TAU Arquitetos: In the heart of the rural area of Southern Minas Gerais, on a plot embraced by a winding river, two pavilions emerge that seek to transcend the traditional concept of a house. It's not merely a space to inhabit internally, but rather to be lived symbiotically with the surrounding nature, from outside to inside.
Architecture firm
Studio Zanskar, TAU Arquitetos
Location
Itapeva, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Principal architect
Eduardo Kosovicz, Filipe Battazza, Raoni Mariano
Design team
Roger Marques
Collaborators
Isadora Stefani
Interior design
TAU Arquitetos
Structural engineer
Francisco Fernandes
Environmental & MEP
Francisco Fernandes
Landscape
Sergio Santana Paisagismo
Visualization
Studio Zanskar
Construction
Steel and Masonry
Material
Stone, Wood, Steel, Glass, Ceramic
Typology
Residential › House
Are you considering an eco-friendly design for your new home project? Helping the planet is just one of the benefits of building a sustainable home.
Written by
Christina Duron
Jima House represents a paradigm shift in contemporary architectural discourse, marrying advanced design principles with a profound respect for the natural environment. Situated atop the rugged cliffs of Iwo Jima, this conceptual residence embodies the ethos of organic architecture, redefining spatial relationships and materiality.
Architecture firm
Monika Pancheva
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop, Lumion
Principal architect
Monika Valentinova Pancheva
Visualization
Monika Pancheva
Typology
Residential › House
Clearing the clutter from your home doesn’t have to be time-consuming, stressful, or overwhelming. By asking for help, decluttering often, and setting some ground rules for yourself, maintaining a tidy, organized, and clutter-free home may be easier than you think.
Written by
Catherine Park
Photography
Alex Russell-Saw
The family house is based on the traditional three-room house structure with a contemporary approach that suitables for multi-generational families and tropical climates. The development of large cities attracts many people to work and live there, but their spirit always remains connected to their homeland.
Project name
The Grand House
Architecture firm
KM Architecture Office
Location
Vinh Tuong, Vinh Phuc, Vietnam
Principal architect
Tran Minh Phuoc
Typology
Residential › House
RAHA House, redefines sustainable architecture with its fully 3D printed structure capable of recycling used concrete. This innovative concept challenges traditional construction methods by embracing cutting-edge technology and environmental responsibility.
Architecture firm
Mahdi Eghbali
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mahdi Eghbali
Visualization
Mahdi Eghbali
Typology
Residential › House
KM Architecture Office: Designed and built after the Covid pandemic, Long Thanh Villa serves as a peaceful haven for a retired couple.It was built with the intention of reconnecting with family and siblings, living close to nature, and enjoying the simple pleasures of old age.
Project name
Long Thanh Villa
Architecture firm
KM Architecture Office
Location
Long Thanh, Dong Nai, Vietnam
Principal architect
Tran Minh Phuoc
Design team
Tran Minh Phuoc (Architect in Charge), Nguyen Trung Cang (Architect), Le Quach (Architect), Tran Minh Truong (3D Artist), Huyen Tram (3D Artist), Phan Minh (2D Artist)
Construction
KM Architecture Office
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
Reconstruction of an apartment in one of the first functionalist tenement buildings in Prague.
Project name
E19 Apartment
Architecture firm
Malfinio
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Martina Homolková
Built area
Gross floor area 135 m²
Design year
06/2020 – 12/2023
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Cement screed – flooring, vertical surfaces of bathrooms. Variously treated metals – Hořánek Studio. Etched aluminum – furniture cladding according to the author's design. Heated, brushed stainless steel – furniture cladding according to the author's design. Blued sheet metal – furniture cladding and cladding according to the author's design. American walnut with oil finishing – furniture according to the author's design. Plywood with oil finishing and lacquer – table according to the author's design. Lacquer Valchromat (MDF) – custom-designed furniture. Relief ceramic cladding – Mutina. Curtains – Tyvek
Typology
Residential › Apartment
