The Mayans believed that the moon and the stars had an influence on the earth and its surroundings. This was reflected in their architecture, as they believed that the moon and the stars had a direct impact on it.
Architecture firm
Arista Cero
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Principal architect
André Borges
Design team
Claudia Aguilar, André Borges, Mario Gonzalez
Tools used
AutoCAD, Sketchup, V-ray
Material
Concrete, Granite, Stone, Glass, Wood, Aluminum.
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The house in question is located in the settlement of Yad Rambam, in the center of Israel, yet far from the hustle and bustle. This makes it an island of tranquility surrounded by open spaces and greenery visible from all directions.
Project name
Renovation of a Private House in a Settlement in Central Israel
Architecture firm
Keren Meir
Location
Yad Rambam, Israel
Interior design
Keren Meir
Typology
Residential › House
As part of the process we were inspired by the proportions of Mayan architecture to create this project. Mayan architecture was one of the most advanced of its time, and even today its proportions are a source of inspiration, using its design principles, we have created a modern project that reflects the past.
Architecture firm
Arista Cero
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Principal architect
André Borges, Mario Gonzalez
Design team
Mario Gonzalez, André Borges
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max, Vray
Material
Concrete, Stones, Granite, Glass, Steel, Wood, Aluminum
Typology
Residential › Apartments
Casa Erendira is a project developed for two women: Mother and Daughter. Enthusiasts of Mexican culture, natural materials, vegetation, warmth, and the artisanal craftsmanship of the towns in the state of Michoacán, they desired a home that embodied these elements in its materiality: open gardens for a vegetable patch, interior greenery, the warmth...
Project name
Erendira House (Casa Erendira)
Architecture firm
Pepe Ramírez
Location
Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico
Principal architect
José Ramírez
Collaborators
María Concepción Luna
Structural engineer
AZ INGENIERIA, Ma. de Los Ángeles Zambrano
Construction
Pepe Ramírez
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
Near Carmel by the Sea, discreetly nestled in an oak grove at the edge of a meadow in the 20,000-acre Santa Lucia Preserve, this lovely contemporary take on a rural English cottage is sited to harmonize with the landscape’s wild beauty and maximize the residents’ enjoyment of living fully immersed in nature.
Project name
Santa Lucia Preserve 5
Architecture firm
Richard Beard Architects
Location
Carmel Valley, California, USA
Interior design
Susan Williams Interior Design
Structural engineer
ZFA Structural Engineers
Landscape
Arterra Landscape Architects
Lighting
Banks Landl Lighting Design
Construction
Vucina Construction
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone
Typology
Residential › Cottage
In this exhausting world, people are suffering so much. They are drowning in negative emotional energies. To survive, people need rebirth of their souls with positivity by indulging in a nature-embracing healing process, a new start – INCEPTION.
Project name
Inception - Hydrostatic Hybrid Biomimicry
Architecture firm
J’s Archistry
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jenifer Haider Chowdhury
Visualization
Jenifer Haider Chowdhury
Typology
Futuristic Architecture
Indigo, a gracefully designed enclave south of San Miguel de Allende, captures the essence of old Mexican haciendas in a contemporary setting. Situated in El Caracol neighborhood, just a stroll away from the city's historic center, Indigo blends the modern with the timeless, creating a serene, cloister-like ambiance that resonates with character a...
Project name
INDIGO Income Properties
Architecture firm
1i Arquitectura y Diseño Estratégico
Location
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
Principal architect
Rafael Martínez Saucedo
Design team
1i Arquitectura y Diseño Estratégico
Built area
4,900 m² (52,743 ft²)
Site area
2,227.60 m² (23,978 ft²)
Interior design
1i Arquitectura y Diseño Estratégico
Civil engineer
Andres Casal
Structural engineer
Andres Casal
Environmental & MEP
1i Arquitectura y Diseño Estratégico
Lighting
1i Arquitectura y Diseño Estratégico
Construction
1i Desarrollos
Supervision
Inmobiliaria Marquisa
Visualization
Rendercraft + Taller Ver3D + 1i Arquitectura y Diseño Estratégico
Material
Brick, Concrete, Plaster, Wood beams, Oak
Client
Inmobiliaria Marquisa
Typology
Residential › Housing, Apartments
The project was conceived with the idea of being situated among various endemic trees on the site. One of the fundamental strategies applied is to position itself "among the trees" and to respect the existing nature.
Project name
House Between Trees
Architecture firm
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Location
Tumbaco, Quito, Ecuador
Principal architect
Jose Daniel Teran
Design team
Miguel Arboleda, Karen Oquendo, Juan Pablo Jiménez
Collaborators
Alejandro Parreño, Mauricio Suasti, Alexis Sampedro, Felipe Moya, Ariana Urgilés, Meliza Arévalo, Nicole Rojas, Rafael Riofrío, José Barriga, Mateo Porras, Alessi Recalde, Nicole Vizcaíno, Estefanía Donoso
Interior design
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Civil engineer
Jose Daniel Teran / Miguel Arboleda / Jennifer Carrión
Structural engineer
Patricio Paredes
Environmental & MEP
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Landscape
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Supervision
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Visualization
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-aay, Adobe Suite
Construction
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Material
Volcanic stone, concrete, wood, iron, glass.
Typology
Residential › Single-family House
MICA’s redevelopment of the Fairfield Halls is the first completed stage of a new cultural quarter in Croydon’s town centre – a major milestone in the town’s ongoing redevelopment. The Halls reopened in 2019 to popular & critical acclaim and extensive local pride in their restored icon and a much-loved regional venue. The holistic design approach m...
Project name
Fairfield Halls
Architecture firm
MICA Architects
Location
2 Barclay Rd, Croydon CR0 1JN, London, UK
Photography
Hufton + Crow, Andy Stagg, Jim Stephenson
Principal architect
Stuart Cade
Structural engineer
AKS Ward
Environmental & MEP
Max Fordham
Client
London Borough of Croydon + Brick by Brick Development
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Theater
A couple in their 40s, with three adolescents, turned to designer Yossi Shaul as they sought to buy a spacious, large home. They wished to remain in their beloved neighborhood nestled in the Jerusalem mountains, continuing to relish the clear air and unparalleled scenery.
Project name
They didn’t compromise on the Jerusalem mountainside view: the result is perfect
Architecture firm
Yossi Shaul
Location
Jerusalem, Israel
Principal architect
Yossi Shaul
Typology
Residential › House
