“The House in Cala Ambolo consists of a strategically fragmented area that addresses the views towards the visual interest of the plot" Location In order to exploit of the uniqueness of this site, the house is formed by a strategically fragmented element, which directs the views of the different rooms to all the visual interest of the plot, in order to generate spac...
Hugo Mompó Architecture with Juan Grau The roof, which had to be completely rebuilt, was restored to its original condition with arabic curved tiling. Existing interior wooden beams and ceramic tiles that could be salvaged remain as are. The soffit, which was previously hidden by a false ceiling, has now become the main feature of the house. In order to create maxi...
Context: The maxim "less is more", coined by the German architect Mies van der Rohe, one of the greatest idols of Torres, paradoxically, is the antithesis of what preached the legendary American decorator Dorothy Draper. For her, more was better. With floors on black and white, fancy boiseries and oversized handles, her ambiance was eccentric, exuberant and glamorous....
atop the structure, is a compact, sculptural rooftop extension that frames views towards an expansive vista seen through the trees. the update, done by dutch firm bloot architecture, is a sustainable means to enlarge the existing residence, and provides two bedrooms (one master), a storage landing, additional washing area, and external roof access. the home also underwe...
Despite the size restrictions, the compact ‘1.8m house’ in tokyo has managed to reserve, arrange and maximize the space available to evoke a sense of openess while preserving privacy for the inhabitants and family cat. constructed with a steel frame, the building’s fully glass façade overlooks the street of a quiet neighborhood. divided into several floor levels, there ...
The residential area of this home was designed with large proportions with the intention of creating two areas, a cozy and intimate family area and another larger and sophisticated formal area. The separation was designed in a manner that allows to join the areas when needed. Hovering above the space in perfec balanced is a cube made of concrete and glass that serves as...
The renovation of ‘inner city warehouse’, reinterprets the generous space into a unique residential home, featuring a ‘mancave’. the white, curvaceous form has been fabricated in carbon-fiber, sitting at the core of the upper communal area. seemingly supporting the ceiling, while molding around the original timber trusses, it serves as a decorative centerpiece as well a...
The architect Ilana David partner at ROY DAVID STUDIO Tel aviv based architecture & interior design practice, was motivated to transform the old stable into the desired vacation house by preserving its original structural style. The villa is located in an amazing wheat & sunflower fields which inspired the architect to preserve the yellowish color plate of the origina...
the idyllic spot is characterized by dense native atlantic forest, warm, muggy weather, and a long list of animals ranging from jaguars to the three-toed sloths. placed there amongst it all is ‘arca’, a two bedroom residence by atelier marko brajovic.the metal structured home is thought of as a contemporary interpretation of the brazilian asurini and médio xingu typologi...
the home was designed by quebecois firm atelier barda, in collaboration with lise gagné architect, using a modest set of requirements laid out by the clients. it was necessary that the structure be easy to maintain — secondary weekend residence — be open to the surrounding landscape, and be built using cross-laminated timber. the design completes all three, and is org...
the home is accessed through a discreet entrance located on the side, adjacent to the sheltered parking area created by the overhang of the structure. minimalistic in form, a simple bronze-tinted window has been placed at the top corner of the house, illuminating the second floor living, kitchen and dining area. the exposed concrete materiality has been continued through...
named ‘chontay house’, the design seeks to accentuate the region’s natural landscape and the natural fauna which occupies the plot. in order to generate sensory, visual and material links among users, landscape and architecture, the residence is divided into two separate volumes articulated around a communal garden lined with existing trees and shrubs. this design appro...
The plot contains two structures, one in an L shape, the other an I, which form a triangular shape — the land itself is a triangle, as are the sloped roofs on both structures. it’s not too hard to figure out where the name comes from. together, the ‘triangle house’ contains a large living and dining area, several large terraces, a four car garage, pond, interior court...
a traditional korean-style dwelling originally built in 1937, the structure was in severe disrepair after years of neglect. located in seoul’s changsin-dong district, it was one of countless other structures plagued by the area’s restrictive development program. on arrival, they found the property’s roof caved in, with structural components floating in mid-air, half conn...
A jai-baan, or heart of the house, is located perfectly in the center of the two-story main structure. the area is composed of two staircases that cross each other, providing connection to all rooms on the second floor. one leads to working spaces — studio and office — on level two. the other, connects the downstairs living area and kitchen, with two private bedrooms abo...
the residence is separated into two floors, with continuous glass lines running vertically across its entirety. an aesthetic feature, the linear window panes also protect the home from whatever stray balls may fly its way. all views in the home are oriented towards the course rather than the road in front, thus all frequently-used spaces are located as near to that side ...
with a prime view of sydney harbor, the proposal exercises adaptive re-use, where its distinctive and elegant quality has been enhanced. this strategy resulted in the foreshore building being kept and the new house moved further back. instilling a distinctive character among its neighbors, the curved frontage of the façade is reminiscent of a 1930s art deco residence....
Opting for practically and sincerity, mexican architecture firm goko created the ‘house of eight gardens’. In response to the client’s needs, the design emphasizes quality over square meterage with special attention paid to natural lighting optimization, greater interaction with nature, and uninterrupted relaxation. ‘House of eight gardens’ starts from a center point,...
divided into four equal modules of 3.5 x 6 meters, the building is small enough to be transported quickly and easily. in addition to the home’s primary living accommodation, the proposal consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a cellar. the installation order of the units can be customized, with the opportunity to attach new modules during the home’s lifespan. mad...
named ‘nord’, the flag-shaped property (a rectangular site with a pole-like narrow path) focuses on using timber to give the spaces inside warmth and intimacy, most noticeably on the ceilings. the property is surrounded by neighboring properties all round, and with the awkward site, this presented strict regulated setback from three directions, which in turn has created...
minimalist in form, the property is based on a hilltop, near a cliff-edge overlooking seto inland sea. like a lightbox, the two-storey building has been conceived with techniques to incorporate maximum natural light. each timber slat on the porch wall have been separated with a gap to allow a light to subtly diffuse through, and in evenings, a gentle light produced from...
derived and named after a mythological place of peace and happiness, the ‘arcadia house’ hides away from the street and unexpectedly opens up to generous garden scenery and a private pool. wanting to be consistent with the original style of the property, the new exterior blends seamlessly with the victorian front veranda. the pattern on the ashlar masonry walls have been...
standing at 1,000m2, the pentagonal shaped building is constituted of five distinct zones defined by both full volumes and voids. as requested by the client, ‘IS’ maintains a direct relationship between interior and exterior spaces. on the southern and eastern sides, the home opens up almost completely, giving residents access to a covered veranda that ends near the fron...
the transformation saw the original dilapidated state of the rear being developed into a double height, light-filled extension. with a full front of windows and a glass tri-folding door leading to the landscaped garden, the extension now holds a dining room with a seamless connection to the kitchen. small greenery have been planted in the recessed planters along each ...
following the sloping gradient of the typography, the private home uses concrete as its primary material. formed in the shape of a cuboid, the scheme features a distinctive exterior façade where it has been purposely punctured by different sized rectangular and square openings. presented as a second façade, this wall becomes a partially sheltered barrier while the geomet...
working together with the client, the structure utilized 270 one-tonne concrete blocks to craft the perimeter walls of the horizontal, flat-roofed property. resulting in the varying of textures across the façades, the material choice reflects the sedimentary layers of earth still seen from the site’s previous programs. exercising cost-effective and sustainable techniq...
based north of london, the ‘fold house’ sees the creation of a bold, contemporary space characterized by a pleated roof-ceiling. as well as the dynamic form of the extension the interiors use a rich palette of materials and textures. the roof appears to be formed from a flat surface, forced to fold into a faceted structure meanwhile from the exterior, the pleats are hi...
designed by local practice DCPP, the shape of the house takes advantage of the plot’s dimensions, maximizing available living space. this is achieved by articulating a series of outdoor areas around a central garden, encouraging external living. all of the dwelling’s necessary amenities are found at ground floor level, including the home’s master bedroom. above, the ...
Embedded into the hill and the surroundings, the long rectangular space is entered via a floating staircase, leading down to the generous open-plan area. kept minimal, the room is used for canvas arrangement, storage of equipment, the activity of painting itself, all the while, looking out the exterior landscape. a light well between the concrete ceiling and wall illumin...
the clients are the third-generation owners of the property, and their purpose was to restore and re-value their grandparents’ original housing project. this house was originally designed in 1958 by swiss architect theodor cron, whose architectural production has become reverent in modern peruvian architecture. the original design proposes a language with sharp horizonta...
located on a site of natural preservation, the design worked with the uneven topography which manifested in the concrete prism which simply rests on the slope of the ground. horizontal in plan, the compact residence has been oriented to provide uninterrupted views, meanwhile each side of the volume opens and frames the tropical, mountainous landscape. construction was ap...
fortunately for him and his family he ended up with a villa next to an idyllic lake, surrounded by a forest on the outskirts of moers, a german city on the western bank of the rhine. however, as a consequence of the site’s uncertain future, the original layout of the dwelling was orientated away from this now beautiful nature reserve. the extensive paved driveway was si...
named ‘casa RGT’, the property contains two bedrooms — the larger of which adjoins a private terrace cantilevered above a ravine. the second bedroom includes a small loft, designed to increase the room’s capacity. the design team sought to create a structure that appeared as an adaptation of its surroundings, using materials such as steel, aluminum, OSB and — most promi...
Villa G in Sorengo, on the edge of Lugano, Ticino, stands on a long narrow strip of land on a steep slope, part of a hilly area, bordered on its short sides by a private road and another property. On the long sides it is fringed by another site being developed and a wood that is legislatively bound. To enjoy the fine view of the mountains and part of the lake, the groun...
Studio Raanan Stern architect redesigned a Bauhaus apartment in a residential building built in the 1930’s. The International Style building is located in the center of the Tel Aviv’s White City and in the last few years has gone through extensive restorations of its exterior. The division of the interior of the apartment was customized according to the occupant’s needs...
Sicilian-based studio Tuttiarchitetti developed an extension project for a 5 meters wide and 20 long-building in Catania, made of generous walls of lava stone – survived at the massive construction process that took place in the Seventies – with only two diagonal openings, towards North-East facing a public garden, and towards South-West facing the city. A wooden “hut” ...
