To renovate or to sell? This is one of the central dilemmas facing buyers of plots with existing houses. In the case of the couple in their 40s, who purchased a plot in an excellent location in one of the Sharon region cities in Israel. it's clear that the choice to plan and build 'beautifully from the start' was the right decision.
Project name
Beautiful from the Start
Architecture firm
Yaron Eldad
Location
one of the Sharon region cities in Israel
Principal architect
Yaron Eldad
Material
Concrete, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
The apartment of 145 m² is located in Jumeirah. Designed for a young woman who owns an event-agency in Dubai, the apartment needed to provide a comfortable environment for relaxation as well as a stylish and cosy space for entertaining guests. A light palette, pleasant textures, and natural materials helped bring this vision to life.
Project name
Stylish and fresh apartment in Dubai
Architecture firm
AIYA Bureau
Principal architect
Aiya Lisova, owner and creative director
Design team
Ekaterina Tsvetkova, leading designer
Visualization
AIYA bureau
Typology
Residential › Apartment
A renovation project that started before the pandemic underwent changes over time. Initially designed with a more contemporary pop style, the renovation paused at the resident's request, which led to adjustments in the design to adopt a more subdued aesthetic.
Project name
Apartamento PI
Architecture firm
Studio MEMM
Location
Pinheiros, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Ricardo Faiani
Principal architect
Marcelo Macedo
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Vibe Design Group drew inspiration for the design of Moat's Corner after traveling America to see some of the most iconic modernist homes. A mid-century modernist ethos encompassing honesty to materials, structural innovation and minimal ornamentation was at the core of the design.
Project name
Moat's Corner
Architecture firm
Vibe Design Group
Location
415 White Hill Rd, Dromana, Victoria, Australia
Principal architect
Michael O'Sullivan
Design team
Kathryn O'Sullivan
Collaborators
Total project done in house by Vibe Design Group
Interior design
Kathryn O'Sullivan, Michael O'Sullivan
Built area
Floor area 796 m², Outdoor Area 193 m²
Site area
234,717.67 m² (58 acres)
Structural engineer
NSIENT Consulting Engineers
Lighting
Vibe Design Group / AT Electrical
Supervision
Michael O'Sullivan
Construction
Icon Synergy Pty Ltd
Material
Matt Colorbond recessed seam cladding system, Galvanised Steel, Keller Window Frames, Specialized Glass, Natural Stack Stone
Typology
Residential › House, Biophilic
A villa designed with the interplay of arches and traditional Iranian architecture stands as a blend of heritage and modernism. Drawing inspiration from ancient Persian structures, the villa uses intersecting arches to create both aesthetic beauty and structural strength.
Project name
Habitat of Light
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Typology
Residential › House
Hiren Patel Architects: A design that unites form, functionality, and aesthetics to create a holistic living experience in perfect synergy with nature. Situated on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Anandvan is a refreshing ode to the delicate balance of functionality, privacy, and aesthetic beauty.
Project name
Anandvan - Forest of Joy
Architecture firm
Hiren Patel Architects
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Vinay Panjwani
Material
Stone, concrete, glass, wood, brick, steel
Typology
Residential › House
Alfaro Juan Francisco & Lafranconi María Emilia: The project was conceived prioritizing the benefits offered by the natural environment of the property.
Project name
Casa en el río
Location
Arroyo Leyes, Santa Fe Capital, Argentina
Principal architect
Alfaro Juan Francisco, Lafranconi María Emilia
Collaborators
Hormigón elaborado: Santa Fe Materiales s.a. Materiales de construcción: Germat s.r.l. Estructuras metálicas: Asecid s.a. Losas: SHAP s.a. (distribuidor Scheyer). Steel Frame: Durlock (distribuidor AD interiores). Revestimientos: Superboard - Cedral. Griferías: FV s.a. Sanitarios: Roca. Amoblamientos: Reno.
Structural engineer
Estudio Panza
Supervision
Alfaro Juan Francisco
Material
concrete, steel, stone, wood and glass.
Typology
Residential › House
Daniel Félix Arquitectos: The house is situated on the outskirts of Guimarães, within a planned housing development. The principles of this plan were respected to keep continuity in its design approach. Its corner position and the slope from northwest to south dictated the layout: a concrete basement, housing the garage and technical areas, defines...
Project name
House in Calvos – Guimarães, Portugal
Architecture firm
félixARQS - Daniel Félix Arquitectos
Location
Calvos, Guimarães, Portugal
Photography
Pedro Machado
Principal architect
Daniel Félix
Collaborators
Daniel Monteiro, Florbela Moura. Acoustics and Energy Efficiency: David Magalhães
Structural engineer
Anabela Salgado
Typology
Residential › House
