https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2734-oppenheim-architecture en-us A water-treatment facility in Switzerland conforms to the equipment it houses—and its surrounding landscape.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13974 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13974-water-treatment-facility-by-oppenheim-architecture The structure’s concrete shell curves to the contours of the equipment inside. Photo © Börje Müller Visitors to the facility are guided through passageways that come into close proximity with water. Photo © Aaron Kohler Image courtesy Oppenheim Architecture A new hotel building in Brazil fills a gap on the Copacabana with its fresh take on Rio style.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13324 Sun, 01 Apr 2018 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13324-emiliano-by-studio-arthur-casas-and-oppenheim-architecture 1804-Studio-Arthur-Casas-Oppenheim-Architecture-Rio-de-Janeiro-Emiliano-01.jpg Inspired by the perforated Brazilian cobogó tile, the facade of the Emiliano gives the new hotel a distinctive presence along Copacabana’s famed beachfront, or orla, which has a promenade designed by the legendary Roberto Burle Marx. Photo © Fernando Guerra 1804-Studio-Arthur-Casas-Oppenheim-Architecture-Rio-de-Janeiro-Emiliano-02.jpg Inspired by the perforated Brazilian cobogó tile, the facade of the Emiliano gives the new hotel a distinctive presence along Copacabana’s famed beachfront, or orla, which has a promenade designed by the legendary Roberto Burle Marx. Photo © Fernando Guerra 1804-Studio-Arthur-Casas-Oppenheim-Architecture-Rio-de-Janeiro-Emiliano-03.jpg The glass edge of the rooftop pool complies with a city building code forbidding any edifice from casting shadows on Copacabana’s beach. Photo © Fernando Guerra A Roberto Burle Marx panel hangs behind the reception desk. Photo © Fernando Guerra The lobby bar features a mix of contemporary and Modernist furniture. Photo © Fernando Guerra The restaurant opens to a skylit garden room. Photo © Fernando Guerra Organic materials prevail throughout, such as sculpted wood panels by the elevators and rough fabric panels above guest beds. Photo © Fernando Guerra Organic materials prevail throughout, such as sculpted wood panels by the elevators and rough fabric panels above guest beds. Photo © Fernando Guerra Inspired by Brazil’s Modernist tradition, the honeycombed facade provides guests with the option of privacy without losing the sea view or breeze. Photo © Fernando Guerra Image courtesy Studio Arthur Casas & Oppenheim Architecture Image courtesy Studio Arthur Casas & Oppenheim Architecture Image courtesy Studio Arthur Casas & Oppenheim Architecture