Sandbox Studio: A unique and character-filled home in Sydney’s inner-west suburb of Forest Lodge, Inner-western is an example of living well, in less space.
Project name
Inner-Western
Architecture firm
Sandbox Studio
Location
Forest Lodge, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
Sandbox Studio
Design team
Sandbox Studio
Typology
Residential › House
A villa built on three levels, combining floating stone above a glass box and a rooftop pool, overlooking the unique landscape of the Jerusalem hills. This house features several unique elements, including a seven-and-a-half-meter staircase that was dropped as a single unit from the roof directly to the center of the space.
Architecture firm
Ollech + Tol Architects LTD
Location
Jerusalem, Israel
Principal architect
Aviel Argaman
Design team
Partner in charge, Tami Ollech Lerer. Partner in charge, Nati Ollech. Architect in charge, Aviel Argaman. Interior design, Noa Schreter. Architect, Daniel Moati
Collaborators
Eli Shushan, Aluminum + Glass. GSB Binovitch, Pool. A.M Metal, Metal works. Rafi Kraus, Electricity engineer. ZARA Home Israel, Furniture
Interior design
Ollech + Tol Architects
Civil engineer
Ariel Biton
Structural engineer
Ariel Biton
Environmental & MEP
Ofer Avishar
Supervision
David Shurati
Visualization
Nati Ollech
Tools used
Revit, Autodesk 3ds Max, Lumion
Construction
Ashmar-Dahan
Material
Stone Cladding - Hebron Stone, Glass + Aluminum - Minimal thermal aluminum system, Roof Deck - Ipe hardwood deck system, Main Staircase - Metal frame, paint coated + Pine wood finish
Typology
Residential › Villa House
Nestled in the historic town of Chewton, Pyrenees is a testament to meticulous design and a harmonious integration with its environment. Designed as a three-bedroom home for a couple envisioning future growth, the project faced its unique set of challenges and triumphs. Several challenges marked the architectural journey of Pyrenees.
Architecture firm
Freeman Group Architects
Location
Chewton, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Jade Cantwell
Principal architect
David Noordhoff
Interior design
David Noordhoff for Freeman Group Architects
Structural engineer
Sunny Engineering
Lighting
Supplied by owner
Material
Local materials prioritizing durability and thermal efficiency, including spotted gum cladding and Colorbond steel in Woodland Grey
Client
James, Zara, and their dog Nellie
Typology
Residential › House
The Barfani Chaaya at Noida spans 4000 ft.² offers an extraordinary escape where every Corner unfolds to reveal the soothing embrace of the colors and luxury in the home.
Project name
Barfani Chhaya
Architecture firm
Vichar Station
Location
Omaxe the forest society, Noida, India
Principal architect
Surbhi Garg, Vaibhav Mittal
Design team
Surbhi Garg, Vaibhav Mittal
Interior design
Vichar Station
Environmental & MEP engineering
Lighting
Unique Light Collection
Typology
Residential › Apartment
This architectural project is defined by the interaction of two independent volumes, each with gabled roofs, connected by a glass corridor that highlights panoramic views of the mountains. The volumes feature a clearly defined morphology, characterized by pure and simple forms that emphasize the modern style of the house.
Project name
Granero House (Casa Granero)
Architecture firm
Fabric Estudio
Location
Altos del corral, Los reartes, Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Principal architect
Arato María Belen, Josefina Falco
Interior design
Arato María Belen, Josefina Falco
Structural engineer
SET Ideas
Landscape
Silvina Gregoret
Typology
Residential › House
Originally featuring a highly segmented layout, the renovation of this São Paulo apartment, orchestrated by StudioVA Arquitetos and led by architect Vinicius Almeida, aimed to integrate the main living areas.
Architecture firm
StudioVA Architects
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
João Paulo Prado
Design team
Vinicius Almeida (leader architect), Jayne Lima (architect), Fanuel Ferdassis (intern
Collaborators
Matheus Pereira (Text/Communication), Suppliers: Flooring (Decortiles), Wall Coverings (Decortiles), Stones (S2R), Sanitary Ware and Fixtures (Tramontina; Deca), Carpentry (Star Móveis), Rugs (Punto e Filo), Lighting Fixtures (Lumini; Reka)
Completion year
Phase 01: 2022. Phase 02: 2023
Interior design
StudioVA Architects
Environmental & MEP engineering
Lighting
StudioVA Architects
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The project is also a deep dive into using and showcasing Indian art and crafts in small doses, blending their absolute beauty with a utilitarian canvas.
Architecture firm
Purple Backyard
Photography
Ishita Sitwala
Principal architect
Kumpal Vaid
Collaborators
The rocking chair, Arjunvir Gujral studio, PB home, Olie, Stem and leviosa, LZF Spain
Interior design
Purple Backyard
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Wood and veneer with line texture, Indian Stones and Metal accents
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max
Typology
Residential › Apartment
We imagine a continuous space between the street and the house, where the boundaries dissolve and coexist. A series of circular columns that configure a domestic landscape, where the space-structure is the base matrix and the objective is not the object but the experience.
Project name
Casa Entre Columnas
Architecture firm
Esteras Perrote
Location
Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Juan Cruz Paredes
Principal architect
Esteras Perrote
Design team
Esteras Perrote
Interior design
Esteras Perrote
Civil engineer
Gastón Ostorero
Structural engineer
Gastón Ostorero
Construction
Esteras Perrote
Material
Concrete, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
