The house rises as an introspective volume, a contemporary fortress where the facade, almost entirely closed off from the outside, appears sober and restrained. Small openings, meticulously arranged, break the continuity of the walls, allowing controlled natural light to enter and creating a play of light and shadow that turns into a subtle spectac...
Project name
Casa del Pilar
Architecture firm
Kisarq Constructora
Location
Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Jalisco, Mexico
Photography
Marruenda Studio
Principal architect
Kisarq Constructora
Design team
Kisarq Constructora
Interior design
Kisarq Constructora
Civil engineer
Kisarq Constructora
Structural engineer
Kisarq Constructora
Landscape
Kisarq Constructora
Lighting
Kisarq Constructora
Supervision
Kisarq Constructora
Construction
Kisarq Constructora
Material
Concrete, bricks and cement
Typology
Residential › House
The main challenges of the Bonlad project were to adopt a strategy to address the issue of "context" on a large scale and overcome the limitations imposed by the project's western neighborhood (prohibition of the direct view towards a government building).
Architecture firm
Mohat Office
Photography
Parham Taghioff
Principal architect
Mohammad Hadianpour
Design team
Reza Mansouri, Mansour Bahadori
Interior design
Mansour Bahadori
Civil engineer
Ali Ehsan Javadinia
Structural engineer
Ali Ehsan Javadinia
Environmental & MEP
Hisense Company
Construction
Mansour Bahadori, Mohammad Moradzadeh
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Revit, AutoCAD
Client
Izz-Din Sadeghkhani
Typology
Residential › Apartments
This project focuses on the facade, a key element that not only defines the building's aesthetic but also plays a crucial role in regulating sunlight and indoor temperature. Its innovative design acts as a filter, allowing natural light to enter while protecting the interior space from direct sunlight.
Architecture firm
Kajim Estudio
Location
Condominio Coto 14 Jardines de tracia, Manzana 05 Lote 75, Fraccionamiento Valle Imperial, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Photography
Marruenda Studio (Iván Marruenda)
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Perched on a prominent clifftop bordering Bermagui’s famed Blue Pools, Bermagui Beach House is a sensitive reimagining of a treasured holiday home. Beloved by the family for decades, the existing weatherboard shack was relocated down the road to make way for the next chapter.
Project name
Bermagui Beach House
Architecture firm
Winter Architecture
Location
Bermagui, NSW, Australia, Land of the Yuin People
Principal architect
Jean Graham
Design team
Jean Graham, Cara Rodrigues, Claire White, James Embry, Helen Pallot, Jack Mounsey, Philip Culpan, Emily von Moger, Isabella Hayward, Issa El Assaad
Collaborators
Kelly Royle Landscape Architecture - Landscape Architect
Interior design
Winter Architecture
Built area
348 m² (incl. balconies & outdoor dining)
Completion year
February 2021
Structural engineer
Andrew Marshman Engineers
Landscape
Kelly Royle Landscape Architecture
Lighting
Volker Haug Studio. Inlite (strip lighting, ceiling lights, wall lights). Marset. MENU
Visualization
Winter Architecture
Construction
Reverse Brick Veneer
Material
Masonry and Timber
Typology
Residential › Beach House
The renovation project was initiated when newlyweds Khun Wee and Khun Prae were bestowed with a remarkable wedding gift from their families: a 350-square-meter penthouse occupying the top floor of Sirivit Residence in the vibrant district of Asoke
Project name
Sirivit Residence
Architecture firm
mArchten Co., Ltd
Location
9 Sukhumvit Soi 27, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 101100, Thailand
Photography
Thitiphon Wichayanothai
Principal architect
Akapatr Chiraarreebutr
Interior design
Akapatr Chiraarreebutr, Nathamon Kamdam
Environmental & MEP engineering
mArchten Co., Ltd.
Civil engineer
mArchten Co., Ltd.
Construction
mArchten Co., Ltd.; Contractor: Classic House Furniture Co., Ltd
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Through this project we showcase a fusion of contemporary design and a deep respect for Maltese architecture. This project reflects our ethos: blending practicality with cultural heritage, offering both comfort and style in compact living spaces.
Architecture firm
studio NiCHE
Photography
Ramon Portelli
Interior design
studio NiCHE
Environmental & MEP engineering
Visualization
studio NiCHE
Typology
Residential › Studio Apartment
Twobytwo Architecture Studio: Our clients cherished their original Fernie home, adorned with eclectic windows, tall ceilings, a colorful exterior, and an unconventional floor plan that brimmed with historic charm.
Architecture firm
Twobytwo Architecture Studio
Location
Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
Photography
Hayden Pattullo
Principal architect
David Tyl
Design team
Jenny Bassett
Built area
7,260 ft² of useable interior area (including basement & garage)
Design year
Beginning of 2021
Structural engineer
Struo Consulting
Construction
Sheepdog Construction
Material
Wood framing with steel beam roof superstructure
Typology
Residential › House
The brief chronicled a day at the crib: a morning coffee, lots of reading in the sun and then dinner at sunset, perhaps with fish caught that day. Their space needed to encourage visitors: couches and window seats that double as beds, and acoustics that will stand up to the grandkids’ sleeping schedules.
Project name
Karitane Crib
Architecture firm
First Light Studio Ltd
Location
Karitane, Otago, New Zealand
Principal architect
Anna Farrow
Design team
Nick Officer, Anna Farrow
Structural engineer
McConaughy Consulting
Construction
Copland Building Ltd
Material
Light timber framing, timber cladding, metal roofing
Typology
Residential › Housing
