In the middle of a landscape where nature claims its prominence, an architectural project rises meeting not only the needs of its inhabitant but also engaging in a serene and contemplative dialogue with its surroundings.
Project name
Casa Calantha
Architecture firm
Di Frenna Arquitectos
Location
Altozano, Cuauhtémoc, Colima, Mexico
Photography
Lorena Darquea
Principal architect
Matia Di Frenna Müller
Design team
Matia Di Frenna Müller, Mariana de la Mora Padilla, Juan Gerardo Guardado Ávila
Typology
Residential › House
Compartment S4 embarked on repurposing a neglected canteen block dating back to the 1970s. The decision to transform this structure into office space symbolizes a departure from its former role while honoring its architectural legacy.
Architecture firm
Compartment S4
Location
Odhav, Ahmedabad, India
Principal architect
Aman Amin, Prasik Chaudhari, Kishan Shah, Manuni Patel, Krishna Parikh, Monik Shah, Nishita Parmar, Vedanti Agarwal
Design team
Aman Amin, Prasik Chaudhari, Kishan Shah, Manuni Patel, Krishna Parikh, Monik Shah, Nishita Parmar, Vedanti Agarwal
Collaborators
Shivangi (Text), Raju bhai and team (Execution team)
Typology
Residential › House
Located in the heart of NW3, the property exceeds its duties in providing a private yet indulgent home for its large family. With a generous 750sqm floor plan, the grand interior spaces have been meticulously detailed with luxurious monochrome fixtures and fittings, whilst allowing the homeowners to display their personalities throughout.
Project name
House for Mr & Mrs Smith
Architecture firm
MW Architects
Location
NW3, London, United Kingdom
Principal architect
Melissa Robinson
Design team
Matthew Wood, Melissa Robinson
Interior design
MW Architects
Structural engineer
Abstruct Consulting Engineers
Construction
Jewel Dream Homes
Typology
Residential › House
The plot where the project was to be implemented was part of the garden of an old mansion located in the residential neighborhood of Martínez, San Isidro, a district characterized by abundant vegetation. Nature was undoubtedly the centerpiece of the place.
Architecture firm
Grizzo Studio
Location
Martínez, San Isidro, Argentina
Photography
Federico Kulekdjian, Bibiana Monteghirfo
Principal architect
Lucila Grizzo, Federico Grizzo
Design team
Lucila Grizzo, Federico Grizzo
Collaborators
Juana Gabba, Agustin Cifuentes
Interior design
Grizzo Studio
Civil engineer
Santiago Maiztegui
Structural engineer
Santiago Maiztegui
Supervision
Lucila Grizzo, Federico Grizzo
Visualization
Juana Gabba
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Sergio Gonzales
Material
Stained concrete formwork with brushed pine boards simulating wood, Gray concrete formwork with smooth phenolics for slabs and inverted beams that contain the flower pots, White concrete flooring and terrazzo for the bathroom and kitchen details
Typology
Residential › Single-Family Home
In Manzanillo, Casa Encino represents a contemporary architectural design that balances functionality and aesthetics. Its architectural composition plays with straight lines and vertical elements, creating a visual dialogue between elements that activates and dynamizes the design.
Architecture firm
Mital Arquitectura
Location
Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico
Design team
Mital Arquitectura
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Marble, Porcelain
Typology
Residential › House
This Victorian terrace house has been extended and renovated throughout, the end result being a home that flows beautifully from its original architecture to a contemporary open plan living space with dramatic skylights, stunning staircase and new upper level. KCD was brought in once the floor plan was mostly resolved. With some tweaking here and t...
Project name
Middle Park House
Location
Middle Park, Melbourne, Australia
Photography
Katherine Charlton Design
Interior design
Katherine Charlton Design (KCD)
Construction
Carrera Homes
Typology
Residential › House
"Living with Art" is a design concept that seamlessly intertwines art with life, utilizing architecture as the canvas. When a home represents a way of life and living, the residences of art lovers are frequently compared to art galleries, narrating the tale of life through the strategic placement of artwork in every space.
Architecture firm
Sata Na Architect
Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Photography
Rungkit Charoenwat
Principal architect
Chalermchai Asayot
Typology
Residential › House
Casa Verde Gago is located in the historic centre of Ansião and is the result of the renovation of an old building. This project has a contemporary feel that respects the memory of its historical context.
Project name
Casa Verde Gago
Architecture firm
Bruno Dias Arquitectura
Location
Rua Almirante Gago Coutinho, Ansião, Portugal
Photography
Hugo Santos Silva
Principal architect
Bruno Dias
Design team
Bruno Dias; Tânia Matias; Cristiana Henriques; Ana Valente
Collaborators
Carpentry: MCJADuarte, Lda. Floors: Paumarc. Aluminium: Jolusilva
Construction
Construções Nascente do Nabão, Lda e Matias e Domingues, Lda
Material
Concrete, Pine Wood, Glass And Stone
Typology
Residential › House
