Texas is one of the most diverse American states, and its architecture is a perfect encapsulation of its rich culture and history. Whether we talk about mid-century homes, or apartments for rent, it is important to say that each home or building in Texas is unique and has a history behind it.
Photography
Mitchell Kmetz (cover image)
The single-story Wonderland Park residence, located in the verdant Laurel Canyon, is a present-day interpretation of the Southern California mid-century home. Large windows and clerestories fill the interior with natural light and foster a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, expanding the home into the surrounding exterior spaces.
Project name
Wonderland Park Residence II
Architecture firm
Assembledge+
Location
Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, California, United States
Principal architect
David Thompson
Design team
David Thompson (Principal in Charge), Gregory Marin, Scott Nusinow, Ignacio Bruni in collaboration with Wonderland Studio
Interior design
Wonderland Studio in collaboration with Studio Berroso
Material
Ash siding and charcoal-colored fiber cement panels, wood, glass
Typology
Residential › House
Ocean Drive is a 6,112-square-foot single floor condominium unit within a new residential tower overlooking the Atlantic in Miami Beach, Florida. The clients are based in Seattle and travel often but have deep roots in the panhandle and had been looking to return home.
Project name
Ocean Drive Apartment
Architecture firm
mwworks
Location
Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Collaborators
Furnishings: Studio DIAA; Matt Anthony Designs
Environmental & MEP engineering
Shamrock Engineering; Engineer (Low Volt): Visual Acoustics
Structural engineer
PCS Structural Solutions
Material
Concrete, plaster, wood, metal
Construction
Dowbuilt. Woolems Inc (Local Contractor)
Typology
Residential / Apartment
Sand Hill Property Company acquired the former HP headquarters and desired to split it for two separate commercial life-science tenants. It engaged Form4 Architecture to apply its expertise in converting drab existing conditions into graceful and functional spaces to transform an unwelcoming back entrance into a dynamic, museum-quality main entry...
Project name
3000 Hanover Lobby
Architecture firm
Form4 Architecture
Location
Palo Alto, California, USA
Principal architect
John Marx, AIA
Design team
John Marx, AIA, James Tefend, Form4 Architecture
Built area
Existing 500,000 ft² (46,500 m²) building, new construction of a 500 ft² (46 m²), 2-story lobby addition and façade renovation
Interior design
John Marx, AIA
Landscape
The Guzzardo Partnership
Civil engineer
BKF Engineers
Structural engineer
Adapture Structural Engineering
Environmental & MEP
M-E Engineers
Construction
Coulter Construction
Tools used
Form·Z, V-Ray, Autodesk Revit, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Alucabond aluminum-composite solid, Moz perforated aluminum panels, Trespa Pura HPL (high-pressure laminate) composite wood-look exterior paneling
Client
Sand Hill Property Company
Typology
Commercial › Office Campus
The main concept of the design is inspired by one of the masterpieces of the famous 20th century surrealist painter, Salvador Dali, called the Rhino. The Surrealist artists sought to channel the unconscious as a means to unlock the power of the imagination.
Project name
Hostel for Artist
Architecture firm
Kalbod Studio
Location
Zion National Park, Utah, USA
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohamad Rahimizadeh
Design team
Shaghayegh Nemati, Parnian Hasanpour
Visualization
Sara Rajabi
Typology
Hospitality › Hostel, Futuristic Architecture
Luxury Home Builder BedBrock Developers of Paradise Valley is Building the Very First SAOTA Residence in Arizona. The 17,000 Sq. Ft. Home on Camelback Mountain with a Projected Value of Greater Than $50 Million is Already Creating Buzz as a Finalist for the Prestigious 2022 World Architecture Festival.
Location
Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States
Principal architect
Mark Bullivant
Collaborators
BedBrock Developers, Stratton Architects
Visualization
Crisp Rendering
Typology
Residential › House
The clients were living on a rural property east of Seattle but found themselves drawn back to the growing vibrancy and culture of the city.
Project name
Helen Street House
Architecture firm
mwworks
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Principal architect
Eric Walters. Steve Mongillo
Design team
Suzanne Stefan
Collaborators
Quantum Windows & Doors, Pental Quartz, Miele, Resolute, Contour Woodworks, 12th Avenue Iron, Crate and Barrel
Construction
Treebird Construction
Material
Quantum Windows & Doors (sliding doors); Pental Quartz (kitchen marble island); Miele (oven, dishwasher, cooktop); Resolute (Smith pendants); Contour Woodworks (custom walnut cabinetry); 12th Avenue Iron (fabricated metal backsplash and drawer pulls); Crate and Barrel (courtyard deck armchairs)
Typology
Residential › House
Surrounded by 80-year-old olive trees on a ½ acre site, this 2,800 square foot single-family residence is comprised of three linear volumes offset from each other and connected by light-filled corridors. The layout of each volume offers a distinct program, allowing the owners to move from public, semi-public and private spaces freely through the op...
Project name
Wheeler Residence
Location
Carmichael, California, United States
Interior design
NAR Design Group
Structural engineer
Cornerstone Structural Consultants
Material
Caviar black stucco, Cor-Ten steel roofs, facia
Typology
Residential › House
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