At Acaso House, blocks arranged in an almost random fashion form a sculpture garden. The delight of the inhabitants is divided between contemplating the spectacular view of the mountains and contact with the small waterfalls formed on rainy days. Nature and art.
Architecture firm
Tetro Arquitetura
Location
Nova Lima, Brazil
Principal architect
Carlos Maia, Débora Mendes, Igor Macedo
Visualization
Igor Macedo andr Matheus Rosendo
Typology
Residential › House
Black Barn is an innovative interior design project that is inspired by the concept of blending modern minimalism with rustic charm. This project is characterized by the use of natural materials such as wood, stone, and metal, which are combined with sleek, contemporary finishes to create a timeless design aesthetic.
Project name
Black Barn Restaurant
Architecture firm
Insignia Design Group
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Fathy Ibrahim
Visualization
Fathy Ibrahim
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Lounge
Furniture plays a crucial role in enhancing the aesthetic and function of a space. It helps create a harmonious balance between visual appeal and practicality. Imagine if you could master the fusion by combining iconic furniture designs with architectural brilliance.
Written by
Sophie Anderson
Photography
Chaosamran Studio
Future of Learning is a research project where education becomes an immersive adventure, empowering learners to fully participate and unlock their full potential and thrive in a rapidly changing society.
Project name
Future of Learning
Architecture firm
Mind Design
Tools used
Autodesk Maya, Rhinoceros 3D, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Miroslav Naskov
Design team
Jan Wilk, Michelle Naskov
Visualization
nVisual Studio
Typology
Future Architecture
In partnership with Make Architects and Sir John Soane’s Museum, WorldArchitecture Festival (WAF) announces the call for entries for the seventh edition of The Architecture Drawing Prize, sponsored by Iris Ceramica Group. Launched in 2017, the Prize was established to celebrate and showcase the art and skill of architectural drawing.
Organizer
The Architecture Drawing Prize
Category
Hand-drawn, Digital and Hybrid (combining the two)
Eligibility
Entries are welcomed from architects, designers and students from around the world
Register
https://worldarchitecturefestival.com/live/en/page/drawing-prize
Awards & Prizes
Category winners will receive complimentary tickets to the Festival, which will include a panel discussion featuring a number of award judges and a gala dinner award presentation ceremony.
Entries deadline
8 September 2023
Venue
Sir John Soane’s Museum
Price
Standard submission entry for the prize is £99 with a reduced rate of £49 for all entries by students and under-30s
Located in the picturesque Puembo Valley, to the east of the vibrant city of Quito, we were commissioned to develop a collection of 9 residences designed for a group of families who longed for a contemporary lifestyle in a countryside setting.
Project name
Quinta Alegria - Part 1
Architecture firm
Najas Arquitectos
Photography
Bucubik Photo
Principal architect
Esteban Najas
Design team
Adrian Falconi, Daniel Charry
Collaborators
Rosa Helena Gaibor
Interior design
Rosa Helena Gaibor
Structural engineer
Nicolas Morabowen
Material
Steel, Concrete, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › Single Family Home
A vertical airport, also known as a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) airport, can play a significant role in enhancing communication and transportation in the Maldives. The Maldives is an archipelago nation composed of over a thousand islands scattered across the Indian Ocean. Its unique geography, with many small and remote islands, presents ch...
Project name
Vertical Airport Maldives
Architecture firm
GAS Architectures
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Adobe After Effects
Principal architect
Germán Sandoval
Design team
GAS Architectures
Collaborators
Interior Design: GAS Architectures
Typology
Transportation › Airport
The dream of living among the trees on the picturesque mountains in Peru. We present you the project of several beautiful villas among the trees in the picturesque mountains of Peru. The desire to live together with nature, the desire to be as close to it as possible, inspired me to this project.
Project name
Residence Inspired by Circles
Architecture firm
Maria Dudkina
Location
Peru, State: Cuzco, Andes mountain system, mountain «Wayna Pikchu»
Tools used
Midjourney Version 5.2
Principal architect
Maria Dudkina
Collaborators
Olga Plutaeva
Visualization
Maria Dudkina
Typology
Residential › Private House, Villa
Situated in Tulum, this small boutique hotel rises between the trees, in which the main concept consisted in preserving 70% of the existing vegetation in order to build around it. By achieving this, every space of the project is always in relation to its natural surroundings.
Architecture firm
Jaque Studio
Principal architect
Jesus Acosta
Design team
Victor Rosete, Everardo Castro
Collaborators
Fernando Abogado
Interior design
Jaque Studio
Construction
Ceiba Inmobiliaria
Material
Concrete, chukum, concrete block, wood, travertine marble
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The Dwelling 2023 Architecture Competition challenges you to come up with inventive and sustainable solutions for urban dwelling clusters. Participants are encouraged to create functional, aesthetically pleasing designs that cater to the personal and communal needs of its inhabitants
Organizer
Volume Zero Competitions
Category
Architecture, Interior Design
Eligibility
Architects, Designers, Students, Enthusiasts, and everyone around the world
Register
https://volumezerocompetitions.com
Awards & Prizes
Prizes of total USD 4000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 2000 + Certificate + Publication. 2nd Prize: USD 1200 + Certificate + Publication. 3rd Prize: USD 800 + Certificate + Publication, 10 Honourable mentions: Certificates
Entries deadline
12th October 2023
Price
Early Bird Registrations: Participants from India – 1800+18% GST = INR 2124 (per team). Participants from Other Countries - 70 + 18% GST = USD 82.6 (per team). Standard Registrations: Participants from India – 2400 + 18% GST = INR 2832 (per team). Participants from Other Countries – 85+ 18% GST = USD 100.3 (per team)