Nestled in the rolling countryside of Palermo, Susafa embodies its founding family’s five-generation legacy of farming, which dates back to 1870. This sustainable boutique hotel member of The Aficionados––a travel resource for those seeking lodgings that meld luxury, design and authenticity––reimagines its 500-hectare historic masseria.
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The Aficionados
Photography
Courtesy of the hotel and The Aficionados
In this project, the existing site had an acceptable area, but due to the detailed plan provided by the miunicipality, a large part of the site could not be built, and our limitation in this design is the slope of the land in the north and west direction of the project, and the presence of buildings with close distances in directions that we had p...
Project name
Sepehr Villa
Architecture firm
Architect Line
Location
Ramsar, Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
AutoCAD, Revit, Lumion
Principal architect
Farnaz Karimi
Design team
Reyhaneh Bazhdar
Visualization
Omid Merkan
Client
Mrs. Eftekhari, Mr. Abolhasani
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Villa
Inspired by nature and technological advancements, the design of future skyscrapers aims to create spaces that are both sustainable and self-sufficient. The concept of a vertical forest skyscraper, fully integrated with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable architecture, represents a forward-thinking approach to urban living.
Project name
EcoVerse Tower
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Design team
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Interior design
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Typology
Future Residential Building
In designing the hotel conversion of the Palazzo Capponi, on the Via di Ripetta, a branch of the city’s Sistine Trident radiating from the Piazza del Popolo, Hadid and her team at Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) led by Paola Cattarin, started where Baroque architects ended their palimpsest—at the vaulted ceilings.
Project name
Romeo Roma Hotel
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Photography
Chris Dalton, Jacopo Spilimbergo, Roberta Vassallo
Principal architect
Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Christos Sazos, Daniel Fiser, Grace Chung, John Morrison, Konstantinos Psomas, Kyle Dunnington, Ludovico Lombardi, Melodie Leung, Monir Karimi Kakhki, Natassa Lianou, Ovidiu Mihutescu, Pasquale Lorusso, Peter Logan, Sofia Papageorgiou, Thomas Sonder
Structural engineer
Studio Beta srl
Environmental & MEP
Spring srl
Lighting
Corte Gherardi snc
Construction
Mannelli Costruzioni srl, Ga .Re .Co. srl
Client
Romeo Gestioni spa
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Noah's Nest, located in Tien Giang, Vietnam, is a unique architectural work combining traditional and modern elements. Designed by Archiro Vietnam for Lam Thanh Nha, a local artist, this house is not only a place to rest but also a space that shows a strong connection to the roots, while bearing the mark of contemporary Vietnamese architecture.
Architecture firm
Archiro Vietnam
Location
Vinh Binh, Tien Giang, Vietnam
Material
Concrete, Baked Brick, Wood, Bamboo, Rattan, Rice husking boards (materials previously used to store rice)
Typology
Residential › House
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
This serene 7,500 sq.ft. home sits atop the golf course at Vooty Golf County in Vikarabad, Hyderabad, with a gorgeous lush view of green, away from the noise and bustle of the city. Since it is designed as a home away from home for entertaining guests over the weekend, the design approach prioritizes hospitality and community, making it an inviting...
Project name
The House on the Green
Architecture firm
Crafted Spaces
Location
Hyderabad, India
Principal architect
Mitali Aharam
Completion year
January 2024
Typology
Residential › House
An integrated architecture and interior design studio providing modern residential solutions. Daymark Design Incorporated crafts site specific spaces with distinctive and lasting qualities that contribute to the betterment of the built environment, local community and enrichment of inhabitant’s lives.
Project name
Brackenrig Cottage
Architecture firm
Daymark Design Incorporated
Location
Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Riley Snelling
Principal architect
Adrian Worton
Design team
Architecture | Interiors - Daymark Design Incorporated. Principal Designer | Documentation: Adrian Worton
Collaborators
Millwork - Line to Line
Interior design
Daymark Design Incorporated
Site area
55,040 ft²., 1.26 ac
Structural engineer
Structural Consultant - Moses Structural Engineers.Senior Engineer: David Moses
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Consultant: GTA Designs Inc.
Landscape
Adesso Design Inc.
Lighting
Lighting + Electrical: Pin-Co Power
Visualization
Daymark Design Incorporated
Tools used
Sketching, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Maxwell Render, Adobe Photoshop
Material
a. Roof – Standing Seam Metal and 2-ply mod bit by Steel on Wheels Inc. b. Siding – Ghostwood c. Windows – Inline Fibreglass Ltd. d. Exterior Doors – Bauhaus e. Structural Steel – Ledger Steel Systems f. Millwork – Line to Line
Typology
Residential › Cottage, Renovation, Addition
Understanding workers’ compensation can feel overwhelming, but knowing the answers to these common questions makes a big difference.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Free Stock Center
Shipping container sheds are a modern, versatile solution for various storage needs. With their innovative designs and customizable features, they offer durability, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendliness.
