The villa—named for its location on Akiya Beach—commands a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean near the town of Hayama, the birthplace of Japanese yachting culture. Befitting this stunning natural environment, the villa’s design seeks a sculpturesque form, symbolized by the large vaulted roof and its series of arches that resemble white, rolling...
Architecture firm
teamSTAR®︎
Location
Yokosuka-city, Japan
Principal architect
Eitaro Satake / STAR
Design team
Main Architect: Miki Okuno / Moo-Flat design. Assistant Designer: Kohki Yanase / STAR. Management: Shinichiro Yamada / Yamada Studio. Support: Koichi Eguchi / adLb
Built area
Building area: 294 m² . Total floor area : 385 m² ( 98 m²/B1F, 228 m²/1F, 59 m²/2F)
Completion year
September, 2023
Structural engineer
soaps
Environmental & MEP
EM design
Material
RC, Steel +CLT(cross laminated timber) Wood (Vaulted -Roof)
Typology
Residential › House
This architectural project, named "Casa Gaia," is a modernly designed residence that combines tropical style. Its essence lies in the fusion of contemporary elements and architecture seamlessly integrated with the surrounding nature. The design team executed this architectural marvel with a vertical circulation connector, offering captivating and c...
Architecture firm
QBO3 Arquitectos
Location
Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Photography
Andres Garcia Lachner
Principal architect
Mario Vargas Mejías
Design team
Hannio Vargas
Collaborators
Ignacio Vargas (Site Architect), Kevin White (Interior Design), Natalia Villalta (Architect), CIEM (Electromechanic Team), Oscar Mario Gonzalez (Structural Engineer), Anibal Campos (Photographer)
Interior design
QBO3 Arquitectos
Structural engineer
QBO3 Arquitectos
Lighting
Highlights Costa Rica
Supervision
QBO3 Arquitectos
Visualization
QBO3 Arquitectos
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
QBO3 Arquitectos
Material
Concrete, Metal, Natural Wood, Steel, Glass
Client
Dona & Robert Grainger
Typology
Residential › House
Replacing an existing home within Picton, in New South Wales, the proposal retains some of the remaining foundations, reusing materials across the site in a more deliberate way. In much the same way that a home retains the stories of its owners, the pieces dotted throughout become a reflection also of past travels, adventures, and memories, and pri...
Project name
Picton Arthouse
Architecture firm
Sandbox Studio
Location
Picton, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
Luke Carter
Design team
Sandbox Studio
Collaborators
BMY Engineers
Interior design
Sandbox Studio
Civil engineer
BMY Building Consultants
Structural engineer
BMY Building Consultants
Landscape
Taverner Landscapes
Construction
Belle Lifestyle Homes
Material
Brickwork, metal cladding, aluminium, concrete
Typology
Residential › House
A young family of four sought to update their 1952 California Ranch home nestled in the San Roque neighborhood of Santa Barbara. Working with the owner, who was savvy in both construction and design, the architects leveraged a modest budget to reimagine and renovate the 2,000-square-foot existing house and add 600-square-feet of usable living space...
Project name
Vista de la Cumbre
Architecture firm
ANACAPA Architects
Location
Santa Barbara, California, USA
Photography
Erin Feinblatt
Design team
Dan Weber Architect
Interior design
Owner provided
Structural engineer
Hume Engineers
Construction
Unander Construction
Typology
Residential › House
Standing among the open fields in the outskirts of Surat, ‘Jungalow 2’, as they call it, is an outcome of the designer’s sensitivity towards nature and sustainability. The designer’s earlier project, ‘Jungalow’ has a generous amount of plantation incorporated throughout the built, lending it a verdant feel despite the project's urban setting.
Architecture firm
NEOGENESIS+STUDI0261
Location
Bhimrad, Surat, Gujarat, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala / The Fishy Project
Principal architect
Chinmay Laiwala , Jigar Asarawala, Tarika Asarawala
Design team
Devanshi Parekh
Collaborators
Text Credits: Nilufer Contractor
Civil engineer
Ronak Khambhadiya
Structural engineer
Arcon Consultants
Environmental & MEP
Sagar Refrigeration
Supervision
Devanshi Parekh
Construction
Nitalbhai Shah
Material
Concrete, Brick, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › Houses
Leilaniokalani Hale stands as an architectural masterpiece, harmonizing modern design principles with a profound nod to traditional Hawaiian aesthetics. The dwelling, named with regal intent, is a symphony of carefully chosen materials and structural elements that define its unique character.
Project name
Leilaniokalani Hale
Architecture firm
Monika Pancheva
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Monika Pancheva
Visualization
Monika Pancheva
Typology
Residential › House
"Elevating mountain living to an art form Inspired by the mesmerizing colored glass of Iranian architecture, this modern mountain retreat transforms into a kaleidoscope of hues as the sun sets. The interplay of vibrant colors brings the beauty of nature inside, creating a living space that's as breathtaking as its surroundings. From the colored gla...
Project name
A modern house inspired by Iranian colored glass and the reflection of colored light in the interior
Architecture firm
Studio Edrisi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Azad Azarkish
Design team
Studio EDRISI Architects
Visualization
Azad Azarkish
Typology
Residential › House
Step into a realm of refined elegance and cultural immersion in the heart of Kyoto, where our meticulously designed villa seamlessly weaves together the threads of tradition and modernity. This exclusive residence stands as a testament to Kyoto's timeless allure, offering a haven where the echoes of ancient heritage meet the pulse of contemporary l...
Project name
Kyoto's Enchanting Fusion of Tradition and Modern Living
Architecture firm
Delora Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Delnia Yousefi
Design team
Studio Delora
Visualization
Delnia Yousefi
Typology
Residential › House
