A house designed to be a welcoming retreat where one can live and entertain family and friends during the weekends. Situated on a plot of land that stands out for its spectacular view of the Minas Gerais mountains, the residence was conceived with the intention of maximizing this natural feature.
Architecture firm
Leonardo Rotsen Arquitetura
Location
Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Photography
Jomar Bragança
Principal architect
Leonardo Rotsen
Design team
Alexandre Nunes, Arthur Dias, Ana Lorentz, Bruna Pimenta, Bruna Rezende, Danielle Santana, Lessi Oliveira, Lorena Coelho, Malisa Caram, Matheus Drumond
Interior design
Leonardo Rotsen
Construction
Pivilège Construtora
Typology
Residential › House
Located on the traditional lands of the Eora people, tucked behind a traditional semi, Pool House is a hidden backyard gem in the Eastern Suburbs. A statement in simple function, its robust natural materials make it a focal point for leisure and relaxation.
Architecture firm
buck&simple
Location
Randwick NSW 2031 Australia
Principal architect
Peter Ahern
Interior design
Briony Fitzgerald Design
Structural engineer
Partridge
Landscape
Dangar Barin Smith
Lighting
buck&simple & Briony Fitzgerald Design
Supervision
Robert Plumb Fix
Tools used
software used for drawing, modeling, rendering, postproduction and photography: Autodesk Revit
Construction
Robert Plumb Fix
Material
New Guinea Rosewood hardwood cladding, Burnished Concrete, recycled bricks, American Oak Veneer cabinetry, Blue Mosaic Tiles; Pool lined with colour-fast Beadcrete and Fijian Mahogany coping
Typology
Residential › House
Our office received the opportunity to take on a great challenge: to create a contemporary residence for a young couple in one of the most beautiful views of Nova Lima, so that the potential of the land and surroundings were made the most of.
Architecture firm
Leonardo Rotsen Arquitetura
Location
Nova Lima, Brazil
Photography
Jomar Bragança
Principal architect
Leonardo Rotsen
Design team
Alexandre Nunes, Arthur Dias, Ana Lorentz, Bruna Pimenta, Bruna Rezende, Danielle Santana, Lessi Oliveira, Lorena Coelho, Malisa Caram, Matheus Drumond
Collaborators
Ricardo Pisoler
Interior design
Leonardo Rotsen
Material
Wood, quartzite, natural stones and textures
Typology
Residential › Single-Family House
The project is located on the edge; right between the ocean and the pedestrian streets of the coastal area. The land rises as it approaches the shore and offers a natural viewpoint.
Project name
Mar de Flores
Architecture firm
Elástica Studio
Location
El Tunco, La Libertad, El Salvador
Principal architect
Roberto Dumont, Susan Franco, Kevin Moreno
Collaborators
Hector Cordova, María José Cienfuegos, Alyson Perdomo, Laura Figueroa, Ines Valladares, Edisson Lizama
Structural engineer
Edson Raúl Santos
Landscape
Raphael Lecompte
Lighting
Efrain Balmore Silvestre
Supervision
Elástica Studio
Construction
Lopez Hurtado
Typology
Residential › House
This coastal home maximises its superb position, sitting on the hillside overlooking Port Phillip Bay. The design concept is based on a simple composition, including a central entry hall that separates the large single storey garage wing from the main two storey residence.
Project name
Horizon House
Location
Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Design team
InForm in collaboration with Pleysier Perkins
Collaborators
In collaboration with Pleysier Perkins; Styling: Madeline McFarlane
Tools used
SketchUp, AutoCAD
Construction
InForm (Design and Build)
Material
Painted brickwork, Formed concrete, Timber screen on steel frame, Timber interior elements, Feature stone, Green color blocking
Typology
Residential › Coastal Home
The renovation of Sabrina and Guto's house, located in the Vila Ida neighborhood of São Paulo, transforms an outdated single-story home into a modern living space that connects seamlessly with its natural surroundings. The project focuses on enhancing the relationship between the interior and exterior.
Project name
Sabrina and Guto’s House
Architecture firm
Goiva Arquitetura
Location
Vila Ida, São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Karen Evangelisti, Marcos Mendes
Design team
Goiva Arquitetura
Interior design
Goiva Arquitetura
Landscape
Goiva Arquitetura
Lighting
Integrated into the architectural project by Goiva Arquitetura
Supervision
Goiva Arquitetura
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop, DSLR Camera
Material
Exposed concrete, demolition wood, sandstone, glass, metal elements
Client
Private (Sabrina and Guto)
Typology
Residential › House
"Desert Glow" is an eco-lodge located in the heart of the Yazd Desert, one of the most unique and beautiful natural regions in Iran. The main goal of this project is to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for guests, offering both the tranquility of the desert landscape and the beauty of Iranian architecture.
Architecture firm
Mahla Abbasnezhad
Location
Desert Glow, In the Heart of Yazd Desert, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mahla Abbasnezhad
Design team
Independent Designer
Typology
Hospitality › Desert Retreat
The Aurora Villa enjoys a unique and captivating location. Positioned atop a hill surrounded by a forested environment, it offers a pristine and tranquil atmosphere as its foremost characteristic. With this in mind, we aimed to extend this sense of serenity into the spatial design as well.
Project name
Aurora Villa
Architecture firm
GUK Design Studio
Location
Nashtaroud, Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
SketchUp, Revit, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD
Principal architect
Armin Saraee
Design team
Armin Saraee, Maryam Emamgholian, Zahra Ketabati
Collaborators
Interior design: Zahra Ketabati
Visualization
Niyayesh Akbari
Typology
Residential › House
