Formally, we opt for a solution with a powerful and recognizable image like the “prototypical gabled house”, which we combine, functionally, with an organization in strips of the programme. We put in place a first strip connecting with the garden and swimming pool for public areas (entrance, kitchen and living room).
In the context of Auckland’s rugged west coast ‘Motutara’ is the arterial route that connects the west of Auckland to the black sands of Muriwai beach. ‘Motu’ is to sever, ‘Tara’ meaning for peak, describes the action of the road of this name which effectively severs the peak or highland of Muriwai from the low lying coast.
Ceramiche Refin tiles play centre stage in this outstanding project by Brazilian architect Diego Revollo. The 130m² apartment is located in Alto da Lapa with the lawyer client buying off plan.
The Self-Made House by Paolo Carlesso in Fagnano Olona, Italy, stands as a testament to sustainable living and self-sufficiency. This unique project emphasizes the importance of time and the process of gradual construction
The Two Beams House, designed by Yuri Vital Escritório, is a modern concrete residence in Tibau do Sul, Brazil. This unique home combines structural simplicity with an innovative design, creating a sophisticated yet affordable living space. Located on Brazil’s beautiful Natal coast in Rio Grande do Norte, Two Beams House offers an open environment that immerses residents in nature.
Architects: GASS Project: Westcliff Pavilion Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Architects: Georg van Gass, Clare J. Eisenstein Photographs: Bernard Viljoen Designed by GASS Studio, the Westcliff Pavilion at 28A Pallinghurst is a steel-framed pavilion structure located on the Westcliff Ridge in Johannesburg, South Africa. This 2 bedroom dwelling, nestled away in its wooded surroundings, is positioned just
Located in Cap Ferret, France, the Wood Frame House by S+M Architectes showcases a masterful blend of modern architecture and natural harmony. Situated on a sprawling 1,000 m² plot at the boundary of a state forest, this residence transforms an ordinary existing structure into a sophisticated and secluded retreat.
Architects: Cubus Architect in Charge: David Pou van den Bossche, Estel Ortega Vázquez Location: Doade, Lugo, Galicia, Spain Photographs: Adrià Goula, Antonio Rodriguez, Estel Ortega Barcelona-based Cubus Arquitectura has turned an old stone winery into a family home in Galicia, Spain. Description by Cubus: The old stone wineries of the Ribeira Sacra (Galicia) were (and
