Located in Bragança Paulista, São Paulo inside Fazenda Dona Carolina, DAC House signed by Gilda Meirelles Arquitetura had the architectural development of a project to accompany the slope of the land, without many stairs and having a view of the forest present in most environments.
Architecture firm
Gilda Meirelles Arquitetura
Location
Fazenda Dona Carolina, Bragança Paulista, Itatiba, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Evelyn Müller
Principal architect
Gilda Meirelles
Structural engineer
Engecalc
Environmental & MEP
Zamaro
Landscape
Cate Poli Landscaping
Lighting
Castilha Lighting (Garden Lighting)
Material
Wood, Concrete, Metal, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled into the quiet middle of a block in the historic center of the beautiful colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, the land for this home is an assemblage of odd shaped portions of several home’s back yards.
Project name
Casa Lluvia Blanca
Architecture firm
House + House Architects
Location
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
Photography
Steven & Cathi House
Principal architect
Cathi House
Design team
Cathi House & Steven House
Tools used
rchiCAD, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Guadalupe Gonzalez Morales
Material
Masonry, Polished Concrete, Steel, Stucco, Wood Cabinets, Glass, Travertine, Slate
Client
Jan & Sylvia Jensen
Typology
Residential › House
House + House Architects: In a quiet Mexican neighborhood where sounds of children playing and stark shadows of brilliant sunlight delineate a rich culture, this small one bedroom home is located above a garage and art studio.
Architecture firm
House + House Architects
Location
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
Photography
Steven & Cathi House
Principal architect
Cathi House
Design team
Cathi House, Steven House & Rafael de la Lama
Lighting
LED Light Fixtures
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Guadalupe Gonzalez
Material
Masonry, Polished Concrete, Steel, Stucco, Copper, Mahogany Cabinets, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
The Madrid-based architecture firm Zooco Estudio has converted a former stable into a seasonal home in Güemes, a small town, east of Santander, in Spain.
Project name
House in Güemes,
Architecture firm
Zooco Estudio
Location
Güemes, Cantabria, Spain
Photography
Imagen Subliminal
Principal architect
Miguel Crespo Picot, Javier Guzmán Benito, Sixto Martín Martínez,
Material
Wood, Steel, Glass, Concrete, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
Houses Tulum: Caplan is a residential project of 2906.256 ft² of construction located in region 15 of the magical town of Tulum, Quintana Roo. Mexico, designed by Israel Pacheco.
Project name
Caplan House
Architecture firm
Houses Tulum
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Photography
Manolo R. Solis
Principal architect
Israel Pacheco
Interior design
Caplan family
Structural engineer
Julio César Cahuich Tun
Supervision
Israel Pacheco
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Houses Tulum
Material
Tzalam wood, Steel structure, Aluminum series 80 in windows, LED luminaires with warm lighting, Chukum (typical material of the area) in the walls, Chukum in the pool
Status
Built, inhabited by the owners
Typology
Residential › House
Exploring the notion of an urban retreat, the Stepping Stone House was designed by Craig Tan Architects, with collaboration on the interiors with Custom Co. On a narrow site, the house focuses on creating a nurturing family home that heightens social interactions, and a deeper engagement with the natural elements.
Project name
Stepping Stone House
Architecture firm
Craig Tan Architects
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Photography
Jaime Diaz-Berrio
Principal architect
Craig Tan
Design team
Edwina Brisbane
Construction
Kalitek Construction
Material
Wood, Steel, Concrete, Glass, Taut fibre cement panel rainscreen
Typology
Residential › House
Coates Design: The theme of harmony is integral to this prairie-style home in the Utah tundra. It serves as a serene getaway for residents to escape city noise and reconnect with the region’s unique nature. These return clients desired a home that aesthetically and structurally complimented the rugged, natural surroundings.
Project name
Escalante Escape
Architecture firm
Coates Design
Location
Escalante, Utah, United States
Photography
Paul Richer, Richer Images
Principal architect
Matthew Coates
Design team
Project Manager- Bob Miller-Rhees, Project Architect- Emily Banks • Collaborators:
Structural engineer
Quantum Consulting Engineers
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, Enscape
Material
Stone, Glass, Steel, Wood, Concrete
Typology
Residential › House
Earthitects: Stone Lodges - Private Residences are spread across a forested hillside. Built on sloping land on the side of a mountain, they are inspired by the grammar of Mountain Lodges and the native design aesthetic.
Project name
Stone Lodges - Private Residences
Architecture firm
Earthitects
Location
Wayanad, Kerala, India
Principal architect
George E.Ramapuram
Design team
George E.Ramapuram, Irene Koshy, Muhammad Jamaal, Dhyana Priyadarshini, Meme Chauhan
Interior design
George E.Ramapuram, Irene Koshy
Built area
7320 ft² (area of one residence), 26,500 ft² (area of one plot)
Civil engineer
Sarmas Vali
Structural engineer
Sarmas Vali
Environmental & MEP
Sarmas Vali
Supervision
Johnson Joseph
Status
2 Residences completed
Typology
Residential › House
