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History by Incorporating Ideas

Located in the town of Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, this project by Michael Samoriz modernizes an important part of history by incorporating it into everyday life. This historic fortress has been converted into a shopping and entertainment galleria, complete with boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. It also includes a permanent art exhibition of paintings, sculptures, and photographs.

Founded in 1662, this fortress city was created by the Governor of Kiev; it changed hands several times over the centuries before being almost completely demolished in the early 19^th century. The architect wanted this project to allow visitors to “feel the past, consider the artifacts and ruins of the majestic castle.”

Subtle additions have been made with oak and sandstone to add to the historicity of the project, but striking modern adaptations have been made as well. Milk Pink Ice Cream and Yogurt Shop is located in the former dungeons of the ruined citadel, part of the only remaining defense wall of the original fortress. This modern glass and steel structure, offset with bright hues and quirky decor, overlooks the ruins of the original fortress, allows visitors a literal window into the past.

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This former Seattle church is now one of the hottest real estate listings in town. The Sanctuary, designed by Sechrist Design Associates Inc, boasts 12 luxury residences in this historic building.

Formerly first Church of Christ, Scientist, the congregation sold the historic building to a luxury real estate developer for $1.1 million in 2006. Many old churches in the Seattle area have been torn down to make way for new construction, but the developers always intended to keep this historic structure intact as a part of Seattle history.

Contemporary architectural details, like polished concrete floors and stainless steel appliances, are thoughtfully and respectfully integrated into the century-old building. The unique history of the building grants each home strikingly high vaulted ceilings and exposed brick walls.

It is also visible in smaller details: many units contain original stained glass windows or pieces from the original church. An oculus casts sunlight into a communal space built in the former sanctuary.

While the condominiums were listed in 2012, the building is once again making headlines as one of the units is back on the market. It is easily one of Seattle’s most unique home listings.

Designed by Martin Ballendat for Italian manufacturers Tonon, the Up-Chair was updated to a sleeker, more attractive version. This is how design evolves. One chair at a time. Besides offering a comfortable physical touch, its shape and manufacturing story inspires anyone to improve on what exists. From the older aluminum-cast version to this elegant wood or leather version, the manufacturing process and design work only got better. So now the Up-Chair made in Italy provokes you to take a seat and try on the shape, the textures, the size.

“Up-Chair from Tonon is an extremely emotional product. The comfort is also achieved through the use of an innovative manufacturing process of the shell,” designers reveal.

A chair that seems cut in American walnut decorates even an empty room. Following the contours of the design, it completed by innovative armrests in American walnut.

“The material is called FREEFORM ADVANCED, an integral solid-coloured foam, whose molecular structure is very stable and partly self-supporting, that means more flexibility and more comfort as well as lightness to the chair. The shell is available in 10 fresh colors, the metal base is available both matte or polished chrome finish.”

Studio Ardete’s design transformed this metal profile cutting store in a Northern Indian city into an art exhibition that beautifully showcases the works produced inside. They aimed to reignite interest in the art by redefining it with a modern edge. To do this, the design showcases applications of water Jet CNC cutting in architecture.

You enter the shop through a beautiful door that hints at the wares inside, with contemporary metal art touches in copper and brass. A mix of other materials, including glass, light steel, and wood add layers to the door that create a more complex and interesting design.

The 970-square foot space is divided into four areas with distinct color schemes and themes. For example, the first room is meant to feel like an outdoor night garden with black and grey tones and stainless steel. You walk through a partition of cut metal into a room that has a more traditional Indian look with purple accents. The two other spaces offer the shop owners a workshop and sleeping quarters. [Photography by Love Sharma courtesy of Architect Magazine and information courtesy of Studio Ardete]