Nowadays the concept of traditional family is being reformulated and pushing for changes in housing concepts. In this scenario, a non-permanent occupation housing with a dynamic program for an assemble family, formulated the bases of a challenging project. The answer was to break with the rigid use of home spaces and single-family box idea.
Project name
House SF-FR (Casa SF-FR)
Architecture firm
Mariano Ravenna
Location
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photography
Ravenna Mariano, Julián Benavidez; Video: Rodrigo Lautaro Riquelme
Principal architect
Mariano Ravenna
Collaborators
Malena Gómez, Liubomyr Shkirko
Structural engineer
Malena Gomez
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Concrete structure, hollow brick walls, wooden ceilings, smooth cement floors and white split stone exterior floors
Budget
$ 30,000 USD, Built through a PRO.CRE.AR loan
Typology
Residential › House
Villa K is inspired by and seeks to implement the elements of a traditional Tuscan villa, so materiality, shape, openings and spaces are a key element that reinterprets antiquity and the origins of country houses.
Architecture firm
Studio rc
Location
Salazar, State of Mexico, Mexico
Principal architect
Juan Pablo Ramirez Capdevielle
Interior design
Juan Pablo Ramirez
Civil engineer
Gabriel Alvarez
Environmental & MEP
Gabriel Alvarez
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, AutoCAD
Material
Stone, Wood, Concrete, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
Folded project The project consists of several plates,these plates forming are designed in a bending manner. The project has special folded plates with an arched opening. Form follows function and the project style is a combination of modern and traditional architectural style. The opening form of the project faces the entrance and the parking. The...
Project name
Folded Villa
Architecture firm
UFO Studio
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Bahman Behzadi
Visualization
Bahman Behzadi
Typology
Residential › House
Are you looking to give your home a unique touch of industrial chic? Adding touches of industrial style into any home can create an urban, sophisticated look that stands out from the crowd. Industrial design features sleek lines and practical materials that bring both form and function together – ultimately creating an aesthetically pleasing atmosp...
Photography
jcomp on freepik
In designing a custom home, the architect and client bring something unique to the process and outcome. This relationship is most effective when the architect listens and understands the client’s needs and vice versa to translate into the final design. What was unique about this design and ultimate build was that the clients came to Pedersen Archit...
Architecture firm
Jess Pedersen Architecture Inc.
Location
Carbondale, Colorado, USA
Photography
Brent Moss Photography
Principal architect
Jess Pedersen
Design team
Owner, Architect, General Contractor
Collaborators
Owner, Architect, General Contractor
Interior design
Shelia Poulsen
Built area
992 m² / 3255 ft²
Site area
61,471 m² / 15.19 ac²
Structural engineer
Ernest Kollar Engineers Inc.
Supervision
David Schuler
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Construction
Harry Mayer Construction
Material
Corrugated Metal Siding, Timber Post & Beams, Asphalt Shingle Roof
Typology
Residential › House, Custom Residence
Nestled in the heart of the blue zone community of Nosara, Costa Rica Contemporary Tropical House brings warmth and comfort within nature. Our clients from Canada were looking to get away from the winter season and enjoy the tropical weather thus were very explicit in wanting to create an oasis that blends indoors and outdoors.
Architecture firm
Studio Saxe
Location
Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Photography
Andres Garcia Lachner
Principal architect
Benjamin G. Saxe
Collaborators
Electromechanical Engineer: Energetica
Interior design
Saxe Interiors
Completion year
January 2022
Structural engineer
Guidi Estructurales
Typology
Residential › House
When you think about what makes a home look luxurious, detail is everything. If you take a look at any listings of luxury real estate for sale, you’ll see that the most expensive and sought after homes in any market have unique details that make a huge visual impact.
If your home is a bit older and outdated, you can remodel it to improve its look and functionality. Whether it’s your kitchen, bathroom, or any of the living spaces, there are a few things you should know about remodeling a house.
Written by
Georgy Nikolin
