The cabin simulates, in an abstract way, the structure of an insect or a butterfly, achieving an organic and symbolic composition without being literal. The design explores curved and wavy shapes that reflect the essence of transformation and metamorphosis, integrating into the forest and evoking a sense of connection with nature.
Project name
Villa Pixan Tulum
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Location
Tulum Forest, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Veliz Arquitecto
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › Villa
To arrive at the Bramblewood House, a gravel road first takes you through a densely wooded forest of old growth fir and cedar; the topography of the site is variegated and steeply sloped, with areas of visible bedrock among clearings in the trees.
Architecture firm
Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects
Location
San Juan Island, Washington, USA
Photography
Taj Howe Photography
Principal architect
Dan Wickline, Principal Architect, Prentiss + Balance + Wickline
Design team
James Efstathiou, Project Architect, Prentiss + Balance + Wickline
Structural engineer
Lori Brown, Evergreen Design Company
Material
Clear Vertical Grain Cedar siding • Oak floors • Caesarstone countertops and backsplash
Typology
Residential › Modern S ingle-Family Residential
In celebrating the 10th Anniversary, the MUSE Awards continues to honor the creativity and dedication that have shaped its path to success. The 2025 MUSE theme, Celebrating Milestones, is a tribute to the incredible journey shared with creative minds across the world, recognizing the collective achievements of participants who have redefined creati...
Organizer
International Awards Associate
Category
Architecture, Interior, Design
Eligibility
The MUSE Design Awards accept entries from any and all designers, whether they are hobbyists or professionals; are freelancers or are affiliated. We welcome submissions from all over the world. Entries must have been produced after January 1, 2021 (a five-year window)
Register
https://design.museaward.com/sign-up.php
Awards & Prizes
2025 Limited-Edition MUSE Statuette, Category Winner of the Year, Physical and E-Certificates, Dedicated Social Media Post, Winner Interview
Entries deadline
February 28, 2025
The MUSE Hotel Awards is a world-leading and prestigious competition that honors and celebrates the very best and industry-leading hotels in hotel and hospitality design, as well as state-of-the-art services, that continue to push the boundaries of global hospitality.
Organizer
International Awards Associate
Category
Architecture, Interior, Design
Eligibility
The MUSE Hotel Awards is open to hoteliers, hotel developers and builders, interior designers, architects, public relations firms, advertising agencies, travel agencies, and professionals directly or indirectly related to the hospitality industry
Register
https://musehotelawards.com
Awards & Prizes
Category Winners of the Year will receive a Limited Edition MUSE Statuette to be displayed at your establishment as a quality of excellence
Entries deadline
Mar 1, 2025
Locks by Godrej, a business of Godrej & Boyce and part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, has been a trusted name in home safety for over 127 years. In line with its commitment to innovation and technology, the brand is setting its sights on 20% growth, outpacing the projected 14% market growth, by focusing on smart home integration, design-led solut...
Written by
Khushbu Pamnani
Photography
Locks by Godrej Enterprises Group
The villa’s steep property is located on the northern, shaded side of the terrain and is one of the steepest and highest in the neighborhood. This comes with several advantages but also disadvantages and challenges for the project.
Project name
Villa Sidonius
Architecture firm
Stempel & Tesar architekti
Location
Central Bohemian Region, Prague, Czech Republic
Photography
Filip Šlapal, Fotes
Principal architect
Ján Stempel, Jan Jakub Tesař
Built area
Built-up area 330 m² house; 135 m² garage; Gross floor area 322 m²; Usable floor area 294 m²
Site area
1,673 m² Dimensions 28 x 8 m / 224 m² / 1680 m³
Collaborators
Landscape architect: Vladimír Sitta. Main project engineer: Aleš Herold. Structural engineers: Valbek [Jiří Chodora and Jan Vesecký]. Sun shade supplier: APAGON.
Structural engineer
Valbek [Jiří Chodora, Jan Vesecký].
Material
Steel – main load-bearing structure, HEB 300; other structural elements primarily IPE 160. Load-bearing pillars and tunnel – monolithic (exposed) reinforced concrete. Lacquered MDF – custom-made built-in furniture
Typology
Residential › Villa
Tidal Suites Hotel is a futuristic, eco-friendly resort located on the rocky shores of the Persian Gulf. The design harmoniously integrates with the natural landscape, adapting to the tides to offer a unique underwater experience during high tide.
Project name
Tidal Suites Hotel - A Futuristic, Eco-Friendly Coastal Experience
Architecture firm
Arghavan Norouzi
Location
Persian Gulf, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Arghavan Norouzi
Visualization
Arghavan Norouzi
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
In the heart of a beautiful garden, it will take you to a peaceful and pleasant world. This place is not just a café, but also a haven for all nature and design lovers, built with natural materials, and every corner tells a story of nature.
Project name
Autumn Cafe Restaurant Design
Architecture firm
Nature Architect
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sahar Ghahremani Moghadam
Design team
Nature Architect
Visualization
Sahar Ghahremani Moghadam
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe, Restaurant
Lightness, minimalism and welcoming are constant predicates in the work of architect Mariana Maisonnave. In her fifth participation at CASACOR Santa Catarina, in Florianópolis, Brazil, the architect presents the "Origem" environment.
Category
Architecture, Interior Design
Eligibility
Open to public
Register
D/SEASON (ex hotel Maria do Mar), futuro desarrollo de Dimas Construções, en Florianópolis.
Organizer
Grupo Abril - One of the Abril Group companies, CASACOR is recognized as the largest and most complete exhibitionof architecture, interior design and landscaping in the Americas. Annually, the event brings together renowned architects, interior designers and landscapers in 21 national and six international
Date
September 29 to November 24, 2024
Venue
Rodovia João Paulo, 2285 – João Paulo, Florianópolis – SantaCatarina, Brazil
The proliferation of villas on Tehran's outskirts reflects more than a desire to escape the city's clamor and density. These homes embody a spirited pursuit of leisure and conviviality. The dynamic interplay of indoor and outdoor spaces, coupled with a playful exploration of different design eras, creates an atmosphere of intrigue and vitality.
Architecture firm
AsNow Design & Construct
Location
Kuhsar, Karaj, Iran
Photography
(Hamzelouei Studio) Mohammad Hossein Hamzelouei
Principal architect
Solmaz Tatari, Ehsan Tavassoli
Design team
Nila Shahmohammadi, Farid Rajabi, Masoumeh Shasti, Masoumeh Shasti
Collaborators
Bahman Zaree, Soheil Sabili, Neda Jahantab
Civil engineer
Farhad Bahrami
Environmental & MEP
Mehdi Mehravaran
Visualization
Nila Shahmohammadi, Farid Rajabi
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Lumion
Construction
AsNow Design & Construct
Client
Eng.Hosseini, Dr. Mehdi Nejad
Typology
Residential › Villa
