El Cisne Beach House is an incredible 11,230-square-foot home located on the coast of Sarasota, Florida. The result of an open-concept layout, this home redefines contemporary American architecture with a fresh concept that enhances panoramic ocean views and magnifies the natural surroundings.
Project name
El Cisne Beach House
Architecture firm
ORCA Design, Zafra Arquitectos
Location
Sarasota, Florida
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, Unreal Engine, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Marcelo Ortega
Design team
Christian Ortega, Marcelo Ortega, José Ortega, Paula Zapata, Sebastián Rivadeneira, Francisco Pérez, Gisselle Gamboa
Collaborators
Dolores Villacis, Wuilder Salcedo
Visualization
ORCA Design
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
Joint effort multiple organizations undertook to improve the appearance and accessibility of the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery. The project was for the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Written by
Rebecca Knolle, Woolpert Federal Project Manager and Team Leader
The Lake House is a holiday retreat that offers a combination of luxury, sustainability, and natural beauty. Located just a 2-hour drive from New York in Connecticut, and overlooking the Winchester Lake, it is surrounded by lush greenery, providing privacy and tranquility for its occupants. The unique A-frame design of the house was the client's fi...
Architecture firm
Omar Hakim
Location
Connecticut, USA
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop, Lumion
Principal architect
Omar Hakim
Typology
Residential › House
A major addition and home remodel transforms an early 20th century Colonial style Historic Home. Transitional and contemporary design concepts were introduced, respecting and accentuating the historical Architecture of the home. The existing large steep roof and attic with no Architectural character or detail serves as a canvas.
Project name
California Contemporary Colonial 2nd Story Addition and Major Home Remodel
Architecture firm
Andrew Morrall Architect
Location
Redwood City, California, United States
Photography
Jean Bai Photo, Michelle Lee Wilson Photography
Principal architect
Andrew Morrall
Collaborators
Bay Area Custom Homes, Contractor Phase I; Pacific Edge Construction, Contractor Phase II; Village Collection, Custom Millwork and Cabinetry Phase I and II; Simon Bull Fine Art Phase I & II
Structural engineer
BKG Structural Engineers
Environmental & MEP
A1 Green Energy
Typology
Residential › House
The existing primary residence on Hammock Drive is a beautiful modern and tropical home. Our addition of a pool house and loggia is a sleek yet thoughtful and seamless extension of the home. The design is about blending comfort, elegance, and simplicity.
Project name
Hammock Drive Pavilion
Architecture firm
Upstairs Studio Architecture
Location
Miami, Florida, USA
Photography
Venjhamin Reyes
Principal architect
Maricarmen Martinez, AIA
Design team
Maricarmen Martinez, Monica Socorro, Daphney Mershon
Structural engineer
THM Structural Consulting
Environmental & MEP
CesGo Consulting Engineers
Supervision
Forbes Construction
Construction
Forbes Construction
Material
Oolite stone, concrete, cypress wood
Typology
Residential › House
Our clients approached us to help turn their 1980’s two-story contemporary into a home that reflects their vision by reimagining the kitchen, primary bathroom and front entry. As empty nesters, it was important to create an environment for aging in place and entertaining large family gatherings.
Architecture firm
Place Architecture:Design
Location
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Photography
Tom Holdsworth Photography
Principal architect
Laurie J Stubb, AIA
Collaborators
CustomFit Cabinetry
Interior design
Place Architecture:Design
Built area
Kitchen-300 ft²
Lighting
Place Architecture:Design
Supervision
Place Architecture:Design
Construction
Owings Brothers Contracting
Material
Kitchen-white oak cabinets, quartz countertops. Herringbone oak hardwood floors. Bathroom-porcelain tile, walls + floors
Typology
Residential › House, Interior Renovation
Oklahoma Building by Johnson Fain Widely Awarded for Expressing Mission Through Design. Twenty-five years in the making, First Americans Museum (FAM) in Oklahoma City is a testament to mission and perseverance. It was created to honor the 39 tribes in Oklahoma today, reflecting their history through design metaphors of nature’s elements of earth, w...
Project name
First Americans Museum
Architecture firm
Johnson Fain
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Photography
Scott McDonald; McNeese Studios; Mel Willis
Design team
Scott Johnson, FAIA, design partner. William H. Fain, Jr., FAIA, managing partner/director of urban design and planning. Larry Ball, AIA, principal. Juan Carlos Begazo, AIA, principal. James (Jed) Donaldson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, principal. Daniel Janotta, AIA, principal. Suma Spina, AIA, principal. Craig Lawrence, AIA, senior associate
Collaborators
Associate Architect: Hornbeek Blatt ( David Hornbeek, AIA, NCARB. Anthony J. Blatt, AIA, NCARB, RID)
Civil engineer
Benham Group, Cardinal Engineering
Structural engineer
Arup, KFC Engineering, Nabih Youssef Associates
Environmental & MEP
Darr & Collins, Stantec
Landscape
Hargreaves Jones
Lighting
Lighting Design Alliance, David Weiner Design
Construction
Centennial Builders (joint venture of Flintco and Manhattan Construction)
Client
American Indian Cultural Center Foundation (AICCF)
Typology
Cultural › Museum, Cultural Center & Museum Master Planning
This project in Marin County, CA, north of San Francisco, is built on a lot that was vacant when purchased by the client. The V-shaped site has a natural drainage swale through its center, effectively dividing the land in half. The site’s natural topography simultaneously presents a challenge and an incredible opportunity for a unique build with an...
Architecture firm
DNM Architecture
Location
San Rafael, California, United States
Photography
Jamie Leasure
Collaborators
Pool: Hendrickson Pools Inc.
Built area
Main house 3562 ft² + 312 ft² garage
Civil engineer
DeBolt Civil Engineering
Structural engineer
L & L Bridges, Turbin Structural Engineering
Landscape
Pedersen Associates
Construction
SinglePoint Design Build Inc.
Material
Steel, Wood, Stucco, Fiber Cement
Typology
Residential › House
