“Valmara” is not just a cabin or a villa, it is a floating sanctuary that honors the history of ancient vessels, transforming them into a new destination for rest and contemplation. Inspired by the rebirth of ships that once sailed the oceans, this structure elevated on stilts captures the essence of navigation.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel, Resort
The project is located in the central part of Iran, Kerman, where the climate is hot-arid. In this climate, the earth has always been the most prevalent and important natural building material. To help this house blend into their setting, the studio chose to use local material, including soil, clay, and cement.
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Omid Azeri, Jafar Lotfolahi
Design team
Mohamad Hosein Hamzehlouei, Kimia Khorakchi, Abolfazl Haydari, Mahshad Bagheri, Sara Samadi
Typology
Residential › House
Reconnecting the city’s fragmented urban fabric is the primary objective of Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) Napoli Porta Est masterplan proposal named winner of the design competition.
Project name
Napoli Porta Est
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects
Principal architect
Michele Pasca di Magliano
Design team
Bechara Malkoun, Cemre Demirci, Cherry Lee, Ghanem Younes, Hanadi Izzuddin, Haoyue Zhang, HyunJin Kim, Irfan Bhakrani, Martina Rosati, Olivia Dolan, Sera Su Abac, Yaseen Bhatti, Jing Xu
Collaborators
Barracco Smith, Interpogetti SRL, Macchiaroli & Partners, Martha Schwartz Partners, Martha Schwartz Partners,
Visualization
BrickVisual
Typology
Commercial › Office
Casa Ajal was born from a desire to preserve existing elements aiming to retain essence of the peninsula´s architecture and pay homage to its unique materiality. The house embraces you within its stone walls, inviting exploration as if it were an ephemeral space.
Architecture firm
Manuel Aguilar Arquitecto, Estudio Escala
Location
Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tools used
Autodesk AutoCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Manuel Aguilar, Jonatan Smith, Domenica Sevilla
Design team
Manuel Aguilar, Jonatan Smith,Domenica Sevilla
Collaborators
Manuel Aguilar, Jonatan Smith,Domenica Sevilla, Lighting: Andres Guerra
Visualization
Julio Polanco, Medular Studio
Typology
Residential › House
Reggio Calabria’s mayor, Giuseppe Falcomatà and Zaha Hadid Architects’ director Filippo Innocenti have laid the foundation stone of the new Centre of Mediterranean Culture, marking the start of the project’s construction.
Project name
Centre of Mediterranean Culture
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Reggio Calabria, Italy
Principal architect
Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Abdel Chehab, Anja Simons, Davide Del Giudice, Gabriele di Giovanni, Hangyul Jeong, Luciano Letteriello, Mario Mattia, Michele Salvi, Marina Martinez, Roberto Vangeli, Stefano Rocchetti, Serena Pietrantoni, Vincenzo Barillari
Collaborators
Artuso Architetti Associati
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Cultural Center
Nestled within the lush embrace of Thailand’s tropical forest, this modern villa stands as a testament to the harmonious integration of architecture and nature. Drawing inspiration from the elegant simplicity of Japanese design principles, this residence embodies a unique blend of contemporary aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship.
Project name
The Concrete House
Architecture firm
The Concrete House
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Design team
The Concrete House
Collaborators
Visualization: Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Typology
Residential › Villa
This project is an exquisite architectural endeavor that seamlessly blends contemporary luxury with natural serenity. Designed to be a breathtaking architectural site, it captures the essence of modern minimalism while embracing organic materials, neutral tones, and an intimate connection with its surroundings.
Project name
Harmonia Villa
Architecture firm
Abd Archviz Studio
Location
Gilan, North of Iran
Tools used
Autodeks 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop, tyDiffusion
Principal architect
Hamid Abd
Design team
Abd Archviz Studio
Typology
Residential › Villa
Nestled high among the ancient giants of the Amazon rainforest, our unique villa offers an unparalleled escape into nature. Built on the sturdy trunks of centuries-old trees, this enchanting retreat allows you to immerse yourself in the lush greenery and vibrant wildlife of one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems.
Project name
Enchanted Treehouse Retreat in the Heart of the Amazon
Architecture firm
Norouzdesign Architecture Studio
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammadreza Norouz
Design year
February 2025
Typology
Hospitality, Tourist Complex
