While contemporary in form and appearance, the proposed Green Cabin takes notes from the existing cottage roof line and colour palette, complimenting and paying homage to a seasonal retreat that will continue to provide memories for this Robert’s Island property.
Architecture firm
Daymark Design Incorporated
Location
Robert’s Island, Honey Harbour, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Adrian Ozimek, Ozimek Photography
Principal architect
Adrian Worton
Collaborators
Mechanical Consultant: GTA Designs Inc.; Senior Engineer: Alex Nowakowski; Engineer: Matti Rintala
Interior design
Daymark Design Incorporated & Martha McCain
Structural engineer
Tacoma Engineers Inc.
Construction
Construction Team: General Contractor - GB Heintzman Construction Ltd. Roof and Facade - BC Roofing Inc. Electrical | Lighting - Lite N Up Electric. Plumbing - Tom Downer Plumbing. Wood Siding Supply and install - Reese Madison & Co. Flooring - Northern wide plank. Millwork - Barber Millwork. Steel Fabrication - Lackie Steel. Solid Surface - Di Pietra Design
Typology
Residential › Cabin
As a secluded, single-storey residence that embraces its natural surroundings, Earth House balances a contemporary presence with an environmental consciousness. Tucked away from the streetscape as part of a battleaxe-style allotment.
Architecture firm
Sandbox Studio
Location
Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
Sandbox Studio
Collaborators
BMY Engineering
Interior design
Sandbox Studio
Civil engineer
BMY Engineering
Structural engineer
BMY Engineering
Construction
Owner - Builder
Material
Rammed Earth, Steel, Concrete
Typology
Residential › House
Today, more than ever, our homes have the power to influence our mood, productivity, energy, and of course, the interaction between family members. An example of this is the home of a couple in their 30s who immigrated with their children from Canada.
Project name
Canada Israel
Architecture firm
Halel Architecture and Interior Design
Location
Ra'anana, Israel
Principal architect
Project Managers: Yael Frankel, Rotem Patilon
Design team
Design and Interior Planning: 'Halel Architecture and Interior Design' (Project Managers: Yael Frankel and Rotem Patilon)
Interior design
'Halel Architecture and Interior Design'
Typology
Residential › House
Situated on a 30 x 60-meter rural plot in Veracruz, Casa Olivo is defined by its harmony with the natural environment and a careful blend of vernacular and contemporary elements. The design takes advantage of a natural slope toward a lake, allowing the views and natural light to enhance the living experience.
Architecture firm
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Location
Veracruz, Mexico
Tools used
AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Design team
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Visualization
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Typology
Residential › House
The abundant quantity of quartz crystals mixed with the gravel found in the region and the existence of a stream called Cristais Paulista justify the name given to the quiet town of just over 7,000 inhabitants.
Project name
Casa MCZ (MCZ House)
Architecture firm
NIU Architecture
Location
Cristais Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Yuri Miranda, Douglas Costa
Design team
Yuri Miranda, Douglas Costa
Collaborators
Partners: Portobello Shop Franca_Brazil ; Communications: Samuel Serpa
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
A short distance from Porto's metro line, we find a periphery where the past and present intertwine. In this region, ancient centers coexist with recent housing developments, whose designs, often anonymous, prioritize the construction of single-family homes.
Project name
LBlack House
Architecture firm
M2 Senos Arquitectos
Location
Leça do Balio, Matosinhos, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Ricardo Senos, Sofia Senos
Structural engineer
Pedro Festas
Construction
Construtora de Loureiro, Lda
Typology
Residential › House
This minimalist two-story home in the Moscow suburbs is designed for comfortable, year-round living for a young family with a child, two dogs, and a cat. Covering 330 square meters, the house was created by the architectural bureau 80/88 team.
Project name
Two-storey modern house for a family in the Moscow region
Architecture firm
Architectural bureau 80/88
Location
Moscow region, Russia
Photography
Winter shooting by Olga Melekestseva; Autumn shooting by Sergey Volokitin
Principal architect
Nikita Sergienko, Anton Savelyev
Design team
Style by Ekaterina Naumova
Interior design
Ana Sergienko
Material
Natural materials, engineered wood, microcement
Typology
Residential › House
KINJO DESIGN: The two homeowners—Beemo and Sanfu—are both game developers. Their lives are filled with vibrant, dynamic creativity and an imagination deeply rooted in nature. Their freedom and sensitive perception reflect a state of full trust in the world, like two free spirits, appearing in different cities or boundless, otherworldly dimensions a...
Location
Guangzhou, China
Interior design
KINJO DESIGN
Construction
ZhaoYangYanZao
Typology
Residential › House
