The ROOM by Office for Design & Architecture (ODA) is a modular dwelling system intended to be retrofitted into existing spaces. Designed as an adjustable yet custom solution for bedrooms, The ROOM consists of three elements: the Pod, the Media Station and the Satellite. ‘Made affordable by the use of simple materials and construction methods that can be dressed up or down according to budget. The appearance and arrangement can be adjusted to fit within rooms of all sizes and for users of all ages.’

The product began as a custom project for a client who wanted a “room” for a teenager in a loft-like space. As ODA progressed they realized that The Room could be made of modular parts and could be adjusted (made compact or sprawling) for various space requirements which led to it being productized.

On the former NDSM-wharf, an industrial area, now transformed into a new-media park with upcoming events and creative companies, these 380 living-cabins have temporarily been placed for students. The containers will stay here (at least) until 2010.

Each box has its own services like a kitchen, bathroom, toilet, tv-connection and internet, measuring 24 m2. One box costs about 350 euro to rent, all inclusive.

The students have a larger communal space for parties, gatherings, or, just to get together. Another shared facility is the wash-space, to do the laundry, and a container for garbage. The former ship-yard hall has a large skate-ramp with bars and restaurants.

The ferry-boat takes the students to the Central Train station.

‘The design (2007) of Tower A (the ‘Pine Cone’), one of the three 11-story residential towers along Prvomajska Street in Nova Gorica, aims to develop the interior and exterior surfaces of individual apartments into living ambiences reflecting the littoral position of Nova Gorica with its mild climate, numerous sunlit days and Mediterranean vegetation. The climate of the city once led it to be called the Austrian Nice and it is precisely this climate that enables a high level of living comfort within the covered exterior apartment surfaces (covered terraces) throughout the year.

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This project by Dominique Perrault Architecture is located in Parque del Manzanares, Madrid, Spain and currently in progress. It results from an invited international competition held in June 2002. Start of conceptual design was back in July 2002 and the construction started in April 2006. Estimated completion is due in 2009.

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‘The Arnhem Central project by UNStudio is a large urban plan development composed of diverse elements which amassed constitute a vibrant transport hub. The expansion generates office space, shops, housing units, a new station hall, a railway platform and underpass, a car tunnel, bicycle storage and a large parking garage.

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This is the proposal for a competition (2003) to design a landmark tower which was supposed to house U2’s state of the art recording studio. The construction of the winning project designed by Foster + Partners is expected to begin in 2009.

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In partnership with Diego Arraigada, the Los Angeles based studio Johnston Marklee in partnership with Diego Arraigada Arquitecto is made by a perfect concrete. The modern View House located in Rosario, Argentina is a stunning design with a sculptural form that embraces the views surrounding it.

This contemporary residential design garnered the firms an AIA Next Citation Award in 2004.

Standing out from among 350 entrants, the award-winning design boasts a very unique silhouette, featuring an irregular cast concrete contours complemented by lots of large windows to take in the serene, green surroundings.

This modern two-story house comes up with a simple, minimalist interior on a backdrop of white, designed to keep the main focus on the windows and views.

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‘The Parking Structure and Retail Project for 8511 Warner Drive by Eric Owen Moss architects will provide parking for new area businesses in ‘Conjunctive Points’, Culver City, California. The project will also serve the local residential and business community by providing a modest amount of retail and restaurant space — 50,000 square feet — currently lacking in the area.

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