The MC House is nestled on a gentle slope within the Chicureo Estate, Santiago, Chile, seamlessly blending with its natural surroundings. Its main access, an ascending staircase, leads to the second floor, where one can enjoy a panoramic view towards the northeast.
Architecture firm
Cristián Romero Valente
Location
Hacienda Chicureo, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Photography
Juan Pablo Calderón
Structural engineer
Alberto Ramírez
Lighting
During Iluminación
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
With landscaping designed by Rodrigo Oliveira Paisagismo and architectural project by Jacobsen Arquitetura, Residence RN was conceived as a vacation home for a couple, their children, and grandchildren to spend their weekends and holidays. The land located in Itaúna, Minas Gerais, sits by a large reservoir and was already enjoyed by the family, who...
Project name
Residence RN
Architecture firm
Jacobsen Arquitetura
Location
Itaúna, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Photography
Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
Principal architect
Paulo Jacobsen, Bernardo Jacobsen
Design team
Paulo Jacobsen, Bernardo Jacobsen, Edgar Murata, Marcelo Vessoni, Christian Rojas, Daniel Arce, Fábio Fridman, Marcela Guerreiro
Landscape
Rodrigo Oliveira
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
A comfortable single-story minimalist family house made of exposed concrete, which is embedded into the terrain relative to the street level throughout its entire height.
Project name
Zasadený House
Architecture firm
Paulíny Hovorka Architects
Location
Suchý vrch, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Principal architect
Braňo Hovorka, Martin Paulíny
Design team
Pavol Hubinský, Ján Piliar, Ján Fellner, Ján Holos, Vladimír Vránsky, Božena Skybová, Marta Huttová, Ján Hronec, Katarína Tannhauserová
Collaborators
Natália Galko Michalová
Built area
Built-up area 439 m²; Usable floor area 365 m²
Material
Exposed concrete – perimeter walls of sandwich construction from both the interior and exterior sides, as well as Ceilings imprinted into brushed wooden formwork systems. steel – internal columns, lightweight roof structures. Stainless steel – parapet cladding. Textile net – micro-perforated polyester fabric as a sun protection cover for the skylight. Phenolic insulation – thermal insulation boards of phenolic foam inside sandwich concrete walls. PUR / PIR insulation – sprayed hard PUR foam on lightweight ceilings, PIR boards on flat roofs. 2 EPDM rubber foil – waterproof membrane for flat roofs. Teak – bonded solid floors, wall cladding and doors in both the interior and exterior as well as exterior terraces. Oak - wooden structures and window frames. micro-cement plaster – bathroom walls, shower corners, bathtub underpinnings, technical spaces. Aluminum - external venetian blinds
Typology
Residential › House
Internally, the house was designed for a family of two adults and two children. Its functionality is straightforward, with clearly defined spaces.
Project name
Casa do Sobreiro
Architecture firm
Skemba - Arquitectura|Engenharia, Lda.
Location
Figueiró Santiago, Amarante, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Rui Faria
Typology
Residential › House
Casa Aiguablava began as a small renovation project that evolved into a major intervention. The client wanted to open up the house to the sea, to take advantage of the flat terrain, and to reduce the number of rooms.
Project name
Casa Aiguablava
Architecture firm
Mano Arquitectura
Location
Begur, Catalunya, Spain
Photography
Luis Carbonell
Principal architect
Sebastián Machado
Collaborators
Victoria Esborraz, Ignaci Font, Juan Río Hinckelmann, Ricard Mercader Morenza, Jordi Bartomeu, Agusti Colomer Planaguma, Milagros Machado
Typology
Residential › House
Atelier d’Arquitectura Lopes da Costa: The house is situated on a triangular plot with a steep slope along the access street, in the East/West or South/North direction. This has influenced its shape and volume.
Architecture firm
Atelier d’Arquitectura Lopes da Costa
Location
Escapães, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
José António Lopes da Costa, Tiago Meireles
Collaborators
Sérgio Almeida. Thermal Engineering: IRG, Inspeções Técnicas, S.A.
Structural engineer
Strumep - Engenharia
Lighting
Projedomus – Projectos e Instalações Eléctricas Inteligentes, Lda
Construction
A. S. Correia Lda.; Construções Manuel Jesus da Costa, Lda.; Manuel Fernando Reis, Unipessoal, Lda.
Typology
Residential › House
Architects at work: The Concrete Tree House project began with a client seeking more than just a house; they desired a sanctuary that would resonate with their essence and provide a space for cherished moments and devoid of ostentation. This vision prompted a series of thoughtful decisions throughout the planning, detailing, and facade design stage...
Project name
The Concrete Tree House
Architecture firm
Architects at work
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Shweta Pandya, Krishna Patel
Design team
Shweta Pandya, Krishna Patel
Collaborators
Kalpita Patel, Subhadra Sojitra
Interior design
Architects at work
Civil engineer
Archi Engineers & Contractors
Structural engineer
Resolute Consultancy
Environmental & MEP
Energen IQ Projects
Landscape
Architects at work
Material
Concrete, Glass, Metal, Stone, Wood
Typology
Residential › House
Sabino 10 is a residence that redefines its spatial boundaries on a narrow plot by maximizing its views. While it appears as a solid facade composed of three hermetic volumes from the outside, inside, this concept undergoes a complete transformation. The house visually expands, optimizing the plot area and offering a sense of unexpected spaciousnes...
Architecture firm
Editorial
Location
Zibatá, Querétaro, Mexico
Principal architect
Galileo Zuart, Santiago Martínez
Structural engineer
Andrés Casal
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Material
Concrete, Wood, Marble
Typology
Residential › House
