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Playgrounds in Jaworek Park in Tychy / RS + Robert Skitek

Andreas Luco — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The investment plot in Jaworek Park is a space that combines the natural landscape with modern recreational solutions. The site was undeveloped, surrounded by paths and small trees. Nearby the site is a toboggan hill.

House in the Beskids / RS + Robert Skitek

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The investment plot is located in the picturesque landscape of the Beskid Żywiecki Mountains, on an area with a steep slope and surrounded by a forest.

Cultivating Non-Violent Cities: 10 Examples of Friendly Public Spaces

Giovana Martino — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Violent cities result from social and economic inequality, which also affects the urban landscape and the way we live. In honor of International Cities Day, we have selected a series of projects to reflect on non-violent ways of using public space.

Hillside House / RS + Robert Skitek

Andreas Luco — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The plot is located in the picturesque landscape of Lesser Poland. The house was built on a small hill, surrounded by rolling hills and cornfields. To make the best use of the plot's conditions, we positioned the house along the spirit levels in its northern part. As a result, most of the rooms open up to a magnificent view, and together with the garden, they have the best sun exposure.

From Tiny Squares to Urban Parks: 100 Public Spaces From All Around the World

María Francisca González — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 07:30:00 +0000

The key to successfully designing or recovering public spaces is to achieve a series of ingredients that enhance their use as meeting places. Regardless of their scale, some important tips are designing for people's needs, the human scale, a mix of uses, multifunctionality and flexibility, comfort and safety, and integration to the urban fabric.

To give you some ideas on how to design urban furniture, bus stops, lookouts, bridges, playgrounds, squares, sports spaces, small parks, and urban parks, check out these 100 notable public spaces.

Gray House / RS + Robert Skitek

Thuto Vilakazi — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The monochromatic house was built on a flat plot, with an entrance from the south side, in the urbanizing part of Świerczyniec. The L-shaped layout of the building makes the garden zone hidden from the street. The layout of the building is rotated according to the directions of the world. Thanks to it, the garden zone with the terrace is exposed to sunlight earlier.

Lodowato Ice Cream Parlor / Paradox

Valeria Silva — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Designing building at small corner plot in the vicinity of the existing housing development was a real challenge for us. In the context of business, its great advantage are good exposure to the surroundings and close proximity to a very popular leisure resort, which is located at Lake Paprocany in Tychy.

NT Industry Polish Headquarters / GIGAARCHITEKCI Artur Garbula

Andreas Luco — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The new headquarters of Danish steel design and manufacturing company NT Industry is located in the buildings of a former heavy industry complex built back in 1951 and it was acquired by the current owner in 2003. Hidden in between other industrial buildings and greenery, its redesign complements the surroundings, thanks to its facade and form. The design was divided into two separate stages. The first stage involved the refurbishment of the gatehouse, while the second stage sought to renovate the disused office building and adaptive reuse of the warehouse, redesigned as a new canteen. A green patio was also created, occupying space in the middle of the complex.

House on One Level / RS + Robert Skitek

Luciana Pejić — Sun, 29 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The house was built in a partially invested area on a plot of land with a slight western slope. The main wish of the investors was that, despite the declivity of the plot and fairly large size, all rooms in the house should be on the same level with a west view and without any steps. We designed a build located parallel to the road, covering almost the entire width of the plot. The western part of the plot is designated as a garden.

2021-2022 Best Emerging Young Architects & Designers in Europe Announced

Christele Harrouk — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:30:00 +0000

The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design have announced the winners of the "Europe 40 under 40" program for 2021-2022. The selection gathers emerging architectural and design talents spread across Europe from Albania, Austria, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, The Netherlands, and Turkey.

House with Niches / RS + Robert Skitek

Valeria Silva — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

The building was built on a fairly large, flat plot of land in yet undeveloped area. The neighborhood, however, becomes denser quickly.

Villa Reden Apartments / Architekt Maciej Franta

Pilar Caballero — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

The unique context of the place and the potential negative consequence of implementing a new tissue in this unique area meant that the decision to shape a new building was not easy and had to refer directly to these guidelines, not compete with them, and "respond" to the environment with its uniqueness in a contemporary way. The task was even more difficult as the budget was limited and the investor's expectations were high.

Canoeing Training Center MOSM / RS + Robert Skitek

Andreas Luco — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000

The Paprocany lake is a very important place for its inhabitants, mainly for recreational reasons. The wharf which was put into use a few years ago connects the rest center with a part used by many sailing clubs and canoe section MOSM (Municipal Youth Sports Center). Due to the bad condition of these buildings, the city decided to build a new sailing marina and object for MOSM. The first part which was realized is building for canoes.

Architectural Photography and Scale: Human Figure as an Essential Assessment Tool

María Francisca González — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

The incorporation of the human figure is one of the most effective tools used in architectural photography: it helps the viewer decipher the scale of work and assess its amplitude. While it successfully communicates a rough idea of the measurements of the elements in the picture, it also helps architecture become more relatable and accessible. People engage better with the built environment when it is populated, mainly because the human sense of society and community is the cornerstone of our civilization. With this in mind, we are showcasing a selection of our favorite photographs where the human figure takes center stage, enhancing our reading of architecture.

Wooden Decks in Public Spaces: Welcoming Floors for Collective Meeting

José Tomás Franco — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Wooden floors are know for their warm appearance, rich texture, and natural tones that vary according to the origin of the planks, changing with the weather and the passage of time. Outdoors, wooden surfaces are widely used for terraces and living areas, taking advantage of these inviting qualities to bring people together on warm and welcoming floors. Built with modular pieces, wooden decks can easily form artificial topographies, shaping creative and effective public spaces for rest, sports, games, and collective gathering.

House with the Hole / RS + Robert Skitek

Pilar Caballero — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 02:00:00 +0000

The plot has a significant slope of terrain to which the house has been matched. The main idea was to protect and highlight a view after entering the plot. That's why the hole comes to existence.

Aquatic Center Wodny Park Tychy / TKHolding Architekture BIM VR

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

How to change weakness in to strenght? Aquatic Center - "Wodny Park Tychy" is a unique public solution created entirely for city's needs. This innovative concept is located in coal based region Silesia - one of the most polluted regions in Europe. The complex works in synergy with wastewater treatment plant serving as a bio-energy power plant. Together they create energy self-sufficient system, which also produces power for the Aquatic Center as well as for the city. The idea allows the object, which typically consumes massive amounts of energy, to serve not only as a place of entertainment, but also green energy supplier and educational center.

Pivoting, Sliding, Accordion and Curtain Wall: Different Types Of Windows In 11 Buildings

Martita Vial della Maggiora — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Although all windows have common functions such as allowing the passage of light, providing ventilation, and focusing the different views, these objectives can be enhanced through a series of useful options. Depending on the orientation of the building, climatic conditions, direction of the wind, and architectural point of view, each specific window model can make a difference within a project, improving usability and the spatial and environmental quality of each room.