1280 Krone, once neglected and in disrepair, stood at risk of losing its vibrant history, along with the weathered walls that bore witness to its evolution from a quaint manor house to a residential abode, a farmer's depot, and even a pizzeria.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Courtesy of 1280 Krone
A comfortable single-story minimalist family house made of exposed concrete, which is embedded into the terrain relative to the street level throughout its entire height.
Project name
Zasadený House
Architecture firm
Paulíny Hovorka Architects
Location
Suchý vrch, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Principal architect
Braňo Hovorka, Martin Paulíny
Design team
Pavol Hubinský, Ján Piliar, Ján Fellner, Ján Holos, Vladimír Vránsky, Božena Skybová, Marta Huttová, Ján Hronec, Katarína Tannhauserová
Collaborators
Natália Galko Michalová
Built area
Built-up area 439 m²; Usable floor area 365 m²
Material
Exposed concrete – perimeter walls of sandwich construction from both the interior and exterior sides, as well as Ceilings imprinted into brushed wooden formwork systems. steel – internal columns, lightweight roof structures. Stainless steel – parapet cladding. Textile net – micro-perforated polyester fabric as a sun protection cover for the skylight. Phenolic insulation – thermal insulation boards of phenolic foam inside sandwich concrete walls. PUR / PIR insulation – sprayed hard PUR foam on lightweight ceilings, PIR boards on flat roofs. 2 EPDM rubber foil – waterproof membrane for flat roofs. Teak – bonded solid floors, wall cladding and doors in both the interior and exterior as well as exterior terraces. Oak - wooden structures and window frames. micro-cement plaster – bathroom walls, shower corners, bathtub underpinnings, technical spaces. Aluminum - external venetian blinds
Typology
Residential › House
TOPOS is a collection of outdoor furniture that celebrates Mediterranean living and unites Zaha Hadid Architects’ design expertise with iSiMAR’s experienced understanding of materials.
Product name
TOPOS Chair and Sunlounger
Manufacturer
Zaha Hadid Architects
Product type
Outdoor Chair
Designer
Jim Heverin, Victor Orive, Javier Rueda, Man Jia, Nelly Huang
Applications
Residential & Commercial
Characteristics
100% recycled and recyclable
Material
Galvanised Steel
Size
Chair: 79x53x56cm. Sunlounger: 81x200x73cm
Embrace the harmony of nature and architecture at the breathtaking Hori Layered Tower, nestled amidst the verdant beauty of Mazandaran's green plains. With its innovative design featuring a stunning glass curtain facade, this architectural gem seamlessly blends into its picturesque surroundings while offering a modern oasis of tranquility.
Project name
Heaven's Angel
Architecture firm
Green Clay Architecture
Location
Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Visualization
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Typology
Residential › Apartments
'Living Out of the Bin' is a reflection of the author, Ar.Kapil Razdan's soul, guiding him towards introspection, bringing him solace and revelation through the exploration of his own self. “Take this collection and shape it as you wish—keep, discard, or play with its content. Their purpose is fulfilled if you see yourself within their reflection.”...
Title
Living Out of the Bin
Buy
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0CTHZNFQY
Size
12.7 x 0.97 x 20.32 cm
s_estudio: Constructed in the city of Córdoba Capital, stemming from real estate investment generated within the province of Córdoba, the Justiniano building emerges with reliability, distinction in design, and the quality of the finished product as its pillars.
Project name
Justiniano Building
Architecture firm
s_estudio
Location
Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Principal architect
Bruno Sileoni
Design team
Bruno Sileoni, Jesica Grötter, Lautaro Giuggia Monteverde
Collaborators
Joaquín Ruiz
Structural engineer
Marcelo Bonafé
Construction
VC Construcciones
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Typology
Residential › Apartments
Internally, the house was designed for a family of two adults and two children. Its functionality is straightforward, with clearly defined spaces.
Project name
Casa do Sobreiro
Architecture firm
Skemba - Arquitectura|Engenharia, Lda.
Location
Figueiró Santiago, Amarante, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Rui Faria
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
Casa Aiguablava began as a small renovation project that evolved into a major intervention. The client wanted to open up the house to the sea, to take advantage of the flat terrain, and to reduce the number of rooms.
Project name
Casa Aiguablava
Architecture firm
Mano Arquitectura
Location
Begur, Catalunya, Spain
Photography
Luis Carbonell
Principal architect
Sebastián Machado
Collaborators
Victoria Esborraz, Ignaci Font, Juan Río Hinckelmann, Ricard Mercader Morenza, Jordi Bartomeu, Agusti Colomer Planaguma, Milagros Machado
Typology
Residential › House
Rancho Cebú is a project first begun in 2017 by the creative workshop RootStudio, intended for agave cultivation. The team, led by João Boto Cæiro, has planned each area of this multi-purpose ranch, starting with the distillery and its requirements—such as storage warehouses, service area, and ovens—together with a residence for visiting artists,...
