Sauflon Innovation Centre By Foldes Architects (HU)

Sauflon Innovation Centre by Foldes Architects, photo: Tamas Bujnovszky

The Sauflon Innovation Centre, a make contact with lens centre of innovation designed by Foldes Architects in Hungary, has a 24 meter passage “surrounded by the reflections of reflections”.

Sauflon Innovation Centre by Foldes Architects, photo: Tamas Bujnovszky

Foldes Architects collaborated with glass sculptor Andras Bojti to compose the engaging illusion effects in the entryway hall. “The notion derived from the definition of lens, the implies of vision, and also we took inspiration from the higher-technology of the lens industry, therefore clean, intelligent, integrated options as effectively as playful reflections, gloss surfaces and transparency played fantastic importance in the course of the design and style.” says Laszlo Foldes, chief designer at Foldes Architects. “This notion is supported by the resin flooring, the glass bridges, the opened-up volume and the tremendous flow of light streaming by means of the glass façade and the glass roof.”

Sauflon Innovation Centre by Foldes Architects, photo: Tamas Bujnovszky

“The process was to generate an iconic but functional centre of innovation which mainly serves as the showcase for the higher-tech, revolutionary production strategies utilised in the manufacturing of the most current generation, higher-top quality make contact with lens items of Sauflon. 700 men and women in 4 shifts operate every day at the factory which shares the space with the centre of innovation.”

Sauflon Innovation Centre by Foldes Architects, photo: Tamas Bujnovszky

“To the façade a massive glass surface is used to maximize the amount of light flowing in. Following entering, the 10 meter higher volume remains open and a 24 meter-lengthy passage welcomes guests with a sloped glass surface at the finish which tricks the vision. On the proper hand side the core functions are positioned: initial a lounge with a 24m2 glass wall presenting the visual ID of the business, then a cloakroom hidden by ‘floating’ glass doors and lastly the rebel pink glass covered cafe like kitchen and the mechanical space behind.”

Sauflon Innovation Centre by Foldes Architects, photo: Tamas Bujnovszky

“Above, a wooden box is cantilevered, a house within the residence, which serves as an auditorium with 32 seats and an integrated interpreter-cabin for conferences. The box can be entered from the upstairs guest region, through two green glass bridges. The next bridge gives access to the fitting area exactly where clinical coaching is delivered and the newest lenses can be seasoned.”

Sauflon Innovation Centre by Foldes Architects, photo: Tamas Bujnovszky

“A 12 seat meeting area can be reached via the identical bridge. On the ground floor a white door opens up the secret of the Sauflon Centre of Innovation – guests can enter the production area right here which provides a special chance to acquire an insight into the technologies utilized by one of the most pioneering businesses in optics. An iconic text welcomes their arrival: ‘Innovation is at the heart of every thing we do.’”

Sauflon Innovation Centre by Foldes Architects, photo: Tamas Bujnovszky

CREDITS
Project name: Sauflon Centre of Innovation
Place: Gyal, Pest County, Hungary
Program: Innovation Centre attached to Sauflon speak to lens factory
Sort: competitors commission
Location/Size: 730 m2
Completion: November 2013
Expense: 850.000 EUR
Client: Sauflon CL Kft.
Project by: Foldes Architects
Principal Designer: Laszlo Foldes
Project Design Group: Johanna Csuri, Tamas Holics
Co-designer glass sculptor: Andras Bojti
Text: Viktoria Szepvolgyi

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Beck Residence By Horst Architects

Horst Architects lately redesigned this loft apartment perched atop a rocky seaside promontory in Corona del Mar, California.
Perched atop a rocky seaside promontory, this loft renovation is an efficient response to the difficulty of restricted space with simplicity and restraint getting the guiding principles of the design remedy. The customers requested a design which would accommodate workplace operate by day and intimate social and familial gatherings by evening. The interior spaces have been entirely reconfigured into an open program evolving around a double height entry volume containing the principal stairway. Sliding partitions and fabric behind frameless glass have replaced classic signifies of enclosure and spatial transition. A sculptural interplay of material, light and form define spaces, which are both intimate and communal, sheltering but expansive. Indoor and outside living is integrated by frameless, bi-folding doors. Windows are positioned to embrace the view of the harbor, while second skin systems such as wood shutters mediate the late afternoon sun and provide privacy. The altering play of light on surfaces, the breezes that move via and around the structure, the touch and smell of walls and gardens, the play of colors, the sound of spaces all play a element in the reception of architecture as it is lived in, and are important determinants in our well being.

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MOBILIA: One Hundred Years Of Design By Belgian Architects At The Atomium

Paul & Hilde Robbrecht with their son Johannes / Robbrecht & Daem, Ligeti, bench with pattern obtained using different species of plywood developed for the Concertgebouw in Bruges, 2002 photo: Kristien Daem

The forthcoming exhibition MOBILIA, at the Atomium in Brussels, that runs from February 12 till June 15 2014, focuses on the talent of architects whose function, because the late nineteenth century, has evolved beyond the style of buildings, to the creation of furniture and objects. Belgium hasn’t bucked this trend. Some emblematic movements of modernist architecture had been initiated, among others, by Belgian architects Victor Bourgeois (photo n°1) and Huib Hoste with Le Corbusier. They have been particularly active in the course of the 1st International Congress of Contemporary Architecture (CIAM) in 1928. Yet the story remains reasonably unknown to the basic public. (by TLmag)

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A Property With A Roof Leading Pool By Aamer Architects

This modern and exclusive private residence developed in 2012 by Aamer Architects located in Singapore.“Tan’s Garden Villa” Back in 2001, the Owner, Mr Adrian Tan, commissioned Aamer to design his house(s) at No 42. There a huge bungalow plot was divided into two to accommodate separate but identical homes which won the prestigious Singapore Institute of Architects’ Design and style Award in 2004.

Some 10 years later Adrian acquired the plot subsequent door, No 40, with the intention of developing an additional home and therefore possessing 3 homes one particular for themselves and a single for every single of their two grown up sons with their future families.

The concept, consequently, was to design and style the new home in sync with the preceding two but diverse, of course. Adrian particularly requested for a garden courtyard and koi pond. Hence, the swimming pool was designed on the roof with wonderful views over the estate and surrounding houses which are largely 2 storey bungalows.

Also, for this residence, because the sons are already in their late teens and early twenties they wanted a lot more space and privacy. So an exciting preparing layout placed the boys’ rooms outdoors by way of a verandah terrace with their own accessibility from the ground appropriate up to the rooftop entertainment room and pool garden terrace.

Significantly like the 1st two houses the components are very organic like timber, marble and granites, blending well with the lush vertically stacked gardens.

In addition, similar to the very first two homes, gardens and greenery are crucial to the Owner. So while the first two homes had trees increasing through wooden balconies, this time creepers are twining up vertical timber trellises that extend above the rooftop swimming pool. Even the bath rooms are open to gardens with lush flora and fauna like birds & butterflies generating this a truly vertical garden villa!

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Lucerne House In Auckland By Daniel Marshall Architects

Lucerne Residence in Auckland by Daniel Marshall Architects

February 13th, 2014 – Posted in Architecture

Specifics created with artistic style by Daniel Marshall Architects, this luxury property represent the glamour of the owner. This house known as “Lucerne“, sited on the edge of the ancient crater that embraces Orakei Basin with extravagant views to inner Waitamata harbour and Auckland city.

Images © Daniel Marshall Architects

Description from the Daniel Marshall Architects:
“Daniel’s style response was to wrap the garaging around a central ‘pergatoria’ – a term coined by the italian architect Terragni for an entry courtyard. The garage doors detailed to disappear into the adjoining cedar exterior. This region also incorporates the entry, conceived as a 3 level atrium that entices the visitor up to the living level and to the eventual revelation of the views of the Auckland landscape beyond. The curved edge of the infinity pool echoes the kind of Orakei basin and draws the sea view closer to the house.

The aesthetic and detailing of the home is intended to be quietly sophisticated making use of a restricted palette of materials. A number of bespoke items developed particularly for the home by the architects enhances the glamour of the setting – these incorporate a chandelier with hand blown glass spheres by Katie Brown, a front door handle crafted by David White and the panels behind the dining table painted by Daniel Marshall.”

Images © Daniel Marshall Architects

Photographs © Daniel Marshall Architects

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Home On The Cliff By Fran Silvestre Architects

This residence situated on quite cliff side in Alicante, Spain. The home was made by Spanish primarily based Fran Silvestre. The concrete building has external thermal insulation with a versatile, smooth, white grout lime coating. This home completed with infinity swimming-pool that closer to the sea and a quiet cove.

Pictures by Diego Opazo | Courtesy of Fran Silvestre Architects

Description from Fran Silvestre Architects
“The extremely steep plot of land provides such spectacular sea views that it invites a single to invest time, unwind and do absolutely nothing. A piece is incrusted into the sloping land, keeping its natural profile which is overshadowed by the house on best. Taking into consideration the steepness of the land and the want to include the living region on one storey, a 3-dimensional structure of reinforced concrete slabs and pieces that adapt to the land’s topography was selected, thus decreasing earthworks to a minimum.

A horizontal platform is designed by this stone-anchored monolithic construction on the level of access from the street, where the living area is located. The swimming-pool is located on a decrease level, in a flat location of the web site. The concrete building has external thermal insulation with a versatile, smooth, white grout lime coating. The remaining components, walls, flooring, roof ballasting… are in the same colour, underscoring the homogeneous character.”

Photos by Diego Opazo | Courtesy of Fran Silvestre Architects

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This entry was posted on Friday, February 14th, 2014 at 4:36 am and is filed below Architecture. Tags: architects, cliff house, dream home, flooring, Fran Silvestre Architects, house design, Residence on the Cliff, infinity pool, reinforced concrete slabs, spectacular property, swimming pool. You can adhere to any responses to this entry by means of the RSS 2. feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your personal internet site.

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Modern Day Home Design By Project A01 Architects

Villa Freundorf is contemporary property designed by Project A01 Architects close to Vienna, Austria. Perfect location, inspiration in futuristic architecture and imagination of quite talented architects led to this outstanding modern day home design and style.

On the very first sight, this house reminds me a tiny bit on this ultra contemporary villa proposed for Arsuf, Israel. Those two residences are wonderful example of the course where modern day architecture is heading to. Uncommon shapes, minimalist interiors, really clean surfaces and above all, barely visible line amongst interiors and outside living space.

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Unusual shape is one thing I would chose to be the very best factor in this contemporary residence. It really creates an opportunity to be creative in design. The house then delivers way much more than just roof above your head. In this case I really like how windows are arranged all over the place, filling the space with so much wanted daylight. Take a appear and judge it by oneself.

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