The opportunity to live simultaneously in the center of the city and in an isolated refuge presented a powerful circumstance for this family of four. Within a very ordinary neighborhood, this 3,230-square-foot home is oriented to take maximum advantage of the unexpected escarpment, creek, and natural views offered at the rear of the property.
Project name
Constant Springs Residence
Architecture firm
Alterstudio Architecture
Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Design team
Kevin Alter, Ernesto Cragnolino, Tim Whitehill, Joseph Boyle, Michael Woodland, Sara Mays
Collaborators
Pool: Jay Scallon Pools
Interior design
Alterstudio Architecture
Structural engineer
Scott Williamson, PE
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Engineer: Positive Energy
Landscape
BDW Landworks and Construction
Construction
Chris Hill, Mark Paulsen
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
The CS House, a residence for a young family, on a triangular site, with a clear program, was an exercise to push a series of concepts and ideas into place. It became, above all, a project that synthetizes, with a rational approach, the way people inhabit a family dwelling during daily events of their lives.
Architecture firm
WALAA + Jorge Gonzalez
Location
Águeda, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Nuno Lobo, Jiangtong Wang
Collaborators
Jorge Gonzalez, Atelier ba
Structural engineer
Luis Quintal - Engenharia, Lda
Typology
Residential › House
Two oak trees, a sheet of water and the horizon are the pre-existing elements in this plot, which influence the position and formal configuration of the house. The presence of this vegetation in the foreground, and the Pedrezuela Reservoir in the background, forces the house's floor plan to adjust its geometry to these elements.
Architecture firm
Muka Arquitectura
Location
Pedrezuela, Madrid, Spain
Principal architect
Moisés Royo, Jesús Bermejo
Design team
Muka Arquitectura
Collaborators
Crisóstomo Paez, Helena Medina
Interior design
Muka Arquitectura
Structural engineer
CYD Gabinete
Landscape
Muka Arquitectura
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
The house is conditioned by the size of the allotment, but motivated by an existing slope, useful even in the elimination of an uninteresting and inconvenient environment, implanted at a higher level. The strategy involves confronting and reconciling artificial and natural data.
Project name
The Oeiras House
Architecture firm
OODA Architecture
Location
Oeiras, Portugal
Photography
Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
Landscape
p4 Engineering Tekk, A3R Lda
Typology
Residential › House
Negah Villa is not just an accommodation; it is a manifestation of harmony between innovative architecture and the natural environment. This architectural marvel is designed to create a seamless integration between indoor and outdoor spaces, deeply reflecting the meaning of its name "Negah" which translates to "view" or "perspective."
Architecture firm
Norouzdesign Architecture Studio
Location
Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammadreza Norouz
Visualization
Mohammadreza Norouz
Typology
Residential › Tourist Complex
By thoughtfully considering and implementing the right features and options, upgrading your pool area with a slide can transform it into a vibrant space filled with joy and laughter. Investing in durable and exciting slides enriches your outdoor environment and deepens relationships through shared experiences.
The "Eya" house is located in the city of Mérida, Yucatán, and is the result of a deep analysis and interpretation of the clients' needs and their way of seeing and appreciating life. The main objective of the "Eya" house arises from conceptualizing the project as an entity that preexists on the site, for which the architectural intervention.
Architecture firm
TARA Arquitectura
Photography
Jasson Rodriguez
Principal architect
Armando Palma, Raul Santos
Design team
Luis Felipe Ramirez, Rafael Che
Interior design
Tara Arquitectura
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Tara Arquitectura
Typology
Residential › House
MOA Villa is a six-bedroom residence located in the vibrant neighborhood of Canggu, Bali. Completed in 2023, the villa was designed by Ilot Architects to create a seamless connection between modern architectural design and the lush tropical environment. The design reflects a clean and contemporary aesthetic while prioritizing functionality.
Architecture firm
Ilot Architects
Principal architect
Arman Sarram
Design team
Mitra Sentosa Team
Interior design
Mitra Sentosa Team
Structural engineer
Mastema Team
Civil engineer
Mastema Team
Environmental & MEP
Mastema Team
Construction
Mastema Team
Visualization
Ilot Architects
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Material
Main Structure: Steel Finishing: 1. Wood: Bengkirai Wood, Iron Wood 2. Stone: Andesit, Sukabumi 3. Granite 4. Glass
Typology
Residential › Villa
