In a very densely populated pocket in the northwest of downtown there's an unattractive through-street that was recently ranked the ugliest in Toronto. The first move on this project was to sever the lot into two 15' halves and designing distinct houses on each half.
Project name
Lappin Semis
Architecture firm
Evan Saskin Architect
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Scott Norsworthy
Principal architect
Evan Saskin
Design team
Alex Vizvary, Cameron Bird, Jasmine Maggs, Peter Bianchin
Structural engineer
Contact Engineering
Environmental & MEP
by the architect
Landscape
Evan Saskin Architect
Lighting
Evan Saskin Architect
Supervision
Blue Lion Building
Construction
Evan Saskin Architect
Material
Wood framed & Brick Clad
Client
Evan Saskin Architect
Typology
Residential › Housing
"A brick bungalow transformed into a light-filled, sustainable home", Nestled next to a beautiful lagoon in the Northern Beaches, a single storey brick home was dark and cold in winter, prompting a major renovation.
Architecture firm
buck&simple
Location
Curl Curl Beach NSW 2096 Australia
Photography
Simon Whitbread Photography
Principal architect
Kurt Crisp
Interior design
buck&simple
Structural engineer
NiTmA Consulting
Visualization
buck&simple
Construction
TN Made Building CO.
Material
Masonry to tie in to existing and powerpanel upstairs with timber framing
Client
C. Howard & C. O'Donoughue
Typology
Residential › House, Alterations & Additions
Nestled amidst the tranquil surroundings of Gurugram, Manmeet Ahuja's architectural edifice embodies a blend of international elegance and vibrant Indian hospitable warmth. Spanning an expansive 4500 square feet, this three-storey residence is not merely a home but an ode to cultural fusion and architectural excellence, achieved using simple elemen...
Project name
The Villa Artis
Photography
Deepak Aggarwal
Principal architect
Manmeet Ahuja
Typology
Residential › House
Ábaka Interiores: Located on the hill of Atlixco, Puebla, this Mythical Field is a place that integrates with the nature of Tentzo, a small range of rugged, chalky and arid hills.
This space is the perfect home to appreciate the wonders of the natural surroundings that envelop it. A place that allows you to disconnect from everyday life and the...
Architecture firm
Ábaka Interiores
Location
Atlixco, Puebla. Mexico
Photography
Jaime Navarro
Principal architect
Penélope de la Madrid Garibaldi
Interior design
Ábaka Interiores
Landscape
Cica Paisaje - Sofía y Alejandra Curiel
Lighting
Yamil Slim - Yamil Slim
Typology
Residential › House
Located in La Serena private neighborhood, just 20 minutes from Córdoba Capital, this residence has been designed for a family consisting of a couple and their two teenage children, with an active social life and a deep appreciation for comfort and style.
Project name
House IV (Casa IV)
Architecture firm
Palmero Vucovich
Location
La Serena neighborhood, Mendiolaza, Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Principal architect
Angel Vucovich, Marcelo Palmero
Design team
Lucía Vucovich, María Luz Alama, Nicolás Rinaldi, Nahuel Abrile
Civil engineer
Espacio Ingeniería
Structural engineer
Espacio Ingeniería
Landscape
Moratello-Reyna landscape design
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Stone, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
The project for Casa CH73 aimed to transform the area's regulations into an opportunity to create a unique residence from a sustainable perspective. An approach that broke the construction paradigms imposed in the area, with concrete platforms that drain rainwater into the municipal system.
Location
Bosques de las Lomas, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Photography
Frank Lynen, Jaime Navarro
Principal architect
Benjamín Romano
Design team
Adriana Pérez, Olga Romano
Collaborators
Installations: Garza Maldonado, Uribe Ingenieros. Bioclimatic: Ecostudio. Façades: HEG. Marble: ARCA. Carpentry: TDC
Structural engineer
Vamisa
Typology
Residential › House
Outlaw House is a single-family vacation home located in Zicatela, Oaxaca, Mexico. This town is part of the conurbation of Puerto Escondido, one of the areas with the highest tourist boom and growth in the country due to its picturesque beaches, bordered by gigantic rock formations that create a unique landscape.
Architecture firm
GARQUITEG
Location
Brisas de Zicatela, Santa María Colotepec, Oaxaca
Principal architect
Enrique Garcia Tinoco
Design team
Ignacio García, Daniel Martinez
Interior design
Sheri O. Timmons (arte en muro de Lucas Rise) (mosaicos en muros con diseños de Francisco Toledo)
Lighting
Karla iluminacion y Sheri O. Timmons
Supervision
Ignacio Garcia
Tools used
ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Concreto, piedra laja, mosaicos de pasta, madera, palma
Typology
Residential › House
The Red fort, an architectural marvel amidst urban constraints, tells a story of ingenuity and harmony. Conceived within the visionary principles of Laurie Baker, it embodies a blend of economy and elegance, with every corner exuding a profound connection to its surroundings. Despite this spatial confinement, its design seamlessly integrates elemen...
Project name
'The Red Fort' Project
Architecture firm
Onebulb Architecture
Location
Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu, India
Photography
Muthuraman, Little attic
Principal architect
Balavenkatesh P, Hemkumar
Design team
Maheshwaran, Rajendran, Kishore
Structural engineer
Bala Structural Consultant - Er.P.Balasubramanian
Environmental & MEP
ONEBULB
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone, steel
Typology
Residential › House
