This design features a minimalist house with a modern and sustainable structure, situated in a desert or mountainous environment. Primary materials include exposed concrete, natural wood, and full-height glass, enhancing visual transparency and connection with nature.
Architecture firm
Studio Aghaei
Location
Andes Mountains, Chile
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Fateme Aghaei
Design team
Studio AGHAEI Architects
Typology
Residential › Villa
Located in the city of Colima, the residence stands on a privileged plot of land that offers stunning views of the iconic Colima Volcano to the north and the city to the south. This single-family residence makes the most of its specific location at the foot of a golf course, allowing the main views to be oriented towards large green areas.
Architecture firm
Di Frenna Arquitectos
Location
Altozano, Cuauhtémoc, Colima, Mexico
Photography
Lorena Darquea
Principal architect
Matia Di Frenna Müller
Design team
Matia Di Frenna Müller, José Omar Anguiano de la Rosa, Juan Gerardo Guardado Ávila
Structural engineer
Juan Gerardo Guardado Ávila
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
Warmington House is the transformation of an existing, characterful cottage on a steeply sloping site in Brisbane’s Inner suburb of Paddington. Seeking to respect the cottage but to elevate it into an executive level family home, we carefully balanced the existing cottage over expansive open plan contemporary living spaces.
Project name
Warmington House
Architecture firm
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Location
Paddington, Brisbane, Australia
Photography
Peeters Projects
Principal architect
Shane Wilmett
Collaborators
BBH Projects (Builders)
Interior design
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Visualization
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Construction
BBH Projects
Material
Timber, Concrete, glass, steel and stone
Client
Developer Red Robin
Typology
Residential › House. Alterations and Additions to an existing
Perched on the slopes of Ticetonyk Mountain in the Catskills, this home was meticulously designed to integrate with its natural surroundings. The structure’s distinctive form, composed of two back-to-back rectangular volumes, rises in opposite directions to frame views of both the valley to the north and a dramatic rock outcropping to the south.
Project name
Woodstock House
Architecture firm
Kimberly Peck Architects
Location
Bearsville, New York, USA
Photography
Hanna Grankvist
Principal architect
Kimberly Peck
Interior design
Kimberly Peck Architects
Landscape
Kimberly Peck Architects
Lighting
Kimberly Peck Architects
Construction
Sebastian Rogowski
Typology
Residential › House
Mars House is a project that was sparked by the shifting demands brought on by the pandemic. It was meticulously designed to cater to a small family's evolving needs, while offering a tranquil retreat from the bustle of urban life.
Architecture firm
Studio Lau
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Nanne Springer
Principal architect
Winda Lau
Collaborators
DSBG (Builder)
Interior design
Studio Lau
Structural engineer
M.A. Navkar & Associates
Material
Exterior cladding - steel
Typology
Residential › House
Creating the perfect space for special moments and cherished gatherings requires a deep understanding of both design and function. When it comes to Yalda Night House, every detail has been carefully crafted to embody the spirit of celebration, community, and warmth.
Project name
Yalda Night House
Architecture firm
Sara Pourasadian
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sara Pourasadian
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled on a prominent corner in Meerut’s Saket, Twin Villa embodies shared luxury living by harmonising individual identities into a unified architectural vision. Designed for two brothers on an 800-square-yard plot, the villa navigates the challenge of creating two distinct yet connected homes.
Architecture firm
SIAN Architects
Location
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Principal architect
Deepanshu Arneja, Surbhi Singhal
Design team
Deepanshu Arneja, Surbhi Singhal
Site area
1300 Square Yards
Interior design
SIAN Architects
Landscape
SIAN Architects
Structural engineer
Gaurav and Associates
Civil engineer
General Contracting with RP associates
Environmental & MEP
Rawat and Associates
Construction
RP Associates
Lighting
Shine Electricals, Phillips Lighting, Atcom
Supervision
Locally contracted to ER. Umesh Yadav
Visualization
SIAN Architects
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Lumion, SketchUp, Adobe Illustrator and physical modelling
Material
All material is sourced and procured locally and locally crafted - Indian stones such as Opal White and Grey cemento and Indian granites are chosen for durability, Indian origin surface finishes such as Veneer and Rattan are also used heavily, sustainably grown wood procured and fabricated on site, rugs and soft furnishings sourced and customised on site
Client
Dr. Shalabh Bansal, Dr. Sabrina Bansal, Mr. Rohit Bandal
Typology
Residential › House
Marcus Beach House is a contemporary alteration and addition to an existing beachside home with a convoluted plan arrangement. The brief was to provide privacy to the street frontage whilst creating an expansive open plan living space that connected these areas to front and rear gardens.
Project name
Marcus Beach House
Architecture firm
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Location
Marcus Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia
Photography
Cathy Schusler
Principal architect
Jacob Jooste
Collaborators
Cooper Small
Interior design
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Visualization
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Construction
Masonry and Lightweight
Material
Brick, timber, glass
Typology
Residential › Beach House Renovation
