The brief chronicled a day at the crib: a morning coffee, lots of reading in the sun and then dinner at sunset, perhaps with fish caught that day. Their space needed to encourage visitors: couches and window seats that double as beds, and acoustics that will stand up to the grandkids’ sleeping schedules.
Project name
Karitane Crib
Architecture firm
First Light Studio Ltd
Location
Karitane, Otago, New Zealand
Principal architect
Anna Farrow
Design team
Nick Officer, Anna Farrow
Structural engineer
McConaughy Consulting
Construction
Copland Building Ltd
Material
Light timber framing, timber cladding, metal roofing
Typology
Residential › Housing
In the heart of Melbourne's east, Holland stands as a testament to the artful marriage of preservation and innovation. This renovations and additions project, spearheaded by designer David Noordhoff, breathes new life into a single-story home, blending the character of the original dwelling with contemporary elements.
Architecture firm
Freeman Group Architects
Location
Ringwood East, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Jade Cantwell
Principal architect
David Noordhoff for Freeman Group Architects
Interior design
By client
Structural engineer
Chetin Altundal
Tools used
Revit, Enscape
Construction
Strangio Builders
Material
Colorbond, standing seam in Surfmist
Typology
Residential › House
Step into a space where modern aesthetics meet meticulous craftsmanship, and every detail embodies both beauty and function. The design reflects our client's vision for a home that balances elegance with everyday practicality, realized through thoughtful space planning and careful architectural detailing.
Architecture firm
Under The Arch
Location
Nikol, Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Studio Frame13.13
Principal architect
Shyam Gajera, Kunjan Akbari, Shruti Salia
Design team
Shyam Gajera, Kunjan Akbari, Shruti Salia
Collaborators
Furniture Contractor: Ambam Furniture
Environmental & MEP engineering
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape
Typology
Residential › Apartment
A Delhi based family business with its large market in Mumbai when procured this ‘Service Apartment’ approached us with a simple brief of ‘a home away from home’. With stunning views of the Mumbai creek and skyline of the city across the creek.
Project name
Almost White
Location
Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Photography
Pulkit Sehgal
Principal architect
Prashant Chauhan
Collaborators
Jyotsna Bhagat (photoshoot styling)
Interior design
Anu Chauhan
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Tiles, wallpaper
Construction
Interior Civil Works
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Typology
Residential › Apartment
This project is located in Foshan, and the owner is a Canadian returnee. Years of living abroad have fostered a deeper passion for expressing a free and relaxed lifestyle. They have a love for the arts and unique insights into life, making this project a joyful celebration of culture and beauty.
Project name
338 ㎡ Postmodern Monologue Home
Architecture firm
Giant Design
Location
Foshan, Guangdong, China
Principal architect
Jack Lee, Zhiqiang Hu
Collaborators
Wooden Customization: MULl. Five Constant Systems: Shangsheng Five Constant Systems, Chuanyu Comfort Technology. Sintered Stone Customization: Ultra Ceramic. Painting Customization: TASSANI. Main Furniture Brands: Minotti Poliform, X＋Q Art, SORAYAMA, Bearbrick, Tom Dixon, Occhio. Brand Consultant: YL BRAND. Copywriter: Xiaoan
Interior design
Giant Design
Completion year
February 2024
Typology
Residential › House
Jagrut Shah Architect and Associates: With an area of 590 sqm, this project is located within a gated community, surrounded by densely grown trees. The site itself faces the community's main garden.
Project name
Bhagwati Bungalow
Architecture firm
Jagrut Shah Architect and Associates
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photography
2613apertures
Principal architect
Jagrut Shah, Keval Vadaliya
Design team
Vishwa, Rutva, Anushree
Interior design
Jagrut Shah Architect and Associates
Structural engineer
AMU Consulting Engineers
Landscape
Jagrut Shah Architect and Associates
Lighting
Wipro Lighting, Noble Lights
Visualization
Jagrut Shah Architect and Associates
Tools used
ZWCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Budget
3 crore (30 million) INR
Typology
Residential › House
Mobina Sadat Mortaji: Step into a world where tradition meets the future. This villa is a masterful fusion of classic Iranian architecture and the bold, fluid designs of Zaha Hadid. The exterior showcases elegant Persian arches and vibrant stained-glass windows, reflecting the timeless beauty of Iranian heritage.
Project name
Avaye Rangha
Architecture firm
Mobina Sadat Mortaji
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mobina Sadat Mortaji
Design team
Mobinamortaji AI
Typology
Residential › Villa
Crafted by D.I.B Collaborative, Brick Abode in Dahod is an architectural reflection of balance, harmony, and intentionality. Sitting on a modest 30 x 40 plot, this two-story residence for a family of four gracefully intertwines modernist design principles with vernacular sensibilities. The clients, seeking a home abundant in light, ventilation, and...
Architecture firm
D.I.B COLLABORATIVE
Location
Dahod, Gujarat, India
Photography
Arif Boriwala
Design team
Husain Sadliwala, Husain Bhabhra, Mustafa Katwara, Mustafa Kagdi
Material
Brick, Concrete, Wood, Metal and Glass
Typology
Residential › House
