The new triplex project by KOHLERSTRAUMANN, situated in a traditional neighborhood, showcases a modern approach to residential design. The structure is entirely built of concrete, emphasizing durability and a minimalist aesthetic.
Architecture firm
KOHLERSTRAUMANN
Location
Oberwil, Switzerland
Photography
Maris Mezulis
Principal architect
Aaron Kohler, Marc Straumann
Design team
KOHLERSTRUAMANN
Interior design
KOHLERSTRUAMANN
Typology
Residential › Triplex House
In the heart of Porto, a noble staircase crowned by the skylight that once illuminated. Built in the mid-19th century to be the house of a Douro nobleman, the building's fame was consolidated over time by the meticulous decoration of the woodwork, framed within the compositional rigour of the 19th-century facade, and the incredible staircase in the...
Project name
Antigo Hotel do Louvre
Architecture firm
Diana Barros Arquitectura
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Diana Barros
Collaborators
Marcos Maia; Joana Fernandes, DAJ Engenheiros Associados
Structural engineer
NCREP – Consultoria em reabilitação do edificado e património
Construction
FL Construções
Typology
Residential Architecture › Housing
In a very densely populated pocket in the northwest of downtown there's an unattractive through-street that was recently ranked the ugliest in Toronto. The first move on this project was to sever the lot into two 15' halves and designing distinct houses on each half.
Project name
Lappin Semis
Architecture firm
Evan Saskin Architect
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Scott Norsworthy
Principal architect
Evan Saskin
Design team
Alex Vizvary, Cameron Bird, Jasmine Maggs, Peter Bianchin
Structural engineer
Contact Engineering
Environmental & MEP
by the architect
Landscape
Evan Saskin Architect
Lighting
Evan Saskin Architect
Supervision
Blue Lion Building
Construction
Evan Saskin Architect
Material
Wood framed & Brick Clad
Client
Evan Saskin Architect
Typology
Residential › Housing
"A brick bungalow transformed into a light-filled, sustainable home", Nestled next to a beautiful lagoon in the Northern Beaches, a single storey brick home was dark and cold in winter, prompting a major renovation.
Architecture firm
buck&simple
Location
Curl Curl Beach NSW 2096 Australia
Photography
Simon Whitbread Photography
Principal architect
Kurt Crisp
Interior design
buck&simple
Structural engineer
NiTmA Consulting
Visualization
buck&simple
Construction
TN Made Building CO.
Material
Masonry to tie in to existing and powerpanel upstairs with timber framing
Client
C. Howard & C. O'Donoughue
Typology
Residential › House, Alterations & Additions
NWDS: The bar is located in the Santos district, today the center of expat life, but initially a poor neighborhood with houses built from improvised materials (the original bricolage). Santos’ history seeps through the shape of cropped arches, and the haphazardly laid masonry dating back to 1904, which was revealed during the bar’s construction.
Project name
PARRA - Bar-bricolage in the heart of Santos
Location
Santos district, Lisbon, Portugal
Photography
Bardo - Creative Ground
Principal architect
Julia Gankevich
Design team
Nata Tatunashvili, Anna Kopeina, Julia Gankevich
Lighting
Lenso (Pt) — light equipment
Material
Carpentry — FORMA. STUDIO. Stone — Preserved Rosa Portugal Duarte Mármores & Granitos (Lioz Beige, Lioz Red). Tables and Table Bases — Ghome + reuse. Chairs — Bruno Rey Kusch & Co, 1970s, restored. Bar Stools — Noo.ma. Tables and table bases — Ghome + reuse of countertops www.ghome.pt. Mosaic for floor, sink, bar — Cinca https://www.cinca.pt. Terrazzo – Marmocim ACL https://aclweb.pt/en/products/slabs/marmocim. Textiles — Atelier Fatima Neto. Azulejos — preserved original blue, JBRAZC https://jbrazc.pt/produtos/ (bathroom). Mosaic for floor, sink, bar — Cinca https://www.cinca.pt. Terrazzo, slab — Marmocim ACL https://aclweb.pt/en/products/slabs/marmocim.
Tools used
SketchUp, Enscape, Autodesk 3ds Max, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Bistro
Nestled amidst the tranquil surroundings of Gurugram, Manmeet Ahuja's architectural edifice embodies a blend of international elegance and vibrant Indian hospitable warmth. Spanning an expansive 4500 square feet, this three-storey residence is not merely a home but an ode to cultural fusion and architectural excellence, achieved using simple elemen...
Project name
The Villa Artis
Photography
Deepak Aggarwal
Principal architect
Manmeet Ahuja
Typology
Residential › House
Ábaka Interiores: Located on the hill of Atlixco, Puebla, this Mythical Field is a place that integrates with the nature of Tentzo, a small range of rugged, chalky and arid hills.
This space is the perfect home to appreciate the wonders of the natural surroundings that envelop it. A place that allows you to disconnect from everyday life and the...
Architecture firm
Ábaka Interiores
Location
Atlixco, Puebla. Mexico
Photography
Jaime Navarro
Principal architect
Penélope de la Madrid Garibaldi
Interior design
Ábaka Interiores
Landscape
Cica Paisaje - Sofía y Alejandra Curiel
Lighting
Yamil Slim - Yamil Slim
Typology
Residential › House
Located in La Serena private neighborhood, just 20 minutes from Córdoba Capital, this residence has been designed for a family consisting of a couple and their two teenage children, with an active social life and a deep appreciation for comfort and style.
Project name
House IV (Casa IV)
Architecture firm
Palmero Vucovich
Location
La Serena neighborhood, Mendiolaza, Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Principal architect
Angel Vucovich, Marcelo Palmero
Design team
Lucía Vucovich, María Luz Alama, Nicolás Rinaldi, Nahuel Abrile
Civil engineer
Espacio Ingeniería
Structural engineer
Espacio Ingeniería
Landscape
Moratello-Reyna landscape design
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Stone, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
