Villa Ayoka is an architectural masterpiece nestled in the heart of Bali's jungle, where lush nature merges with organic, sculptural design. Inspired by the fluid forms of tropical flora and the spiritual connection to the earth, this villa redefines luxury by effortlessly integrating with its surroundings.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana, Luis Yariel
Collaborators
Luis Yariel
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › Villa
Nestled in the heart of East Asheville, North Carolina, Firelight Cabins at Shope Creek offer a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. This charming hospitality haven features seven secluded modern vacation cabins, each spanning 650 square feet of thoughtfully designed space.
Project name
Firelight at Shope Creek
Architecture firm
Rusafova Markulis Architects
Location
Swannanoa, North Carolina, United States Of America
Photography
Ryan Theede Photography
Principal architect
Maria Rusafova, Jakub Markulis
Civil engineer
Brooks Engineering and Associates
Construction
Mack Constructors Inc
Material
Wood construction
Typology
Hospitality › Cabins
The cabins are located 1,650 metres above sea level, just outside the Ile Alatau National Park, 25 kilometres south of Almaty, on the northern slope of Trans-Ili Alatau in Kazakhstan.
Project name
AUM cabins amid Mountainscape in Kazakhstan
Architecture firm
Arthur Kariev Architects
Location
Almaty Region, Beskainar Village, Kazakhstan
Design team
Arthur Kariev, Gulnara Mukasheva, Darkhan Amantaev, Baltabek M, Bakhtiyar Sayan, Ulan Medeu
Typology
Residential › House
“Valmara” is not just a cabin or a villa, it is a floating sanctuary that honors the history of ancient vessels, transforming them into a new destination for rest and contemplation. Inspired by the rebirth of ships that once sailed the oceans, this structure elevated on stilts captures the essence of navigation.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel, Resort
Nestled high among the ancient giants of the Amazon rainforest, our unique villa offers an unparalleled escape into nature. Built on the sturdy trunks of centuries-old trees, this enchanting retreat allows you to immerse yourself in the lush greenery and vibrant wildlife of one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems.
Project name
Enchanted Treehouse Retreat in the Heart of the Amazon
Architecture firm
Norouzdesign Architecture Studio
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammadreza Norouz
Design year
February 2025
Typology
Hospitality, Tourist Complex
An integrated architecture and interior design studio providing modern residential solutions. Daymark Design Incorporated crafts site specific spaces with distinctive and lasting qualities that contribute to the betterment of the built environment, local community and enrichment of inhabitant’s lives.
Project name
Brackenrig Cottage
Architecture firm
Daymark Design Incorporated
Location
Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Riley Snelling
Principal architect
Adrian Worton
Design team
Architecture | Interiors - Daymark Design Incorporated. Principal Designer | Documentation: Adrian Worton
Collaborators
Millwork - Line to Line
Interior design
Daymark Design Incorporated
Site area
55,040 ft²., 1.26 ac
Structural engineer
Structural Consultant - Moses Structural Engineers.Senior Engineer: David Moses
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Consultant: GTA Designs Inc.
Landscape
Adesso Design Inc.
Lighting
Lighting + Electrical: Pin-Co Power
Visualization
Daymark Design Incorporated
Tools used
Sketching, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Maxwell Render, Adobe Photoshop
Material
a. Roof – Standing Seam Metal and 2-ply mod bit by Steel on Wheels Inc. b. Siding – Ghostwood c. Windows – Inline Fibreglass Ltd. d. Exterior Doors – Bauhaus e. Structural Steel – Ledger Steel Systems f. Millwork – Line to Line
Typology
Residential › Cottage, Renovation, Addition
Considering the increasing intensity of life in large cities, the architecture and urban planning office Studio MEMM presents a study that explores the concept of urban refuges. Around the São Paulo metropolis, the mountains and their natural vegetation provide a breath of fresh air to the well-known "concrete jungle."
Architecture firm
Studio MEMM
Location
São Paulo metropolis, SP, Brazil
Principal architect
Marcelo Macedo
Visualization
Studio MEMM
Typology
Hospitality › Cabin, Shelter
Cabin House is situated on a wooded suburban lot in Swannanoa, NC. It was designed for a couple who moved to the mountains from a big city looking for a more relaxed lifestyle, more time outside and daily connection to nature. They wanted to downsize and pair down their possessions to the essentials.
Architecture firm
Rusafova Markulis Architects
Location
Swannanoa, North Carolina, United States
Photography
Ryan Theede, Lissa Gotwals
Principal architect
Maria Rusafova, Jakub Markulis
Structural engineer
GILES FLYTHE ENGINEERS
Construction
Creen Light Home Builders
Typology
Residential › Cabin
