Author: Design Lens

An editorial desk dedicated to in-depth architectural reading, project interpretation, and critical design insight. Editorial Team: Mustafa & Rajy Khabazi.
  • TT Houses: Courtyard-Based Twin Housing and Flexibility

    The Internal Courtyard as an Organizing Element The project is based on the idea of introducing an internal garden at…

  • NestOff Micro Cabin: Redefining Minimal Living in Nature

    The Micro Cabin and the Context of Limited Dwelling This cabin is located in the forested hills of northern Hungary…

  • The Paper Log: Shell and Core Waste as Design Material

    Re-reading the Folding Process: From Product to By-Product In the production process of ISSEY MIYAKE’s pleated garments, the folding stage…

  • Two-Fold Studio: Multi-Functionality in a Limited Space

    Multi-Functionality within a Limited Space The Two-Fold Studio project reflects a functional paradox; while the name suggests duality, the building…

  • Yongping Warehouse Renovation: Huadi Adaptive Reuse

    Repurposing Grain Warehouses on the Huadi River On a site stretching along the Huadi River in Foshan, China, a group…

  • Currumbin Model by Removed Tiny Homes: Tiny House Redefined

    Concept of Liberated Tiny Homes The idea behind some tiny homes is based on redefining the sense of space, where…

  • Exploring the HiBreak Dual: A Dual-Layer E Ink Display Approach

    The Shift Toward Less Visually Straining Screens Prolonged smartphone use has become associated with increased eye strain, especially with backlit…

  • Album Sprinter Camper Van: Multi-Functional Design

    Design Principle and the Shift Toward Functionality Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper vans are built on a concept aimed at achieving a…

  • De’Longhi Miniature Café Coffee Machine Concept

    Consumer Perception Between the Café and the Home Some consumption patterns indicate that a large segment of users still associates…

  • Shoji House: Rethinking Compact Mobile Living

    Philosophy of Use in Small Spaces The Architecture of the Shoji home reflects a concept that goes beyond architectural form…

  • Orchestra Park Kunshan: Music-Inspired Urban Design

    Public Parks as a Standardized Design Typology Most public parks follow a repetitive design pattern based on fundamental elements such…

  • Batumi Chess Palace: Chessboard Architecture

    Context of Chess Culture in Georgia Georgia has a strong presence in chess culture that goes beyond its demographic size,…

  • Ring Lunch Box: Tool Centrality and Modular Design

    Design Logic Based on the Core Element Design Logic Based on the Core Element The idea begins with the tool…

  • Bee Write Back: Minimalist Writing Device

    Digital Writing in Distracting Environments Writing on a laptop or smartphone appears convenient on the surface, yet in practice it…

  • Aya & Sfera: Office Organization as Functional Design Systems

    Everyday Function of Office Objects as Organizational Solutions Office organizers are typically designed to address specific functional problems, such as…

  • Mozart House: Adaptive Reuse in a Georgian Heritage Building

    Historical and Urban Context Mozart House is located within a row of historic Georgian buildings in the Belgravia district and…

  • PocketTerm35: Bridging Mobile and Full Computing Systems

    The gap between mobile devices and full computing The concept of a handheld computer has long represented an attempt to…

  • Santa Margalida Social Housing: Materials, Efficiency & Flexibility

    General Context and Architectural Concept The project is located in Santa Margalida, a small town in northern Mallorca. It proposes…

  • Spatial Sequencing in Milan: Material and Sensory Design

    Spatial Sequencing as a Tool for Orientation The project is set within a traditional urban fabric in Milan and is…

  • Bugatti Type Sigma Reinterprets Type 57SC Atlantic Design

    Structural Engineering in the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic The Type 57SC Atlantic, developed in the 1930s, adopted an assembly approach…

  • University of Limerick Student Centre: Space and Wellbeing

    location and general concept The new Student Centre for the Architecture of the University of Limerick is located at the…