The Brutalist architecture that defies convention and blends harmoniously with the lush nature of the Oaxacan coast defines the sublime experience of Casa TO, in vibrant Punta de Zicatela.
Architecture firm
Ludwig Godefroy
Location
La Punta Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography
Jaime Navarro
Principal architect
Ludwig Godefroy
Design team
Surreal Estate
Collaborators
Bamburen (Furnishing)
Interior design
Daniel Cinta
Landscape
Gisela Kenigsberg and Daniel Cinta
Material
Concrete, steel, clay, and wood
Typology
Hospitality › Boutique Hotel
The assignment (or our wish) was to find and renovate one of the Lanzarote houses while respecting the "national" colors of Lanzarote - i.e. white and green. On this Canary Island, there are very strict regulations regarding building height, building density and, above all, its color.
Project name
Villa Amonita Lanzarote
Location
Calle Tara 3, Tiagua, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Spain
Photography
Romana Ella Plaček
Principal architect
Radka Valová
Material
Concrete blocks - bed bases, partitions, screens against the wind. Cast concrete - counters under the sinks in the bathrooms, terrace dining table, barbecue kitchen. Natural lava stone - patio wall cladding, the largest piece used as a support for the bathroom sink counter. Plasterboard - shelves in the living room, false ceiling in the shower. Aluminum - stair railing. Solid wood - entrance and interior doors, dining table, chairs. Lacquered mdf - visible surfaces of the kitchen. Artificial stone - kitchen worktop. Ceramic tiles - bathrooms. Special waterproof paint - floors, showers, pool. Fabric - shading, upholstered headboards, furniture
Client
Radka Valova, Jakub Vala
Typology
Residential › Villa
Portuguese architecture studio OODA announces the start of construction of Hora Vertikale Towers in Tirana, a city undergoing rapid transformation and already home to projects by renowned international architects such as MVRDV, Bjarke Ingels, 51N4E and Stefano Boeri.
Project name
Hora Vertikale Towers
Architecture firm
OODA Architecture
Collaborators
LA-III, P4, Artech
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Mixed-Use Development
Designed by Márcio Kogan of Studio MK27, known for his celebrated work on the Fasano Hotel in São Paulo, the hotel's interiors and structure evoke modern elegance while paying homage to local traditions.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Courtesy of The Aficionados
Strategically located in a quiet area of the city, this house emerges as a contemporary oasis where light and connection to nature take center stage. Designed with a holistic vision to adapt to the new post-pandemic dynamics, this residence becomes a cozy and functional refuge for a modern family.
Architecture firm
Estudio FH
Location
San Fernando, Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Principal architect
Florencia Hermann
Landscape
Mechi Gil Belloni
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion
Construction
Alonso Constructora
Typology
Residential › House
Situated on .75- acre with a generous amount of topography, the home’s street side is the highest point with an almost 30 feet drop off to the rear. Because there is so much fall across the lot, LaRue opted to place the homeinto a natural shelf on the site, about six feet down from the street elevation.
Project name
Dubbed Laceback Terrace
Architecture firm
LaRue Architects
Location
Spanish Oaks, Texas, USA
Principal architect
Jame LaRue
Design team
James LaRue, AIA; Patrick Mobley, AIA
Interior design
Kelle Contine Interior Design
Material
Exterior materials palette includes roughback Lueders limestone, a rugged and timeless foundation, anchoring the structure within its Hill Country setting. Metal panels add a contemporary and low-maintenance aesthetic, offering durability and sleek visual contrast against the stone. Sapele wood siding andsoffits introduce warmth and texture to the facade, reflecting the surrounding landscape. Stucco lends a smooth and versatile finish, while metal clad Sapele windows offer expansive views of the surrounding vistas
Typology
Residential › House
TAA presents you one of its recent projects: « Melrose », the construction of 18 houses and 2 intermediary housing building in Seilh (Occitanie region, France).
Architecture firm
TAA Toulouse
Location
ZAC Laubis, Chemin du Percin, 31840 Seilh, France
Principal architect
Lots B10 and B11: TAA Toulouse
Design team
Head of project: Anthony Morinière | Head of project deputy: William Florenza | Head of construction: Jean Pinsson
Built area
Lots B10 and B11: 3,148 m²
Site area
Lots B10 and B11: 5302 m² | Total: 41 689 m²
Completion year
November 2021
Collaborators
Associated Architect: Lot B9 et B12: BETILLON & FREYERMUTH Architectes (FFFBBB) | Lot B8: AR357
Environmental & MEP
Technisphere
Construction
2M Construction
Visualization
L’Atelier des Chimères
Typology
Residential › Housing
ELMAU is a modern clinic of a new generation. Here a patient can receive a full cycle of dental services, relax while waiting for an appointment with a cup of coffee and take the children to the playroom. As the authors of the project, we set ourselves the task of integrating the Tatar identity into a stylish, comfortable and technological space.
Project name
ELMAU Dental Clinic
Architecture firm
AR ARCHITECTS
Location
18 Gabdulla Tukai Street, Kazan, Russia
Photography
Vyacheslav Fleor, Krasyuk Production Studio
Interior design
Azat Khanov, Ruslan Aibushev
Typology
Healthcare › Dental Clinic
Nestled in the opulent yet densely populated residential area of the town, The Screen House offers a striking contrast to its neighboring dwellings. Constructed on a compact 30' by 45' east-facing plot, the residence commands attention with its modern facade, which enables it to stand out amidst the surrounding buildings, despite various challenge...
Project name
The Screen House
Architecture firm
Mohit Jain & Architects
Location
Jaora, Dist.Ratlam , M.P., India
Photography
PawanVijayvargi
Principal architect
Mohit Jain
Interior design
Mohit Jain & Architects
Civil engineer
Mohit Jain & Architects
Structural engineer
Mohit Jain & Architects
Environmental & MEP
Mohit Jain & Architects
Landscape
Mohit Jain & Architects
Lighting
Mohit Jain & Architects
Supervision
Mohit Jain & Architects
Visualization
Mohit Jain & Architects
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Kohler, MotoTile, WPClouvres, CNCcutJali, AsianPaints, HybecLight, DDecorFabric, IKEA, CarysilSink, SimpoloTiles
Budget
Rs.3800-Rs.4000/sqft.
Typology
Residential › House
The house rises as an introspective volume, a contemporary fortress where the facade, almost entirely closed off from the outside, appears sober and restrained. Small openings, meticulously arranged, break the continuity of the walls, allowing controlled natural light to enter and creating a play of light and shadow that turns into a subtle spectac...
Project name
Casa del Pilar
Architecture firm
Kisarq Constructora
Location
Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Jalisco, Mexico
Photography
Marruenda Studio
Principal architect
Kisarq Constructora
Design team
Kisarq Constructora
Interior design
Kisarq Constructora
Civil engineer
Kisarq Constructora
Structural engineer
Kisarq Constructora
Landscape
Kisarq Constructora
Lighting
Kisarq Constructora
Supervision
Kisarq Constructora
Construction
Kisarq Constructora
Material
Concrete, bricks and cement
Typology
Residential › House
