Mixed use building

Built in 1894, this historic property is situated on a "corner" riverwalk lot near Main Plaza in downtown San Antonio. The building had previously been a chinese restaurant, but recently, the building had fallen into major disrepair after numerous remodels over the years that left the building a shell of its former self. Dror Baldinger Fisher Heck was hired as a consultant to Douglas Architects, to help rehabilitate the exterior of the building as a larger effort to fully renovate the entire building into a mixed-use dwelling in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Caption More

Kandinsky, a building in the city center of Yekaterinburg, combines residential and business functions. It was constructed in the historical area of the city next to the renovated Iset riverside.Kandinsky comprises two blocks of varying heights — one is allocated for offices, the other for residential premises. Its functional split in half is contrasted with the visual three-section division due to light and dark elements of the residential quarters. The facade facings accentuate Kandinsky’s structure, visually merging the two buildings into one entity. The office block and the first two storeys of the residential quarters are clad with dark gabbro granite and bronze-coloured HPL panels. The remaining part of the building is fac... More

The Coamo Development is a mixed-use project made up of single-family residences, multifamily residences, offices and commercial space. The site is made up of two estates on the road PR-14 Km in the Ildefonso neighborhood of Coamo. This is located in the context of single-family and multi-family residential developments, as well as other recreational facilities and service components, such as: a convention center, a sports complex, schools, pharmacies, bakeries, restaurants and other small businesses. The development consists of a total of 448 units, 152 parking spaces for residents, and 28 parking spaces for visitors. These units will be grouped into four-level “walk-up / walk-down” buildings, which will occupy an approximate... More

a 4 story building that comprises 25 furnished apartments ,Open shoping mall and ballrooms. the total construction area will be 9000 m2 . More

A former 1930s Packard Dealership that spent decades as an overlooked industrial warehouse finds new life in this dramatic transformation. Our client’s ambitious intentions permitted us to pursue a bold concept that derives its initial gesture from the motion of street traffic. Many speculative commercial tenant buildings appear symmetrical and repetitive not knowing who will occupy the spaces, yet our concept breaks the symmetrical temptation offering the west and east sides a separate identity as the new facade elements manifest themselves slightly differently with special attention given to the east entrance as the most prominent corner. This is the prominent corner seen while traveling West on Pittsburgh Street through downtown Gr... More

TORONTO ARCHITECTS REVITALIZE AN 80S MIXED-USE, MID-RISE BUILDING,REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS AND WASTE   Toronto-based architecture firm, Studio JCI, has just completed a major renovation of 1133 Yonge Street, completely modernizing the 80s mid-rise, mixed-use building, increasing the amenities and accessibility for occupants, and upgrading the building’s energy efficiency. This project reflects a global trend in the design and construction industry that favours working with existing structures, as opposed to building new; in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and waste.   “The project provided us with a real opportunity to explore the concept of ‘embodied energy’ and the environmental benefits of reus... More

Messecarree volume A consists of a two-armed parallel building surrounding a freely formed courtyard.The architectonic shape shows the new image of the quarter and symbolises an “opening towards the suburb” by a decentralizing structure, transparency and a connecting green area.To the west the building opens up, in the east the two wings are united and windig up the courtyard whereas the lower levels open up and allow the construction to project out freely above the outside staircase.Horizontal zoning:The level beneath the plaza includes retail spaces and a central hall to combine the different usages with the public space, the parking deck and the plaza level.The two elevated basement floors above the plaza level contain office... More

High windows reaching more than 2.5 metres allowed an architect to solve the problem arising from the building regulations. Moreover, extraordinary balcony windows have enriched the building with an abundance of natural light, a home-like atmosphere and the perspective of better contact with the surroundings.    Aesthetic and functional   The newly built multi-family building in downtown Richmond, Virginia presents a modern design. Finishing the walls and roof in one colour forms a coherent whole. Its shape matches perfectly with the surroundings, while a minimalist colouring gives the project a timeless character. The project also stands out with the application of innovative technological solutions. This includes FAKRO... More

The building is situated on the corner of Zegelstraat and Turnhoutsebaan, the latter being a major access road to the city of Antwerp.The building comprises a mixed programme with offices for district police, residences and the entrance to a metro station. The metro station greatly reduces the possibility of bringing down loads on the corner of the site, a fact which defines the project’s tectonic form. The plinth – of the same height as the neighboring buildings – comprises a Vierendeel beam which spans the metro station and distributes the load of the tower volume located on the corner. The façade is a light shell made of aluminium which tempers the support structure’s exuberant character while lending the... More

The building is designed to impart strong timeless characteristic to the building, with the pattern taking inspiration from deep cultural roots. The Fusion of traditional Indian architecture and contemporary office space cum residential space acts as a barrier for harsh west sun and reduces heat gain but also ensuring no artificial light is required during the day. The clients brief of cultural connect, inspired us to translate a traditional Indian façade pattern to create a responsive built form. This traditional Jali screen creates culturally a sense of belonging. The Jali facade is made of Glass Reinforced Concrete panels. In terms of construction tolerances, a system has been adopted whereby through cnc milling, a mould... More

AN ELEGANT SUBURBAN JEWELAlexandra Central is a mixed commercial development located at the prominent northeast corner of Jalan Bukit Merah and Alexandra Road. Occupying the former SAFRA Bukit Merah site with a land area of close to 8,000sqm, this landmark development comprises the 19-storey Park Hotel Alexandra, perched on top of a six-storey retail and car park podium, with landscaped hotel facilities on the podium roof.The upscale hotel has spectacular, unobstructed views towards the green Southern Ridges in the southwest and the city in the northeast. The retail component presents a mix of restaurants and speciality retail shops that serve hotel guests and the community. Strategic planning was critical in the design phase to best locate... More

Context and ambition   
The new Etterbeek City Hall is located in front of a main road, on Casernes Avenue, in the context of an urban development initiated by the commune on the site called « the Hunting Gardens ». It’s an exceptional opportunity to renew a neighbourhood, a part of the city, and also an opportunity to create a dynamic image for an urban commune.     Site plan   We opted for a clear and open layout for the buildings, favouring lines of communication between the existing neighbourhood and the site’s new development. The communal house was positioned on the corner between Casernes Avenue and Beckers Street for maximum visibility. A pedestrian path that crosses the project was proposed in order to link the future park with the... More

The Tadawul-listed Emaar, The Economic City is developing King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), the region’s largest-of-its-kind real estate project in Saudi Arabia. The 181 km2 development on the Red Sea coast, energises the economy through diverse components including a port, industrial zone, and residential projects. The focal point of the coastal strip is called the Coastal Towers. Emaar - The Economic City appointed EDGE to design five towers ranging from G+25 to G+60 in height.   The layout was arranged so that all four surrounding towers have direct sea views while the central tower has 80% apartments with direct views. With over 83% floor plate efficiency, despite the innovative forms, the design provides a solid return o... More

LINDOWER STRASSE BLD. A-CA part of a long term intervention on a large early XXth Centuryindustrial complex in the area of Berlin Wedding, the conversion andextension of the two first buildings focuses on the creation of newspaces for art exhibition and production.The 5.050 m² complex, housing art ateliers and galleries in two existing industrial structures provides a new centre of creativity. The addition oftwo further stories to one of the two buildings, the cladding reflecting the sky, crowns the development with a state of the art exhibition halloverlooking the city to the south.LINDOWER STRASSE BLD. BAs the area of Wedding evolves, the 5.000 m² intervention, housing art ateliers and galleries, , bars, rest... More