Punta Bianca is the ideal Sicilian summer escape, shaped by extraordinary coastal geophysical formations and a 19th-century “time capsule” relic. The intervention embraces this context with a minimal approach, allowing the environment and the historic customs house remnant to speak for themselves.
Project name
Punta Bianca Suspended
Architecture firm
George Genovezos
Location
Agrigento, Italy
Tools used
AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Principal architect
George Genovezos
Design team
George Genovezos
Visualization
George Genovezos
Client
Terraviva Competitions
Status
Competition, Finalist
Typology
Residential Architecture › Adaptive Reuse
Contemporary architects are pushing the boundaries of residential design through sophisticated loft conversions that seamlessly blend historic architectural elements with cutting-edge modern living solutions.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Explore how architects integrate audio-visual systems into high-end homes with invisible tech, seamless controls, and collaboration with AV contractors.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Doors are more than just functional barriers. They are an essential part of a home’s personality and style. The next time you are thinking about home improvements, don't overlook the importance of doors.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Development policies have dramatically changed Tehran's face from the 1990's decade. Due to the considerable economic profits and inappropriate policies of the municipality, contemporary homes and villas in narrow alleys have been rapidly substituted by oversized condos.
Project name
Green Yards Residential Building
Architecture firm
S-A-L Design Studio
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Behrad Tondravi, Siamak Khaksar
Design team
Ali Mohammadi Asl, Ghazale Dehghani, Marjan Ghalavand
Visualization
Ghazale Dehghani
Typology
Residential Architecture
George Genovezos & Lam Faraj: Augmented Living is a project that combines an augmented reality system, physical elements, and live activities. The intervention consists of housing units that alternate levels as they develop within the deconsecrated OLPA building.
Student
George Genovezos, Lam Faraj
University
University of Patras
Teacher
Panos Dragonas, Giannis Karras
Tools used
AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Project name
Augmented Living
Typology
Residential Architecture
The evolution of roof design in residential architecture illustrates how roofs have become integral to a home's aesthetic and functional aspects. From classic designs prioritizing function to modern innovations emphasizing sustainability and efficiency, roofing choices offer more variety and opportunity for customization than ever before.
Qatar's JMJ Group Holding in collaboration with Qetaifan Projects has unveiled The Grove, a new seafront neighbourhood and marina by Zaha Hadid Architects incorporating the highest standards of design and sustainability.
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Qetaifan Island North, Qatar
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Alessandra Laiso, Alexandra Fisher, Angelica Videla Cardenas, Ceren Tekin, Gabriele De Giovanni, Gizem Dogan, Gizem Muhtaroglu, Hamze Machmouchi, Jillian Nishi, Jinhee Koh, Juan Pablo Londono, Karina Linnsen, Keyur Mistry, Marco Amoroso, Michael On, Michael Rogers, Paulo Flores, Ryan Szanyi, Sharan Sundar, Sven Torres, Xuanzhi Huang, Yiying Wu, Abdel Chehab, Effie Nakajima
Collaborators
FD Consult, Design Lab, Fhecor, Werner Sobek, Cracknell, SEAM, Turner & Townsend Qatar
Typology
Residential › Apartments
