Mandarin Oriental Hotel
The project involved the renovation of four historic buildings on a typical Milanese street whose variety of characteristics and histories affords a distinctive glimpse of the “inner” Milan. The renovations were conducted with the aim of adapting and c …
R·torso·C
“We want a distinctive piece of architecture with exposed concrete finish, and environmentally conscious at the same time.” With these words from the clients, we developed a 100% recyclable concrete and the house saw its completion after two and a half …
Ideal Work for a home renovation in Prague
A home in industrial style faithfully reflecting the identity of the owner; a complex project revolving around use of quality materials and surfaces with an unfinished look, creating fluid spaces decorated with designer furnishings and iconic items fro …
Okome: the organic nature of upholstery. Nendo and Alias
A collection created out of a partnership between Alias and Studio Nendo, summing up the company’s concept of casual chairs and footstools and testifying to the its ability to serve the world of design and interpret the most innovative new trends: Okom …
Quiubox – A nomadic Workshop
The name Quiubox is a combination of the Colombian expression “¿Quiubo?”, meaning “what’s up”, “hello, what is happening”, and a “box”, referring to a small scale architectural object, a container of knowledge and activities. Quiubox is a nomadic works …
The intimacy of the home
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home”. It is where we should spend our lives, carried away by the enchantment and peace of the countryside. US poet and writer Gary Snyder succinctly describes the sensations one feels in the Micheline home: a tra …
Pietre Native, Granitoker by Casalgrande Padana
A curved, dynamic façade, a bold sign extending horizontally parallel to the infrastructure, a splash of colour that cuts across the space, recalling the graceful movements of oriental dancers. Maina panettone factory is a long red ribbon, penetrating …
Airbnb
Threefold Architects have completed the new UK headquarters for Airbnb, located in a former warehouse in Clerkenwell, London to provide an inspirational and truly flexible ‘no fixed desks’ workspace that embodies Airbnb’s ‘belong anywhere’ mantra. phot …
Winter Cabin
The challenge is to install real objects, shelters in 1:1 on remote sites and study their response to extreme weather, radical temperature shifts, snow and rugged terrain. The harsh conditions of wind, snow, landslides, terrain, and weather require a r …
area 151+ custom-made
presentazione/introduction Custom-made Objects made to measure text by Laura Andreini interviste/interviews Emotional spaces a dialogue with Karim Rashid interview by Laura Andreini Artisans without limits a dialogue with Riva1920 interview by Laura An …