bedroom wing to the right. The living area contains a unique bar area with an aquarium back drop and a clear glass floor to the wine cellar below. The bedrooms on the lower level all look out over a central landscaped courtyard, with a sliding glass wall that combines the outdoor garden with the family room in pleasant weather. The lower level includes a gym and wellness area in addition to the wine room, with its glass ceiling to the bar area above. Since space is at such a premium, parking for the property is accessed by a ramp and located below the rear garden and pool area. A palette of natural stone and soft wood tones, accented by black steel windows and trim, creates a warm and inviting series of contemporary spaces, with a seamless connection to the surrounding garden and hillside spaces. McClean’s eponymous firm is one of the leading contemporary residential design firms in Southern California. Paul has become the go-to architect for celebrity clientele such as Beyoncé, Jay Z and Calvin Klein. With projects ranging in size from 3,500 to well above 50,000 square feet, McClean’s homes are tailor-made to harmoniously fit his clients’ varying lifestyles. Although based in Southern California, the firm is busy working on homes throughout the United States and abroad. Gitane Restaurant by Studio ModijefskyAugust 14th, 2023 by Sanjay Gangal
Studio Modijefsky creates a home from home for Amsterdam’s hottest young chef’s debut restaurant. Angelo Kremmydas is a chef whose name has been on the lips of the food in-crowd in Amsterdam for the last couple of years. After establishing his reputation across the city, he’s finally opening his first restaurant in West Amsterdam: Gitane. Angelo wanted it to embody his culinary signature: refined food that reflects a mix of cultures and flavours, served without fuss. Studio Modijefsky translated this vision into a casual but elegant spatial design that radiates a welcoming atmosphere from inside to out. At Gitane you become a guest at Angelo’s table, where you’ll enjoy food and wine carefully selected from local producers and small companies. Studio Modijefsky applied the same ethos by working with specialists who can produce the truly extraordinary, like a terrazzo that had never been made before by the company, or anyone else in the world. The interior of Gitane is divided into three areas: ground floor; mezzanine; bar. The restaurant is hosted on the ground floor and mezzanine, with the bar two steps down from the ground floor. After the kitchen closes, the ground floor gradually turns into a wine and cocktail bar. Each area has a unique atmosphere to suit a different mood, activity and time of day. Together they compose a drinking and dining destination where everyone from food connoisseurs to local residents will feel at home. Ground Floor The main entrance is through a wooden vestibule with coloured glass. It brings you into the double-height restaurant space, over which large dark orange neon letters spelling ‘BAR’ spread a warm glow from the top of the vestibule. The warmth of the light and the wood of the vestibule set the tone for the ground floor. You’re surrounded by classic and custom wooden furniture: vintage cafe chairs, some with dark orange leather seating; custom barstools with a leather finish; tabletops with refined details; flooring made of repurposed wooden planks; and long custom benches that constitute the main spatial element on the ground floor and mezzanine. These benches have a unique character thanks to integrated terrazzo surfaces and a combination of clear lines and subtle details. Tall custom lamps hanging from the ceiling enhance the room’s height, while curved lamps in the same style, but with playful light spheres, grow from the wall behind a long custom banquette on the left. This side hosts an abstract tiled landscape where lightly coloured rough stucco meets a pattern of white tiles. Together they form a patchwork of textures and shades that meanders from the front of the restaurant, past the bar, all the way to the kitchen. It has a timeless feel, thanks to the layered finishes and materials that give the impression of revealing how the room has previously been decorated. On the opposite side of the ground floor small tables offer a more intimate setting next to tall arched windows. The windows are defined by faded soft red outlines and enhanced by conic ceramic wall lamps. The background has been given a weathered appearance, and clouds of different beiges mix and match across the length of the wall. The Bar Two steps down from the ground floor you’ll find the bar. It’s a sculptural showstopper in an eye catching zigzag shape, made with a unique terrazzo mix of greys with pink accents. The zigzag shape echoes the geometry of the exterior brick fac;:ade, and returns in the seating elements inside. A marbled tiled floor contrasts with the neutral colours of the delicate back bar, which stands on a wooden base. The back bar follows the ceiling geometry and develops symmetrically on the back wall. At one end a large fridge invites guests to peruse the carefully curated assortment of natural wines, while at the other they can get a glimpse of what’s cooking in the kitchen. This intimate space is elevated by a dark brown, aged mirrored ceiling. It reflects the light spheres on the ceiling and the patterns of the sculptural bar beneath, capturing the play between robust, weathered materials and the fresh tiles and terrazzo. Mezzanine A rattan ceiling with a spectacular geometric pattern of slats unites the ground floor and mezzanine, which you climb up to via an original wooden staircase. Large windows next to the steps define the position of the glass partitions of the mezzanine railing, subtly bringing the facade indoors while extending the visual lines from the street to the interior. A railing of metallic brown vertical elements runs along the mezzanine edge. Once upstairs you’ll find a service area, tables, benches and a banquette, all with zigzag details. The length and shape of the banquette naturally establish smaller seating areas which are complemented by simple shelves exhibiting vases and plates found in obscure French bazaars. A table next to the railing offers the chance to enjoy a view over the whole dining and drinking area. Terrace A terrace runs along the fac;:ade of Gitane, with custom wooden love seats in a warm red colour sitting underneath striped orange and red awnings. On the other side of the building you can take a seat at a half-round bench to enjoy an aperitivo and watch the world go by, before enjoying a special meal inside. Studio Modijefsky Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Program: Cafe, bar, restaurant Photography: Maarten Willemstein (Interior) Vivienda unifamiliar aislada Casa NaCArAugust 10th, 2023 by Sanjay Gangal
Casa NaCArArchitects: Javier Pérez‐alcalde Schwartz Fernando Aguarta García Located in an interior plot with limited views, the NaCAr house is a holidayhome that emerges from its surroundings in the town of El Médano. Well‐known as acenter of windsurfing and kiteboarding, the area is visited by very strong winds.Therefore, the project seeks to harness the unique weather characteristics of thesouth of Tenerife while minimizing some of its uncomfortable traits. Structured as asimple volume, the house is surrounded by a series of patios that are designed toencourage outdoor life, while offering shelter from the prevailing winds. Theproperty’s features adapt to the region and include a sink section near the entrance toclear bathing gear, a small swimming pool to cool in, a shaded exterior dining area, anda spacious grill and countertop. Designed as extensions of the built interior, these open spaces are protected by walls and lattices that add coolness and constitute an architectural principle of outdoor living and leisure. The lattices are inspired by the brick openwork of local agriculture, while the wicker shades evoke traditional basketmaking. A coat of EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System) lines the entire house, including walls and roofs. Combined with the smoothness of aluminum composite panels, this coat creates an elementary geometry that is traversed by air, light, and shade lines. Other materials include broken and slightly tainted concrete areas that allude to tufa limestone, clean woodwork and white formica finishes. The bamboo paving in the upper floor is a required feature that provides a counterpoint of warmth to this coastal home. Spanish Text. equipo olivares
Wyndham Soleil Da Nang By Aedas, location – Da Nang, VietnamAugust 9th, 2023 by Administrator
Project: Wyndham Soleil Da Nang Location: Da Nang, Vietnam Client: PPC An Thinh Vietnam Investment and Infrastructure Development JSC Design Architect: Aedas GFA: 340,000 sq m Completion Year: 2023 Wyndham Soleil Da Nang is a mixed-use development with a Gross Floor Area of 340,000 sq m located in Da Nang, Vietnam. The development is situated beside Bai Tam Pham Beach and offers an unobstructed picturesque sea view. An iconic Beacon by the Sea Strategically located adjacent to the arterial road of Vo Ngyuen Giap and Pham Van Dong, the project site enjoys good accessibility, being 6 km from the Da Nang city centre and having an approximate 20-minute travel ti me to Da Nang Airport. Site Plan The Masterplan includes 3 residential towers and 1 hotel tower in an iconic design within a lush resort-style podium roof garden. The outdoor green area accommodates many amenities such as bridge clubhouses, lounges, swimming pools, gym, and children’s playgrounds, all seamlessly integrated with the overall design. A rooftop F&B with infinity pools complete the 4 towers, creating iconic beacons by the sea. The tower design adopts an organic approach, replacing straight lines with curves and bends reminiscent of a living creature residing seaside – the undulating fac;:ade echoes the form of sea coral. The dynamic fac;:ade elements not only aim to create an iconic beacon along the East Vietnam Sea but also allow for the incorporation of outdoor living rooms and loggias, creating a seamless and immersive living experience by the sea. Sky-bridges are designed at intermediate levels linking one residential tower to another, appointed with residential facilities, and providing vantage points for residents to enjoy the magnificent sea view of Da Nang. The North and South elevations of the residential towers feature pre-finished aluminium decorative fac;:ade louvre shutter systems, providing functional shade for residents. When opened in various degrees, the aluminium shutters create a lively fac;:ade through its intricate interplay with sunlight that changes throughout the day. About AedasAedas is the world’s only local and global architecture and design practice driven by global sharing of research, local knowledge and international practice. Our 1,100 creative minds with design studios across the globe create world-class design solutions with deep social and cultural understanding of the communities we design for. We create world-class design solutions that are tailored to the needs of cities and communities around the world. Collaborative film production live-work environment in WuhanAugust 8th, 2023 by Sanjay Gangal
Project: Wuhan Film Production Studio Plot D and Plot E Design Scheme Location: Wuhan, China Client: Wuhan Urban Construction Group Design and Project Architect: Aedas and gad Gross Floor Area: Super high-rise tower and retail street – 228,948 sq m and Residential – 387,050 sq m Completion Year: On-going Design Directors: Dr. Andy Wen, Global Design Principal; Yijun Qian, Executive Director Wuhan is an ancient yet diverse city with a rich history and traditional culture. Aedas Global Design Principal Dr. Andy Wen and Executive Director Yijun Qian led the team to win the competition of Wuhan Film Production Studio Plot D and Plot E (Residential and Commercial) Design Scheme in the heart of city. Integrating the Wuhan landscape with cultural characteristics, the design is set to be a cultural-commercial hub filled with historical and functional features. A future cultural-leisure destination in Wuhan Located in the centre of Hanjiang district, the project is closely situated to the major roads and metro system, enjoying a convenient accessibility to link with other districts. Connected to the landscape view axis, the Cloud City has a spectecular view overlooking the surrounding landscape and Zhongshan Park to the East. Site location The overall Cloud City development is a mix of office, residential and commercial. The design promotes the integration of ‘sharing, connectivity and greenery’, to maximise the use of the L-shaped plot and to meet the urban planning requirements. To deliver an efficient commercial experience, the super high-rise tower that consists of office and hotel is placed near the metro entrance. Residences are allocated in the mid-levels, and the porous podium on the lower levels connects with other functions and irrigates the city with vibrancy. With the connectivity to the landscape axis, the skyline merges with the nature and landscape nearby. Planning requirement of landscape view axis Planning concept Integrated design Dr. Andy Wen shares, ‘Architecture needs to be multi-dimensional and integrated with features from different eras. Using our professional experience and creativity, we have adopted a micro-urbanism approach to create a timeless and people-centric development.’ The 250m super high-rise tower marks the highest point and urban icon within the district. The tower drew inspiration from the poetic Wuhan and authentic cultural symbol – having cranes flying in the clouds around towers. The slightly curved linear architectural form features a Chinese cornice-like crown on top, and a horizontal metal void in the middle of the façade. Glittering in the night, the crown mimics the energetic crane flying above the golden cloud. The building is cut asymmetrically and creates an interior collaborative space in the middle facing the park. Designed with simplicity and aesthetics, the tower also adopts efficient interior ventilation to ensure a comfortable environment. Design concept of ‘Yellow Crane’ tower 250m super high-rise building The crown is designed in a form of Chinese traditonal cornices The clubhouse at the crown enjoys an unobstructed cityscape view The office, headquarters and 5-star hotel are respectively placed in the convenient low, middle and high zones, enjoying the city and landscape view; the headquarters is designed at the serene high zone. The vertical program arranges the communal collaborative space in between the functions, creating interspersed interactive spaces including rooftop garden, sky lobby and wellness amenities. The openness, complemented with various circulations and entrances, creates a new spatial experience to connect live-work and socialising areas. Design concept (shown in GIF) Vertical program arrangement The podium adopts a L-shape layout, stacked by various blocks and linked by golden fins echoing the motion of Wuhan lake city. The podium includes a multi-dimensional garden, metro sunken plaza, individual flagship blocks and themed plaza. A vibrant shopping experience is created through diverse retail nodes and a multi- dimensional wandering pavement. Spatial arrangement along the retail circulation Stacking fins through the podium façade The corridor on the podium connects the functions and merges with the urban fabric and the retail street. The underground retail street links the metro and the surrounding developments to the north. The multi-layered circulation ensures a convenient metro and interconnected pedestrian system. High line landscape corridor Underground metro system Corridor seamlessly linking to the surrounding plots ‘Architecture is a powerful medium that resonates with the urban context. The design aims to break the conventional layout of tower and podium, creating a porous and interconnected development which merges with locality.’ Yijun Qian said. *This is a competition scheme and does not represent the final design. About AedasAedas is the world’s only local and global architecture and design practice driven by global sharing of research, local knowledge and international practice. Our 1,100 creative minds with design studios across the globe create world-class design solutions with deep social and cultural understanding of the communities we design for. We create world-class design solutions that are tailored to the needs of cities and communities around the world. Parque Hidalgo By 501 Durán Arquitectos ↑ Arch. Luis Miguel Durán LópezAugust 4th, 2023 by Sanjay Gangal
Category: Landscape architecture and public space The Miguel Hidalgo Park, in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, had been increasingly abandoned, given its unattractive structural characteristics, so our recovery work consisted of restoring its primary vocation at the service of the people. The work included active and passive recreation areas, spaces where you can spend time, either sitting or walking, an intervention strategy in the landscaping area, and a space for outdoor performances. The objective is to convert it into a meeting point. The rescue project clearly solved the main and secondary circulations with the creation of small squares in strategic places, which generate meeting points, the concentration of youth and children’s recreation areas, the integration of an activity track for urban sports and the redesign of the service modules, as well as the recovery of the open-air entertainment forum. In the landscaping project, the rescue of endemic species, the sanitation and reforestation of the existing areas was proposed, in addition to the proposal of free transit through the green areas, which are now provided with urban furniture to promote the meeting, the opportunity to sit down to talk and share everyday life. The project takes advantage of the benefits of having a wastewater treatment plant located in the western part of the park, which will guarantee its constant irrigation.
The street furniture meets the needs of the public space through three simple designs, defined by simple geometric lines, while providing a utilitarian solution to the passerby, whether it is to park the bicycle or carry out different urban activities. The rehabilitation actions were carried out knowing and understanding the user, who in this way becomes the central figure, as an inherent element of the space, since it serves for the construction and consolidation of citizenship. Parque Hidalgo now has the capacity to host the urban acts that our society demands, in addition to having become an important social and economic detonator for the Barrio Arriba area. |