Nestled amidst lush greenery, Casa Cariño by Dinamita Taller captures the essence of tranquility and artistic passion. Designed for two photographers, this light-filled retreat celebrates life’s simple pleasures and creative rituals, from the comforting process of brewing coffee to the hands-on act of shaping ceramics.
Perched at the highest point of the plot in the Arrábida Natural Park, House in Serra do Louro by Cimbre replaces a dilapidated ruin while preserving its spirit. The design team carefully demolished the old structure and reclaimed the original stones to create boundary walls.
Project: Between Lake and Forest Architecture: LOCUS architecture+design Project Lead: Thomas Evans, Yousef Farasat, Design Team: Thomas Evans, Yousef Farasat, Mohammad Farasat, Michelle Lin, Christopher Malouf General Contractor: Construction SYMAT Location: Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, Canada Area: 3600 ft2 Year: 2024 Photo Credits: Maxime Brouillet, LOCUS architecture+design Poised high above Lac Cupidon in Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, Quebec, Between Lake and
Nestled in one of Israel’s most picturesque areas, the Sharon Region House by Frenkel Architecture and Design stands as a testament to thoughtful planning and meticulous attention to detail. In fact, every corner of this three-story residence reflects a precise balance of textures and materials, resulting in a home that feels both contemporary and inviting.
Nestled in Otama’s captivating terrain, Waimataruru House by Pac Studio is carefully orchestrated to engage with both the sweeping ocean vistas and the lush forested gullies that define the property. Indeed, few sites boast such varied natural drama—rocky outcrops, wide beaches, and shadowy streams all converge to create a singular sense of place.
Global Fintech company, Trulioo, is one of the world’s most trusted identity verification platforms and has recently moved into their new Headquarters in Vancouver’s hot tech district, Mount Pleasant. Recently completed in early 2023, the main challenge was understanding what would motivate people to return to the office from the comfort of their homes.
Originally designed in 1985 by Lorcan O’Herlihy for his parents, Trancas House was tragically lost in the Woolsey fires that devastated Malibu in November 2018. Determined to rebuild, the owners enlisted Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects [LOHA] to design a new residence that would not only honor the home’s history but also incorporate fire-resistant and climate-conscious elements.
The current construction market often delivers “one-size-fits-all” solutions, producing uniform, neutral spaces that cater to broad appeal. Yet many people crave a unique, individualized home. TUR House by OOIIO Architecture challenges this trend by demonstrating how anyone can personalize a standard apartment with readily available materials, even when working within a limited budget.
