Turning a barren, volcanic rocky outcrop into one of Santorini’s best architectural contributions was no easy feat of engineering, and the difficulties of this pinnacle location shaped the design narrative and concept of Aenaon Villas –a member of THE AFICIONADOS.
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THE AFICIONADOS
Located atop a mountain with distant views of the Channel Islands off the Santa Barbara coast, the design for this house takes a deferential attitude to the immediate landscape and the profundity of the panoramic views. The home is composed of a series of horizontal planes nestled into the hillside to create shelter while maximizing the view and ex...
Project name
Rincon House
Architecture firm
ANACAPA Architecture
Location
Carpinteria, California, USA
Design team
Tony Schonhardt, Kristin Stoyanova, Shahab Parsa
Visualization
Places Studio
Typology
Residential › House
Leading Japanese architectural consulting firm Nikken Sekkei celebrated the official opening of its One Za’abeel project, wholly owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, with a ceremony at the site on February 10.
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Nikken Sekkei
The site is a 3-minute walk from the subway station, and the front 5.5-meter road connects to the main street. The multi- tenant building is inserted into a row of residential buildings.
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LATTICE in Fukuoka
Architecture firm
SAKO Architects
Photography
Yousuke Harigane
Principal architect
Keiichiro Sako
Typology
Multi-Tenant Building
A Lot With Little, a touring multi-channel film installation showcases architects worldwide who are innovating sustainable solutions in housing, education, building transformation, and disaster relief, emphasizing social impact alongside environmental consciousness. Hosted by Prague's Center for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning (CAMP) until M...
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Filmmaker: Tapio Snellman
The architectural structure of the complex is divided into two main parts: a vibrant green podium housing commercial facilities and three multi-story residential complexes. The podium features a refreshing green terrace and a captivating swimming pool, offering residents a serene oasis within the bustling city. One of the most remarkable and distin...
Architecture firm
SPECTRUM Architecture
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
David Nikuradze
Design team
SPECTRUM Architecture
Visualization
SPECTRUM Architecture
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Residential Complex
In the realm where the azure sea meets the golden sands, a sanctuary emerges, its design intricately woven with the timeless allure of sea creatures, particularly the delicate beauty of sea corals. This beach villa stands as a testament to architectural ingenuity, blending seamlessly with the natural landscape while evoking a sense of wonder akin t...
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Coral Serenity, A Coral-Inspired Retreat
Architecture firm
Setareh Ilka
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Setareh Ilka
Visualization
Setareh Ilka
Typology
Residential › House
“ Stand out amidst the chaos with the simplicity of the material” The concept of ensuring privacy through a brick wall is implemented using clay bricks as the primary material in the design. These bricks are chosen for their easy availability and are produced in large quantities in Thailand.
Project name
Dream House Thai Massage and spa l Sukhumvit
Architecture firm
TASA NA
Location
Bangkok,Thailand
Photography
Rungkit Charoenwat
Principal architect
Chalermchai Asayot
Client
Dream House Thai Massage and spa
This 261 m2 house is built on a 298m2 plot of land, which is a fluid space, contained by a continuous ribbon that folds vertically and horizontally, generating slabs and walls, which in turn become completely open or closed facades according to to specific function and orientation.
Project name
Casa Trinidad
Architecture firm
Racma Arquitectura
Location
Texcoco, Estado de México, Mexico
Photography
Arturo Chávez, Carlos Anadón
Principal architect
Rubén Calderón
Structural engineer
Rubén Calderón
Environmental & MEP
José Luis Hernández
Lighting
José Luis Hernández
Supervision
Rubén Calderón
Visualization
Carlos Enríquez
Material
Concrete, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
Majid Al Futtaim Development, part of Majid Al Futtaim, today announced the launch of a new collaboration with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and American University in Dubai (AUD) that will see students harness the power of AI to create artistic representations of Dubai in the future.
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Majid Al Futtaim Development
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Majid Al Futtaim Development
