Inspired by nymphaea - ancient Greek and Roman monuments consecrated to the nymphs (especially those of springs) and the isle of Ogygia from Homer's Odyssey, the project seeks to transmit the imagery of classical antiquity through contemporary architectural language.
Project name
Villa Tsavkisi
Architecture firm
Arestea (www.arestea.com)
Location
Tsavkisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Vasily Gogidze
Typology
Residential › House
This case introduces a special home type - A Home for Producers on Lake Ville V, located in Xintiandi, the heart of downtown Shanghai. As a top landmark in Shanghai, Lake Ville V, is not only a residence, but also a symbol of Shanghai’s cultural heritage, carrying the unique style and artistic atmosphere of the city. Due to its premium geographic l...
Project name
A Home for Producers
Architecture firm
Superorganism Architects
Location
Xintiandi, Shanghai, China
Principal architect
Chih Da LIN
Material
Brands and materials: Cassina, Baxter, Boffi
Typology
Residential › House
The project area is located on a rocky coastline in Croatia. It develops along a slope which descends from the mountain, where the access to the property is located, to the crystalline water of the private beach. The design choices were determined by the site’s peculiarity and the pre-existing building. The client’s request was to integrate a guest...
Architecture firm
Studio Bressan
Photography
Simone Bossi, Emanuele Bressan
Principal architect
Emanuele Bressan
Collaborators
Tailor-made furniture: Dante Negro s.r.l.; Finishes and facades: Sbm Technologies s.r.l.
Built area
Guest house 112,5 m²/ Infinite living 80 m²
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone
Typology
Residential › House
The focal point for the home is the dramatic, two-story great room. The space—which includes a dining area at one end and a generous seating area at the other—is book-ended by two identical national park-scaled stone fireplaces. A series of stone columns surround the space and support the exposed structural system above. Stained, clear fir ceilings...
Project name
Useless Bay Beach House
Architecture firm
Stuart Silk Architects
Location
Whidbey Island, Washington, USA
Photography
Benjamin Benschneider
Interior design
Susan Young Interiors
Construction
Heggenes Construction
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone
Typology
Residential › House
The Lone Pine compound is set at the base of the Teton Range in a resort development at the edge of an open valley. Sited to take advantage of open spaces and view sheds, the house is oriented to screen neighboring structures while capitalizing on near views of the adjacent ski resort and surrounding mountain ranges.
Architecture firm
CLB Architects
Location
Teton Village, Wyoming, USA
Photography
Matthew Millman
Principal architect
Eric Logan
Design team
Eric Logan, AIA, Principal. Sam Ankeny, AIA, Project Manager. Sarah Kennedy, Interior Designer. Jaye Infanger, Interior Designer
Interior design
CLB Architects with Pepe Lopez Design, Inc. (living/dining room)
Civil engineer
Nelson Engineering
Structural engineer
KL&A, Inc.
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Engineer: Energy 1; Electrical Engineer: Helius Lighting Group
Landscape
Hershberger Design
Lighting
Helius Lighting Group
Construction
Ankeny Construction Management
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone
Typology
Residential › House
The home’s design takes inspiration from Japan, emphasizing relationships between inside and outside, and framed views. Spaces shift from cozy intimacy to large open rooms. The entrance is a modest, minimal space featuring framed, wood block prints. Turning and walking through the foyer to the east, the visitor is presented with dramatic views of M...
Architecture firm
Ueda Design Studio
Location
Salem, Oregon, USA
Principal architect
Nahoko Ueda
Interior design
Nahoko Ueda, Ueda Design Studio
Structural engineer
Bykonen Carter Quinn
Landscape
Groundworkshop, GT Landscape Solutions
Construction
Cellar Ridge Construction
Material
cedar siding, fiber cement board, concrete, and steel
Typology
Residential › House
This is a villa in the city of Damavand in Iran. We designed it in four story, We wanted this house to give the contact a sense of inviting and attractiveness.
So we formed it with sharp edges but with a warm feeling. Also we created it with a lot of nature objects and woods beside glass and dark stone.
Project name
Fondle House
Architecture firm
Ali Tavoli, Amin Moazzen
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Ali Tavoli, Amin Moazzen
Design team
Ali Tavoli, Amin Moazzen
Collaborators
Mahdi Sheverini
Visualization
Amin Moazzen, Mahdi Sheverini (Animation)
Typology
Residential › House
The main idea for this beautiful villa project was to create a peaceful, luxury, modern and bright environment, where each space is cozy and tranquil. The rooms are very airy and full of light all day long, while once the sun goes down, each area gets its relaxing and romantic feel.
Project name
Dubai Hills Villa
Architecture firm
Shawa Architecture
Location
UAE, Dubai, Dubai Hills
Principal architect
Amer Shawa
Design team
Architecture Team at Shawa Architecture
Interior design
Shawa Architecture
Landscape
Shawa Architecture
Structural engineer
Shawa Architecture
Civil engineer
Shawa Architecture
Environmental & MEP
Shawa Architecture
Construction
Shawa Architecture
Lighting
Shawa Architecture
Visualization
Shawa Architecture team
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Corona Renderer
Material
Natural white and gray stone, brown porcelain, and natural marble
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
