This series expertly combines the rules and ideals of the Renaissance with nature's wonderful unpredictability. Similar to my previous explorations, I possess a fascination with the blurred zone, the in-between, and the transitional space. Bearing this in mind, we can identify the two ideas that collide and transition within this series.
Student
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
University
Nottingham Trent University
Project name
Natures Renaissance
Typology
Futuristic, AI Architecture
“Dômes Charlevoix” is a new concept of four seasons eco-luxurious accommodations located in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, next to the Massif de Charlevoix, near Quebec City.
Project name
Eco-Luxurious Accommodations “Dômes Charlevoix"
Architecture firm
Bourgeois / Lechasseur architects
Location
Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Canada
Photography
Maxime Valsan
Principal architect
Olivier Bourgeois, Régis Lechasseur
Typology
Hospitality › Eco-Luxurious Accommodations
Nestled amidst the existing trees in the surf town of Nosara, in Guiones beach, these tropical condominiums gracefully intertwine with nature, fostering a distinctive habitat.
Project name
QUIN Surf Residence
Architecture firm
Studio Saxe
Location
Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Photography
Andres Garcia Lachner
Principal architect
Benjamin G. Saxe
Collaborators
Prodeyco, Sotela Afaro Ltd, Dynamo
Interior design
Saxe Interiors
Completion year
November 2022
Material
Concrete, Wood, Stone. Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
An ideal escape retreat is located on a remote island in lakeside Finland, surrounded by nature. The project was completed for a couple retuning to Finland for an occasional stay. The hideaway cabin is a thought-through entity that adapts to the changing seasons and landscapes.
Architecture firm
Saukkonen + Partners
Location
Mikkeli, Finland
Photography
Timo Pyykönen
Principal architect
Teemu Saukkonen, Jenni Kuitunen, Pauliina Lauri
Interior design
Saukkonen + Partners
Landscape
Saukkonen + Partners
Lighting
Saukkonen + Partners
Visualization
Saukkonen + Partners
Material
Wood, metal, glass
Typology
Residential › House
This project is a home for young family with 3 kids with 1200 sqm building area. Located on a rocky hill in Senggigi, Lombok, this 1600 sqm land area has steep contour with approx. 25 meters difference between main road level with site end border, however offers immersive sea horizon vie potential.
Project name
The Hill House
Architecture firm
Wahana Architects
Location
Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia
Principal architect
Rudy Kelana
Design team
Wongso Michael, Lidia Natalia, Paula Silalahi
Interior design
Wahana Architects
Civil engineer
Gin Contractor
Structural engineer
Ricky Theo Structure Engineer
Lighting
Artmosphere Lighting Consultant
Construction
Gin Contractor
Typology
Residential › House
This residence was shaped by the site – an open meadow surrounded by mature evergreen trees. The building is tucked up to the northern edge of the meadow allowing maximum southern light to the pavilion style main living space. A new drive is woven through the mature trees along the western edge, obscuring the home and meadow from visitors until the...
Architecture firm
Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects (pbwarchitects.com)
Location
Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
Photography
Andrew Pogue Photography (andrewpogue.com)
Principal architect
Tom Lenchek, Principal, PBW Architects
Design team
Shawn Kemna, Project Architect, PBW Architects
Interior design
Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects (pbwarchitects.com)
Structural engineer
Harriott Valentine Engineers (harriottvalentine.com)
Landscape
o Landscape - Allworth Design (http://www.allworthdesign.com/). o Garden design – Octavia Chambliss (http://www.octaviachambliss.com/)
Construction
Hobbs Home Building (https://www.hobbshomebuilding.com/)
Material
Glass, metal roof, concrete floor
Typology
Residential › House
Just one hour south of Mexico City, the town of Tepoztlán is located within a valley with a pleasant, temperate climate and nestled within three rock formations, including El Tepozteco. These geographic and climatic conditions produce constant and abundant vegetation; it brims with a diversity of flora, and shelters both mountain and subtropical sp...
Project name
La Hacienda Jardín
Architecture firm
Práctica Arquitectura
Location
Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico
Photography
César Béjar, Oscar Hernández
Principal architect
David Martínez Ramos
Design team
José Flores Buzo, Eduardo Sosa, Andrés Dillon
Collaborators
Texts: Pablo Goldin, David Martínez
Structural engineer
L atelier – Julien Pinon
Landscape
David Martínez Ramos
Lighting
David Martínez Ramos
Typology
Residential › House
Located in the middle of a mountain surrounded by tropical trees and lush vegetation, the house is designed to harmoniously integrate with the natural environment, with a modern architectural style that mainly uses wood and concrete materials.
Project name
Natural Refuge House
Architecture firm
AI VIZARQ
Location
Borneo, Malaysia
Tools used
Midjouney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Typology
Residential › House
