In the scenic province of Cáceres, Ábaton Arquitectos took on the challenge of converting an abandoned stable into a modern, sustainable family home. Situated high on a hill, this remote location, far from city water or electrical infrastructure, required a thoughtful design approach that would respect and harmonize with the surrounding environment.
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.
Paradoxically the new main cabin at Årsund was built after the annex. This due to the fact that the original cabin, with exception of the annex, was removed to make way for the new-build.
Restelo House by João Tiago Aguiar Arquitectos breathes new life into a 1950s semi-detached villa on Lisbon’s western edge. Nestled among terraced homes near Restelo’s bustling shopping street, this refurbishment reimagines the rear elevation and roofscape to balance privacy, light, and modern living.
Located on the coast of Chile, D House was designed by Panorama Arquitectos in collaboration with WMR Arquitectos. This house in Matanzas is situated at the top of a cliff, 65 mts. approximately above sea level.
Architects: DUST Studio Project Name: Tucson Mountain Retreat Location: Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA Photographs: Jeff Goldberg / Esto The Tucson Mountain Retreat shares over 900 feet of its perimeter with the pristine expanse of Saguaro National Park, in the heart of the Sonoran Desert landscape with its endless stretch of towering Saguaro Cacti. It is
Designed by Alfonso Quiñones of Baaq studio based in Mexico City, Casa Cal is part of a group of six houses near Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca – a popular tourist destination, with scenic beaches and a thriving surf culture.
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
Architect: Herbst Architects Project: K Valley House Location: Kauaeranga Valley, New Zealand Photographer: Lance Herbst Courtesy of Herbst Architects K Valley House is a vacation home completed in 2016 by Auckland-based Herbst Architects. Description by architect: The clients are a couple, a director and director of photography in the film industry, their jobs involve them
