Tucked away in a serene, wooded enclave, The House of the Tall Trees is a mesmerizing weekend retreat for a family of four. The choice of the location was an integral part of the design process, involving the client in the selection of a perfect forested plot.
Project name
House of the Tall Trees
Architecture firm
1i Arquitectura y Diseño Estratégico
Location
Rancho Avándaro, Estado de México, Mexico
Principal architect
Rafael Martínez Saucedo
Design team
1i Arquitectura y Diseño Estratégico
Collaborators
Pedro Mendoza
Interior design
1i Arquitectura y Diseño Estratégico
Civil engineer
Andrés Casal
Structural engineer
Andrés Casal
Lighting
1i Arquitectura y Diseño Estratégico
Material
Steel and concrete structure, Natural wood
Typology
Residential › House
A weekend retreat in southern India that embraces nature and re-imagines living. Nestled in lush coconut and areca tree plantations with the mighty Savandurga Hill – one of the largest monolith hills in Asia – framing its backdrop, Ksaraah is a weekend retreat in rural Bengaluru, India, that reimagines living in the embrace of nature.
Architecture firm
Taliesyn Design & Architecture
Location
Bangalore Rural, India
Photography
Harshan Thomson
Principal architect
Shalini Chandrashekar, G.S. Mahaboob Basha
Design team
Siri, Yatheesh Kune, Vishnu Naidu
Civil engineer
SS Constructions
Structural engineer
Sigma Consultants
Environmental & MEP
Taliesyn, Deva Enterprises, Blue Star, Surendra Plumbing Works
Material
Concrete, wood, steel, stone, glass
Typology
Residential › House
In the environs of Valle de Bravo, Casa Rancho Avándaro is a weekend retreat designed primarily to make the most of its extensive natural surroundings. The house is a commanding presence on the landscape, striking a balance between the well-tended gardens and the imposing stone buildings.
Project name
Casa Rancho Avándaro
Architecture firm
Chain + Siman
Location
Valle de Bravo, State of Mexico, Mexico
Photography
Rafael Gamo, Jaime Navarro
Principal architect
Renatta Chain, Lina Siman
Interior design
Chain + Siman
Built area
House: 520 m², Terrace: 256 m²
Material
Stone, Wood, Glass, Metal
Typology
Residential › House
The Sinuous House by ANTIREALITY takes its name from the curvy and circular shape of the building. This conceptual two-story house is designed as a weekend retreat for city workers, located within the natural coastal landscapes.
Project name
Sinuous House
Architecture firm
ANTIREALITY
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Visualization
ANTIREALITY
Typology
Residential › House
