In architecture, the term "refractive surfaces" can refer to architectural elements that use the refraction of light to achieve aesthetic and functional effects in a design. Refraction is the phenomenon by which light changes direction when passing from one medium to another with a different refractive index.

Surety bonds offer a comprehensive financial safety net for all parties involved in a construction project, from contractors to project owners and subcontractors. They build trust, ensure the completion and quality of work, and provide crucial financial protection.

Located in the east of Bangalore, this 3500sqft home by De Square Design features natural hues showcasing its extravagant beauty. The bright and spacious interiors are filled with natural light streaming through the skylight and huge windows.

The search for natural lighting and quality of life made a young couple look for the architect and interior designer, Ticiane Lima, to renovate the 76.68m² apartment, old and dark, located in the Jardins district, in São Paulo.

This is a modern house on the topside of the hills, It is a big mansion far from the city! A house with a lot of wide windows and balconies, with a view of a lifetime.

The house is located on a hill with distant and spectacular views of a mountain landscape and the native forest, both in the front and back, which establishes a privileged dialogue with the natural environment.

YR Pavillion is an unusual project. A couple — both art collectors — want to expand their garden with the objective of creating a small private park. In order to do so, a new piece of land is being annexed beside the existing home, that must include a “Folie”, an inhabitable sculpture made up of three facilities: a massage room, a space for exercise, and a bathroom.

In harmony with its surroundings along the coast of Mexico, this vacation home embraces beauty as well as durability. Custom concrete walls matched to the color of local sand were poured in lifts to create a unique wavy texture that shifts as the light changes throughout the day. “As you approach the property,” notes Sharon Okada, Senior Project Manager for Walker Warner Architects, “you are greeted by the soothing sound of water that draws you into the central courtyard and towards the ocean.