As construction begins on a pristine site, it can be painful to watch the earthwork. Carpets of native grasses and flowers are ripped up and certain trees inevitably must be removed to make way for a new house. In the case of Wildflower House, in Washington’s Methow Valley, the site's unspoiled meadows and forest demanded a careful approach.
Architecture firm
PBW Architects
Location
Winthrop, Washington, United States
Photography
Andrew Pogue Photography
Principal architect
Margo Peterson-Aspholm
Collaborators
PBW Architects designed; Carlton Landscaping installed, Site restoration: Methow Natives, “Firewise” forestry work: Brothers Fire
Structural engineer
Lori Brown, Evergreen Engineering
Landscape
Carlton Landscaping installed
Construction
• Super insulated building envelope. • Heat pump mini-split for cooling and filtering air. • Firewise site design. • Native plantings that require no irrigation long-term and help restore the site’s original ecosystem
Material
Metal roof. Siding: Untreated hot rolled steel and stained rough-sawn fir shiplap. Floors: concrete slab on grade with in-floor heat. Countertops: Pental “leathered” black granite. Backsplash: Heath Classic Field Tile Color: kpfa
Typology
Residential › House
The latest offering by Sebastián Ángeles harmonizes beauty and durability, redefining contemporary luxury with handcrafted pieces that highlight the nobility of wood and leather. Transforming spaces with a commanding yet subtle presence inspired the creation of Cabal, the newest furniture collection by Mexican design firm Dórica.
Product type
Furniture collection (chairs with or without armrests)
Designer
Sebastián Ángeles
Use
Seating and interior decoration
Applications
Interior design projects
Characteristics
○ Combines wood and leather ○ Clean lines and organic curves ○ Ergonomic functionality ○ Available with or without armrests
Format
Sculptural furniture pieces
Material
Solid wood and leather
Color
Natural tones of wood and leather (not explicitly detailed)
Shape
Organic curves with a sculptural quality
These innovative residential complexes are designed to harmonize with the climate and landscape of their surroundings, creating a vibrant and healthy living environment. By incorporating elements such as red brick facades, reminiscent of the city’s old architectural heritage.
Project name
Residential complex suitable for climate and ecology with the approach of improving the vitality of the residents of northern Iran, Gilan
Architecture firm
HH Studio
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Hajar Hajipour
Design team
Hajar Hajipour
Visualization
Hajar Hajipour
Typology
Residential Complex
Rapidly escalating construction costs in Seattle have resulted in high volume, low quality market rate housing. 2018 construction costs in Seattle were among the highest in the world, averaging $280/SF, and the high cost of construction has led to a proliferation of housing severely lacking in character, transforming Seattle into neighborhoods of...
Project name
Tsuga Townhomes
Architecture firm
Wittman Estes Architecture+Landscape
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Photography
Miranda Estes
Design team
Matt Wittman AIA LEED AP, Jody Estes, Naomi Javanifard, Ashton Wesely, Jen Sutherland, Faith Swickard, Julia Frost
Structural engineer
Joshua Welch Engineering
Construction
Witttman Estes
Typology
Residential › Housing
Swiss-born designer David Girelli values minimalism and attention to detail above all else. His philosophy significantly influences the characteristics of a wide range of design, from furniture to fashion accessories. Girelli recently opened his own studio in London and can already boast impressive successes.
Written by
Olga Kisiel-Konopka
Photography
David Girelli
Oskar Zieta, Poland’s most famous designer is fascinated by the properties of metals, which he transformed into furniture and sculptures that captive the senses, often overwhelming with their scale and blurring the line between what’s possible and what’s merely imagine
Written by
Marta Czajkowska
Mawi Design: In the lush labyrinths of T. Nagar, Chennai, this residence sits on the far end of a triangular plot that naturally allows for a paced first look. The brief was to give new meaning to an existing shell of a building while achieving all requirements posed by the client - a house connected with nature, exalting pleasant vibes and one tha...
Project name
Through the Layers
Architecture firm
Mawi Design
Principal architect
Malli Saravanan
Design team
Malli Saravanan, Vijay prakash, Venkatesh, Prabhakaran, Akash Raj, Ananya Murali
Collaborators
Space Stylist: Samir Wadekar and The November Storey. Oxide Finishes: Padmanabhan. Carpentary: Woodworks Carpentary. Brassworks: Saravanan
Structural engineer
Mr. Ravindran
Environmental & MEP
GIST Consultants
Landscape
Bakula Landscape
Construction
Vaanam Construction
Material
Cement Oxide, Italian Marble, Stone cladding, Cement oxide flooring with brass inlays, Solid wood flooring, Thermory outdoor solid wood decking, broken Cudappah flooring, Sadarahalli stone flooring, Pebble beds, Glass flooring, Laterite Blocks, Udaipur Green Marble
Typology
Residential › House
The Modern Contemporary House in Ahmedabad follows the principles of modern simplicity in all the architectural aspects with a contemporary ensemble in the interiors to create a bungalow with seamlessly interconnected spaces. This humble east-facing plot welcomes the sunlight and air to pass through the full-sized window to keep it naturally bright...
Project name
Modern Contemporary House
Architecture firm
Prashant Parmar Architect | Shayona Consultant
Location
Paldi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Principal architect
Prashant Parmar
Design team
Harikrushna Pattani, Hemang Mistry, Ashish Rathod, Pooja Solanki, Vasavi Mehta
Collaborators
Allied Engineering & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Interior design
Prashant Parmar Architect
Structural engineer
Dolmen Consultants
Tools used
SketchUp, ZWCAD
Material
Bricks, Veneer, Stone Veneer, Fluted Panels, Modified Clay Material, Italian Marble, Stone Crete Texture
Budget
INR 4500 / Sq.ft. Approx.
Typology
Residential › House
