The “Soil Sisters” initiative explores how architectural design and sustainable material practices can contribute to soil nutrition and resilience. Partnering with SOM Foundation, their joint effort has resulted in an exhibition aiming to redefine our understanding of “environmentally conscious practices.” Titled “Soil Sisters: A Ceiling, A Chair and Table, A Wall and a Threshold,” the display showcases their dedication to redefining soil health as a cross-sectoral objective by emphasizing materiality and color in the built environment.
Breaking Ground: "Soil Sisters" and SOM Foundation Pioneer Green Architectural Innovation
Designing Care: The Importance of Humanization in Healthcare Spaces
Silent and endless hallways, white and cold rooms, an impersonal and distant atmosphere: this is a deeply ingrained image in our cultural conception of hospital environments. The whiteness of these spaces, attempting to reinforce the necessary notions of sterility and cleanliness, may also evoke a sense of discomfort and anxiety for patients and their families.
The importance of humanizing hospital, clinic, and office projects is an increasingly discussed and relevant topic in healthcare, extending far beyond the aesthetics of these buildings. It is necessary to create welcoming environments that promote the well-being of patients, families, and professionals, recognizing that architecture can play a fundamental role in the recovery and comfort of these individuals during moments of vulnerability.
Alpamanta Winery / Japaz Guerra Arquitectos
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Architects: Japaz Guerra Arquitectos
- Area: 25607 ft²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Santiago Monteverdi
House for BEES / Downie North Architects
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Architects: Downie North Architects
- Area: 210 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Academy Tiles, B&B Italia, Brio, Di Lorenzo, Jatana Interiors, +2
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Professionals: Wrightson & Co, SDA Structures, Adcar Consulting
Michiyama House and Store / Niko Design Studio
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Architects: Niko Design Studio
- Area: 122 m²
- Year: 2022
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Professionals: Yokojima Architectural Structures Office, Kukihara Construction
Kobe Hyogo House / YYA / Yusuke Yoshino Architects
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Architects: YYA / Yusuke Yoshino Architects
- Area: 119 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: M2 Design, Takumi Architectural Factory
Elogio del Grigio House / Antonino Cardillo
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Architects: Antonino Cardillo
- Area: 250 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: Giampaolo Piva, Massimo Maggi
FB House / Jobim Carlevaro Arquitetos
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Architects: Jobim Carlevaro Arquitetos
- Area: 553 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Eurodecor
Preistoriche Green Lodge / Studio Apostoli
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Architects: Studio Apostoli
- Area: 2500 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: BANDALUX, Kaldewei, Reynaers Aluminium, AERMEC, Antrax IT, +11
OIT Brasil Offices / Juliana Santana Arquitetura
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Architects: Juliana Santana Arquitetura
- Area: 1000 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Solum tintas
the Weaving Double Helix / HCCH Studio
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Architects: HCCH Studio
- Year: 2023
Giyeon-ga Mixed-Use Building / Todot Architects and Partners
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Architects: Todot Architects and Partners
- Area: 561 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Sto, Artform, Cultrasystem
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Professionals: Hanbit Safety Technology Group, Chunil MEC, SIDNC, Delta Structure
Suzukake Azabudai Hills Store / CASE-REAL
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Architects: CASE-REAL
- Area: 108 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: Ob, WAJIMA KIRIMOTO, spot frame works