On a narrow strip fronting a protected bay in Tulum, Mexico, this self-sufficient villa hotel merges home and nature. A path runs from a mangrove marsh through a palm grove and into the main living space, which can be fully opened. The path then continues to the beach beyond.
Architecture firm
Specht Architects
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Photography
Taggart Sorensen
Principal architect
Scott Specht
Interior design
Matthew Finalson
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Building materials are all locally-sourced, such as the louvered wood sliding doors and hand-painted “pasta tiles.”
Client
Jenny and Dave Blizard
Typology
Residential › House
“Like Epicures once said, a good food, good friends and good wine is the perfect way to live the life.”- I wanted a place where I can enjoy and live my people.” the client Mr Yash Vasant briefed the concept for his house. “The house should be the place where I can take a pause from my daily routine, energize and get back to routine.”
Project name
The Epicurus House
Architecture firm
Vihar Fadia Architects
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Vihar S Fadia
Design team
Vidhi Shah, Visu Jain, Ravi Prajapati, Rocchi Ladani, Viral Desai, Amit Gavde
Interior design
Vidhi Shah
Structural engineer
Gyayak Bhuta
Landscape
Deepan Kharidiya
Lighting
Genesis Enterprise
Material
Brick, concrete, steel, glass, wood
Typology
Residential › House
The project for this house is located in Carlos Paz, Argentina, on the shores of Lake San Roque.
It was a great opportunity for the studio to explore the relationship between architecture and nature and go further, which characterizes Siuk Studio, no matter where or how.
Architecture firm
Siuk Studio
Location
Cordoba, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Principal architect
Geraldine Misiuk, Gabriela Forciniti
Material
Brick, Wood, Glass, Porcelain Grani Artico Natural
Typology
Residential › House
The Portola Valley Barn is a dynamic space, separate from an existing main residence, designed for large-scale entertaining as well as relaxation. Reminiscent of the tin-roofed, weathered rural vernacular of the picturesque surroundings, the compound comprises three primary structures—a spacious home office, a home theater and a luxurious guest sui...
Project name
Portola Valley Barn
Architecture firm
Walker Warner Architects
Location
Portola Valley, California, USA
Photography
Matthew Millman
Principal architect
Greg Warner
Design team
Greg Warner, Thomas Clapper, Dan Hruby, Brian Lang, Mark McPhie
Collaborators
Cabinetry Design: NorthStar WoodWorks
Interior design
Selby House Ltd.
Landscape
Janell Denler Hobart Gardens
Lighting
Eric Johnson Associates
Construction
Gentry Construction Inc.
Material
Wood, Glass, Stone, Metal
Typology
Residential › House
The visualization project is a concept for an isolated residence deep in the Himalayan Mountains, inspired by the form of the mythical dragon and molded-in bold concrete. The structure depicts a peaceful and secluded space in the mountainous terrain, thus highlighting the concepts of tranquility and privacy.
Project name
The Dragon's Lair
Architecture firm
Envisarch
Tools used
Blender, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rohit Dhote
Typology
Residential › House, Future Architecture
This 2,900-square-foot home in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood was designed for an active couple looking for a strong connection to the outdoors, access to daylight, and a clear open plan. Their goal was to have a modest house within walking distance of neighborhood amenities that creatively solves the puzzle of openness and privacy on an urban lot...
Project name
Magnolia Residence
Architecture firm
mwworks
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Structural engineer
PCS Structural Solutions
Construction
Frost Construction
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
One of the main concerns in this project was to preserve the ground context without damaging the green ground and to preserve the ecology of the living context. Therefore, it was decided to separate the building from its ground and build it with a truss structure at a height.
Architecture firm
Milad Eshtiyaghi Studio
Location
Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Milad Eshtiyaghi
Visualization
Milad Eshtiyaghi Studio
Typology
Residential › House
A 1250 sq. m house is located on a hill, on the southern coast of Portugal. The architecture, characterized by squatness and the predominance of horizontal lines, harmoniously fits into the environment, almost mimicking it.
Project name
Casa do Cabo
Architecture firm
Kerimov Architects
Tools used
SketchUp, AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds max, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Shamsudin Kerimov
Visualization
Kerimov Architects
Typology
Residential › House
