Casa Rancho Avándaro / Chain + Siman
In the environs of Valle de Bravo, Casa Rancho Avándaro is a weekend retreat designed primarily to make the most of its extensive natural surroundings.
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U House / URAStudio
U House unfolds as two inverted concrete shells—one grand, one intimate—arranged around a central, multifunctional courtyard. By carving raw forms into human‑scaled volumes, the design balances monumental presence with everyday comfort.
Onedin House / Shaun Lockyer Architects
Onedin House is a contemporary residence rooted in the spirit of mid-century modernism—reinterpreted through the lens of SLa’s architectural language. This home provided a rare opportunity to fully develop and execute a clear conceptual idea, transforming it…
Schoolhouse Conversion / Brian O’Brian Architect
This 1873 Schoolhouse in Meaford, Ontario, has been both restored and renewed. The original building was constructed of 18” thick stone walls, with an entrance for boys in one wing, and girls in the other.
Casa HANNAH: A Vertical Oasis on a Compact Lot
Perched on a 105 m² site in Mérida, Yucatán, Casa HANNAH by Workshop Diseño y Construcción transforms a small plot into a spacious, light-filled retreat. Furthermore, the design leverages double-height volumes and seamless indoor–outdoor connections to maximize…
A Dilapidated Barn Converted into a Comfortable Modern Family Home
In 2016 SOUP Director Jamie Le Gallez purchased a dilapidated barn in St. Saviours dating back to 1858. The listed barn is a typical two storey granite structure set within a small farmstead.
Lopez Island Beach Cabin / Graham Baba Architects
Beginning with an outdated 1962 split-level beachfront house, the challenge for this remodel involved the transformation and recycling of the original 1960s split-level house into a home that’s connected to its location.
Stuart Silk Architects Designs Selah Residence, a Modern Stone Farmhouse
This four-bedroom residence, situated high on a plateau in the arid landscape of eastern Washington, offers sweeping views across the agricultural valley to the Cascade Mountains and provides a dramatic backdrop to the apple orchards below.
Legea Residential Complex, Thassos / Ark4Lab of Architecture
The Legea residential complex is developed in the Kallirachi village of Thassos, on a land parcel outside urban planning zone, which is part of a special natural landscape, with a steep slope and dense vegetation.