Urban islands are an important part of the history of the city of Porto, having been a very common type of housing in the city from the 19th century onwards. They were composed of semi-detached houses, built in the long patio of the bourgeois houses. They were small houses.
Project name
Covelo House
Architecture firm
Spaceworkers
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Rui Dinis, Henrique Marques
Design team
João Ortigão, Marco Santos, Tiago Maciel
Collaborators
Furniture Design: Bairro Design
Material
Wood, concrete, glass
Typology
Residential › House
Flowing Spaces: Bold Overhangs and Effortless Indoor-Outdoor Fusion.
Project name
House with Gills
Architecture firm
BEEF ARCHITEKTI
Location
Bratislava, Slovakia
Principal architect
Rado Buzinkay, Andrej Ferenčík, Jakub Viskupič
Collaborators
Martin Machala
Built area
Usable floor area 316 m²
Material
Brushed organic plaster – facade. Oak wood – floor, windows. Travertine – interior wall cladding, floors. Painted metal – cladding, kitchen
Typology
Residential › House
Casa Goliana Mérida, is a residence from the middle of the last century, in which a restoration and architectural intervention process was carried out seeking to rescue the traditional values and materials of Yucatecan architecture.
Project name
Casa Goliana Mérida
Architecture firm
Workshop, Diseño y Construcción
Location
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Photography
Manolo R. Solís
Design team
Francisco Bernés Aranda, Fabián Gutiérrez Cetina, Alejandro Bargas Cicero, Isabel Bargas Cicero
Interior design
Laseu Studio
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled within a lakeside setting, Log Tavern Pond House draws inspiration from its mid-century neighbors—many of which reflect the Usonian principles pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright. Echoing their long, low proportions, natural materials, and luminous interiors, the design establishes a strong dialogue with its architectural context.
Project name
Log Tavern Pond House
Architecture firm
Specht Novak
Location
Milford, Pennsylvania, USA
Principal architect
Scott Specht, Jakeb Novak
Structural engineer
Schoenagel & Schoenagel
Construction
Joybeck Custom Builders
Material
Charred Shou Sugi Ban, Stucco
Typology
Residential › House
The Goodtown house is a beautifully crafted, texturally rich contemporary courtyard home in the sought-after suburb of Rochedale, 17km south- east of Brisbane. The large 1,900 m² plot situated on the corner of Goodtown street and Grieve road with large imposing neighbouring homes, presented a challenging design brief to the architects.
Project name
Goodtown House
Architecture firm
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Location
Rochedale, Brisbane, Australia
Photography
Andy McPherson Studio
Principal architect
Jacob Jooste
Interior design
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Material
Timber, Charred Timber, Glass, Steel & Render
Typology
Residential › Courtyard House
The house was strategically designed to fit a reduced plot of land, maximizing functionality and making the most of every available space. The two-story layout is tailored to meet the specific needs of the users, ensuring comfort and efficiency in space usage.
Project name
Casa La Moraleja
Architecture firm
Kisarq Constructora
Location
Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Photography
Kisarq Constructora
Principal architect
Kisarq Constructora
Design team
Kisarq Constructora
Interior design
Kisarq Constructora
Civil engineer
Kisarq Constructora
Structural engineer
Kisarq Constructora
Landscape
Kisarq Constructora
Lighting
Kisarq Constructora
Supervision
Kisarq Constructora
Construction
Kisarq Constructora
Material
Concrete, Bricks, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Little OG is a home design that redefines the notion of compact single occupancy living. Completed in 2023, this 100m², two-level abode thrives on the concept of adaptability, boasting a transformative courtyard that dissolves boundaries and invites the outdoors in.
Architecture firm
mcmahon and nerlich
Location
Albert Park, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Shannon McGrath
Principal architect
Rob Nerlich & Kate McMahon
Design team
Joanne Hanson
Interior design
mcmahon and nerlich
Structural engineer
Structify Consulting
Construction
Horizon Building Group
Material
Brick, Timber, Cemintel Barestone, Plywood, Evenex,
Typology
Residential › House
It all began with a simple vision: a desire for a home that is in harmony with nature, where sunlight, breeze, and landscape become an integral part of daily life. Tucked away on the outskirts of Hosur, Tamil Nadu, this house sits within a flourishing forest, where previously barren land has become a home for many indigenous trees.
Architecture firm
Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio
Location
Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India
Photography
f/8 Photography studio
Principal architect
Vinoth Kumar, Srinath Gowtham
Design team
Sudar Nagarajan, Ajith Kumar, Shankar Raj, Ar.Mohan Prasath, Naresh
Collaborators
Project Managers: Auroyali and Bhutha; Content Curator: Vaishnavi Shankar
Interior design
Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio
Structural engineer
AJ Constructions
Environmental & MEP
Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio
Landscape
Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio
Construction
Auroyali, Auroville
Typology
Residential › House
