Step into the architectural marvel of Casa Montelongo and you could be forgiven for thinking you’d walked onto the pages of an exclusive magazine shoot. Not surprising as its architect Néstor Pérez Batista has masterfully designed two distinct spaces that seamlessly integrate with the natural surroundings.
Project name
Casa Montelongo
Architecture firm
Pérezbatista
Location
La Oliva, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain
Photography
Marcos Rosdríguez, Gregor Neschel
Principal architect
Néstor Pérez Batista
Design team
Ana Filipa Batista Alvaneo, Melina Eisinger, Tsvetelina Markova
Interior design
Borja Juliá Blanch, Raúl Ortega Santana
Structural engineer
Leonardo Escuín Martín
Environmental & MEP
Pérezbatista
Landscape
Borja Juliá Blanch, Raúl Ortega Santana
Supervision
Carlos Cabrera Expósito
Tools used
CAD, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Stone, Clay, Lime, Concrete & Wood
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Shovk Studio: Dzen House is a sanctuary crafted for those in pursuit of serenity and unity with nature and the universe within the confines of their home. Its architectural design and intricate details pay homage to Japanese traditions, featuring an overarching roof with exposed structures, wood cladding using the kisugi technique, a streamlined la...
Architecture firm
Shovk Studio
Photography
Yevhenii Avramenko
Principal architect
Ruslan Lytvynenko, Anton Verhun
Design team
Ruslan Lytvynenko, Anton Verhun
Interior design
Shovk Studio
Built area
117 m² / 1260 ft²
Site area
117 m² / 1260 ft²
Civil engineer
Shovk Studio
Structural engineer
Shovk Studio
Environmental & MEP
Shovk Studio
Visualization
Shovk Studio
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Shovk Studio
Material
Kisugi wood, plaster, birch plywood
Typology
Residential › House
Arc’teryx, a global design company specializing in technical high-performance outerwear and equipment, was in need of a new home for their footwear design studio. Previously renting generic space, the new Arc’teryx Portland Creation Center places footwear design performance center stage, supporting administrative and creative review processes. “We...
Project name
Skylab designs the new Arc’teryx Portland Creation Center in Portland, Oregon
Architecture firm
Skylab Architecture
Location
Portland, Oregon, USA
Photography
Jeremy Bittermann
Design team
Jeff Kovel - Creative Director. Reiko Igarashi - Project Director, interiors. Janell Widmer - Interior Designer. Louise Foster - Project Architect. Xander Sligh - Project Designer
Material
Tabu ash veneer. Zintra PET felt panels. Tsar carpets (custom wool area rug). Grasshopper climbing wall. Bob/Bla station sofa
Typology
Commercial › Office
Nestled on the edge of Barwon Valley in Birregurra, on Gulidjan and Wadawurrung country, this project reimagines rural living for our client Heather and her family. The sustainable farmhouse balances modern comforts, flexibility and off-grid living with a design that is responsive to the farmland and the native vegetation that surrounds it.
Project name
Heather’s Off-grid House
Architecture firm
Gardiner Architects
Location
Birregurra, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Rory Gardiner
Principal architect
Paul Gardiner
Design team
Marlee Dawson, Alex Millar
Collaborators
Spence Construction, Builder. CLOS, CLT Timber Manufacturer. Cusp, CLT Timber Supplier. Metta Energy, Solar Company. Otway Greening, Agroforestry Specialist
Interior design
Gardiner Architects
Structural engineer
TGA Engineers
Landscape
Ocean Road Landscaping
Lighting
Gardiner Architects
Supervision
Spence Construction
Tools used
Wood fired boiler connected to in slab hydronic heating, Solar panel array with microinverters, septic system
Construction
Spence Construction
Material
CLT roof structure, timber batten and board cladding, 140mm stud + double brickwork walls, Prefabrication and CLT construction methods
Typology
Residential › House
Stunning hotel marries the raw elegance of stone and glass with the inviting glow of natural light, creating an ambiance that is both modern and warm. Each corner of this architectural marvel is bathed in golden tones, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Project name
Mana Rock Hotel
Architecture firm
Studio Kara
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Afifeh Arabi
Design team
Studio Kara Architects
Visualization
Afifeh Arabi
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The proposal presents three isolated houses that favor the connection with the private exterior spaces, in an intention of privacy that allows to enjoy the outdoors comfortably.
Project name
Casas BD (BD Houses)
Architecture firm
ESQUISSOS - Arquitectura e Consultoria
Location
Sintra, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Marco Ligeiro
Structural engineer
André Pardal
Landscape
Team Garden, Unipessoal, Lda
Supervision
Eng. Alexandre Ferreira
Construction
Solmetrik, Lda; Structure Contractor: Pictocubo, Lda
Typology
Residential › House
In a heritage-listed building that dates back as far as 1330, this The Aficionados hotel brings back the glamour of the old days to the skirts of the Italian Alps. An urban sanctum of relaxed glamour located in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Parkhotel Mondschein -a member hotel of The Aficionados-is the parkland hub that kindles design, music, the arts, cul...
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Courtesy of The Aficionados
A California family recently relocated from the Pacific Coast to the rolling hills of Austin, TX. The couple opted to build their forever home outside Austin’s city core in Texas Hill Country and hired the Austin award winning design firms of Britt Design Group and LaRue Architects.
Project name
Austin Hill Country Home
Architecture firm
LaRue Architects
Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Photography
Dror Baldinger
Design team
Laura Britt, ASID, Shaunn Quayle, Hayley Straughan
Collaborators
Stylist: Stephanie Bohn
Interior design
Britt Design Group
Construction
Elev8 Builders
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, marble, stone
Typology
Residential › House
