Having previously lived in a large country property in Greytown, the clients’ vision was to downsize into a smaller home that was warmer, drier and easier to maintain, while still providing a comfortable and inviting space for extended family to visit. As a home designed for life, the dwelling needed to be energy efficient, low maintenance, wheelch...
Project name
Four Corners
Architecture firm
First Light Studio
Location
Wairarapa, New Zealand
Principal architect
Ben Jagersma
Design team
Ben Jagersma, Luke Bryant
Interior design
First Light Studio
Structural engineer
ESSEN Engineering
Environmental & MEP
eHaus
Construction
Cameron Construction / eHaus Wairarapa
Material
Timber framing, timber and aluminium cladding
Typology
Residential › House
This house stands out for its elegance and timeless design. Noble materials and clean lines are the undisputed protagonists in every corner of this home. Wood and concrete intertwine harmoniously both on the exterior and interior, creating a unique connection between the two spaces.
Project name
Los Cerezos House (Casa Los Cerezos)
Architecture firm
Estudio OPACO
Location
Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
A diamond in the elite residential quarter Akbulak Riviera Astana - a two-storey penthouse overlooking the beautiful embankments of the two rivers Esil and Akbulak. The effect of an isolated living space in the very center of the capital of Kazakhstan. 330 square meters of quintessence of cozy minimalism.
Project name
Two-level penthouse with panoramic river views
Architecture firm
Kvadrat Architects
Location
Astana, Kazakhstan
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD
Principal architect
Rustam Minnekhanov, Sergey Bekmukhanbetov
Design team
Kvadrat Architects
Collaborators
Poliform, Inalco, Barrause, Antonio Lupi, Gessi, Agape, FLOS, VIBIA, Antolini Luigi Marbles, Living Divani ect. Text: Ekaterina Parichyk
Visualization
Kvadrat Architects
Status
In the Process of Realization
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Refinement and aristocratism, strictness of lines and antique elegance of objects filled the space of the apartment in 70m². The interior was designed for a young couple without children. Initially the apartment was a concrete box, in the layout of which I made changes: with the exception of one load-bearing section.
Project name
An apartment in the center of Saint Petersburg, inspired by Paris
Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Photography
Tatiana Nikitina
Interior design
Ksenia Guziy
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
In the living room and kitchen on the floor polymer material - vinyl tiles imitating parquet. The floor in the bedroom is parquet. On the wall and ceiling - plaster stucco. The walls are painted with Benjamin Moore paint. In the living room wallpaper Kt exclusive. In the toilet tile and wallpaper (wallpaper brand with fish Seabrook). The toilet bowl of the Korean brand SensPa.
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Welcome to Glass Haven, a modern and minimalistic duplex villa nestled in the heart of Bali. This stunning architectural masterpiece is a true haven for those seeking tranquility and luxury in a tropical paradise. As you step into Glass Haven, you are immediately greeted by the seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living, thanks to the abundance of...
Project name
The Glass Haven
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Design team
Rabani Design
Visualization
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Villa
“The vision for the home includes building a courtyard that draws in daylight and natural ventilation whilst maintaining enough privacy. With budget and location in minds, we spent years searching for a house with the right layout and finally found one that would turn our vision into a reality.”
Architecture firm
Para Ark Venture Studio
Location
Penang, Malaysia
Principal architect
Matt Tan & Ren Bin
Design team
Matt Tan, Ren Bin, Vic Ng, YT Boo
Interior design
Para Ark Venture Studio
Completion year
October 2022
Tools used
SketchUp, Autodesk 3DS Max, Adobe Lightroom
Material
Wood, Glass, Concrete, Stainless Steel
Typology
Residential › House
Prepare to be captivated by the modern wonder that is this mountain town nestled in the heart of Dhaulagiri, Nepal. This architectural marvel rises amidst the rugged embrace of a rocky valley, redefining the very essence of mountain living. It's a breathtaking view from above, thanks to a captivating bird's-eye angle, beautifully captured through a...
Project name
Rock of Life
Architecture firm
Green Clay Architecture
Location
Dhaulagiri, Nepal
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Design team
Green Clay Architecture
Visualization
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Typology
Residential › Housing
The project site straddles the interstice between a suburban residential neighbourhood and West Vancouver’s natural stony seashore. Positioned on an expanded border between land and sea, the building form references the creatures that occupy this interstitial territory, whose physiology has adapted to such challenging conditions. In the same spirit...
Project name
Liminal House
Architecture firm
Design firm: McLeod Bovell Modern Houses
Location
West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Photography
Hufton + Crow
Principal architect
Principal Designers: Matt Mcleod, Lisa Bovell
Design team
Daan Murray, Daniel Ching
Material
Concrete, stained Accoya Wood, and Aluminum Plate
Typology
Residential › House
