Embodying the architectural attributes of Northern Gulf architecture of privacy and discretion, the White Fortress is enveloped by towering, thick walls that offer protection from the harsh climate and arid surroundings, while enclosing a serene and inviting interior.
Project name
White Fortress
Architecture firm
TAEP/AAP
Location
Al Khiran, Kuwait
Photography
Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
Design team
Abdulatif Almishari, Rui Vargas, Carla Barroso, Alba Duarte, Telmo Rodrigues, Carlo Palma, Duarte Correia, Elvino Domingos, Emanuel Grave, Hassan Javed, João Costa, Lionel Estriga, Pedro Miranda
Collaborators
Graphic Design: Mariana Neves, Aquilino Sotero, Diogo Monteiro, Federica Fortugno, Nelson Ferreira, Luís Esteves
Interior design
Leonor Barata Feyo, Carolina Grave
Structural engineer
R5 Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Mohammed Hassan, Rúben Rodrigues
Landscape
Susana Pinheiro
Supervision
AsBuilt - Lúcio Silva, Ricardo Janeiro, Vando Beldade
Typology
Residential › House
The project is located in a private urbanization in the northern area of the municipality of Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, this land has a peculiar topographic characteristic in an ascending manner, in such a way that in the back part it is 1.50 m above the level of the street.
Architecture firm
21 Arquitectos
Location
Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Photography
Phocus Imagenes
Principal architect
Adolfo Arellano
Design team
Juan Hector Garcia Ventura
Interior design
21 Arquitectos
Structural engineer
Eduin Cervantes
Supervision
21 Arquitectos
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
21 arquitectos
Typology
Residential › House
The home is organized as a series of linked spaces, each of which provide a unique sensory experience and connection to different parts of the site, both vertically and horizontally. The design includes extensive use of glass to create a true indoor/outdoor connection and maximize natural light.
Project name
Arboreal House
Architecture firm
MacCracken Robinson Architects
Location
Lake Tahoe, California, United States
Photography
Adam Potts Photography
Principal architect
Stephen MacCracken
Design team
Stephen MacCracken, Daniel Robinson, Devin MacCracken
Collaborators
Welling Construction (General Contractor), L Wong Engineering (Structural Engineer)
Interior design
MacCracken Robinson Architects
Structural engineer
L Wong Engineering
Lighting
MacCracken Robinson Architects
Visualization
MacCracken Robinson Architects
Tools used
SketchUp, V-Ray, Vectorworks
Construction
Welling Construction
Typology
Residential › House
Perched above Boulder, Colorado, the Low Rider Project is an alpine retreat that masterfully blends bold, contemporary design with the charm of its traditional Rocky Mountain roots. This striking renovation, envisioned by Boulder-based Flight Architecture’s principal Laura Marion and architectural designer Nathan Morin, harmonizes the homeowners' v...
Architecture firm
Flight Architecture
Location
Boulder, Colorado, USA
Principal architect
Laura Marion, A.I.A.
Design team
Laura Marion, A.I.A. and Nathan Morin, Assoc. A.I.A.
Collaborators
RLK Management (General Contractor), Forty-One Fabrication (custom steel and brass work), GFE Structural (Structural Engineers)
Interior design
Laura Marion, A.I.A.
Structural engineer
GFE Structural Boulder, CO
Lighting
Flight Architecture LLC
Supervision
RLK Management
Visualization
Flight Architecture LLC
Tools used
Revit, Morpholio Trace, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Microsoft Powerpoint
Construction
RLK Management
Typology
ResidenCal › Edgy Modern- Styled Renovation of a Rustic Mountain Home
Dating to the early 19th century, the grand white stuccoed facades and leafy garden squares define the elegant appearance of London’s Belgravia neighbourhood. The townhouse standing on the edge of Eaton Square is a classic example of Georgian architecture, while the interiors of the three-level, 3,200-square-foot residence.
Project name
London Townhouse
Architecture firm
Child Studio
Photography
Helen Cathcart
Principal architect
Child Studio
Collaborators
Interna (custom furniture)
Interior design
Child Studio
Structural engineer
GS Contracts
Environmental & MEP
GS Contracts
Tools used
AutoCAD, 3ds Max Studio, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
GS Contracts
Material
Marble, Mahogany, Oak, Venetian plaster, Cast Iron
Typology
Residential Interior
Casa SA is an innovative residential project initiated by a private entity, located on a central street in Braga. This project aims to transform an urban space previously occupied by a ruined building without patrimonial value, creating a new building with a modern character that meets contemporary needs and enhances the quality of life for its res...
Architecture firm
Sandro Ferreira Arquitectura
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Sandro Ferreira
Typology
Residential › House
In the middle of a landscape where nature claims its prominence, an architectural project rises meeting not only the needs of its inhabitant but also engaging in a serene and contemplative dialogue with its surroundings.
Project name
Casa Calantha
Architecture firm
Di Frenna Arquitectos
Location
Altozano, Cuauhtémoc, Colima, Mexico
Photography
Lorena Darquea
Principal architect
Matia Di Frenna Müller
Design team
Matia Di Frenna Müller, Mariana de la Mora Padilla, Juan Gerardo Guardado Ávila
Typology
Residential › House
Compartment S4 embarked on repurposing a neglected canteen block dating back to the 1970s. The decision to transform this structure into office space symbolizes a departure from its former role while honoring its architectural legacy.
Architecture firm
Compartment S4
Location
Odhav, Ahmedabad, India
Principal architect
Aman Amin, Prasik Chaudhari, Kishan Shah, Manuni Patel, Krishna Parikh, Monik Shah, Nishita Parmar, Vedanti Agarwal
Design team
Aman Amin, Prasik Chaudhari, Kishan Shah, Manuni Patel, Krishna Parikh, Monik Shah, Nishita Parmar, Vedanti Agarwal
Collaborators
Shivangi (Text), Raju bhai and team (Execution team)
Typology
Residential › House
