Rajasthan is synonymous with stone as building material but sadly over the last few decades this material has been reduced to a 'cladding 'medium and its potential as a robust and sustainable structural element has not been exploited.
Project name
House of Solid Stone
Architecture firm
Malik Architecture
Location
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Photography
Bharath Ramamrutham
Principal architect
Arjun Malik, Kamal Malik
Design team
Ketan Chaudhary, Payal Hundiwala, Soumya Shukla, Neha Kotian
Collaborators
HVAC Consultant: Coolair System- Daikin; Rain Water Harvesting: Mungekar and Associates
Interior design
Malik Architecture
Civil engineer
GES - Global Engineering Services
Structural engineer
GES - Global Engineering Services
Environmental & MEP
GES - Global Engineering Services
Landscape
Malik Architecture
Supervision
Malik Architecture
Visualization
Malik Architecture
Tools used
Local methods of dry stone construction. A minimal amount of steel such as tie-rods and shear pins reinforce the stone for seismic performance. Lime mortar is used only to seal the exterior joints
Construction
At our request, the quarry foreman reverted to the “ splitting” stone technique using traditional stonemasonry tools instead of the high-yield gangsaw extraction that is machine intensive and eliminates the natural stone grain. Splitting the stone mobilizes the human touch, limits the processing, and retains the natural Earth imprint of the stone
Material
Hard sandstone ( Jodhpur stone) is quarried 45 mins away from the site
Client
Mr. Veer Vijay Singh
Typology
Residential › Villa
A young couple with a baby came to Goiva Arquitetura to transform their home in Vila Madalena neighborhood, São Paulo (Brazil).
Project name
Casa das Corujas
Architecture firm
Goiva Arquitetura
Location
Vila Madalena, São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Karen Evangelisti, Marcos Mendes
Interior design
Goiva Arquitetura
Landscape
Paola Ávila paisagismo, executed by Soul Verde SP
Typology
Residential › House
ARK Architects: One of the most impressive villas in Sotogrande. A privileged location, in Sotogrande Bajo, with sea views.
Where nature embraces a lifestyle that creates an oasis of emotions.
Architecture firm
ARK Architects
Location
Sotogrande, Spain
Photography
ARK Architects
Principal architect
Manuel Ruiz Moriche
Collaborators
ARK Architects
Interior design
ARK Architects
Civil engineer
ARK Architects
Structural engineer
ARK Architects
Environmental & MEP
ARK Architects
Supervision
ARK Architects
Visualization
ARK Architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, D5 Render, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, V-ray
Construction
ARK Architects
Typology
Residential › Detached Villa
A beautiful, contemporary villa within this private gated community, with views across La Reserva Club to the sea. Arranged on three floors, it has five bedrooms, including a substantial master suite and dramatic internal and external living, dining and entertaining areas.
Architecture firm
ARK Architects
Location
Sotogrande, Spain
Photography
ARK Architects
Principal architect
Manuel Ruiz Moriche
Collaborators
ARK Architects
Interior design
ARK Architects
Civil engineer
ARK Architects
Structural engineer
ARK Architects
Environmental & MEP
ARK Architects
Supervision
ARK Architects
Visualization
ARK Architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, D5 render, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, V-ray
Construction
ARK Architects
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › Villa
What began as a modest outdoor dining shelter evolved into a multi-functional architectural precinct: an ADU, a chicken house and run, a rehabilitated well house, and a connective terrace.
Project name
Trout Farm ADU
Architecture firm
Ozark Modern
Location
Springdale, Arkansas, USA
Photography
King Lawrence
Principal architect
Bradley Edwards
Design team
Kayla Ho, Sarah Wood, Camila Salgueiro, Jon Allen
Collaborators
Reform Cabinets, Fleetwood Doors, Abc Block
Interior design
Bradley Edwards, Jon Allen
Structural engineer
Ozark Modern
Environmental & MEP
Ozark Modern
Landscape
Botanic Services Inc.
Lighting
Bradley Edwards , Jon Allen
Supervision
Bradley Edwards
Visualization
Ozark Modern
Construction
Botanic Services Inc.
Material
Concrete, Custom Cmu, Teak Wood
Typology
Residential › House
WHITE is a wonderful family home with accommodation and facilities to satisfy the most demanding of purchaser. ARK, the new respected architects and developers have established a reputation in Sotogrande and Marbella for creating homes of the highest quality and architectural excellence wich will endure and stand the test of time.
Architecture firm
ARK Architects
Location
Sotogrande, Spain
Photography
ARK Architects
Principal architect
Manuel Ruiz Moriche
Interior design
ARK Architects
Civil engineer
ARK Architects
Structural engineer
ARK Architects
Environmental & MEP
ARK Architects
Supervision
ARK Architects
Visualization
ARK Architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, D5 Render, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, V-ray
Construction
ARK Architects
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Kerala, India, this farmhouse stands as a testament to the melodious blend of traditional design and contemporary functionality. Envisioned as a tranquil retreat, the farmhouse encapsulates the essence of Kerala's rich cultural heritage while integrating modern architectural principles to create a space that...
Project name
Monsoon in Farmhouse
Architecture firm
i2a Architects Studio
Location
Thrissur, Kerala, India
Photography
Vishnu V Nath
Principal architect
Monsoon in Farmhouse, Thrissur, India by i2a Architects Studio
Design team
Sanjukta Chakraborty, Arjun K J
Interior design
i2a Architects Studio, Nidcon Interiors
Civil engineer
Amzer Infra Projects LLP
Structural engineer
Base Engineering
Environmental & MEP
Royal Electrical Contractors
Supervision
Nidcon construction
Visualization
i2a architects studio
Construction
Amzer Infra Projects LLP
Material
Brick, Concrete, Wood, Metal and Glass
Client
V.R Sajeev & family
Typology
Residential › House, Farmhouse
Okopod presents The Oxfordshire Pond House, a refined example of modern architecture rooted in simplicity and sustainability. This bespoke structure is a sleek, contemporary design, thoughtfully softened into the garden with natural materials.
Project name
The Oxfordshire Pond House
Location
Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK
Principal architect
Kara Dickinson
Design team
James Home, Timothy Ireland
Material
Brookes Brothers – Yakisugi (burnt Thermowood), Sedum Roof, Birch Plywood
Typology
Residential › House, Modern Minimalism
