Set in the rural forests of England, the cedar clad ‘guest house’ is nestled amongst the trees as if it belongs there. Yet the bold lines, and Bauhaus-esque appearance create a contemporary abode, identifying its 21st Century construction. The Garden Room is the latest of designs by in.it.studios, whom are setting the way forward for [...]
An infrastructure becomes landscape design. Located in the Nortehrn Lagoon Park north of Venice, on the southeastern edge of Sant’Erasmo island, the new water filtration plant is part of the general urban and environmental upgrading of the island that the Magistrato alle Acque di Venezia is implementing through the Consorzio Venezia Nuova, within the context [...]
Llandudno Beach in Cape Town, situated on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, is surrounded by large granite boulders and overlooked by mountains. The infinity pavilion beach house balances on the cliffs overlooking the town of Llandudno in cape town, the design directly engages with its context. the main open plan accommodation area consists [...]
Brazil-based firm Mareines + Patalano Arquitetura has designed the Leaf House in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We see it as low-tech ecoefficiency, where it has the greatest impact, the concept of the architectural design. Our practice, luckily in agreement with our client, understand the idea of a tropical beach house as a mean to enhance [...]
Designed by Gudmundur Jonsson Architects, the concept of Casa G is based on reading and feedback to the landscape it exists on. The characteristic landscape situation and view differences distinctively in each direction. Towards south the view to the sea and islands, towards north the characteristic triangular mountain, towards east the glacier and towards west [...]
Designed by Australian architectural firm Architects EAT, Linear House is situated on a slight hill, 500m away from the Portsea back beach. The site is a relatively large and newly subdivided lot of 2600m2, and the client wanted a holiday house that will eventually become their permanent family home. Architects EAT calls the underlying principle of [...]
In Portugal, the recently completed Guest House by PARATELIER designed to integrate into the area of sand dunes near the Atlantic Ocean, it functions as a temporary house for guests, parking area and agricultural storage for agricultural activities. Location In the vast nature reserve of “pinhal da Comporta” recognized for its typical coastal habitat of [...]
Entering this home begins with the decision to leave the city. The recurring ritual that plays out in the journey to the holiday home is integral to the conception of this house: the car and its contained interior; the stop off for provisions in the last town before arrival; getting out and unchaining the entry [...]
The largest and most indulgent of the retreats, the Villa of the Rising Sun of Casas del Sol by Saenz de Santamaria Designs features spacious open plan living with incredible panoramic views of Koh Tao, the open ocean and the little sister island of Koh Nangyuan. The design couples loft-style living at large with contemporary [...]
One of the larger retreats, the Villa of the Full Moon of Casas del Sol by Saenz de Santamaria Designs commands views over sister island Koh Nangyuan and the open ocean. Surrounded by a garden of frangipanis, this stylish hideaway is a serene seaside sanctuary. + Please click here for more about the full story [...]
The Villa of the Blue Sea of Casas del Sol by Saenz de Santamaria Designs is one of the more cosy retreats and boasts uninterrupted views of the open ocean. With a bright-lit terrace that beckons sun-worshippers, this tranquil and contemporary villa is soothing for the soul. + Please click here for more about the [...]
Villa of Green Palms of Casas del Sol by Saenz de Santamaria Designs is a cosy retreat, the villa sits amongst stone boulders and faces the open ocean with views of Sairee town and neighbouring island Koh Nangyuan. This cute casa is ideal for romantic getaways and intimate escapes. + Please click here for more [...]
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PALAZZO DEL LAVORO (Palace of Labour) \ Alberto Apostoli
Italian Architect Alberto Apostoli signs the renovation of a building in which colors and details of the facade redefine the volume through a geometrical but refined language. The project starts from a building renovation from the 60’s that was partially wrecked by the terrible earthquake that seriously damaged the old town of L’Aquila (the heart [...]
Private Colege in Oporto \ OVAL – Avelino Oliveira
Photographer João Morgado shared with us his recently photography of the Private Colege in Oporto designed by OVAL – Avelino Oliveira. A group of buildings for the new facilities of the College Cebes (secondary school), which is situated in Foz do Douro, in the municipality of Porto. The project proposes a building that is based [...]
Sejong Art Center Winning Proposal / designcamp moonpark dmp
Sejong Art Center (hereafter SAC) is designed for various performing arts such as musical, ballet, dancing and etc. There are two theaters, a main theater with more than 800 seats and a medium sized theater with 300 seats, and a film theater with 250 seats and art gallery in SAC. It is located in the [...]
