Selecting the right roofing material is a pivotal decision for homeowners. Beyond aesthetics, the roof shields us from the elements and impacts energy efficiency. This article guides you through selecting the ideal roofing material for your home's needs.
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Klinta Kalnina
Remodeling your home interior can be an exciting adventure that will breathe new life into your living space. Your home reflects your changing situation, so a renovation is an excellent way to enhance its appeal, functionality, and value.
Building for the manager of the Malá Úpa ski resort.
Project name
Bučina Cottage
Location
Horní Malá Úpa, Czech Republic
Design team
Miloš Hradec, Pavel Čermák
Collaborators
Structure supplier: KASPER CZ. Staircase supplier: Šolc konstrukce
Built area
Built-up area 94 m²; Gross floor area 162 m²; Usable floor area 124 m²
Material
Wood – structure, facade, interior. Steel – staircase. 1 Sheet metal – roof. Concrete – foundation slab
Typology
Residential › Cottage
Step into a realm of intrigue and wonder with a house design inspired by the enigmatic depths of black holes. Drawing from the mysterious allure of these cosmic phenomena, this architectural masterpiece captivates with its dark, swirling forms and mesmerizing optical illusions that blur the lines between perception and reality.
Project name
Black Hole House
Architecture firm
Kowsar Noroozi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Kowsar Noroozi
Design team
Kowsar Noroozi
Visualization
Kowsar Noroozi
Typology
Residential › House
Interior designer Ariana Ahmad was approached by a family of four with a vision for their home that called for a synthesis of light, space, and music. They aspired to an abode that was not only bright and airy but also included a dedicated study adorned with musical instruments for the head of the household, an avid composer in his leisure time.
Project name
Apartment of 170 m2 in white tones by Ariana Ahmad
Architecture firm
Ariana Ahmad
Photography
Mikhail Loskutov
Principal architect
Ariana Ahmad
Design team
Natalia Onufreichuk
Interior design
Ariana Ahmad
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Step into the future with our visionary architectural concept: a futuristic house ingeniously designed with interconnected pods or modules, each meticulously crafted to fulfill a distinct function.
Project name
Multifunctional Nexus Homes
Architecture firm
Kowsar Noroozi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Kowsar Noroozi
Design team
Kowsar Noroozi
Visualization
Kowsar Noroozi
Typology
Residential › Houses
Located in a courtyard in the centre of Turin and originally used as a body shop, Loft M50 is the result of a renovation and redevelopment project by the interior designer Paola Marè. The floors in the living area and kitchen are tiled with the Beton porcelain stoneware collection in the light Pearl colour and the 75.5x75.5 cm and 75.5x151 cm sizes...
Photography
Jana Sebestova
Maativan is a serene haven constructed from mud, harmoniously blending with the surrounding forest. This exquisite farmhouse, located on the outskirts of Wada's protected Tansa forest region near Mumbai, India, serves as a remarkable testament to the unwavering commitment towards environmental consciousness.
Architecture firm
Blurring Boundaries
Location
Wada, Maharashtra, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Viral Gala
Collaborators
Bamboo consultant: Parag Rawool
Civil engineer
Gurunath Dupare
Environmental & MEP
Electrical Contractor: Prashant Patil. Plumbing contractor: Arun Bhaduri
Construction
Finishing contractor: Madhav Dupare. Fabricator: Sanjay Bangar
Material
Soil (sourced from site) - Cob walls, mud plaster. Black basalt stone (sourced from site) - random rubble foundations, exposed stone walls. Lime - Plasters, mortar. Wood (sourced from site) - roof rafters. Bamboo - roof, lintels, doors. Kota stone – Walls. Concrete - IPS flooring. Recycled metal - doors, windows. Recycled glass - roof, glass bottles used in walls.
Typology
Residential › House
