One of the hardest tasks for an architect is the design of their own house. This project was personal and revealing: could I improve the daily life of my family with the design of HOUR HOUSE? The aim was a home in which each space could be enjoyed every day. We wanted to be in close contact with the natural surroundings and with each other, even wh...
Architecture firm
Eva Hinds Arquitectura
Location
La Libertad, El Salvador
Principal architect
Eva Hinds
Design team
Eva Hinds Architecture team
Interior design
Eva Hinds Interior team
Structural engineer
Ricardo Narvaez
Landscape
Arborea, El Salvador
Supervision
Eva Hinds y Mauricio Rivas
Visualization
Boris García
Tools used
Revit, AutoCAD
Construction
ORG El Salvador
Material
Concrete, natural stone, wood, and metal
Typology
Residential › House
Embracing the soul of the desert, this wooden oasis captivates with its wave-shaped allure and organic sculpting. Detailed textures weave tales of nature, while boldly textured surfaces invite you to touch the essence of design. Vines climb, creating a harmonious dance with the elements, and inventive, elaborate facades tell stories of creativity
Project name
Siraco House
Architecture firm
architectt_a.m
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Azra Mizban
Visualization
Azra Mizban
Typology
Residential › House
Calling proposals for Barrier-free Design that actively promote and implement universal design concepts, creating a tangible impact on inclusivity.
Organizer
Ethos Foundation: under Project UDita - supported by Mphasis F1 Foundation and AVAS
Category
Grants, Scholarship
Eligibility
Open to individuals, Arcause Clubs, non-profit organisations, educational institutions, and community groups. Participation can be individual or in teams of up to three members
Register
https://ethosempowers.com/arcause/arcauseuditagrants2023
Awards & Prizes
Each winning team will be awarded a grant of up to Rs 50,000/- to execute the submitted proposal until August 2024
Entries deadline
20th February 2024
Neil Dusheiko Architects has recently completed the striking transformation of a Victorian semi-detached house in South Cambridge. The result is a meticulously designed extension, enveloping the existing house and marked out by a series of skylights creating an abundance of natural light inside the home.
Project name
Sun Slice House and Spa
Architecture firm
Neil Dusheiko Architects
Location
South Cambridge, UK
Photography
Edmund Sumner, Neil Dusheiko Architects
Principal architect
Neil Dusheiko Architects
Interior design
Neil Dusheiko Architects
Built area
House 290 m² Spa 70 m²
Structural engineer
Momentum Engineers
Landscape
Jane Brockbank Landscape Design
Lighting
Neil Dusheiko Architects
Supervision
Neil Dusheiko Architects
Visualization
Draw a Half Circle
Construction
Sygnet Style
Material
Brick, Aluminium, Steel, Glass, Burnt Timber
Typology
Residential › Private Home
The Krakow Tenement House near the Wawel Royal Castle defines a completely new quality of the Vistula embankments. This building is extremely innovative and very Krakow-like at the same time. It has a dynamic and variable style depending on the observer's location, which directly refers to the context of the place - the Wawel Royal Castle and the a...
Project name
The Krakow Tenement House near Wawel
Architecture firm
BXB Studio
Location
Poland, Krakow, ul. Powiśle 10
Principal architect
Bogusław Barnaś
Design team
Bogusław Barnaś, Bartłomiej Mierczak, Monika Kalinowska, Aleksandra Gawron, Wojciech Buchta, Urszula Furmanik, Katarzyna Trzepałka, Magdalena Fuchs
Visualization
Unique Vision Studio Rafał Barnaś
Client
Epol Holding Sp. z o.o
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Located in one of the neighborhoods in Yavne, there's a particularly intriguing penthouse apartment - a unit purchased from a contractor during construction, swiftly transformed into a tastefully designed and exceptionally pleasant space. The mastermind behind this impressive transformation is interior designer Roi Levi, whom the couple approached...
Project name
The Farthest from Standard
Architecture firm
Roi Levi
Principal architect
Roi Levi
Collaborators
OKNIN Gallery
Built area
Around 165 m² plus a 70 m² balcony
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Alamu Nilayam, a house with the focus to have natural energy balance and use of natural materials. The house was planned in such a way it is connected to the outside nature from inside. When we enter the house, the house has a small garden and entrance thinnai in grey oxide with a large tall welcoming Kalimaruthu door – reclaimed wood door. This ta...
Project name
Alamu Nilayam
Architecture firm
RP Architects, Puducherry
Location
Puducherry, India
Photography
Aswin Yegappan SP, Ramya Prasad
Principal architect
Ramya Prasad
Interior design
Ramya Prasad
Structural engineer
Arun Kumar, AJ Structural Consultant
Visualization
Ramya Prasad
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp
Construction
RP Architects
Material
CSEB blocks, Karunkal random rubble, fired brick, Oxide walls, Natural stone flooring, RCC structure.
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled in Mexico, a stunning villa made of concrete showcasing a unique modern architecture. This villa offers unparalleled tranquility and luxury in an authentic and inviting environment.villa located in lush area this villa feels like entering an unparalleled world in Mexico.
Project name
A stunning Concrete Villa in Mexico
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
SketchUp, Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Typology
Residential › Villa
Nestled within the historic city of Hamedan, Iran, stands a contemporary two-story villa that seamlessly marries modern design with the timeless allure of the region's architectural heritage.
Project name
A window of happiness to the sky
Architecture firm
Mahdiye Amiri
Tools used
Midjourney, Adobe photoshop
Principal architect
Mahdiye Amiri
Design team
Mahdiye Amiri
Collaborators
Mahdiye Amiri
Visualization
Mahdiye Amiri
Typology
Residential › Villa
QHouse 1 was the first prototype in a series of houses called Qhouse. It was conceived during the pandemic as a response to the urban exodus, offering an affordable solution for people seeking green and open spaces outside the city.
Architecture firm
Social Arquitectos
Location
Estancia San Ramon, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photography
Alejandro Peral
Principal architect
Guido Piaggio
Design team
Social Arquitectos
Interior design
Mola Arquitectura + Social Arquitectos
Structural engineer
Mastropietro
Landscape
Social Arquitectos
Lighting
Social Arquitectos
Supervision
Social Arquitectos
Construction
Social Arquitectos
Material
Main materials Concrete / Glass / Steel Framing / Travertine Stone
Typology
Residential › House
