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Architectural Drawings: Lithuania Reimagines Home Design in Plan

By Zarkon Group,22/11/2023

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Lithuania is home to breathtaking landscapes. From iconic sand dunes along the Curonian Spit to vast wetlands and primeval forests, the country is known for its beautiful and diverse countryside. Conscious of this context, Lithuania’s residential projects are designed to capture views and open up to the outdoors. Today, architects and designers are imagining new home designs in the “land of endless forests” for both rural and urban dwellings alike.

Exploring Lithuania’s inventive residential designs, the following projects showcase new approaches through plan drawings. Each house has a unique take on circulation and bringing people together, with residences found everywhere from the ancient forests of the Moletai region to Kaunas, Trakai and Vilnius. Reinventing traditional construction techniques and vernacular buildings traditions, these elegant homes make space for contemporary life and celebrate the beauty of Lithuania.

Villa The Lake

By Devyni architektai, Molėtai, Lithuania

This residence was designed so that clients could enjoy the crystal-clear waters of a lake surrounded by ancient forests in the Moletai region of Lithuania. The villa consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an open-concept dining area connected to the living room. Rectangular in plan, the dwelling has cutouts and sloped roofs that combine in a sculptural way. This layout prioritizes connection to the landscape and indoor-outdoor living.

Large windows and sliding doors connect the house’s rooms with concrete terrace, grassy property and the dock. As seen in plan, a series of frames and a simple layout direct the focus towards the lake. The building was also designed with materials that echo the region’s agrarian typologies. Three primary materials were used for the building: wood, which forms many of the walls; slate tiles, which are used in the exposed roof; and concrete for the terrace.

An Autograph Among The Pine Trees

By ARCHISPEKTRAS, Kaunas, Lithuania

Situated on the river shore, this home was made of glass and rusted steel planes mounted in vertical segments. The plan is organized around this, opening up to the surroundings. For the materials, the idea is to have a metaphorical relation with the growing pine trees on the site. The rough concrete texture left by the formwork is the main interior expression. In addition, transparent and smooth glass surfaces ae widely used, making the interior feel visibly closer to nature.

Made as a counterbalance to the factory-like interior, natural wood elements were abundantly used. Solid oak appears throughout and is seen in the monumental kitchen on the ground floor, as well as stairwell walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets and doors. It extends to cabinets which, like solid wood boxes, are designed without handles, hinges or other elements in order to completely keep a minimalist style. Attention is focused on the beauty of natural materials.

House in Trakai

By Aketuri Architektai, Trakai, Lithuania

The House in Trakai was a study in clear geometry and vertical space. In Lithuania, there are clear depictions and traditions of the country-house. A vernacular idea, the design team wanted to make their own fresh take on this classic. In plan, this takes the shape of a rectangular footprint set on a deck, while the section is an extruded “house” profile with a steep roof pitch. “Everything that a family might need to relax in the natural surroundings fits into a modest archetypical volume with no sacrifice of comfort.”

For the team, the project is all about connecting with nature — the limit between the forest and the house disappears due to sliding translucent panels. For the materials, thermowood and shale require as little maintenance as possible, giving the residents more time to connect with their surroundings.

The L house

By PAO Architects, Vilnius, Lithuania

True to its name, the L House is directly tied to its shape in plan. The residence was built for a private client based in Vilnius, Lithuania. When the team started the project, the architects were inspired by the beauty of the site and its relationship with nature. The central concept and guiding principle was the desire to maintain a delicate balance between nature. The result is the subtle volume of the building, a single story house.

The design team used only natural finishes, bricks and wood to keep a contemporary and sustainable approach. Large windows keep a relationship between the environment and indoor spaces. Site volume and terraces above provide a unique expression of the entire building. The L-shaped structure of the house forms a functional connection between the building and landscape. In turn, the building is oriented such that the living room, kitchen and hall windows face the south, which is formed by a large courtyard.

Residential House in Palanga

By Architectural bureau G.Natkevicius and partners, Palanga, Lithuania

For this four-member family house, the project was located in the seaside resort town of Palanga. It features a slope and is framed by a forest wall on top of the hill. All living spaces are lifted above the street level and focused on the forest, while the utilitarian spaces are positioned on the lower level. The scheme was divided into three separate volumes corresponding with three functional zones.

Children rooms with a dedicated bathroom and washroom are situated firmly on the ground, while the parents’ zone — a master bedroom with ensuite facilities — is lifted on a tower leg, which serves as a storage space. The central zone houses a stairway, the main living areas on the first floor and a garage, an entrance hall and technical spaces on the ground floor. This dismantling of the scheme allowed for delicate adjustments of orientation across the residential plan.

Valley Villa

By arches, Vilnius, Lithuania

Valley Villa is an iconic home in Lithuania. Just a few hundred meters from an active city street, the home is located on a sunny slope near the outskirts of town. It is designed in place of a former farmstead. A key goal was to maintain the existing slope on site and to preserve as many trees as possible The idea of the building was to “hang” it over the valley and open the building up with continuous windows. Due to the black shale finish, the ground floor seemingly disappears in shadow.

With implications in plan, the design reinterprets the silhouette of a traditional sloped house. The divided volume, varying forms, human scale proportions, glass and wood all come together to create the impression of lightness. Interior spaces follow the forms of the volume, while a natural wood finish for the façades and roof creates the impression of solidity. By dividing the volume, micro-spaces and courtyards are created.

Birdhouse

By YCL studio, Vilnius, Lithuania

YCL’s Birdhouse residence is located among a dense block of private houses in Vilnius. The key wish from the clients was to have a big common space not divided by stairs in any way. So the team chose to move the stairs out of the main perimeter of the house, a guiding idea in plan. This creates a shape that looks different when walking around the house. The north part of the house with the stairs has just one round window, like a birdhouse that waits for its dwellers.

Mirrored details across the house were an illusion to reflect the changing surroundings. The dark wood façade also creates a color change to form a dialog with the surroundings. The garage volume formed a private separation from the neighboring plot, but at the same time it was not attractive to have that volume in a private yard. So the team mirrored it, and through another kind of illusion, extended the yard.

House in Kaunas

By Architectural bureau G.Natkevicius and partners, Kaunas, Lithuania

Understanding the potential of vertical living and monumental expression, this two-story home with a basement is located in the picturesque central district of Kaunas. The composition of the house keeps the spirit of Kaunas modernism alive as the circular windows in the concrete planes give the impression of modernism. At the same time, the two-volume reinforced house further highlights and accentuates the slope of the plot.

The volume of the building is divided into three floors. The first level is an access to the basement of the house, where a luxury garage for eight cars was designed. The staircase from the partially open basement leads to the first floor of the building and the inner space of the plot. Once entering the building the upper level and inner space opens – the inner yard and the terrace further enhance the impression of the levitating volume. The terrace is also designed with a rectangular concrete support with a circular opening that echoes the façade.

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Plucking power from poultry with feather fuel cells

By Zarkon Group,21/11/2023

Spotted: Fuel cells come in many different forms, but at the heart of all of them is a semi-permeable membrane. These are made out of “forever chemicals”, which are both environmentally hazardous and toxic to humans. Now, researchers from NTU Singapore and ETH Zürich believe they have found a way to replace these harmful chemicals in fuel cells with chicken feathers.

The waste feathers, which would have been discarded anyway, are made out of a protein called keratin. Once extracted, this keratin can be heated to create ultra-fine fibres called amyloid fibrils. The researchers found that these fibrils, in turn, could be used to create a membrane that was capable of conducting protons – a crucial aspect of fuel cell membranes.

Fuel cells can be great providers of clean energy, with hydrogen fuel cells producing only water and electricity when used, rather than generating greenhouse gases like conventional fuels. As well as eliminating the need for harmful substances in the fuel cell, the technology also makes use of a significant waste source and prevents the feathers from being burnt, which produces further CO2. As one of lead researchers, Professor Raffaele Mezzenga, said: “Our latest development closes a cycle: we are taking a substance that releases carbon dioxide and toxic gases when burned and using it in a different setting“.

In testing, a fuel cell setup using the membrane was capable of powering an LED lamp and spinning a small fan. The team’s next step will be to test the durability of the membrane and make necessary improvements. The researchers have already filed for the associated patent and are looking to partner with investors, with the goal of eventually making the technology commercially available.

Springwise has spotted other ways innovators are unleashing the potential of clean hydrogen fuel, including in a plane powered by liquid hydrogen as well as a new compact hydrogen fuel cell.

Written By: Archie Cox

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epiphany architects’ public installation in chengdu undulates like a petal

By Zarkon Group,21/11/2023

A Petal in the Urban Oasis by epiphany architects in chengdu

Sited in Chengdu‘s Luxezone Plaza, A Petal in the Urban Oasis is a new public installation completed by Chinese studio Epiphany Architects. The wooden design gracefully flows and undulates amid the lush urban greenery, creating playful light and shadow effects for visitors to enjoy. ‘Through interaction with the surrounding environment, it flexibly adjusts its shape to present itself in the most suitable way. This petal welcomes every resident and visitor with open arms,’ shares the studio. At its center, a circular void offers a uniform height to create a comfortable social space. At the same time, its outer, undulating body reveals different heights that lead to a more lively and dynamic appeal and more opportunities for interaction — namely playing, sitting, leaning, gathering, and resting. The children’s engagement brings a particularly more interesting dimension to the dynamics.

A Petal in the Urban Oasis | all images courtesy Epiphany Architects

using 300 wooden pieces of varying lengths

Supporting the installation by Epiphany Architects (see more here) are six mirror bases cleverly designed to align with six points where the petal ‘drops’. This design visually integrates the bases with the petals, echoing its image of lightness and buoyancy. In addition to the bases, the installation utilizes curved steel trusses to support the entire form. These trusses are connected to the lightbox using a snap-fit method, ensuring the overall structure’s stability while effectively concealing the trusses between the wood and stainless steel lightboxes. This unique petal is meticulously composed of 300 wooden elements of varying lengths and stainless steel light boxes. Each lightbox has a different angle of connection with the trusses, resulting in 600 other forms of connectors. In the production process, the sequence of node design, data output, data organization, CNC machine input and output, and overall assembly showcases the perfect integration of technology and art.

creating varying light and shadow effects

the undulating wooden installation mimics the movement of a petal

children exploring the structure by Epiphany Architects

climbing to the top

a continuous wave-like surface

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Plant-filled office space by Workers of Art (WOA)

Interior Design

Workers of Art designs studio space using materials “relegated to landfill”

By Zarkon Group,20/11/2023

Indian architecture studio Workers of Art has converted a former storage space into its own plant-filled office, using recycled and repurposed waste materials in almost every aspect of its design.

Called WOA Second Home, the office is located in Kochi, Kerala, and occupies a 1,450-square-foot (135-square-metre) concrete structure that was previously used for storing tiles.

Aiming to “underscore the necessity of the curtailment of waste output in architecture,” Workers of Art (WOA) made use of materials that had been “relegated to landfill” including concrete board, PVC pipes and acrylic sheets, to create a workspace that would reflect the studio’s ethos.

“The design celebrates the value of materials that might have otherwise been discarded, creatively forming patterns and combining different elements to breathe new life into the space,” said the studio.

“For instance, odd-shaped waste tiles are harmoniously mixed and matched, finding their new home in the powder room. A strikingly repurposed tile piece also elevates the entry steps, underscoring the studio’s attention to detail and innovative flair,” it added.

Organised across one floor, the entrance to the office leads into a large space lined with a zig-zag of ferrocement desks along the eastern wall, next to a meeting table and sample board at the centre of the room and a more private workspace to the west.

Office interior of 'WOA Second Home' — The design uses recycled and repurposed waste materials

A new partition with a large arched opening and blackout curtain leads through to a breakout area and facilities space containing a locker area, kitchen and bathroom.

“The design of the workstations, which meander through the shared workspace, was strategically planned to encourage teamwork while also allowing for individual space,” WOA co-founder Priya Rose told Dezeen.

“The philosophy was to create a workspace that feels like a ‘second home’ – evident in the thoughtful design elements that prioritise comfort, aesthetic pleasure, and a sense of belonging,” she added.

Custom black light fittings on the ceiling were created by repurposing lengths of PVC pipe, while bespoke planters were made using ferrocement lined with blue plastic barrels.

The existing tile floor in the building was retained, with areas that had become cracked removed and infilled with microcement to create contrasting dark grey geometric areas.

Throughout the studio, discarded antiques and over 100 species of local plants were introduced to bring a “homely” quality to the space.

Office interior of Workers of Art studio office — A large arched opening forms a new partition within the office

WOA Second Home has been shortlisted in the workplace interior (small) category of Dezeen Awards 2023.

In Madrid, designer Lucas Muñoz used upcycled junk and construction waste to create nearly every interior element of the Mo de Movimiento restaurant.

The photography is by Ishita Sitwala.

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Aerogels freeze the costs of cold chain logistics

By Zarkon Group,20/11/2023

Spotted: An efficient cold chain is vital for ensuring maximum agricultural efficiency and reducing post-harvest losses, as well as for keeping delicate pharmaceutical products safe. However, refrigeration uses a lot of energy. In fact, according to the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the refrigeration sector is currently responsible for around 17 per cent of global electricity consumption. To reduce this, KrossLinker has developed what it claims is the world’s most insulating nanomaterial.

Earlier this year, the startup released its first commercial aerogel product, called Cryar Aerogel Board. This is a water-based, Silicon Aerogel composite board designed to reduce the energy needed to keep pharmaceutical and food products cold during shipping, with its nano-porous structure providing excellent thermal insulation.

The company’s aerogel is lightweight, non-toxic, and reusable. It is made using a novel drying technique that reduces the energy consumption of the finished product while speeding up production. KrossLinker claims that its product is made at half the cost of traditional aerogels.

KrossLinker has collaborated with a number of packaging logistic companies to accelerate the adoption of Cryar aerogel shipping containers. Beyond the cold chain, KrossLinker’s technology also has applications in the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) and building construction.

The energy consumption of the cold chain industry is the subject of a number of recent innovations spotted by Springwise. These include solar-powered cooling for the livestock industry and the use of compostable materials for cold chain packaging.

Written By: Lisa Magloff

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Concrete Calais port lookout office tower by Atelier 9.81

Architecture

Atelier 9.81 models Calais port tower on stack of pebbles

By Zarkon Group,20/11/2023

French architecture studio Atelier 9.81 has designed a tower of staggered concrete blocks for a harbour master’s office and lookout building on the Calais coastline.

Forming part of the Calais Port 2015 expansion plan, the 38-metre-tall tower comprises four stacked white-concrete boxes with decorative surfaces.

The blocks are designed by Atelier 9.81 to resemble balancing pebbles and visually separate the functions of spaces inside.

Situated at the junction between the existing port and its planned extension, the building is intended as a distinctive entry point to Calais that is visible from the sea, surrounding beaches and the nearby city.

“We have opted for a visual fragmentation of the program,” Atelier 9.81 associate architect Cédric Michel told Dezeen.

“Like pebbles balanced on top of each other, this work is erected by accumulation, by stratification of stories contained in simple geometric shapes.”

View from the lookout tower at Calais' harbour master's office — It forms part of the Calais port’s wider expansion

The harbour master’s office is built in white concrete to withstand harsh coastal weather and cement the image of a cairn – a man-made pile of stones.

“From this idea of the cairn, it seemed important to us to use only one material,” explained Michel. “Also, with the extreme climatic conditions of the coast, the question of sustainability played a role in our choice.”

The base of the building is a square four-storey volume that was cast in situ. It contains offices, meeting rooms, a control station for locks and movable bridges, and a roof terrace.

Prefabricated concrete was used to construct the rest of the tower, including the central structural core.

View of the sea from inside Calais' harbour master's office by Atelier 9.81 — The base volume was cast in situ

The middle two volumes in the tower act as a structural void, clad in the precast concrete panels.

These panels feature light bas-relief, including crossing lines and a sandblasted geometric pattern depicting the Strait of Dover, or the Pas de Calais in French, which is the narrow water passage separating England and France.

View of the sea from the terrace at Calais' harbour master's office by Atelier 9.81 — Terraces overlook the port

Concrete cladding stamped with circular patterns wraps the volume at the top of the building, which contains the facilities and equipment for monitoring and managing the port.

This two-level volume has breakout space and living quarters on the lower section, and a glazed lookout with an outdoor panoramic terrace on the upper level.

Other concrete buildings with boxy silhouettes featured on Dezeen include a power station control centre in Austria and an apartment block in Tokyo that staggers to create a series of terraces.

The photography is by Nicolas da Silva Lucas.

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Interior Design

Eight imaginative home interiors created on a budget

By Zarkon Group,19/11/2023

In this lookbook, we collect eight residential interiors that were put together with limited funds but still have a certain richness.

Featuring exposed structures, simple materials and sparing use of finishes, these budget interiors prove that adventurous design doesn’t have to be reserved for the very wealthy.

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring interiors made with reclaimed materials, inviting entrance halls and industrial-but-cosy living rooms.

10K House, Spain, by Takk

Renovated on a material budget of only 10,000 euros, this Barcelona apartment takes raw, pared-back aesthetics to extremes.

Leaving traces of dismantled fixtures visible, Spanish studio Takk chose not to apply coatings to the floors and walls, while utilitarian medium-density fibreboard features throughout.

Find out more about 10K House ›

Mono-pitched steel kitchen with green marble table and overhead shelving — Photo by Trieu Chien

Binh Thuan House, Vietnam, by MIA Design Studio

Simple white curtains divide spaces inside the Binh Thuan House, designed by MIA Design Studio for a family of four using limited resources.

An exposed steel frame lends a distinctly industrial feel and is also an easily adaptable means of fitting windows, curtains, furniture and pictures.

Find out more about Binh Thuan House ›

Segal House by Fraher & Findlay — Photo by Taran Wilkhu

Segal House, UK, by Fraher & Findlay

UK architecture studio Fraher & Findlay avoided using specialist trades and bespoke products to keep costs down in the renovation of this house in south London that was originally designed according to Walter Segal’s self-build methods.

Extensive use of plywood meant there was no need to hire a plasterer, for example, while other materials and products were chosen for being widely available off the shelf.

Find out more about Segal House ›

Casa Nakasone by Escobedo Soliz — Photo by Ariadna Polo/Sandra Perez Nieto

Casa Nakasone, Mexico, by Escobedo Soliz

This small, simple house on the outskirts of Mexico City was designed by Escobedo Soliz for a retired teacher.

Cheap structural materials were left exposed in the interiors, such as brickwork walls, tiled floors and pale wooden beams on the ceilings.

Find out more about Casa Nakasone ›

Minimum House is a home in Japan that was designed by Nori Architects — Photo by Jumpei Suzuki

Minimum House, Tokyo, by Nori Architects

Minimum House, in Tokyo, was designed by Nori Architects as a prototype for a low-cost, low-waste, adaptable model of urban housing.

Ductwork and wiring was left exposed with only simple light fittings, while the timber structure is left uncovered on the walls and used for kitchen and storage units.

Find out more about Minimum House ›

White-tiled bathroom at 105JON — Photo by José Hevia

105JON, Spain, by Vallribera Arquitectes

Simple materials feature throughout this house in Vallès, Spain, modernised by Barcelona studio Vallribera Arquitectes.

Chunky chipboard is a recurring motif, contrasting with blue linoleum flooring in the bathroom and with exposed brick party walls in the living spaces.

Find out more about 105JON ›

Living room of Maison Pour Dodo by Studio Merlin — Photo by Richard Chivers

Maison Pour Dodo, UK, by Studio Merlin

Studio Merlin incorporated an abundance of storage in its revamp of this Stoke Newington flat to ensure that the available space could be kept luxuriously serene and clutter-free.

Touches include a large floor-to-ceiling shelving unit in the living and dining area, and a wall of deep-set IKEA cabinets with smokey blue door fronts from Danish brand Reform in the kitchen.

Find out more about Maison Pour Dodo ›

New level in Madrid flat — Photo by Javier de Paz García

UpHouse, Madrid, by CumuloLimbo Studio

Completed on a shoestring budget of $39,000, this extensive renovation of an apartment in Madrid by CumuloLimbo Studio prioritised using inexpensive materials such as salvaged plywood.

The kitchen area features a simple open shelving system with a black-tile backsplash, while the counter forms part of an unusual staircase leading up into a newly inserted mezzanine.

Find out more about UpHouse ›

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring interiors made with reclaimed materials, inviting entrance halls and industrial-but-cosy living rooms.

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Sustainable News

Five innovative design projects from Seoul Design 2023

By Zarkon Group,19/11/2023

A modular shelter made from cardboard, a street bench made of recycled plastics and oyster shells and an inkless pencil are among the highlights of this year’s Seoul Design.

For its 10th anniversary, Seoul Design 2023 looked at what role design should play in creating a sustainable future under the theme of Valuable Life.

The annual event, which is hosted by the Seoul metropolitan government and organised by Seoul Design Foundation, combines the Seoul Design Week festival and tradeshow Design Launching Fair.

This year, it focused on elevating Korean design brands to the global stage and had a strong environmental and sustainable angle.

“We want to open up our design industry to more businesses and distributors internationally, to make Korean design truly global, ” Seoul Design Foundation’s CEO Rhee Kyung-Don told Dezeen.

Read on for a roundup of five of projects that showcase Seoul Design 2023’s sustainable approach:

Seoul Design 2023 Shigeru Ban pavilion — Photo is courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects

Disaster Temporary Housing Module by Shigeru Ban

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has designed a version of his temporary shelters – which can be used to house people affected by war and environmental disasters – especially for Korea.

The prototype is a simple structure that uses cardboard tubes as columns. Honeycomb cardboard made from hanji, a Korean traditional paper, form the shelter’s modular wall panels, while cardboard tubes function as its roof structure.

The foundation was composed of makgeolli (Korean rice wine) crates, instead of steel or concrete, to minimise the environmental impact and keep costs low. By adding modular wall units and columns, the size of the shelter can be extended when necessary.

The shelter can be built without the help of skilled builders, since all the materials are lightweight, and was designed to be easy to assemble and disassemble for relocation.

Seoul Design 2023 Taesan Bench — Photo is courtesy of Lowlit Collective

Taesan Bench by Lowlit Collective

Taesan Bench is a street-furniture range sourced and manufactured from Tikkle plastics. Made from discarded plastic, the bench was enhanced using biomaterials such as oyster shells and natural fibres.

Developed by Seoul-based design studio Lowlit Collective, the bench is the first piece in a wider collection and takes its inspiration both from Korea’s mountainous terrain and the practice of traditional sumukhwa – ink-wash painting. The recycled plastic was ground by hand, resulting in unique patterns and colours.

Seoul Design 2023 Zai pencils — Photo is courtesy of One+Design/MW

Zai pencils by One+Design/MW

Seoul-based design studio One+Design/MW has presented two types of pencils under the brand Zai that it claims will last a long time without sharpening.

According to the studio, the carbon-ink pencils never require any sharpening and would never break. It says this is because their ink core has been compressed 100 times more than a normal pencil.

The studio also showed an inkless silverpoint pencil, composed of metal alloy and silver, that it claims will last forever. The company aims to cut the cost and environmental impact of conventional wooden pencils.

Hairbrushes by University of Seoul Industrial Design Department students and LABO-H

A team of four senior students from the University of Seoul Industrial Design Department has created eight different hairbrushes for a more fun and accessible hair-washing experience.

The students collaborated with shampoo brand LABO-H to explore how design can shape people’s basic daily behaviours and contribute to a positive social impact. Materials used in the brushes include silicon and plastics recycled from coconut shells.

Among the designs were a triangle-shaped hand-held brush suitable for washing a fringe of hair, and a set of three finger caps with different cap shapes to give a more intense hair-massage experience.

LABO-H held an online vote for the public to choose their favourite brush design and will manufacture the most popular one.

Seoul Design 2023 Zero Waste Pavilion — Photo is courtesy of ITM Architecture Office

Zero Waste Pavillion curated by Yoo Ehwa

Zero Waste Pavillion was a public resting area located at the central square of Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). Curated by architect Yoo Ehwa from ITM Architecture Office in Seoul, the pavilion was built entirely with paper and sawdust supplied by local manufacturers.

Sawdust used for the floor was made of coconut chips from handmade floorboard specialist Kujung Maru, while paper rolls from paper company Hansol Paper were adapted into stools and presentation boards. All materials used in the pavilion will be recycled and reused after the exhibition.

Seoul Design 2023 took place from 24 October to 2 November 2023. See Dezeen Events Guide for an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.

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Sustainable News

Harnessing solar power to redesign public transport

By Zarkon Group,19/11/2023

According to the International Energy Agency, 10 per cent of passenger vehicles sold globally in 2022 were all-electric – ten times more than were sold five years ago. In sub-Saharan Africa, where solar energy is abundant, electric vehicles (EVs) represent a pathway to a low-cost, low-emissions transport future – which is not only great news in terms of tackling the climate crisis, but also in terms of improving air quality in many cities. Nairobi in Kenya is the fourth most congested city in the world, and suffers from air pollution that consistently exceeds World Health Organization guidelines. Kenyan electric transport company Roam is building affordable, clean energy vehicles which promise to revolutionise transport in Africa.

To date, mass adoption of EVs in African countries has not been possible because most models are not designed for use in Africa, where the vast majority of travellers rely on various forms of public transport rather than private vehicles. While road conditions are generally good in the Kenyan capital, some remain unsurfaced and so develop potholes. And once you are out of the city centre, less than six per cent of roads in Kenya are tarmacked. To overcome this challenge, Kenyan electric mobility company Roam Electric has designed a range of specifically adapted e-motorbikes and buses suitable for African terrain.

The bikes are an affordable and efficient solution for Nairobi’s Boda Boda taxi drivers, who give commuters lifts on motorbikes. The Roam bikes can cut the drivers’ costs by 50 per cent and are more attractive to customers as they offer a smoother ride. For the 43 per cent of Nairobians who use public transport, the ‘Roam Move’ and ‘Roam Rapid’ electric buses have helped to create a more integrated public transport system that can bring people in from more rural areas.

Like other cities around the world, Nairobi is growing fast, and around 200,000 fossil-fuelled vehicles are added to its roads each year. Roam Electric promises a viable alternative, tailored to suit the specific needs of the city’s landscape and people; a model that can be developed and adapted across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Video and article credit: RE:TV

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Architecture

25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal

By Zarkon Group,19/11/2023

Montréal is considered one of the top cities of Art Deco architecture, a movement that was formed during the Second Industrial Revolution in Paris. Known as the industrial and financial center of Canada for the better half of the 20th century, Montréal has several local districts that carry traces from the city’s “metropolitan” era. Designed as clean geometric shapes with sharp lines, warehouses, mills and refineries found in downtown Montréal are still a reminiscent part of the city’s cultural heritage. Additionally, one notable example of Art Deco architecture is Ernest Cormier’s Université de Montréal.

Following the rapid urbanization of the Quebec province in the 1970s, Montréal became progressively more culturally active, shifting to modernist trends in art and architecture. Habitat 67, an iconic housing complex designed by architect Moshe Safdie for the Expo 67 World’s Fair, is currently one of the most celebrated works of Canadian modernism. Today, Montréal is a cultural medley of architectural works. Home to McGill University, one of the most prestigious architecture schools in the country, the city constantly produces new pieces of architecture that do not fit under any specific trend or movement but rather steadily push the boundaries of contemporary architecture.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Montréal based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2023)
The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2023)
The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2023)
The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2023)
The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2023)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Montréal architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 25 best architecture firms in Montréal:

25. Anekdote Collective

Anekdote’s work is in keeping with the times, pursuing iconographic statements hidden in the subtext.

Some of Anekdote Collective’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Anekdote Collective achieve 25th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

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24. Architecturama

Sylvain Bilodeau and Nicolas Mathieu-Tremblay have been collaborating for several years on creative projects focused on architecture. Inspired by the context, both tangible and intangible, and by the way people occupy and perceive their environment, they manipulate programs, places and ideas to create relevant and sensitive constructions, objects and spaces. Experimentation and research allow them to develop a unique architecture in which matter, geometry and perceptual aspects remain central. Their practice has been recognized many times in Quebec, Canada and internationally.

Some of Architecturama’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Architecturama achieve 24th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	1
Total Projects	1

23. CATALYSE URBAINE

“Cities offer city dwellers an inspiring living environment that allows them to experience nature with little or no impact on the environment. Around the world, societies walk with solar and wind energy, reuse and recycle, and protect the natural habitats of other living species. Thanks to the partnership of states and the business world, humanity now lives in harmony with nature and other living beings. ”

Some of CATALYSE URBAINE’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped CATALYSE URBAINE achieve 23rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	1
Total Projects	1

22. Ravi Handa Architect

RHA is based in Montréal, specializing in residential and commercial design. The practice is dedicated to what physical space makes us feel. The built environment is in large part where our personal stories unfold. RHA believes that the better we articulate that physical framework, the less likely we are to be distracted from the things that matter to us most.

Some of Ravi Handa Architect’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Ravi Handa Architect achieve 22nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	1
Total Projects	1

21. Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes inc.

Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes is a leader in architectural design, redevelopment and the construction of diverse, specialized and technically complex institutional buildings, in particular in the fields of health care, education, research, culture, transportation and housing. Recipient of more than 60 awards of excellence in architecture, the firm has demonstrated over and over again its capacity to conceive and carry out projects of high architectural merit.

In consortium, the firm recently earned Canadian Architect’s Awards of Excellence for two ongoing projects: the new performance hall in Saint-Jérôme (2014–2016) and the Fifth Pavilion of the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts (2013¬–2017). JLP also received the Ordre des architectes du Québec’s Prix d’excellence en architecture in the category of institutional buildings for the Bibliothèque Raymond-Levesque (2013).

Some of Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes inc.’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes inc. achieve 21st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	1
Total Projects	2

20. Open Form Architecture

Open Form Architecture is devoted to a deep and innovative approach to creating contemporary architecture and urbanism; and dedicated to
producing transformative experiences by shaping new paths for architecture, urbanism and public space. The office follows a rigorous thought process that simultaneously questions the representation of buildings, the shape of cites, and the conceptual models and processes through the application of new computational technologies.

For Open Form, digital technologies open up the spectrum of possibilities in architecture and design. Whether it is in the development and application of technologies for the building itself, or in the creation of advanced architecture, technologies generate new contexts, new perceptions, and surprising perspectives between the relationship of creating and producing new architectural forms.

Some of Open Form Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Open Form Architecture achieve 20th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	1
Total Projects	2

19. Affleck de la Riva Architects

Founded in 1995 by Gavin Affleck and Richard de la Riva and based in Montréal, Canada, Affleck de la Riva Architects believe that quality environmental design is an agent of social change and a key element in fostering citizenship, social equity, and healthy lifestyles. The firm provides services for the design and construction of institutional, commercial and residential projects and has also developed specific expertise in urban design and the restoration of historic structures. For more than twenty years, through a wide range and scale of projects including research, competitions, and built work, Affleck de la Riva has been exploring the potential of history and landscape to generate contemporary architecture.

Some of Affleck de la Riva Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Affleck de la Riva Architects achieve 19th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	1
Total Projects	3

18. DKA Architectes

DKA is an architectural firm characterized by a collaborative spirit, a multidisciplinary approach and an experienced team. We have an informal work environment where studio work is prized and everyone is encouraged to participate actively in all aspects of architecture. Our company stands out for its creativity, dynamism and team spirit. We are committed to creating and maintaining a pleasant working environment, and we are continually working to perfect our profession.

Some of DKA Architectes’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped DKA Architectes achieve 18th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	1
Total Projects	5

17. Huma Design + Architecture

HUMÀ is a firm built around the notion of excellence and unconditional customer satisfaction. the architectural team is a a good balance between experience and new, dynamic potential, all of them customer’s devoted. Interior and GraphicDesign teams have been recognized amongst Quebec’s most renowned designers, and have received numerous awards among peers and both national and international audience.

Some of Huma Design + Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

SSENSE, Montréal, Canada
International Jetty Expansion | Montréal–Trudeau Airport, Montréal, Canada
Rockland – The Kitchen, Montréal, Canada
SSP Concessions, Montréal airport, Montréal, Canada
Tour des Canadiens 2, Montréal, Canada

The following statistics helped Huma Design + Architecture achieve 17th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	1
Total Projects	16

16. Clairoux

Founded in 2009, Clairoux was born out of a genuine desire to transform spaces in order to create environments where people feel truly comfortable. Over the years, our team has built a solid reputation for its creative approach and ability to optimize interiors, whether for a residence, a commercial space or a real estate project.

With a multidisciplinary team of talented and passionate designers, we collaborate with clients from diverse backgrounds to design unique environments that reflect their personality and lifestyle, combining functionality, volumetric design, harmony and elegance. Clairoux believes in working with our clients to understand their needs and create spaces that meet their expectations. We believe that everyone deserves to live in beauty. We are driven by the need to shape, mould and transform interior spaces into great places to live. We fundamentally believe in intelligent design. WE ARE CLAIROUX.

Some of Clairoux’s most prominent projects include:

Du tour’s residence, Laval, Canada
Conception restaurant Montréal, Montréal, Canada
Conception Condo Montréal, Montréal, Canada
Conception Condo Montréal, Montréal, Canada
Conception Condo Montréal, Montréal, Canada

The following statistics helped Clairoux achieve 16th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	1
Total Projects	21

15. perraultarchitecture (atelier urban face)

Perraultarchitecture is first and foremost a think tank whose creations are based on a conceptual approach that is stimulated and oriented towards the idea of the work as an actor in the poetry of the place. Directed by the architect Sylvie Perrault since 2003, she is assisted by a team of professionals and loyal collaborators chosen for their expertise in relation to the commission.

Our training and experience contribute to the development of architectural thinking that takes into account the particular context of the built environment in which the project is inserted. Our practice has been recognized with several national and international awards, notably for the three Beaver Lake kiosks on Mount Royal in Montréal.

Some of perraultarchitecture (atelier urban face)’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped perraultarchitecture (atelier urban face) achieve 15th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

A+Awards Finalist	1
Featured Projects	1
Total Projects	2

14. Blouin Tardif Architectes

photo: Stephane Groleau - © Blouin Tardif Architectes

Established in 2004, the firm excels in the design of sustainable buildings developed around the principles of Durability, Performance and Aesthetics. The workshop relies on a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineer, specializing in building science and building energy modeling, sustainable design specialist and LEED Project Manager and technologists in architectural design. All team members are LEED Accredited Professionals. All projects are undertaken using the integrated design method. This strategy is applied to the projects in which we act as project managers.

Some of Blouin Tardif Architectes’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Blouin Tardif Architectes achieve 14th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	2
Total Projects	3

13. Atelier Moderno

Under the guidance of director and president Jean-Guy Chabauty (APDIQ, ADIQ), Atelier Moderno is a full-service design firm, delivering a finished product that incarnates a synthesis of architecture, interior design and industrial design.

Some of Atelier Moderno’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Atelier Moderno achieve 13th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	2
Total Projects	4

12. Jean Verville Architecte

The practice of Jean Verville is on the fringe of mainstream architecture. For each proposal, architecture, design, museum installation or object, the architect uses the architectural promenade as material to develop the spatial qualities of his experiments. In addition to its award-winning practice and his significant international publications Jean Verville continues his investigations on architectural design process through a PhD at Université du Québec à Montréal.

Some of Jean Verville Architecte’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Jean Verville Architecte achieve 12th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	3
Total Projects	2

11. BGLA architecture | urban design

© BGLA architecture | urban design, Agence Spatiale inc.

BGLA has been specializing for more than 40 years in the fields of architecture, heritage and urban design, and now has three business offices in Montréal, Quebec City and Sept-Îles, with a large team of more than 70 employees. BGLA has a diversified experience on projects of all sizes, mainly in the institutional (teaching and health), cultural and community fields.

BGLA’s architectural approach is sensitive to the protection of the built environment and its historical and social context. Recognized for its interventions that are respectful to both the buildings and their constructive processes, BGLA is concerned with the valorization of the natural and cultural heritage of each place.

Some of BGLA architecture | urban design’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped BGLA architecture | urban design achieve 11th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

A+Awards Finalist	1
Featured Projects	3
Total Projects	4

10. Salem Architecture

Salem architecture was founded in Montréal in 2012 by Jad Salem, architect. graduated from the Université de Montréall in 2002 with a master’s degree in architecture, M.Salem has been a member of the quebec architects’ order since 2007 (ncarb certification) and holds the title of leed green associate. For more than 10 years in major firms, as an architect and project manager, he acquired rich experience on various institutional projects, including working with several school boards on new school projects, school expansion projects as well as a good variety of residential and commercial projects.

The team has several trusting collaborators for several years! Thus, thanks to the diversified and complementary qualities of the members, as well as the predominance of teamwork, we are always looking for the best solutions to an architecture project.

Some of Salem Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Salem Architecture achieve 10th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

A+Awards Winner	1
Featured Projects	3
Total Projects	4

9. Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes

MENKÈS SHOONER DAGENAIS LETOURNEUX Architectes’ mission is to provide a complete range of top-quality architectural services to each of our clients. Our main goal is to obtain their complete satisfaction. To do so, we base our approach on open communication with an emphasis on active listening to ensure we fully comprehend each client’s needs and constraints. We are then motivated by the genuine desire to provide individually tailored, original and practical responses to satisfy needs while respecting the constraints. We are also committed to sustainable design and incorporate sustainable design practices into all the buildings we design, whether a formal certification is required or not.

Some of Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes achieve 9th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	3
Total Projects	4

8. Smith Vigeant Architects

Daniel Smith and Stéphan Vigeant have been working together since 1992 to define an architectural practice that transcends the traditional scope of the profession. Their vision, combined with diverse and extensive professional experience, now extends to a wide range of projects from the residential, institutional, corporate and urban sectors. Their integrated, sustainable approach enables the team to pioneer solid and unique design solutions that effectively incorporate their collective expertise.

With this holistic approach to design, all components of a building are integrated from the initial design phase until completion. The team at Smith Vigeant have built a deep portfolio that includes a broad array of projects varying in scope and complexity, that are cost-effective, energy efficient and have low environmental impact. Smith Vigeant is committed to environmentally responsible architecture as well as the creation of healthy and inspiring spaces that positively impact the people that use them.

Some of Smith Vigeant Architects’s most prominent projects include:

Allez Up Rock Climbing Gym, Montréal, Canada
Mont-Tremblant Discovery Center, Mont-Tremblant, Canada
Notre-Dame de Lourdes College, Montréal, Canada
Loft de Seves, Montréal, Canada
Pointe-Valaine , Otterburn Park, Canada

The following statistics helped Smith Vigeant Architects achieve 8th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

Featured Projects	3
Total Projects	7

7. Sid Lee Architecture

We believe that the beauty of a city lies in its residents, the driving force behind our designs. Our artisans recognize the social responsibility that comes with our architectural projects and create versatile, customizable spaces that deliver on users’ ever-changing needs. They’re caring, creative, bold and persevering.

Some of Sid Lee Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

Espace C2 @ Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montréal, Canada
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montréal, Canada
Réseau Sélection Lachenaie, Montréal, Canada
Espace Montmorency, Montréal, Canada
Place Deslongchamps, Saint-Jacques, Canada

The following statistics helped Sid Lee Architecture achieve 7th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

A+Awards Finalist	2
Featured Projects	2
Total Projects	8

6. Atelier L’Abri

L’Abri is an architecture and construction office based in Montréal. Through its design-build approach, L’Abri delivers turn-key projects, from conception to realization. The studio specializes in ecological and sustainable construction. It advocates for innovative architecture solutions, putting forward wellness and the human and social character of our environments. L’Abri’s designs are resolutely contemporary, unique and at the human scale.

Some of Atelier L’Abri’s most prominent projects include:

La Pointe, Notre-Dame-du-Laus, Canada
Maison Accuracy, Montréal, Canada
Saltbox passive house, Bromont, Canada
Drolet, Montréal, Canada
The Wood Duck, Brome-Missisquoi Regional County Municipality, Canada

The following statistics helped Atelier L’Abri achieve 6th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

A+Awards Finalist	2
Featured Projects	4
Total Projects	10

5. Aedifica architecture + design

Ædifica is a unified team of architects, designers, engineers, communications specialists and project managers who share a common desire to create meaningful and long-lasting places. The firm has been in business since 1979 and now has offices in Montréal, St-Louis and Haïti with more than 115 professionals providing an integrated service offer. We are a strategic partner for our clients thanks to our joint efforts to serve them to the best of our expertise, at every opportunity.

The founding principle of Ædifica is to bring the complementary fields of expertise of our multidisciplinary team together under one roof. Ready to tackle the challenges facing large organizations, we use a synergetic approach which enables us to orchestrate our efforts around a shared, holistic vision that ties creativity, achievement, innovation and performance together.

Some of Aedifica architecture + design’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Aedifica architecture + design achieve 5th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

A+Awards Winner	1
Featured Projects	2
Total Projects	30

4. Provencher_Roy

Provencher_Roy is an award-winning Canadian architecture practice involved in all forms of the built environment. We champion an integrated approach to design and provide expertise in interior design, urban design, urban planning, landscape architecture, industrial design, and sustainable development.

Some of Provencher_Roy’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Provencher_Roy achieve 4th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

A+Awards Winner	1
A+Awards Finalist	5
Featured Projects	9
Total Projects	15

3. Alain Carle Architecte

Alain Carle has worked in the architecture field in Montréal for twenty years. Based on a pedagogical approach he developed as a teacher and researcher at the School of Architecture of the Université de Montréal, his achievements rely on a critical approach to representation in the design process. The firm’s accomplishments are regularly recognized by the architectural community, especially in the field of residential and commercial architecture.

Some of Alain Carle Architecte’s most prominent projects include:

NORM Residence, Baie-D’Urfe, Canada
Screenhouse, Wentworth-Nord, Canada
The Elves, Morin-Heights, Canada
The Wetlands, Wentworth-Nord, Canada
Le Phénix, Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson, Canada

The following statistics helped Alain Carle Architecte achieve 3rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

A+Awards Winner	1
Featured Projects	12
Total Projects	23

2. Lemay

We create space to grow. Since 1957, Lemay has been imagining new ways to create spaces that engage users and bring people together. Over 400 architects, designers, industry leaders, and change-makers work tirelessly to cultivate innovation in their own backyards, as well as in communities around the world. Inspired and strengthened by transdisciplinary creativity, the firm has also developed its very own NET POSITIVE™ approach to guide teams toward sustainable solutions that shape a better future. With the human experience at its heart, Lemay strives to design with empathy and create spaces to grow.

Some of Lemay’s most prominent projects include:

Pomerleau Offices, Levis, Canada
Lumenpulse, Longueuil, Canada
Bellechasse Transport Center, Montréal, Canada
Grand Théatre de Québec, Quebec City, Canada
Place des Montréalaises, Montréal, Canada
Top image: Espace 67, Montréal, Canada via Société du Parc Jean-Drapeau

The following statistics helped Lemay achieve 2nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

A+Awards Winner	3
A+Awards Finalist	5
Featured Projects	10
Total Projects	37

1. ACDF Architecture

At ACDF, we have an uncompromising ambition to be both responsible and inventive, both visionary and generous, to ultimately bring beauty to everyone. Good design can capture the imagination, but great design offers something more generous: it stirs the heart. Under the direction of Maxime-Alexis Frappier, Joan Renaud and Etienne Laplante Courchesne, the 95-person studio is deeply rooted in solid know-how and a joie de vivre.

Our mission is to deliver highly tailored, design-savvy projects at any scale across all typologies. In our architectural atelier, we are energized by constraints (budget, site, material) and craft poetry from pragmatism. With its creative energy and its broad expertise, ACDF designs inspiring spaces in which North American pragmatism meets European flamboyance.

Some of ACDF Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

Notre-Dame College Gymnasium, Montréal, Canada
Lightspeed Offices Phase 3, Montréal, Canada
Flighthub, Montréal, Canada
Barclay Tower, Vancouver, Canada
The Pacific by Grosvenor, Vancouver, Canada

The following statistics helped ACDF Architecture achieve 1st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal:

A+Awards Winner	1
A+Awards Finalist	8
Featured Projects	17
Total Projects	37

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Reference

Villa The Lake

By Devyni architektai, Molėtai, Lithuania

An Autograph Among The Pine Trees

By ARCHISPEKTRAS, Kaunas, Lithuania

House in Trakai

By Aketuri Architektai, Trakai, Lithuania

The L house

By PAO Architects, Vilnius, Lithuania

Residential House in Palanga

By Architectural bureau G.Natkevicius and partners, Palanga, Lithuania

Valley Villa

By arches, Vilnius, Lithuania

Birdhouse

By YCL studio, Vilnius, Lithuania

House in Kaunas

By Architectural bureau G.Natkevicius and partners, Kaunas, Lithuania

A Petal in the Urban Oasis by epiphany architects in chengdu

using 300 wooden pieces of varying lengths

How are these architecture firms ranked?

25. Anekdote Collective

24. Architecturama

23. CATALYSE URBAINE

22. Ravi Handa Architect

21. Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes inc.

20. Open Form Architecture

19. Affleck de la Riva Architects

18. DKA Architectes

17. Huma Design + Architecture

16. Clairoux

15. perraultarchitecture (atelier urban face)

14. Blouin Tardif Architectes

13. Atelier Moderno

12. Jean Verville Architecte

11. BGLA architecture | urban design

10. Salem Architecture

9. Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes

8. Smith Vigeant Architects

7. Sid Lee Architecture

6. Atelier L’Abri

5. Aedifica architecture + design

4. Provencher_Roy

3. Alain Carle Architecte

2. Lemay

1. ACDF Architecture

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