The project, designed on a valuable land on the Güzelbahçe coastline, requires an efficient, intensive and compact solution of spatial and functional relations in terms of customer expectations and demands, as well as existing land conditions, regulations and Güzelbahçe plan decisions.
Project name
Hybrid Villas
Architecture firm
Pınart Architecture
Location
Güzelbahçe, İzmir, Turkey
Photography
ZM Yasa Architectural Photography
Principal architect
Pınar Kayhan
Design team
M. Arch Pınar Kayhan
Interior design
Pınart Architecture
Landscape
Pınart Architecture
Structural engineer
DK Construction
Civil engineer
DK Construction
Construction
FiyapBayındır Construction
Lighting
Pınart Architecture
Tools used
GstarCad, SketchUp
Material
Metal, Stone, Aliminum, Fiber Cement
Client
FiyapBayındır Construction
Typology
Residential › Villa
Hilltop House was built on a bluff above the Connecticut River, in Lyme, Connecticut, as a weekend retreat for a large, hospitable, cultured family. Architectural refinement and aesthetic integrity were paramount to the clients, and design meetings were lengthy and all-encompassing.
Project name
Hilltop House
Architecture firm
Buttrick Projects Architecture+Design
Location
Lyme, Connecticut, USA
Construction
Rob Benson Construction
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone
Typology
Residential › House
Situated on an elevated, sloping site in Glen Iris, this project involved expanding a 1920s Art Deco residence encompassing the addition of a new kitchen, dining area, living space, three extra bedrooms, a home office, three fresh bathrooms, and a garage and laundry to the rear.
Project name
Dickens Street Residence, Glen Iris
Architecture firm
Chan Architecture Pty Ltd
Location
Glen Iris, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Tatjana Plitt
Principal architect
Anthony Chan
Interior design
Chan Architecture Pty Ltd
Civil engineer
Wright Design
Structural engineer
Wright Design
Landscape
Focal Point Design
Lighting
Chan Architecture
Construction
Brick Veneer
Typology
Residential › House
Making simple architectural changes to your rental property can significantly increase its rental value. Whether it's creating an open-plan layout, modernizing key areas, or enhancing energy efficiency, these upgrades can attract higher-paying tenants and make your property more competitive in the rental market.
Written by
David Donaldson
Photography
dit26978 on freepik
Waterfront homes offer a unique canvas for homeowners to blend natural beauty with architectural excellence on the serene shores of lakes, rivers, or oceans. These picturesque settings call for innovative design ideas that maximize both aesthetic and functional potential.
A small residential project consisting of two villas in the middle of greenery forms a gateway to the center of the small Central Bohemian village of Kamenice. It is a place that combines the best of urban and country living.
Project name
Kamenice Villas
Architecture firm
NEW HOW architects
Location
Ringhofferova 2401 and 2402, 251 68 Kamenice, Czech Republic
Built area
Built-up area 453 m²; Gross floor area 1815 m²; Usable floor area 1262 m²
Collaborators
Landscape architecture: Atelier Partero; General construction contractor: Stavix; Steel and glass railings contractor: Alia system; Garden contractor: Landeco; Extensive green roof: Greenville.
Material
Reinforced concrete – strip footings, ceilings, balconies. Brick – load-bearing walls. Wood – roof rafters. Steel – roof purlins, parking. Trapezoidal sheet metal – parking roofing. Mineral wool – façade insulation. PVC membrane – roof. Plaster – façade. Siberian larch – façade cladding. Concrete grass block pavers – parking
Typology
Residential › Villa
The most compelling feature upon entering the basement is the #Playpod. The 100 sq.ft structure is both playful and practical. It functions as a hideaway for the family's young children who use their imagination to transform the space into everything from an ice cream truck to a space ship.
Interior design
25:8 Architecture + Urban Design
Photography
Ottawa Magazine
Principal designer
Jay Lim
Architecture firm
25:8 Architecture + Urban Design
Typology
Residential › Renovation
The apartment is a masterwork of open design, meant to foster a sense of connection and flow between its various spaces. It's like a well-choreographed dance, creating a visual tapestry that extends not just indoors, but also draws in the natural world outside, all while maintaining an ambiance of comfort and liveliness.
Project name
Nude Celosia
Architecture firm
Maden Group
Location
Prishtina, Kosovo
Photography
Leonit Ibrahimi
Principal architect
Ideal Vejsa, Gazmend Dema
Collaborators
Orendi, Solos,Kreativ Ceramika, Nuka Home , Yll Xhaferi, Faton Dermaku
Interior design
Maden Group
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment