The design concept is rooted in respect and understanding of the natural environment. Vegetation is cleverly used in the courtyard, and the landscape changes with the passage of time, offering various levels of diversity. The garden centers around “trees,” creating a natural oxygen bar and creating an approachable reception area under the trees.
Project name
The House Under a Tree
Architecture firm
GROWTO DESIGN
Principal architect
Principal Designer: Zheng Jun
Design team
Zheng Jun, Fan Li, Li Zixu, Liu Yanni
Collaborators
Soft Furnishings: GROWTO DESIGN
Completion year
December 2023
Typology
Residential › House
This house in the Spanish coastal town of Salou is the result of a collaborative effort with our clients. Alba's vision of a sloping roof with exposed wooden beams and Oriol's desire for a house that connects with the garden without sacrificing privacy led us to explore openness, proportion, and shape.
Project name
Alba & Oriol (On Proportion: A Catalan Poultry Barn with a Colombian Soul)
Architecture firm
MH.AP Studio
Location
Salou, Tarragona, Spain
Photography
Simone Marcolin
Principal architect
Marina Huguet Blasi, Andy Penuela Betancur
Design team
Florence Robinson
Collaborators
Xavi Aguado (Structural engineer), M7 Enginyers (MEP engineer), AV/AT (Technical Architect), Anna Vilarnau (landscape), Ton Sentís (construction)
Structural engineer
Xavi Aguado
Environmental & MEP
M7 Enginyers
Typology
Residential › House
E House is a family home located on the Asian side of Istanbul, adjacent to a forest. The three-story building features a living room, dining area, and winter garden facing the forest on the ground floor, while the entrance side includes a kitchen, pantry, living room, and a powder room.
Architecture firm
Setenay Erkul Architects
Location
Istanbul, Türkiye
Principal architect
Setenay Erkul
Design team
Setenay Erkul, Nefin Erkul
Collaborators
Manufacturers: B&B Italia, De Sede, Cassina, Flos, Vibia Lighting, Foscarini, Roche Bobois, Andreu World, Cattelan Italia, Arketipo, Gamma, Axor
Interior design
Setenay Erkul Architects
Typology
Residential › House
Between the thick walls of an old mountain ranch, we projected a weekend housing program surrounded by river and mountains. We imagined building a flexible program under a large inclined roof that responds to the new needs in coexistence with the inherited structure and the exterior.
Project name
Casa Entre Muros
Architecture firm
Esteras Perrote
Location
San Antonio de Arredondo, Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Juan Cruz Paredes
Typology
Residential › House
Is architecture a part of landscape or vice versa? How can design enhance the sense of Place? In order to consider the building in question, the foremost impression is that it contributes to the overall identity and character of the site. Contextual architecture seeks to create buildings that feel like a natural extension of their surroundings, enh...
Project name
Courtyard by the water- Nature focused design of the courtyard with a house
Architecture firm
Studio DesignSeed
Photography
Karan Gajjar, The Space Tracing Company
Principal architect
Apeksha Ray
Design team
Abhishek Vanparia, Simran Jandial, Sandhya Maurya
Collaborators
Shivangi (Text Credit)
Environmental & MEP
Krupalu Consultants, Oriental Electricals
Landscape
Studio DesignSeed
Construction
Ray Construction Company
Typology
Residential › House
You must admit that you've never encountered a house quite like this one designed by Dan and Hila Israelevitz - owners of Israelevitz Architects - in Savyon, a local council in the Central District of Israel.
Architecture firm
Israelevitz Architects
Principal architect
Dan and Hila Israelevitz
Design team
Dan and Hila Israelevitz
Interior design
Israelevitz Architects
Typology
Residential › House
In the heart of a bustling urban setting, where space is at a premium and every square foot is coveted, PRIYAM emerges as a testament to minimalist design and strategic spatial planning. Landscape architect Sowmya Lakhamraju of Kiasma Studio, alongside the international architectural firm A01 Architects and interior designer Aamir Sharma of Aamir a...
Architecture firm
A01 Architects
Location
Hyderabad, India
Design team
Sowmya Lakhamraju, Aamir and Hameeda, Andreas Schmitzer
Collaborators
Swimming Pool: Mission Pools. Windows: Odaville
Interior design
Aamir and Hameeda
Structural engineer
Eskubi Turró Arquitectes, Juan Ignacio Eskubi
Tools used
AutoCAD, Lumion, SketchUp
Construction
PDC Serveis, Ernesto Cabello
Typology
Residential Architecture
Estate Paathri is a Private Residence spread across a forested hillside in Wayanad, Kerala. Built on sloping land on the side of a mountain, they are inspired by the grammar of Mountain Lodges and the native design aesthetic.
Project name
Estate Paathri
Architecture firm
Earthitects
Location
Wayanad, Kerala, India
Principal architect
George E. Ramapuram
Design team
Irene Ann Koshy- Associate Architect-Team Lead, Ginelle Gabriella Lopes- Project Architect, Ponathithyan Muthurajan- Project Architect, Jeevitha C S- Architect
Collaborators
Sarmas Vali- Assistant Project Manager, Sujith Surendran- Quantity Surveyor, Muhammad Ajmal- Site Engineer, Sobin Paul- Site Supervisor
Site area
1.25 acres (including common area)/ 0.67 acres (private land)
Completion year
25-04-2023
Material
The project revolves around mountain lodges and native design aesthetics. Natural materials such as wood and stone are extensively used. The flooring is primarily wood, complemented by random-rubble stone walls and log rafters. The ceiling features exposed wooden beams, enhancing the rustic charm. Paint and finishes are kept natural and earthy, avoiding artificial materials
Client
Mr. Abe Thomas R & Mr. Thomas R
Typology
Residential › House
