A space where architecture and life connect naturally. This residence, designed for people seeking tranquility and comfort on a single level, presents itself with a discreet calm, as if it had always been there, waiting to be inhabited.
Architecture firm
Di Frenna Arquitectos
Location
Altozano, Cuauhtémoc, Colima, Mexico
Photography
Lorena Darquea
Principal architect
Matia Di Frenna Müller
Design team
Matia Di Frenna Müller, José Omar Anguiano de la Rosa, Juan Gerardo Guardado Ávila
Design year
7 diciembre 2021
Completion year
20 junio 2023
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
ARRCC has re-envisioned this home on Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard at the foot of Lion's Head. Their new design retained the existing footprint but remodelled the envelope and the interior to create a flowing, open-plan arrangement connecting the gardens and terraces topanoramic ocean views.
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Principal architect
Jon Case, Clive Schulze
Design team
Jon Case, Clive Schulze
Collaborators
Copy by: Graham Wood
Structural engineer
Mocke Engineering
Civil engineer
Mocke Engineering
Typology
Residential › Villa
The home located in the suburbs of New Orleans had a low ceiling that provided its exterior (and interior) with an aesthetic (and proportion) that was familiar to other mid-century homes built in this region but lacked many of the components that often distinguish these homes as remarkable works of Architecture.
Project name
Vaulted House (Renovation)
Architecture firm
Nathan Fell Architecture
Location
Metairie, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Photography
Jeremy Jachym
Principal architect
Nathan Fell
Design team
James Babin, Kyra Nasser, Jace Ambwani
Interior design
Nathan Fell Architecture
Structural engineer
Cali & LaPlace Engineers
Landscape
Nathan Fell Architecture
Visualization
Nathan Fell Architecture
Tools used
Revit, Lumion, Enscape
Construction
C&G Construction
Material
Wood, Steel, Stucco, Brick, Concrete
Typology
Residential › House
This project showcases a luxurious hotel design that draws deep inspiration from traditional Iranian architecture, merging elegance with cultural heritage. The grand entrance sets a majestic tone, featuring tall arches adorned with intricate tile patterns that echo Iran’s storied architectural legacy.
Project name
Negarineh Hotel
Architecture firm
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Visualization
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The new Winkelsteeg sports and residential complex, located near Goffertpark and Goffert station, is designed to connect the vibrant energy of Nijmegen with the tranquility of nature in nearby Goffertpark. Its excellent location makes the complex highly accessible.
Project name
Sports and Residential Complex
Architecture firm
Burgland Bouw, Hellebrekers, Slangen+Koenis Architects, Orange Architects, Felixx Landscape Architects
Location
Winkelsteeg, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Built area
40,000 m² (sports center) + 20,000 m² (housing and commercial)
Client
Municipality of Nijmegen
Typology
Sports Center › Sports Hall, Swimming Pool, Hospitality, (Public) Parking, Landscape, Residential Development (Vision), Commercial Spaces (Vision)
Situated on a 30 x 60-meter rural plot in Veracruz, Casa Olivo is defined by its harmony with the natural environment and a careful blend of vernacular and contemporary elements. The design takes advantage of a natural slope toward a lake, allowing the views and natural light to enhance the living experience.
Architecture firm
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Location
Veracruz, Mexico
Tools used
AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Design team
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Visualization
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Typology
Residential › House
The abundant quantity of quartz crystals mixed with the gravel found in the region and the existence of a stream called Cristais Paulista justify the name given to the quiet town of just over 7,000 inhabitants.
Project name
Casa MCZ (MCZ House)
Architecture firm
NIU Architecture
Location
Cristais Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil
Principal architect
Yuri Miranda, Douglas Costa
Design team
Yuri Miranda, Douglas Costa
Collaborators
Partners: Portobello Shop Franca_Brazil ; Communications: Samuel Serpa
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
A short distance from Porto's metro line, we find a periphery where the past and present intertwine. In this region, ancient centers coexist with recent housing developments, whose designs, often anonymous, prioritize the construction of single-family homes.
Project name
LBlack House
Architecture firm
M2 Senos Arquitectos
Location
Leça do Balio, Matosinhos, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Ricardo Senos, Sofia Senos
Structural engineer
Pedro Festas
Construction
Construtora de Loureiro, Lda
Typology
Residential › House
