Mexican architectural office JSª has completed the Amsterdam 235 in Mexico. The project consists in the intervention in an old Art Deco house, catalogued by the National Institute of Beaux Arts. The new interpretation of the house was delivered by its formal arrangement, randomized window pattern with textures and colors, as well as clean detailing.

The façades of this new body are mainly in glass, in contrast to the massiveness of the Art Deco architecture, at the same time, a large stained-glass window in modern style with rectangular pieces of glass of different colors and textures pays homage to the stained-glass windows of the original house.

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Amsterdam 235, image courtesy of JSª

Amsterdam 235, image courtesy of JSª

+ Project description courtesy of JSª

The project consists in the intervention in an old Art Deco house, catalogued by the National Institute of Beaux Arts. The complete house, façade and interiors, was recovered to create three apartments (one duplex, two simplex), with access through a hall of double height, decorated with epoch moldings and stained-glass windows.

At the far end of the property a building is under construction, with five apartments in six levels, three of which are superimposed on the building. Each of these is recessed, creating terraces which open to an avenue lined with trees. The way in which the new building and house are joined, opens the space for a central patio, southerly oriented.

Amsterdam 235, image courtesy of JSª

All five apartments live toward this area. The façades of this new body are mainly in glass, in contrast to the massiveness of the Art Deco architecture, at the same time, a large stained-glass window in modern style with rectangular pieces of glass of different colors and textures pays homage to the stained-glass windows of the original house.

H+S interiors took part in all the spaces, highlighting the decorative elements, such as moldings and windows, which are representative of the fifties and were preserved in remodeling, These elements are combined with current elements, such as the newel stairs, or the contemporary chandeliers, and when mixed, they create an eclectic and warm environment.

Amsterdam 235, image courtesy of JSª

Special attention is given to the areas for leisure and contemplation, like the interior patio, where we designed a screen-wall with a tree in the middle, or the terrace that creates a relaxed atmosphere, inspired in a winter garden.

The lighting combines elements in the ceiling, as well as decorative elements, creating warm atmospheres which are complemented with repetitive materials and colors throughout the apartment.

+ Project credits / data

Project: Amsterdam 235
Location: Amsterdam 235, Colonia Condesa
Date of project: 2005-2007
Activities: Architectural Design, Executive Project, Work Direction, Interiors

Design Team: JSª / Javier Sanchez.
Juan Soler, Mariana Paz, Enrique Salazar, Edurne Turcott, Mariana Sanchez, Daniela Sainz, Angelica Soberanes, Domingo Granados.

Interior Design Team: JSª / Javier Sánchez
Paola Calzada, Karen Kimura (apartments 102+202)

Construction: JSª / Javier Sánchez
Structure: Hector Margain, Fernando Valdivia
Installations: Gustavo Aguilar

Units: 8
Average surface: 2,476 sq ft
Surface for sale: 19,913 sq ft
Total surface: 27,770 sq ft

+ All images and drawings courtesy of JSª

Comion Jewelry Collection, image courtesy of Gonçalo Campos

Portuguese designer Gonçalo Campos has designed the Comion Jewelry Collection.

+ Design description courtesy of Gonçalo Campos

Made in 3D printing technology, representing the amazing possibilities offered by this new technology that makes virtually any shape possible to build.

All of these objects where designed and modeled in the computer, and after printed in steel.

The inevitable texture that this process produces is here used as a feature. The collection is made of a ring, two bracelets and a pendant neckalce, providing a whole range of acessories.

These are objects to represent the marvels of cutting edge technology and the possibilities it unveils. When worn they incorporate both, the contrast and harmony, of the human being and technology.

+ All images courtesy of Gonçalo Campos

Singapore-based Formwerkz Architects recently has completed the S House along Lorong Selangat, Singapore. The house is consisted of 4 levels with each unique formal characteristics in responding to different programmatic demands.

We derived formal strategies that celebrate these vertically stratified spaces, making the transition from one level to the next an experience.

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S House, image courtesy of Formwerkz Architects

+ Project description courtesy of Formwerkz Architects

The 2-storey house along Lorong Selangat was designed for a family of four who entertains frequently and often in separate groups. Beside their private bedrooms, the house was planned to allow maximum use of the communal spaces for entertainment. The house spans four levels, from basement to attic, each floor having different programmatic demands. Hence, we derived formal strategies that celebrate these vertically stratified spaces, making the transition from one level to the next an experience.

S House, image courtesy of Formwerkz Architects

The Rock

The Basement was conceived as an abstracted geological formation, an outcrop where rest of the building sits. The central opening to the basement revealed itself as a ravine that separates the 25m-lap pool and the full length of the cave-like movie and billiard lounge.

S House, image courtesy of Formwerkz Architects

The Floating Box

The red box, housing most of the private abodes in the upper floor, levitates above the ground stratum, leaving the spaces open to the landscape.

The Sail

The soaring roof wraps the attic space as while connects to the outdoor lounge in the roof deck.

S House - Basement floor plan, drawing courtesy of Formwerkz Architects

S House - Level 1 floor plan, drawing courtesy of Formwerkz Architects

S House - Level 2 floor plan, drawing courtesy of Formwerkz Architects

S House - Attic floor plan, drawing courtesy of Formwerkz Architects

S House - Section A-A, drawing courtesy of Formwerkz Architects

S House - Section C-C, drawing courtesy of Formwerkz Architects

+ Project credits / data

Architect: Formwerkz Architects
Design team: Alan Tay, Gwen Tan, April Tan, Benny Feng, Jessica Leong
Interior design: Formwekz Pte Ltd
Builder: Apac construction
Photographer: Albert Lim

Site Area:  760 m2
GFA: 900 m2
Cost: $3.5 mil
Duration: 16 mths

+ All drawings and images courtesy of Formwerkz Architects