Libocká Street, which borders the historic Hvězda (Star) Game Reserve on the north side and slopes down from Petřiny to Libocká Pond and Litovický Creek, is not very welcoming at first glance. From the south side it is defined by fragmented original terraced housing supplemented by the remains of grand suburban villas from the late 19th century. It...
Project name
Under the Star Game Reserve
Architecture firm
Martin Cenek Architecture
Location
Libocka Street, Prague – Liboc, Czech Republic
Photography
Martin Cenek, Drone images: Marek Jehlička
Principal architect
Martin Cenek
Design team
Tomáš Minarovič
Built area
Built-up area 716 m²; Gross floor area 1910 m²; Usable floor area 1396 m²
Collaborators
Plumbing: Tomáš Balažovič; HVAC: Ondřej Zikán; Electrical: Petr Bürger; Fire protection: Jindřiška Hüttnerová
Structural engineer
František Denk
Material
Concrete - main construction, visible in the main living areas. White coated steel - columns. White lime plaster - façade of main masses. Oiled timber elements - parts of the facades. 2 White lacquered aluminium sheet – roofing. Perforated white trapezoidal metal sheet - parts of facades of the apartment building. Oak parquet - floors of residential parts. Oak veneer and white lacquer - furniture designed by the author. Grey cement screed - wall finishing in bathrooms. Hexagonal grey tiles - bathroom floors. Solid oak planks - terrace surfaces. Hot-dip galvanized grating - outdoor staircase of the apartment building. Grey stained wooden slats - street fencing
Typology
Residential Architecture
: "Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with this breathtaking glass house nestled in the heart of the autumn forest, inspired by the visionary architect Philip Johnson. As the leaves turn shades of gold and crimson, the transparent walls of this architectural wonder offer uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape, blurring the boundarie...
Project name
Autumn Tranquility Retreat Villa
Architecture firm
Mah Design
Location
Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Maedeh Hemati
Design team
Mah Design Architects
Visualization
Maedeh Hemati
Typology
Residential › Villa
KM Architecture Office: Designed and built after the Covid pandemic, Long Thanh Villa serves as a peaceful haven for a retired couple.It was built with the intention of reconnecting with family and siblings, living close to nature, and enjoying the simple pleasures of old age.
Project name
Long Thanh Villa
Architecture firm
KM Architecture Office
Location
Long Thanh, Dong Nai, Vietnam
Principal architect
Tran Minh Phuoc
Design team
Tran Minh Phuoc (Architect in Charge), Nguyen Trung Cang (Architect), Le Quach (Architect), Tran Minh Truong (3D Artist), Huyen Tram (3D Artist), Phan Minh (2D Artist)
Construction
KM Architecture Office
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
Zeropixel Architects: Located outside the settlement of Agios Onoufrios on the peninsula of Chania, on an amphitheatric plot with a view of the sea and a north-northeast orientation, we were called upon to design and license a residence.
Architecture firm
Zeropixel Architects
Location
Agios Onoufrios, Greece
Design team
Dimitris Koudounakis, Evelina Koutsoupaki, Evgenia Hatziioannou
Visualization
Zeropixel Architects
Typology
Residential › House
Paramo Arquitectos: Villa 720 stands as a testament to architectural excellence and refined living in the heart of Qatar. Its design ethos seamlessly merges contemporary innovation with timeless sophistication, creating a residence that captivates both the eye and the soul.
Architecture firm
Paramo Arquitectos
Location
Al Wakrah, Qatar
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, AutoCAD, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Isaac Lozano
Design team
Isaac Lozano, Cristina Solorio, Omar Jimenez
Visualization
Paramo Arquitectos
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
Villa Garza de Bambú sounds like a dream come true for lovers of sustainable architecture and connection with nature. The use of materials such as bamboo and wood not only gives it a charming aesthetic look but also demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and eco-friendliness.
Project name
Villa Garza de Bambu
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › House
Perched majestically on the cliffs overlooking the azure waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Villa Capri Sun emerges as a testament to architectural ingenuity and natural beauty. Carved intricately into the heart of a seaside cave, this exclusive retreat invites guests to immerse themselves in a world where the rugged charm of Capri's coastline meets the...
Project name
Villa Capri Sun
Architecture firm
Monika Pancheva
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD
Principal architect
Monika Pancheva
Collaborators
Interior Design: Monika Pancheva
Visualization
Monika Pancheva
Typology
Residential › House, Retreat, Vacation House
In tucked-away, quiet locations, this exclusive selection of private villas and boutique hotels offers authentically local experiences. The Mediterranean Sea evokes endless days of sunshine, deep blue waters, and cool nights accompanied by wine.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Courtesy of The Aficionados
