Okopod presents The Oxfordshire Pond House, a refined example of modern architecture rooted in simplicity and sustainability. This bespoke structure is a sleek, contemporary design, thoughtfully softened into the garden with natural materials.
Project name
The Oxfordshire Pond House
Location
Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK
Principal architect
Kara Dickinson
Design team
James Home, Timothy Ireland
Material
Brookes Brothers – Yakisugi (burnt Thermowood), Sedum Roof, Birch Plywood
Typology
Residential › House, Modern Minimalism
Located in one of the quietest and most sought-after areas of Sotogrande Costa is TIERRA. The sobriety of its large stone walls and the lightness of two lines of white eaves give it a certain spirit of tranquility and calm. As if the project itself wanted to move further away from the street, turning towards itself and in doing so, when we enter it...
Architecture firm
ARK Architects
Location
Sotogrande, Spain
Photography
ARK Architects
Principal architect
Manuel Ruiz Moriche
Collaborators
ARK Architects
Interior design
ARK Architects
Civil engineer
ARK Architects
Structural engineer
ARK Architects
Environmental & MEP
ARK Architects
Supervision
ARK Architects
Visualization
ARK Architects
Tools used
3Ds Max, V-ray, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
ARK Architects
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › Villa
Set amidst the cornfields on the outskirts of Vijayawada, Ishaar was envisioned as a staycation villa that dissolves the boundaries between built form, landscape, and the senses. Designed by 23-year-old architect Adarsh Akula of Addy’s Studio, the project blends the boldness of brutalism with the softness of natural materials to create a retreat ro...
Project name
Ishaar, The Staycation
Architecture firm
Addy’s studio
Location
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Principal architect
Adarsh Akula
Interior design
Addy’s studio
Civil engineer
Addy’s studio
Structural engineer
Addy’s studio
Environmental & MEP
Addy’s studio
Supervision
Addy’s studio
Visualization
Addy’s studio
Tools used
software used for drawing, modeling, rendering, postproduction and Photography: AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-ray, PhotoShop
Construction
Addy’s studio
Material
River finished Kota stone, Tandoor stone, Black kadapa stone, Lime wash, teak wood.
Client
Ashiq Raj, Tapaswi Kancherla
Typology
Residential › House
The project was completed in early 2025 and consists of a two-level single-family house with approximately 205m² of covered area, located in the private condominium "Totoritas," 80 km south of Lima, Peru. The site, of similar size, is 100 meters from the beach and is situated next to one of the main streets of the condominium.
Architecture firm
Cheng Franco Arquitectos
Location
Playa Totoritas, Lima, Peru
Principal architect
Lorena Franco
Design team
Lorena Franco, Jorge Cheng
Collaborators
Sebastian Puelles, Nicolas Lozano, Drew Shwan
Structural engineer
Jorge Avendaño
Environmental & MEP
Olivia Ingenieros
Visualization
Cheng Franco Arquitectos
Tools used
Software Used For Drawing, Modeling, Rendering, Postproduction And Photography: AutoCAD, SketchUp
Typology
Residential › House
Conceived as a vacation home, the project privileges social and outdoor living.The lot of approximately 225 m2 is encased by neighboring lots having only one facade exposed along the front sidewalk. Being basically a summer house, the design prioritized well ventilated spaces and sunlight control during the day.
Architecture firm
Manuel Ramos Arquitectos
Location
Las Palmas Beach Club, Asia District, Cañete, Lima, Peru
Photography
Yara Virreira
Principal architect
Manuel Ramos Yrigoyen Architect
Collaborators
Andrea Ramella
Interior design
Manuel Ramos, Maria Fernanda García
Built area
198.50 m² (First Floor), 76.50 m² (Second Floor Light Wooden Structures)
Civil engineer
Eduardo Flores Miranda
Structural engineer
Luis Flores Mantilla
Environmental & MEP
Sanlec Projects
Supervision
Manuel Ramos Architect, Eduardo Flores Miranda Builders
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom
Construction
Eduardo Flores Miranda Builders
Budget
U$ 1,000 (American Dollars) Per m²
Typology
Residential › House
This sophisticated DIFC duplex apartment presents a masterful study in tactile luxury and refined minimalism, where natural materials and subdued elegance converge to create an urban living tailored for a young expatriate family.
Project name
DIFC Duplex: Where Natural Luxury Meets Urban Living
Architecture firm
OBSSDCO Design Services LLC
Location
Jumeirah Living Residences, Dubai, UAE
Photography
Natalia Chaban
Principal architect
Shushanik Kostandyan
Design team
Shushanik Kostandyan, Aflah Habeeb, Zulaikha Thasnim
Interior design
Shushanik Kostandyan, Aflah Habeeb, Zulaikha Thasnim
Environmental & MEP engineering
Supervision
Shushanik Kostandyan, Aflah Habeeb
Tools used
Corona Render, AutoCAD
Typology
Residential › Apartment
This Mestiza Architecture project is a declaration of love for our land, our sun, and our way of experiencing space. From the heart of Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, this project draws on the deep roots of Mexico—its raw materials, its incandescent light, its playful spirit—and transforms them into a contemporary architecture that breathes with pride.
Architecture firm
Iñaqui Ponce
Location
Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico
Tools used
SketchUp, AutoCAD, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Iñaqui Ponce
Visualization
Iñaqui Ponce
Typology
Residential › House
In the quiet village of Rampet, on the outskirts of Warangal, a home stands as a heartfelt narrative of love, ambition, and architectural intent. More than just a structure, Humble Residence is a testament to the emotional and spatial significance of a well-crafted dwelling.
Project name
Humble Residence
Architecture firm
Configoo Spaces
Location
Warangal, Telangana, India
Photography
Inscribe Studio, Configoo Spaces
Interior design
Configoo Spaces
Civil engineer
Harish Chowdary
Structural engineer
Harish Chowdary
Environmental & MEP
Configoo Spaces
Landscape
Configoo Spaces
Supervision
Jakkula Saraiah
Visualization
Configoo Spaces
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Jakkula Saraiah
Material
Brick, Cement, Steel, Tiles, Stone
Budget
INR 46 Lakhs/ INR 4200 per Sq ft
Typology
Residential › House
