Originally featuring a highly segmented layout, the renovation of this São Paulo apartment, orchestrated by StudioVA Arquitetos and led by architect Vinicius Almeida, aimed to integrate the main living areas.
Architecture firm
StudioVA Architects
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
João Paulo Prado
Design team
Vinicius Almeida (leader architect), Jayne Lima (architect), Fanuel Ferdassis (intern
Collaborators
Matheus Pereira (Text/Communication), Suppliers: Flooring (Decortiles), Wall Coverings (Decortiles), Stones (S2R), Sanitary Ware and Fixtures (Tramontina; Deca), Carpentry (Star Móveis), Rugs (Punto e Filo), Lighting Fixtures (Lumini; Reka)
Completion year
Phase 01: 2022. Phase 02: 2023
Interior design
StudioVA Architects
Environmental & MEP engineering
Lighting
StudioVA Architects
Typology
Residential › Apartment
This innovative floating house features a striking vertical design that maximizes its compact footprint while offering a sophisticated living experience. Its design elegantly integrates modern technology and sustainable practices, showcasing a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetics.
Project name
Floating Villa
Architecture firm
GAS Architectures
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects
Principal architect
Germán Sandoval
Design team
Germán Sandoval
Visualization
GAS Architectures
Typology
Residential › House
Amid the scorching afternoons of southern Iran, a unique architectural marvel stands tall—a two-story house with ice cubes nestled in its alleys. This ingenious design isn't just a testament to creativity but also a practical solution to the relentless heat. Imagine strolling through these serene pathways, feeling the cool, refreshing air radiating...
Project name
Ice House in Bushehr, Iran
Architecture firm
SaT Studio
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sara Tarokh
Design team
Studio SaT Architects
Visualization
Sara Tarokh
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled within the heart of an arid desert landscape, the Desert Cave Haven stands as a testament to innovative architectural design and the harmonious integration of nature and luxury. Drawing inspiration from the iconic design ethos of Marcel Wanders.
Project name
Desert Cave Haven
Architecture firm
fatemeabedii.ai
Location
Lut Desert, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Fatemeh Abedi
Visualization
Fatemeh Abedi
Typology
Residential › House
The project is also a deep dive into using and showcasing Indian art and crafts in small doses, blending their absolute beauty with a utilitarian canvas.
Architecture firm
Purple Backyard
Photography
Ishita Sitwala
Principal architect
Kumpal Vaid
Collaborators
The rocking chair, Arjunvir Gujral studio, PB home, Olie, Stem and leviosa, LZF Spain
Interior design
Purple Backyard
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Wood and veneer with line texture, Indian Stones and Metal accents
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Casa Santiaguito is a renovation project located in the iconic Santiago neighborhood, in the heart of Mérida, Yucatán. Situated on one of the main streets, this residence was designed for a couple, with the goal of creating a space of rest and tranquility for the rest of their lives. The project emerged from the transformation of an old commercial...
Project name
Casa Santiaguito
Architecture firm
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Location
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop
Principal architect
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Design team
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Collaborators
Landscape: KAMA Taller de Arquitectura • Civil engineer: Constructora Orrisa • Structural engineer: Constructora Orrisa • Lighting: Constructora Orrisa • Construction: Constructora Orrisa • Supervision: KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Visualization
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Typology
Residential › House
Casa Papua emerges as an innovative architectural proposal, where minimalism and the synergy between the duality of spaces are the fundamental pillars of the design. Inspired by the philosophy of Yin and Yang, our goal is to create a harmonious environment that reflects the balance between opposite elements.
Architecture firm
Experimentarq
Tools used
3Ds Max, ArchiCAD, Unreal, Vray
Principal architect
Yeisuan Ramirez Negrete
Design team
Experimentarq
Visualization
Experimentarq
Typology
Residential › House
We imagine a continuous space between the street and the house, where the boundaries dissolve and coexist. A series of circular columns that configure a domestic landscape, where the space-structure is the base matrix and the objective is not the object but the experience.
Project name
Casa Entre Columnas
Architecture firm
Esteras Perrote
Location
Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Juan Cruz Paredes
Principal architect
Esteras Perrote
Design team
Esteras Perrote
Interior design
Esteras Perrote
Civil engineer
Gastón Ostorero
Structural engineer
Gastón Ostorero
Construction
Esteras Perrote
Material
Concrete, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
