Every week, we highlight the FRAME Awards submissions that have received the most attention from our readers and jury. Below are the five most-viewed projects between 14 and 21 March.
Photo: Carla Step
House Upon House
Abez
Abez's House upon House project began with the demolition of a house, with a new one built in its memory (House). Boundaries are blurred between this house’s interior and exterior and between its past and its present. By leaving a void on the ground level, the studio offers an elevated refuge from which to contemplate the nearby mountains while remaining dialogue with its surroundings. Lattice panels frame views of the garden, and a solid volume houses a service area and a living room.
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Photo: Sui Sicong
New Balance Run Hub Store
Brinkworth
New Balance’s expansion across China is marked by the New Balance Run Hub Store by Brinkworth (Single-Brand Store) in Shanghai. The designers developed a design language around high-quality materials, avoiding the use of welded joints and certain chemicals so that all fixtures and finishes can easily be broken down to their single-material constituent parts for easy reuse or recycling. Jury member Blair Cooper, creative director at Seen Studios, rates the project highly saying, ‘It’s the sneaky details for me! Beautiful joinery that is un-fussy in its approach – sitting amidst a warm palette that speaks to heritage in a modern and inviting manner. The space encourages community gatherings and is a flexible space for seasonal product launches.’
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Photo: Seth Caplan
Ánímo!
Jordana Maisie Design Studio
Ánímo! by Jordana Maisie Design Studio transforms a narrow New York space into a restaurant with a sense of openness (Restaurant). Custom-fabricated elements by regional artisans respond to the specific needs of the space, integrating storage, seating and service areas in a way that maximizes utility. The layout is planned to support a full commercial kitchen while maintaining a natural flow of patrons. Circulation pathways are well-defined, ensuring that staff can move effortlessly between prep, service and dining areas. Material choices prioritize comfort without compromising the restaurant’s ability to accommodate a high volume of guests.
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Photo: Adam Letch
JLL Brussels
Tetris Design and Build
Tetris Design and Build’s office for JLL Brussels imagines the workspace as a dynamic cityscape, transforming traditional elements into an urban-inspired layout (Small Office, Material). Meeting rooms and cubicles are connected by street-like passages, while ‘neighbourhoods’ cater to different working styles. Applying an urban approach to the office, the designers foster spontaneous connections and innovation while also providing quieter zones and breakout areas that cater to work preferences and neurodivergence. The materials and finishes reflect the diversity in Brussels’ urban fabric, but global brand colours are applied throughout. A notable 80% of materials and furniture from the previous office were either repurposed or upcycled from JLL’s previous office, showcasing commitment to the company’s net zero policy.
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Photo: Half.Half.photography
Yunshang Clinic
Studio yo-U
Studio yo-U designed Yunshang Clinic, an aesthetic clinic situated on the seventh floor of a tower designed to hotel standards (Healthcare Centre). Facing the challenge of creating a space that complies with medical clinic regulations, the studio aimed to optimize patient circulation by consolidating space types into three categories. This circulation design optimizes patient flow, enhancing efficiency while safeguarding patient privacy. By assigning a different colour finish to each of the space clusters, the designers provide an intuitive spatial orientation. The interiors of the clusters feature wood as a primary material, which, together with the brand’s floral-patterned windows, adds a gentle ambiance to the medical setting.
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