Nestled into a steep hillside overlooking the Texas Hill Country, the Lariat Springs Residence enjoys expansive views from its clandestine perch. The residence sits within the landscape along a cliff’s edge disturbing little of its surroundings and largely blending into the colors and textures of the limestone outcroppings dotted with oak and junip...
Project name
Lariat Springs Residence
Architecture firm
Clayton Korte
Location
New Braunfels, Texas, USA
Principal architect
Brian Korte
Design team
Brian Korte FAIA, Partner. Josh Nieves AIA, Architect
Typology
Residential › House
Batea + Partners: Design a sustainable resort in Zanzibar City that harmonizes with the natural environment and supports the local community while enhancing the quality of life for both visitors and residents.
Project name
Royal Mandarin Resort
Architecture firm
Batea + Partners
Location
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tools used
Sketchup, Photoshop, Rhino, 3dmax, Corona, Revit, Bim360.
Principal architect
Ahmed Batea
Collaborators
School of Architecture in Egypt SAE
Client
MSG Touristic group
Status
Rebuilt and new Functions additions
Typology
Hospitality › Resort
This project captures the essence of Iranian architectural heritage while integrating modern elements to offer a unique blend of tradition and contemporary design. The design pays homage to Persian aesthetics, using vibrant tiles.
Project name
Persian Harmony Residence
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Typology
Residential › House
Design for the De Roosenberg Community Centre in Oud-Heverlee (south of Leuven, Belgium) builds on a longstanding collaboration between the two practices, and a shared interest in working with existing buildings. It involves a comprehensive transformation of an existing 1990s building.
Project name
De Roosenberg Community Centre
Architecture firm
Henley Halebrown, WV Architecten
Location
Oud-Heverlee, Belgium
Design team
Jack Hawthorne (Henley Halebrown), Sebastiaan Wouters (WV Architecten)
Collaborators
Landscape Architect: Ateliers Damien Derouaux; Structural Engineer: Denkbar BV; Services Engineer: Raco BV; Acoustic Engineer: D2S International
Client
Gemeentebestuur Oud-Heverlee
Typology
Community Center
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
A massive concrete wall with the appearance of a folded plate forms a break in the otherwise untouched landscape. This break also runs through the loft supported by the concrete wall. The surrounding landscape is thus divided into two areas: the mountain skyline and the foothills.
Architecture firm
Peter Stasek Architects - Corporate Architecture
Location
High Tatras, Slovakia
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Grasshopper, Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Peter Stasek
Visualization
South Visuals
Typology
Residential › Loft
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
