São Francisco Xavier House, on a steeply sloped terrain, offers views of the Serra da Mantiqueira mountain range
An architectural retreat with social spaces, including a fireplace and balcony, as well as a spa and guest suites, designed by Königsberger Vannucchi.
Project name
São Francisco Xavier House
Architecture firm
Königsberger Vannucchi Arquitetos Associados
Location
São Francisco Xavier (SP), Brazil
Photography
Pedro Vannucchi
Principal architect
Gianfranco Vannucchi
Collaborators
Adriana Coelho, Carla Estrella
Built area
House 391 m² covered area and 79 m² uncovered deck
Structural engineer
Benedictis engineering, Habitate Arquitetura em Madeira
Environmental & MEP
Eduardo Bafini
Construction
A1construções (Anderson Sales de Carvalho)
Client
P Gianfranco Vannucchi, Lilian Ring
Typology
Residnetial › House
In the north of Bohemia, in the area of pine forests and sandpits, a beautiful bungalow was raised; a dwelling full of light, whose concept perfectly blurs the differences between indoors and garden, between exterior and interior.
Project name
Live like on a beautiful holiday
Architecture firm
Atelier Kunc Architects
Location
Lhota, North Bohemia, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Michal Kunc, Petr Tesař
Design team
Michal Kunc, Petr Tesař
Collaborators
Michal Sůva, Dan Pospíšil
Landscape
Dana Makrlíková
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Construction
STAMURA s.r.o.
Material
Brick and reinforced concrete supported by steel pillars, wood, sheet metal, sandstone, glass, plaster, wooden floors and ceramic tiling
Typology
Residential › House
The Villa 95 project is located on an irregularly shaped plot within Altos de Valderrama, in Sotogrande. From the outset, the main premise was to maximize the relationship between the home and the natural surroundings, ensuring that daily living seamlessly merged with the place.
Project name
Villa 95, Sotogrande
Architecture firm
Fran Silvestre Arquitectos
Location
Altos De Valderrama. Sotogrande, Cádiz, Spain
Photography
Fernando Guerra
Principal architect
Fran Silvestre
Design team
Fran Silvestre, María Masià, Sevak Asatrián, Carlos Lucas, David Cirocchi, Andrea Raga
Collaborators
Pablo Camarasa | Collaborating Architect. Ricardo Candela | Collaborating Architect. Estefanía Soriano | Collaborating Architect. Andrea Baldo | Collaborating Architect. Angelo Brollo | Collaborating Architect. Javi Herrero | Collaborating Architect. Paco Chinesta | Collaborating Architect. Gino Brollo | Collaborating Architect. Facundo Castro | Collaborating Architect. Anna Alfanjarín | Collaborating Architect. Laura Bueno | Collaborating Architect. Toni Cremades | Collaborating Interior designer. Susana León | Collaborating Architect. Neus Roso | Project Architect. Nuria Doménech | Collaborating Architect. Olga Martín | Collaborating Architect. Víctor González | Collaborating Architect. Pepe Llop | Collaborating Architect. Alberto Bianchi | Collaborating Architect. Pablo Simó | Collaborating Architect. Andrea Blasco | Collaborating Interior designer. Laura Palacio | Collaborating Architect. Carlos Perez | Collaborating Architect. Jovita Cortijo | Collaborating Architect. Claudia Escorcia | Collaborating Architect. Andrea García | Collaborating Architect. Diana Murcia | Collaborating Architect. Ángel Jiménez Villafuerte. Ana de Pablo | Financial Manager. Sara Atienza | Marketing Manager. Valeria Fernandini | Financial Department. Sandra Mazcuñán | Administration Department. José María Ibañez | Business developer CCG y México. Andrea Álvarez | Marketing & PR. Néstor Bolinches | Business Developer. Graciela Guillén | Marketing & PR. Olga Fernández | Collaborating Interior designer
Interior design
Alfaro Hofmann
Structural engineer
Estructuras Singulares
Typology
Residential › House
Located in front of the Sotogrande golf course, the layout of this house invites us to experience the shadow between the ground plane and the roof that extends over it.
Project name
House in Sotogrande
Architecture firm
Fran Silvestre Arquitectos
Location
Sotogrande, Spain
Photography
Fernando Guerra. Video: Jesús Orrico
Principal architect
Fran Silvestre
Design team
Fran Silvestre, Carlos Lucas, Paco Chinesta, Neus Roso
Collaborators
María Masià, Pablo Camarasa, Ricardo Candela, Estefania Soriano, Sevak Asatrián, Andrea Baldo, Angelo Brollo, Paloma Feng, Javi Herrero, Gino Brollo, Facundo Castro, Anna Alfanjarín, Laura Bueno, Toni Cremades, Susana León, David Cirocchi, Nuria Doménech, Andrea Raga, Olga Martín, Víctor González, Pepe Llop, Alberto Bianchi, Lucía Domingo, Pablo Simò, Andrea Blasco, Laura Palacio, Carlos Perez, Jovita Cortijo, Claudia Escorcia, Ana Bono, Andrea García, Diana Murcia, Fran Ayala. Ana de Pablo | Financial & Administration Dept. Director. Sara Atienza | Marketing & PR Dept. Director. José María Ibañez | Business developer CCG y México. Valeria Fernandini | Financial Department. Sandra Mazcuñán | Management Department
Interior design
Alfaro Hofmann
Civil engineer
Agustín Jiménez Suárez
Structural engineer
Estructuras Singulares
Construction
Mar State Construction
Typology
Residential › House
A house designed to be a welcoming retreat where one can live and entertain family and friends during the weekends. Situated on a plot of land that stands out for its spectacular view of the Minas Gerais mountains, the residence was conceived with the intention of maximizing this natural feature.
Architecture firm
Leonardo Rotsen Arquitetura
Location
Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Photography
Jomar Bragança
Principal architect
Leonardo Rotsen
Design team
Alexandre Nunes, Arthur Dias, Ana Lorentz, Bruna Pimenta, Bruna Rezende, Danielle Santana, Lessi Oliveira, Lorena Coelho, Malisa Caram, Matheus Drumond
Interior design
Leonardo Rotsen
Construction
Pivilège Construtora
Typology
Residential › House
The CLM Residence was conceived as a retreat aligned with the client’s vision, offering relaxation and an escape from daily routines. Designed to provide moments of rest and leisure in harmony with nature, the residence maintains all the conveniences of urban living.
Architecture firm
Raiz Arquitetura
Location
Riviera de São Lourenço, São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Elias Souza, Alexandre Ferraz
Design team
Elias Souza,Alexandre Ferraz, Guilherme Alonso Souza, Alexandre Nascimento, João Vitor Rodrigues, Daielle Medeiros, Leonardo Rubo
Collaborators
• Coverings: Porto bello /Eliane/Portinari / Neolith / Sky Blue Stone • • Furniture: Saccaro / Neobox / Brisa Casa / Aluminas / Voler / Mac Design / Tidelli • • Lighting: Tok Iluminar • • Masonry: Mare Mármores
Site area
Land area: 503.52 m²
Structural engineer
Engas
Landscape
Semente Nativa (project); Farias Jardim (execution)
Construction
Raiz Arquitetura
Typology
Residential › House
Located on the traditional lands of the Gayemagal people, Casaballin is perched atop a sandstone cliff on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. This generous lot commands a prominent position between the headland and the beach, offering glimpses of the ocean through a lushly landscaped garden.
Architecture firm
buck&simple
Location
Warriewood NSW 2102, Australia
Principal architect
Kurt Crisp
Interior design
buck&simple
Structural engineer
NiTmA Consulting
Landscape
Bates Landscape
Lighting
buck&simple, TOVO Lighting
Visualization
buck&simple
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, Lumion
Material
Terrazzo, Walnut Veneer and Hardwood, Ceramic Tiles, Porcelain Benchtop, Brass Handles, Wool Carpet, Vintage Furniture
Typology
Residential › House
Swapna Residence, a captivating bungalow nestled within a modest plot of around 600 square yards, posed a unique challenge for our design team. Despite the spatial constraints, our client's specific requirements, including individual rooms for each family member and accommodating their distinct preferences.
Project name
Swapna Residence
Architecture firm
Architects at work
Location
Himmatnagar, Gujarat, India
Photography
Drupad Shukla
Principal architect
Shweta Pandya, Krishna Patel
Design team
Subhadra Sojitra
Interior design
Architects at work
Civil engineer
Ketan Patel
Structural engineer
Alpha Consultancy
Environmental & MEP
Himanshu Vyas
Landscape
Architects at work
Material
Concrete , Brick , Metal
Typology
Residential › House