Casa Ragu is built upon an irregular, sloped corner lot. These conditions were the base for the development of our first conceptual design pillar: a house projected in half-levels following the topography of the lot.
Principal architect
MXTAD
Structural engineer
Grado50
Tools used
Autodesk AutoCAD, SketchUp
Material
CESANTONI Tiles, Comex Wall Finish, Arauco Melamine wood panels
Typology
Residential › House
In the capital city of Kazakhstan, a modern apartment with neoclassical touches is located in a residential complex surrounded by the two beautiful parks. The peculiarity of the apartment lies in the architectural approach, in a sense of balance, in love for the combination of natural materials and textures that are reflected in this project.
Project name
Philosophy of moderation: neoclassical apartment in Astana
Architecture firm
Kvadrat Architects
Location
Astana, Kazakhstan
Photography
Gleb Kramchaninov
Principal architect
Rustam Minnekhanov, Sergey Bekmukhanbetov
Design team
Rustam Minnekhanov, Sergey Bekmukhanbetov
Collaborators
Poliform (sofa), Centrsvet (lighting), Villeroy&Boch (sanitary ware), Tubądzin (porcelain stoneware), Ekaterina Parichyk (Text), Rustam Minnekhanov (Masters of image style), Sergey Bekmukhanbetov (Masters of image style)
Interior design
Rustam Minnekhanov, Sergey Bekmukhanbetov
Environmental & MEP engineering
Civil engineer
Kvadrat architects
Structural engineer
Kvadrat architects
Lighting
Kvadrat architects
Construction
Kvadrat architects
Supervision
Kvadrat architects
Visualization
Kvadrat architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD
Typology
Residential › Apartment
What was the brief?
To transform a 95 sq m derelict shop on a tiny site in a Conservation Area into a spacious four bedroom family house!
What were the key challenges?
The main challenge was to find sufficient additional floor area on a tiny plot under the strict local planning controls.
Architecture firm
COX Architects
Location
Wandsworth, London, Uk
Photography
Matt Clayton Photography
Principal architect
Steve Cox/COX Architects
Design team
COX Architects
Collaborators
William Chappell Structural Engineer
Structural engineer
William Chappell
Supervision
Cox Architects
Construction
Steel, Timber Frame
Material
Whitewashed Brick, Timber & Aluminium Framed Windows, Ppc Cappings
Typology
Residential › House, Remodel
“Open space provides freedom of growth and opportunity for new possibilities. One immersed in the space should experience the freedom of living through creatively interacting with it.” This is what designers Margie and Xinru said in regards to the idea of "freedom" in space. They implemented this idea in a high-rise apartment in the central area of...
Project name
Central City Apartment, Shenzhen
Architecture firm
X-ZOO Design
Principal architect
Xinru Wei, Margie Zhao
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The name “Casa Libre” is the choice of the owners who worked with our team and who shared their dreams and desires for their permanent home. And why this name for the house? The “house” as a home, around a cosy patio and “Libre” for its transparency, lightness and space of freedom, both architecturally and in actual living.
Project name
Casa Libre (Libre House)
Architecture firm
Mário Martins Atelier
Photography
Fernando Guerra | FG+SG Photography
Principal architect
Mário Martins
Design team
Tiago Martins; Sónia Fialho; André Coutinho; Hugo Correia; Mariana Franco; Susana Jóia
Structural engineer
Raiz Engenharia
Landscape
HB-Hipolito Bettencourt-Arquitectura Paisagista, Lda.
Construction
Ilha & Ilha lda.
Typology
Residential › House, Single Family House
Inspired by Swiss mountain chalets and rooted in the vernacular form and materialityof the American Mountain West, Four Pines is a retreat for a Chicago-based family. The 9,090-square foot, seven-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bathroom home capitalizes on Jackson Hole’s natural environmentwhile providing ample space for family and guests. The house is d...
Architecture firm
CLB Architects
Location
Teton Village, Wyoming, USA
Photography
Matthew Millman (Winter), Kevin Scott (Summer)
Principal architect
Andy Ankeny, John Carney
Design team
Andy Ankeny, Principal. John Carney, Principal. Brent Sikora, Project Manager - Project Coordinator
Collaborators
Mountain High Woodworks (Millwork Fabrication)
Interior design
Soucie Horner
Civil engineer
Nelson Engineering - Dave Dufault
Structural engineer
KL+A - Rachel Harper
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Engineer: Melvin Engineering - John Melvin. Electrical Engineer: Helius Lighting Group - Paul Hixson. Geotechnical Engineer: Womack / Jorgenson Engineering - Ray Womack
Landscape
Hershberger Design - Mark Hershberger
Lighting
Helius Lighting Group - Paul Hixson
Construction
OnSite Management - Mark Pollard
Typology
Residential › House
The central concept on which the project is based is the symbiotic relationship between architecture and the surrounding nature. The aim is to create interconnected spaces that allow for the enjoyment of the tranquility of the gardens, while taking advantage of the benefits of natural ventilation and lighting. The design seeks to merge the interior...
Architecture firm
Binomio Taller
Principal architect
Maya Ruz, Raquel Rodriguez
Design team
Maya Ruz, Raquel Rodriguez
Interior design
Binomio Taller
Civil engineer
Aedis Ingenieria
Structural engineer
Jose Pinto Salum
Landscape
Everis Garden Design
Supervision
Binomio Taller
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Lightroom
Construction
Aedis Ingenieria
Material
Concrete, Porcelain flooring, Oak (solid and veneer), Eurovent Aluminum, Steel
Typology
Residential › Single Family Home
A context of unique visuals, where the beauty of Miguel Alemán Dam and the famous Peña of Valle de Bravo, become protagonists to take note of, where the scenery demanded the welcoming feel of red brick be maintained, as did the inclination of the roofing structures.
Project name
Casa La Peña
Architecture firm
Central de Arquitectura - Modica Ledezma
Location
Valle de Bravo, Mexico
Photography
Celia Rojo, Aveh Studio
Principal architect
José Antonio Sanchez
Design team
Hector Modica, Carlos Ledezma
Interior design
Habitacion 116
Structural engineer
Alfonso
Supervision
Central de Arquitectura
Material
Brick, masonry, concrete, wood structure
Typology
Residential › House
