Integrating solar technology into modern architecture requires careful thought about aesthetics, regulatory compliance, structural issues, and financial aspects.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Visitors to this year’s LiGHT 24 exhibition, held on the 20th and 21st of November at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, received the unique opportunity to view the never-before-seen art installation ‘Intra-spectrum’ by artist Frankie Boyle, powered by leading architectural lighting manufacturer formalighting.
Fidelio is a transformative project that sets out to define a new design language and dialect for an integrated platform. Inspired by a "Deja Vu" of the city – specifically, the contrasting energies of the beach and the opera house – the design aims to create an immersive experience that evokes both relaxation and grandeur.
Architecture firm
NEOffice
Location
Sydney, Australia
Principal architect
Iman Shameli
Design team
Iman Shameli, Azam Mansouri Moghadam, Amirhosein Kahe, Sanaz Yousefi
Collaborators
Civil engineer: Aban Tarh co
Visualization
Iman Khayat
Typology
Residential › House
Falchi Arquitetura designed a country house that balances modern comfort with the preservation of the natural environment in the interior of São Paulo.
Architecture firm
Falchi Arquitetura
Location
São Francisco Xavier, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Edson Ferreira
Principal architect
José Claudio Falchi
Collaborators
Crockery and metals: Deca. Glass: Blindex
Typology
Residential › House
Holiday home in the untouched nature of the Šumava National Park with the standard of a family house. Form of a local traditional cottage. Large-format windows accentuate unique views. Natural materials.
Project name
Cottage in Šumava
Architecture firm
Markéta Cajthamlová, Architektonická Projekční Kancelář
Location
Šumava, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Markéta Cajthamlová, Petra Pelešková
Collaborators
Built-in sauna, dining table: Jan Mates. Wooden construction: POP BUILDING. Foundations: JIRAM. Built-in furniture: JRV interier.
Built area
Built-up area 118 m²; Gross floor area 185 m²; Usable floor area 128 m²
Material
Solid wood CLT panels (Novatop) – walls, ceiling, stairs, door leaf, partly built-in furniture. Recycled stone – low stone retained walls, surfaces of the terraces. Slate – floor on the ground floor. Nordic spruce – floor in the attic. Aluminium – PREFALZ sheet for the roof
Typology
Residential › Cottage
We understand this work as a succession of defined areas that are put into relation with each other to make a whole function. This is what we try to develop from its imprint. Volumetric clarity consists of determining these areas, giving them a formal identity, and putting them into relation with other areas composed with the same logic.
Architecture firm
Barrionuevo Villanueva Arquitectos
Location
Escobar, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Principal architect
Juan Villanueva, Nicolás Barrionuevo
Design team
Juan Villanueva, Nicolás Barrionuevo
Collaborators
M.M.O. Daniel Nuñez Rivarola
Structural engineer
Andrés Moscatelli
Material
Brick, Concrete, Wood, Metal and Glass
Typology
Residential › House
All too often in Los Angeles, homes of architectural significance are leveled or changed beyond recognition by new owners who don’t appreciate their historical worth. Listing looks at how far one realtor will go to preserve a home’s integrity—even over his client’s interest.
Written by
Julie D. Taylor, Hon. AIA, Taylor & Company
Photography
Listing, a play written by Russell Brown about a real estate agent and his dream listing, debuts at Theatre 40
Read our article to discover what are the requirements for becoming a certified construction estimator from skills, education, and certification requirements!
Written by
Carolina Torres
Photography
Amazing Architecture
Perched in the heart of Lake Arrowhead, CA, "Bern Double-A" is a masterfully crafted residential renovation that embodies a blend of the firm's signature minimalist sophistication and warm coziness. This project began with a derelict 1970s cabin, reimagined to capitalize on the A-frame wooden structure.
Project name
Arrowhead Double A Frame
Architecture firm
Dan Brunn Architecture (DBA)
Location
Lake Arrowhead, California, United States
Photography
Brandon Shigeta
Principal architect
Dan Brunn, FAIA
Design team
Dan Brunn, FAIA
Interior design
Dan Brunn, FAIA
Lighting
Dan Brunn Architecture
Typology
Residential › Cabin
Planning a home remodeling project can be a rewarding experience when approached with careful planning and organization. By defining your goals, setting a budget, researching ideas, creating a detailed plan, and hiring the right professionals, you can ensure a successful remodel that meets your needs and enhances your home.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
