Organised by the Ministry of Public Works, the competition for the 'Valorisation of the Archaeological Site of the Andalusi Settlement of the Arrixaca and the Garden of San Esteban in Murcia' aimed to protect the valuable archaeological site of the Arrixaca and at the same time create a public space for the citizens. AGi architects participated in this competition with a … [Read more...]
Sama’a Wafra, new proposal for vertical living
Integrating nature is one of the axes guiding AGi architects' proposal for Sama'a Wafra, a high-rise residential complex located in Hessa Al Mubarak, which will be Kuwait's first mixed-use district. In December 2018 we responded to an international competition by invitation for the design of the new building. AGi architects, which is currently developing other housing complexes … [Read more...]
A tour through AGi architects’ projects in Spain
In this article we present an itinerary through the projects that AGi architects has built or is currently developing in Spain, since the completion of 'La Ascensión' Church in 2013. At the moment, we are also developing two major works to intervene in the Spanish architectonic heritage: the restoration and musealization of 18 settlements of the Bronze and Iron Ages in … [Read more...]
KFAS Campus. A project based on environmental and social sustainability
Ecological concern and urban well-being are the driving forces behind AGi architects' proposal for the new headquarters of KFAS, the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science. In mid-2018, an international restricted competition was launched to design a new facility, along with a convention centre and a master plan for the area. International firms such as AZPML or Coop … [Read more...]
Manara Mall. New project by AGi architects
As you travel along Jahra Road to the west, a bright coloured block marks the presence of Manara Mall. Passing by, the building acquires different colours, going from greenish to yellowish tones, finally showing an intense maroon. The vibrant color finish on the exterior of Manara Mall appeals to the view from the automobile. The car is the observation point par excellence of … [Read more...]
Vivero Ilustrado. A proposal for the Square of the Duchess of Osuna
During the 18th century, the Dukes of Osuna owned up as much as 180 hectares of land in the northwest of the city of Madrid. In that area they built the Palacio del Capricho, an aristocratic country property surrounded by a large garden, the sole Romantic park in Madrid, as well as other buildings such as stables and the service house. Today, next to the Palacio del Capricho … [Read more...]
Mirador del Egüés. Bioclimatic dwellings in the Ecocity of Sarriguren
Valle de Egüés is a municipality located in the metropolitan area of Pamplona, north Spain, composed by several small towns. The capital of this valley is Sarriguren, a eco-friendly urban area settled in 1998. This eco-city is a pilot initiative of bioclimatic architecture and urbanism. In 2000, it was classified as "Good Practice" by the United Nations Centre for Human … [Read more...]
Life as architectural performance
The Eames: choreographing domestic life The designer couple Ray y Charles Eames lived in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, in a small, sunny home made of steel and glass and surrounded by trees. The iconic example of Modern domestic architecture, today considered a landmark of Los Angeles, began in the early 1940s. At that time, the couple of designers had just begun working on … [Read more...]
Spaces of living: urban reflections of Kuwaiti society. A research project on residential architecture in Kuwait
One of AGi architects’ main areas of practice is residential architecture. The office has designed a large number of their projects in Kuwait City, where domestic space must accommodate very diverse lifestyles and inhabitants. The projects that AGi architects develops are based on an understanding of the society and the context in which they are located, both locally and … [Read more...]
New Residential Projects
AGi architect is currently designing a new set of residential projects located in an area of great geographic scope, going from the Iberian Peninsula and the Mediterranean Coast, to the Middle East. Landscape and climate are protagonists, to address a sustainable architecture that empowers wellbeing. Marassi Villas form a Premium Luxury development in Egypt … [Read more...]