The Seat was not just affected by the global pandemic, it was born of it. Our clients, a semi-retired couple who bought the property on a whim, were seeking a weekender on the coast with room to breathe – a safe place for their grown family to escape, gather and relax. When the pandemic hit, the couple found themselves unexpectedly spending more and more time at their new retreat, and decided they needed a home to match the stunning coastal landscape.

Nestled above the ground, surrounded by river and trees, nortehaus was designed as a getaway and grounding space, away, but not too far from the city. Drawing from Nordic and Japanese influences, nortehaus honours simplicity, good company, sustainability, and all things hygge.

Original home was built in the mid-80s and was designed by Swaim Architects of Tucson, AZ. Prideaux Design headed the remodel of the interior and landscape in 2019. 

OCT Chaohu Natural and Cultural Centre is located at the foot of the mountain between the natural mountains and the city, which stretches for tens of kilometres from northeast to southwest on the north side of Chaohu city. This project could be regarded as a critical point of the local natural environment and urban domestic life. The purpose of architectural building is to demonstrate the indigenous cultural heritage on the one hand, and seem to stand on the fence for the future domestic entertainment life in city on the other hand.

Mexican traditional architecture is known for its remarkable creativity and beauty, and this house located in Zacatecas is no exception. With a barrel vault and a 150-square-meter size on two levels, this house is a prime example of how architecture can seamlessly blend with the environment while providing functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces.

In the Apokoronas Region, on a hilltop with a panoramic view of Souda Bay and the Cretan Sea to the north, and the White Mountains to the south, we were asked to design a holiday home that also serves as a short-term rental accommodation. The goal was with a simple design, to offer quality and comfortable spaces, privacy between users and the feeling of luxury (since it is intended as an investment property).

Located in Avellanas, Guanacaste, Indo Villas is a series of 6 Bali-inspired villas just steps away from the uncrowded beach and surf breaks. From our clients: “Indo Villas is a luxury residential enclave located in Avellanas with a collection of one and two-bedroom villas just steps from the Pacific Ocean.

A major addition and home remodel transforms an early 20th century Colonial style Historic Home. Transitional and contemporary design concepts were introduced, respecting and accentuating the historical Architecture of the home. The existing large steep roof and attic with no Architectural character or detail serves as a canvas.