Near Carmel by the Sea, discreetly nestled in an oak grove at the edge of a meadow in the 20,000-acre Santa Lucia Preserve, this lovely contemporary take on a rural English cottage is sited to harmonize with the landscape’s wild beauty and maximize the residents’ enjoyment of living fully immersed in nature.
Project name
Santa Lucia Preserve 5
Architecture firm
Richard Beard Architects
Location
Carmel Valley, California, USA
Interior design
Susan Williams Interior Design
Structural engineer
ZFA Structural Engineers
Landscape
Arterra Landscape Architects
Lighting
Banks Landl Lighting Design
Construction
Vucina Construction
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone
Typology
Residential › Cottage
A couple in their 40s, with three adolescents, turned to designer Yossi Shaul as they sought to buy a spacious, large home. They wished to remain in their beloved neighborhood nestled in the Jerusalem mountains, continuing to relish the clear air and unparalleled scenery.
Project name
They didn’t compromise on the Jerusalem mountainside view: the result is perfect
Architecture firm
Yossi Shaul
Location
Jerusalem, Israel
Principal architect
Yossi Shaul
Typology
Residential › House
The restoration and energy retrofit of Villa Rossi in Ivrea, conducted by the Torinese architectural firm G Studio, represent an exceptional example of how it's possible to preserve and rejuvenate a 20th-century building while maintaining its authenticity.
Architecture firm
G. Studio
Photography
Fabio Oggero, Paolo Mazzo
Principal architect
Enrico Giacopelli
Design team
Enrico Giacopelli, Cristina De Paoli, Alberto Giacopelli
Structural engineer
Gianfranco Angera – Ivrea, Italy
Environmental & MEP
Stefano Fantucci – Polytechnic University of Turin. FAPA Engineering – Turin
Construction
F.lli Perino Company – Ivrea, Italy
Tools used
Pencil Staedtler HB, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Special Insulation Products: Infinite R™ PCM, E4e – Arvier, Aosta Italy. Aerogel: AMA Aeropan. Cork Products and Blowing Insulation (Supplier): Centro dell'Isolamento – Villarbasse, Italy. Cork: Tecnosugheri Korkpan and Korkgran tostato. Pyrolytic Glass: AGC Flat Glass Italia S.r.l. – Cuneo, Italy. Ceramic and Sanitary Products (Supplier): Habitat + – Turin, Italy. Ceramic Products: Florim, Ceramica De Maio. Sandstone Sunshades: CEIPO – Chiusi, Italy". Tolin Parquets – Torre S. Giorgio (CN)
Typology
Residential › Villa
With an original floor plan from the 1970s, Flávia's apartment is located in the Jardim Paulista neighborhood of São Paulo and is 160 m². Outdated for contemporary living, the property had a generous laundry area, larger than the kitchen, and a segmented floor plan.
Project name
Flávia's Apartament
Architecture firm
Goiva Arquitetura, Iná Arquitetura
Location
Jardins, São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Karen Evangelisti, Marcos Mendes
Environmental & MEP engineering
Tools used
software used for drawing, modeling, rendering, postproduction
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Meymand Rocky Ecotourism Resort stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence between nature and human creativity. This remarkable destination offers a unique experience for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and those seeking a serene escape from the bustling city life.
Project name
Meymand Rocky Ecotourism Resort
Architecture firm
Dialogue Architecture Studio
Location
Meymand, Kerman, Iran
Tools used
Midiourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Yasaman Orouji
Design team
Yasaman Orouji
Visualization
Yasaman Orouji
Typology
Hospitality › Resort
The Cascade Bungalows at Brasada Ranch are the newest luxury hospitality offering at this all-season family resort near Bend in Central Oregon. The bungalows are 16 new guest room experiences that bring a contemporary and bespoke approach to life on the ranch. The buildings are stepped with the topography and offer privacy for every unit and unobst...
Project name
Cascade Bungalows at Brasada Ranch
Architecture firm
Skylab Architecture
Location
Bend, Oregon, USA
Design team
Nita Posada (Project director, Interior Design Director), Amy DeVall (Interior design Lead / Procurement), Jennifer Martin (Project Architect), Eduardo Peraza Garzon (Visualization), Janell Widmer (Interior design / Procurement), Jeff Kovel (Design Director), Benjamin Halpern (Project Architect)
Collaborators
FF&E Receiving Delivery and Installation: Procare Logistics LLC in tandem with Skylab Architecture
Interior design
Skylab Architecture
Lighting
Skylab Architecture
Visualization
STUDIOm13 and Nick Trapani
Typology
Hospitality › Resort
This private house in the Sharon area in Israel was designed for a couple in their 50s and their three teenage children. The family's dream was to live in a rustic, colorful, and delicate style house that maintains a warm elegance. According to the architect Lilian Ben Shoham, "The house evokes a feeling of Tuscany, taking us to serene places fille...
Project name
Tuscan Style in the Sharon area
Architecture firm
Architecture & Interior Design - Lilian Ben Shoham
Location
Sharon area, Israel
Principal architect
Lilian Ben Shoham
Design team
Lilian Ben Shoham
Typology
Residential › House
In the embrace of natural lighting, each corner of this space is adorned with a breathtaking play of shadows and highlights, revealing the intricate details of its interior design. The allure extends even to cloudy and cool mornings, where the atmosphere is wrapped in a quiet mystique.
Project name
Seaside Elegance in Modernist Capsules
Architecture firm
Artnik Architecture
Location
Girangar Fjord, Norway
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Niki Shayesteh
Design team
Studio Artnik
Visualization
Niki Shayesteh
Typology
Residential › Capsule Residences
