Son of Iemanjá, Father of Saint, Son of Candomblé... it could be a story about religion of African origin, as well as the elements coming from terreiros (houses and community complexes) to give rise to a shelter. Refúgio do Sol / Sun Refuge, as the name suggests: a small cozy shelter that protects users from the scorching sun in the heart of the Br...
Project name
Refúgio do Sol / Sun Refuge
Architecture firm
AzulPitanga
Location
Barbalha, Ceará, Brazil
Principal architect
André Moraes and Carolina Mapurunga
Design team
André Moraes, Carolina Mapurunga and Andressa Gomes
Collaborators
Andressa Gomes
Interior design
AzulPitanga and clients
Visualization
AzulPitanga
Tools used
SketchUp, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
João, Francisco, Pedrinho and Ciçô
Material
Rammed earth, hand rammed earth and reinforced mortar
Client
Glauberto Quirino and Marcos Vasques
Typology
Residential › House
A skier’s haven that blends traditional Montana rusticity with clean modern lines inspired by the state’s industrial past. Sited to take in views of mountains to the east, west, and southwest, the 13,375-square-foot house’s windows blend the indoor and the outdoor, while energy-efficient geothermal heating keeps the house comfortable at a fraction...
Architecture firm
Kor Architects
Location
Big Sky, Montana, USA
Photography
Benjamin Benschneider
Interior design
Barbara Leland Interior Design
Structural engineer
Richmond So Engineers, Inc
Landscape
Big Sky Landscaping
Typology
Residential › House
Set against the backdrop of rugged cliffs and serene waters, LenaVista epitomizes elegance, innovation, and tranquility, offering a sanctuary where residents can immerse themselves in the splendor of nature while embracing the comforts of contemporary living.
Architecture firm
Delora Design
Location
Big Sur, California, USA
Principal architect
Delnia Yousefi
Design team
Studio Delora
Visualization
Delnia Yousefi
Typology
Residential › House
The juxtaposition of contemporary architecture against the raw beauty of cave dwellings sparks a conversation between past and present. Imagine walls that share stories spanning millennia, merging the rugged charm of caves with sleek lines of contemporary design. It's a nod to our roots while embracing the future—a fusion of history and modernity i...
Project name
The Ancestors
Architecture firm
Studio MANSOURI.DESIGN
Location
U.S.state of Arkansas
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Matineh Mansouri Asl
Design team
Studio Mansouri.design
Site area
Inside The Cave
Visualization
Matineh Mansouri Asl
Typology
Residential › House
Set in the residential urban fabric of the Madurai, the “Brick Veedu” ( வீடு – Home) is built with a subtle yet bold character in strong contradiction to its neighborhood dwellings. The intent was to give life to the client’s requirements in the form of open volumes that are visually connected - with bricks as their embodiment.
Architecture firm
Onebulb Architecture
Location
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Photography
Muthuraman, Little attic
Principal architect
Balavenkatesh P, Hemkumar
Design team
Balavenkatesh Palanivel, Hemkumar, Subalakshmi, Mervin Anand
Civil engineer
Vishnu, Sree
Structural engineer
Bala Structural Consultant - P.Balasubramania
Environmental & MEP
ONEBULB
Visualization
Onebulb Architecture
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone, steel
Client
INTRONSOFT - Mr. M.Balavelayudham
Typology
Residential › House
Embarking on a comprehensive exploration of design sophistication, the 2-story villa situated on the scenic canvas of Jeju Island, South Korea, seamlessly integrates cultural grace with contemporary allure.
Project name
Infinite Serenity Villa in Jeju
Architecture firm
Minoo Zidehsaraei
Location
Jeju, South Korea
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Minoo Zidehsaraei
Visualization
Minoo Zidehsaraei
Typology
Residential › Villa
Atlas Architects: Situated along the coastal foreshore of Inverloch surf beach, this 7.4 star energy efficient home represents a lifestyle change for our clients. Having recently purchased the site which contained a tired beach shack, we were engaged to renovate, extend and reimagine this family home.
Architecture firm
Atlas Architects
Location
Inverloch, Victoria, Australia
Principal architect
Aaron Neighbour, Ton Vu
Design team
Dean Lunn-Wilson, Lachlan Caligari, Damian Camilleri
Collaborators
JGF Creative
Interior design
Atlas Architects
Structural engineer
Residential Structures
Landscape
Seyffer Designs and Earth Design Landscapes
Construction
JGF Creative
Material
Split Face Brickwork, Accoya Timber, Pale Eucalypt Colorbond
Typology
Residential › House
Atrium house, located beneath Šmarna Gora, was built in the seventies of the previous century. Even before interior design trends shifted back to the past, flirting with the 'oh, those seventies,' we unanimously decided with the clients to revitalize the house while staying true to its original character
Project name
House Sunflower
Architecture firm
GAO Architects
Location
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Principal architect
Petra Zakrajšek, Tjaša Najvirt, Urška Černigoj
Collaborators
Bespoke furniture: Mizarstvo Zajc. Wallpapers: Wall&decò, Glamora. Sanitary equipment and ceramics: Interrier Showroom Bathroom faucet: Gessi. Design furniture: B&B Italia sofa, Philippe Starck dining table, Flos chandelier above the dining table
Typology
Residential › House
