Juxtaposition explores how historic and modern architecture can be combined to create an enhanced sensual architectural experience. In historic Druid Hills, a famed Neel Reid house is juxtaposed with modern additions while respecting the historic context of the Druid Hills neighborhood. A sustainable approach to restoring an historic house contrast...
Project name
Juxtaposition
Architecture firm
Sheila Lee Davies Architecture
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Photography
Jonathan Hillyer, Adam Goldberg for Aerial Photography
Principal architect
Sheila Lee Davies, AIA
Design team
Sheila Lee Davies, AIA, Travis Price, FAIA, Kelly Grace, AIA, Jerry Goux RA, Brian Ahern
Collaborators
Travis Price Architects, Boffi
Interior design
Sheila Lee Davies Architecture
Civil engineer
Greyden Engineering
Structural engineer
Silman
Landscape
Gibbs Landscape
Lighting
Pro Design Distribution
Tools used
Revit, SketchUp
Construction
Darby Construction
Material
Wood, Concrete, Glass, Steel, Zinc and Slate
Client
Sheila & Jon Davies
Typology
Residential › House
As you know, our human life has many ups and downs, and humans are always trying to provide a good life for themselves and their families. One of the needs of us is to relieve our fatigue and renew our strength.so We need places to answer this and what place is better than a large cottage complex in the heart of nature with a great view can answer...
Project name
Ghidorah Cabins
Architecture firm
Rabbani Design
Location
Colorado Springs, USA
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Cottages
Bal Cross Residence was designed for a large family who loves to entertain. The home is constantly filled with many kids of different ages therefore adaptability was a must. A Tropical Modern style was selected to give the home a warm contemporary aesthetic.
Architecture firm
SDH Studio Architecture + Design
Location
Bal Harbour, Florida, United States
Photography
David Hernandez
Principal architect
Stephanie Halfen
Material
Concrete, Steel, Stone, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
A house for a friend, a glass house that embraces nature at its core. The house has three big skylights in the roof. In the entrance area, the living-dining area and the guest area, which brings a lot of light into these spaces.
Architecture firm
Reza Mohtashami
Location
Upstate New York, New York, United States
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Reza Mohtashami
Design team
Reyhaneh Daneshmandi
Visualization
Reyhaneh Daneshmandi
Typology
Residential › House
Based on a housing module that reflects the constant direction we have to connect to nature in terms of shapes and functional impact, in the first instance we rise from the ground to have the least impact on it, helping to achieve better control of the views.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Location
Miami, Florida, USA
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › Cabin
How do you get the most out of a limited resource? Water is the most important natural resource and the base for all forms of life. The sculpture is creating a minimal surface of water that will be not only an artistic icon for the area but also a shelter of protection and a point of encounter and interaction for its users.
Project name
DRIFT - Nature's Shelter
Architecture firm
OF. Studio
Location
Miami Beach, USA
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, V-ray, Blender 3D, Adobe Photoshop
Client
Faena Art District
This project was driven almost exclusively by the goal to orient each of the living spaces toward views of Flathead Lake. The dynamic site is both deep and steep with three tiers of land that transition from the road down to the lake. With the home situated closest to the water, the design team came up with variations of the floor plan to maximize...
Project name
Knighthawk Lodge
Architecture firm
Cushing Terrell
Location
Polson, Montana, USA
Photography
Rebecca Stumpf
Design team
David Koel (Principal in Charge, Design Lead). Fran Quiram (Project Manager). Bryan Topp (Architectural). Ryan Markuson (Architectural). Zach Diede (Structural). Wes Baumgartner (Landscape)
Collaborators
Geotechnical Engineer: Slopeside Engineering
Interior design
Ronda Drivers Interiors
Built area
garage (8,040 ft²), guest house (1,540 ft²), boathouse (2,340 ft²), and a sport vehicle and accessories barn (2,970 ft²)
Structural engineer
Cushing Terrell
Landscape
Cushing Terrell
Lighting
Ronda Drivers Interiors
Construction
Gallatin Construction, Inc.
Material
Metal Sales – Standing Seam Metal Roof. Owens Corning – Woodcrest Shingles – Asphalt Shingle Roof System. Sierra Pacific Windows – Aluminum Clad Wood Windows. Montana Rockworks – Moose Mountain – Natural Stone Veneer. Modern Steel Doors – Offset Pivot Door.
Typology
Residential › House
El Cisne Beach House is an incredible 11,230-square-foot home located on the coast of Sarasota, Florida. The result of an open-concept layout, this home redefines contemporary American architecture with a fresh concept that enhances panoramic ocean views and magnifies the natural surroundings.
Project name
El Cisne Beach House
Architecture firm
ORCA Design, Zafra Arquitectos
Location
Sarasota, Florida
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, Unreal Engine, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Marcelo Ortega
Design team
Christian Ortega, Marcelo Ortega, José Ortega, Paula Zapata, Sebastián Rivadeneira, Francisco Pérez, Gisselle Gamboa
Collaborators
Dolores Villacis, Wuilder Salcedo
Visualization
ORCA Design
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
