The cabin simulates, in an abstract way, the structure of an insect or a butterfly, achieving an organic and symbolic composition without being literal. The design explores curved and wavy shapes that reflect the essence of transformation and metamorphosis, integrating into the forest and evoking a sense of connection with nature.
Project name
Villa Pixan Tulum
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Location
Tulum Forest, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Veliz Arquitecto
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › Villa
To arrive at the Bramblewood House, a gravel road first takes you through a densely wooded forest of old growth fir and cedar; the topography of the site is variegated and steeply sloped, with areas of visible bedrock among clearings in the trees.
Architecture firm
Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects
Location
San Juan Island, Washington, USA
Photography
Taj Howe Photography
Principal architect
Dan Wickline, Principal Architect, Prentiss + Balance + Wickline
Design team
James Efstathiou, Project Architect, Prentiss + Balance + Wickline
Structural engineer
Lori Brown, Evergreen Design Company
Material
Clear Vertical Grain Cedar siding • Oak floors • Caesarstone countertops and backsplash
Typology
Residential › Modern S ingle-Family Residential
The villa’s steep property is located on the northern, shaded side of the terrain and is one of the steepest and highest in the neighborhood. This comes with several advantages but also disadvantages and challenges for the project.
Project name
Villa Sidonius
Architecture firm
Stempel & Tesar architekti
Location
Central Bohemian Region, Prague, Czech Republic
Photography
Filip Šlapal, Fotes
Principal architect
Ján Stempel, Jan Jakub Tesař
Built area
Built-up area 330 m² house; 135 m² garage; Gross floor area 322 m²; Usable floor area 294 m²
Site area
1,673 m² Dimensions 28 x 8 m / 224 m² / 1680 m³
Collaborators
Landscape architect: Vladimír Sitta. Main project engineer: Aleš Herold. Structural engineers: Valbek [Jiří Chodora and Jan Vesecký]. Sun shade supplier: APAGON.
Structural engineer
Valbek [Jiří Chodora, Jan Vesecký].
Material
Steel – main load-bearing structure, HEB 300; other structural elements primarily IPE 160. Load-bearing pillars and tunnel – monolithic (exposed) reinforced concrete. Lacquered MDF – custom-made built-in furniture
Typology
Residential › Villa
The proliferation of villas on Tehran's outskirts reflects more than a desire to escape the city's clamor and density. These homes embody a spirited pursuit of leisure and conviviality. The dynamic interplay of indoor and outdoor spaces, coupled with a playful exploration of different design eras, creates an atmosphere of intrigue and vitality.
Architecture firm
AsNow Design & Construct
Location
Kuhsar, Karaj, Iran
Photography
(Hamzelouei Studio) Mohammad Hossein Hamzelouei
Principal architect
Solmaz Tatari, Ehsan Tavassoli
Design team
Nila Shahmohammadi, Farid Rajabi, Masoumeh Shasti, Masoumeh Shasti
Collaborators
Bahman Zaree, Soheil Sabili, Neda Jahantab
Civil engineer
Farhad Bahrami
Environmental & MEP
Mehdi Mehravaran
Visualization
Nila Shahmohammadi, Farid Rajabi
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Lumion
Construction
AsNow Design & Construct
Client
Eng.Hosseini, Dr. Mehdi Nejad
Typology
Residential › Villa
A new build home provides endless opportunities for customization. These are the five features architects and designers should consider in a new build home.
Written by
Casey Cartwright
Luxury villa architecture exemplifies the highest standards of design, seamlessly integrating opulence with functionality. This article delves into the defining characteristics of luxury, exploring how aspects such as location, client preferences, and budget influence the design process.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
A house named "Dehleez" (which means "threshold" or "entrance" in several South Asian languages) is particularly fitting for a home that blends modern techniques and traditional interior design.
Project name
"Dehleez” Residence Interior
Architecture firm
MDC Architects (Mandala Design Consortia)
Location
Old Padra Road, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Photography
Pixellus Photography
Principal architect
Mihir Ashara
Interior design
MDC Architects
Civil engineer
Nikunj Bhatt
Supervision
MDC Architects
Material
Plywood,Vineer & PU finish furniture,Door glass printed glass & MS Railing
Client
Mr.Rajan & Mrs.Shital Shah
Typology
Residential › Penthouse
PEDRE embodies the harmonious assembly of an architecture which folds compose functional structures, solid constructions, optimal materials, interiors that become exteriors, custom-made furniture and landscape panoramic views that dialogue with the territory. Located in the vicinity of the Pedregal de San Ángel Ecological Reserve.
Architecture firm
JSa / MTA+V
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Design team
JSa: Javier Sánchez, Benedikt Fahlbusch. mta+v: Miguel de la Torre
Collaborators
Woodwork: Dimadmx; Furniture: EWE & Esrawe
Structural engineer
Estructura Héctor Margain
Construction
Factor Eficiencia
Material
Concrete, Aluminum and Glass
Typology
Residential Building › Apartments
