In the volcanic heart of Kalapana, Hawaii, a futuristic structure gently rests upon the rock, like an organic creature finding refuge. It doesn’t conquer the landscape, it contemplates it. Inspired by parasitic architecture, Volcano Shell adapts to its surroundings like a natural extension of the hardened lava.
Project name
Volcano Shell
Architecture firm
ORCA Design
Location
Kalapana, Hawaii
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Revit, Unreal Engine, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Marcelo Ortega, Chris an Ortega, Jose Ortega
Design team
Chris an Ortega, Marcelo Ortega, José Ortega, Paula Zapata, Alexandra Gavilanez, Daniela Carvajal, Eliza Heredia, Camila Salinas
Collaborators
Francisco Perez, Wuilder Salcedo
Visualization
ORCA Design
Typology
Residential › Housing
Villa Ayoka is an architectural masterpiece nestled in the heart of Bali's jungle, where lush nature merges with organic, sculptural design. Inspired by the fluid forms of tropical flora and the spiritual connection to the earth, this villa redefines luxury by effortlessly integrating with its surroundings.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana, Luis Yariel
Collaborators
Luis Yariel
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › Villa
Providencia is a three-level penthouse located in the Del Valle neighborhood, an emblematic area in the south of Mexico City known for its wide variety of multi-family vertical developments. The project is a comprehensive remodeling of the interiors of an apartment.
Project name
Providencia Apartment
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Design team
Darío Salazar, Denisse Salazar
Collaborators
Décor: Nogalya; Special Carpentry: Nogalya; Furniture: Nogalya
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
11 rooms on the floor plan of an average apartment.
Project name
More Than Meets the Eye
Architecture firm
No Architects
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Photography
Studio Flusser
Principal architect
Jakub Filip Novák, Daniela Baráčková, Veronika Amiridis Menichová
Collaborators
Construction work: RekoLux STAV. Joinery work: ATIN – atypické interiéry. Steel door: Antos manufaktura
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
oak parquet floors, ceramic tiles and floor tiles, joinery products – varnished MDF, oak veneer and solid wood, artificial stone, textile upholstery, locksmith and glass products - glass wall, furniture elements
Typology
Residential › Apartment
This home was conceived for a couple who travel widely, explore art and bespoke design with curiosity, and respond vividly to everything new — yet remain deeply attached to their home and to each other. It was these sentiments and interests that inspired architects Tatiana Alenina and Vladimir Krasilnikov throughout the project.
Project name
Modern house in dark colors with a terrace in the Moscow region
Architecture firm
Zurab Arabidze (house design), Alexey Ivanov (architectural supervision)
Photography
Mikhail Loskutov
Design team
Tatiana Alenina Design Bureau
Collaborators
Margarita Castillo
Interior design
Tatiana Alenina, Vladimir Krasilnikov, Tatiana Alenina Design Bureau
Material
The finishes include marble, engineered wood flooring, thermo-wood decking on the terrace, and porcelain stoneware in the bathrooms
Typology
Residential › House
The architectural intervention followed a fundamental principle: valuing the essence of the site and its green surroundings. The original house, consisting of three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and pantry, was rethought to meet the contemporary needs of a retired couple.
Architecture firm
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Location
Itajobi, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Carolina Mossin
Principal architect
Lucas Fernandes
Design team
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Collaborators
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Interior design
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Landscape
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Lighting
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Supervision
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Material
Wood and natural stone
Typology
Residential › House
A new architectural milestone has emerged on the Mexican Pacific coast: KINEKI La Punta, a pioneering residential project located in Brisas de Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, seamlessly blending sustainability, design, and natural beauty.
Project name
KINEKI La Punta
Architecture firm
Amezcua
Location
Brisas de Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography
Jaime Navarro
Design team
Miguel González, Saraí Cházaro, Jorge Vázquez, Milton Durán, Juan Martínez, Julio Amezcua
Collaborators
Mario Conde
Construction
Amezcua + Mario Conde
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › Apartment
A home with a teahouse in the city center. The challenge was creating a calm living environment along a busy street that ensures privacy from the surrounding high-rises.
Project name
House in Takamatsu
Architecture firm
Takashi Okuno & Associates
Location
Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Principal architect
Takashi Okuno
Design team
Takashi Okuno & Associates
Landscape
Kazuhiko Takemura
Construction
Fuji Construction Co., Ltd.
Typology
Residential › House
