Under the rapid urbanization, cities in Vietnam have diverged far from their origins as low density tropical green space. Newly developed urban areas are losing their connection with nature. Binh house by Vo Trong Nghia Architects (VTN Architects) is one project in the “House for Trees” series, a prototypical housing design, providing green space within high density neighbourhood.
Tehran-based Bracket Design Studio has completed the Isfahan House in 2016 for a young family. Project description: Isfahan, at all times, has been a garden city, however, nowadays only a few gardens have survived. During the development of the city, beautiful gardens have turned into the streets or highways of the neighborhood. Nevertheless, in Isfahan,
This is a lot between party walls located in Lomas de Chapultepec in Mexico City. It is a virtually flat and regular site (13 of frontage x 25 of depth). The only view corresponds to the front facade (west orientation) into a wooded glen, as there are taller buildings on the three boundaries.
Located in Auckland, Elizabeth House is a contemporary family home designed by Dorrington Atcheson Architects. This new build in the heritage suburb of Freeman’s Bay is a composition of concrete, steel and glass that gives a handshake to the past. Horizontal texture on the precast concrete walls echoes the linearity of weatherboards. The roof, styled as
This freestanding concrete house to the north of Brussels, is situated on a plot which due to its irregular shape remained unsold for a long period of time.
Project: Concrete painting studio Architects: Felipe Assadi and Francisca Pulido Location: Los Vilos, Coquimbo Region, Chile Collaborator: Alejandra Araya Photography: Fernando Alda This concrete painting studio was designed by Felipe Assadi and Francisca Pulido as an extension of a house. The studio is located in Los Vilos, Chile. Project description: The painter’s studio has been erected to one side
Two Houses Conesa is a residential project designed for two families in Buenos Aires by Luciano Kruk in collaboration with Besonias Almeida Arquitectos.
Project: Kedem House Architect: Pitsou Kedem Architects Design Team: Pitsou Kedem, Noa Groman, Tamar Berger Location: Ramat HaSharon, Israel Area: 380 sqm Photography: Amit Geron The neighborhood where architect Pitsou Kedem designed a home for himself and his family was established in the 1950’s by army veterans and can be characterized by buildings with low
The Farm presents a series of ancient walls embedded in a spectacular windswept headland. Generous openings work with an operable courtyard to moderate the climate. Out in the elements, and courtesy of a hospitable client, this house brings many people together. It is accessible and relaxed, yet affords privacy and offers constant engagement with its ever changing natural surroundings.
