What was the brief?
To transform a 95 sq m derelict shop on a tiny site in a Conservation Area into a spacious four bedroom family house!
What were the key challenges?
The main challenge was to find sufficient additional floor area on a tiny plot under the strict local planning controls.
Architecture firm
COX Architects
Location
Wandsworth, London, Uk
Photography
Matt Clayton Photography
Principal architect
Steve Cox/COX Architects
Design team
COX Architects
Collaborators
William Chappell Structural Engineer
Structural engineer
William Chappell
Supervision
Cox Architects
Construction
Steel, Timber Frame
Material
Whitewashed Brick, Timber & Aluminium Framed Windows, Ppc Cappings
Typology
Residential › House, Remodel
The name “Casa Libre” is the choice of the owners who worked with our team and who shared their dreams and desires for their permanent home. And why this name for the house? The “house” as a home, around a cosy patio and “Libre” for its transparency, lightness and space of freedom, both architecturally and in actual living.
Project name
Casa Libre (Libre House)
Architecture firm
Mário Martins Atelier
Photography
Fernando Guerra | FG+SG Photography
Principal architect
Mário Martins
Design team
Tiago Martins; Sónia Fialho; André Coutinho; Hugo Correia; Mariana Franco; Susana Jóia
Structural engineer
Raiz Engenharia
Landscape
HB-Hipolito Bettencourt-Arquitectura Paisagista, Lda.
Construction
Ilha & Ilha lda.
Typology
Residential › House, Single Family House
Inspired by Swiss mountain chalets and rooted in the vernacular form and materialityof the American Mountain West, Four Pines is a retreat for a Chicago-based family. The 9,090-square foot, seven-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bathroom home capitalizes on Jackson Hole’s natural environmentwhile providing ample space for family and guests. The house is d...
Architecture firm
CLB Architects
Location
Teton Village, Wyoming, USA
Photography
Matthew Millman (Winter), Kevin Scott (Summer)
Principal architect
Andy Ankeny, John Carney
Design team
Andy Ankeny, Principal. John Carney, Principal. Brent Sikora, Project Manager - Project Coordinator
Collaborators
Mountain High Woodworks (Millwork Fabrication)
Interior design
Soucie Horner
Civil engineer
Nelson Engineering - Dave Dufault
Structural engineer
KL+A - Rachel Harper
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Engineer: Melvin Engineering - John Melvin. Electrical Engineer: Helius Lighting Group - Paul Hixson. Geotechnical Engineer: Womack / Jorgenson Engineering - Ray Womack
Landscape
Hershberger Design - Mark Hershberger
Lighting
Helius Lighting Group - Paul Hixson
Construction
OnSite Management - Mark Pollard
Typology
Residential › House
The central concept on which the project is based is the symbiotic relationship between architecture and the surrounding nature. The aim is to create interconnected spaces that allow for the enjoyment of the tranquility of the gardens, while taking advantage of the benefits of natural ventilation and lighting. The design seeks to merge the interior...
Architecture firm
Binomio Taller
Principal architect
Maya Ruz, Raquel Rodriguez
Design team
Maya Ruz, Raquel Rodriguez
Interior design
Binomio Taller
Civil engineer
Aedis Ingenieria
Structural engineer
Jose Pinto Salum
Landscape
Everis Garden Design
Supervision
Binomio Taller
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Lightroom
Construction
Aedis Ingenieria
Material
Concrete, Porcelain flooring, Oak (solid and veneer), Eurovent Aluminum, Steel
Typology
Residential › Single Family Home
A context of unique visuals, where the beauty of Miguel Alemán Dam and the famous Peña of Valle de Bravo, become protagonists to take note of, where the scenery demanded the welcoming feel of red brick be maintained, as did the inclination of the roofing structures.
Project name
Casa La Peña
Architecture firm
Central de Arquitectura - Modica Ledezma
Location
Valle de Bravo, Mexico
Photography
Celia Rojo, Aveh Studio
Principal architect
José Antonio Sanchez
Design team
Hector Modica, Carlos Ledezma
Interior design
Habitacion 116
Structural engineer
Alfonso
Supervision
Central de Arquitectura
Material
Brick, masonry, concrete, wood structure
Typology
Residential › House
Located in a quiet but urban area in Mexico city’s west limits, Casa Madre is a single-family residence that carves the sloping terrain with staggered concrete volumes. The project emerges from the site and is surrounded by local trees and neighbor’s constructions, creating a light contrast between the greenery and the gray palette from the façade.
Architecture firm
Taller David Dana
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Photography
César Béjar, César Belio
Principal architect
David Dana Cohen
Collaborators
Ronit Stein, Asociación Arquitectura
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
Renowned for designing incredible works of art, this is just another example of how iMaker is changing the game when it comes to bespoke architecture, interior design, and landscaping. This most recent project, located in the affluent neighbourhood of Hittin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcases the company’s innate ability to create properties that a...
The architecture of this villa is a beautiful testament to the poetic presence of the Iranian arch, harmoniously blending with its natural surroundings. The design embraces semi-circular arches, which not only lend elegance and grace to the structure but also serve as windows framing captivating vistas.
Project name
Taghaan Villa
Architecture firm
mrk office
Location
Shirood, Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
SketchUp, Corona Renderer, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Reza Kohzadi
Design team
Parinaz Bahadori, Maryam Shojaei, Niayesh Akbari, Armin Saraei, Rahim Vardan, Ghazal Aliyan, Maede Izak Mehri
Collaborators
Interior design: Maryam Shojaei
Visualization
Armin Saraei
Typology
Residential › House
