Casa La Reserva, La Calera, Cundinamarca, Colombia by 1705 Studio + Obreval
Houses |
The project draws from the allegorical image of a ‘monolith’, or a ‘hot coal’, perforated to host a home. The two main premises of the design are defined by the fundamental contradiction between privacy and large windows and the symbolic and spatial expression of the single-family house typologies. Big gestures and concepts were properly balanced w...
Project name
Casa la Reserva
Architecture firm
1705 Studio + Obreval
Location
La Calera, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Photography
Juan Pablo Gutierrez - Andrés Ortiz
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Sanxia Tea Town Exhibition Center, Yichang, Hubei Province, China by ARCHSTUDIO
Exhibitions |
Sanxia Tea Town is a resort situated in Dengcun Town, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China, surrounded by vast beautiful tea gardens. It is only 19 kilometers away from the Three Gorges Dam. The resort town boasts favorable ecological resources and serves as a testing ground for eco-civilization system construction at the Three Gorges of the Yangtze...
Project name
Sanxia Tea Town Exhibition Center
Architecture firm
ARCHSTUDIO
Location
Yichang, Hubei Province, China
Photography
Jin Weiqi. Video: Xiao Shiming
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Jain Residence, Rewari, India by HK Design Group
Houses |
At about 6000sqft of built up area, this apartment is certainly by all means a creation of classicism and structured minimalism with tones of mainland styling here are there. This place is a haven of timeless elegance and impeccable design—a beautifully designed house that embodies the perfect fusion of luxury, comfort, and functionality.
Project name
Jain Residence
Architecture firm
HK Design Group
Location
Rewari, Haryana, India
Photography
Manish Kumar
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Riverside Drive Apartment, Upper West Side, New York (USA) by Studio ST Architects
Apartments |
This midcentury modern-inspired Riverside Drive Apartment is a combined 2,500-square-foot apartment. It is designed as a home for a family of five that would continue to accommodate the children as they grow older. The apartment renovation transformed the space by relocating the entrance and creating a generous foyer adjacent to the new enlarged ki...
Project name
Riverside Drive Apartment
Architecture firm
Studio ST Architects (https://studio-st.com)
Location
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024, USA
Photography
Alan Tansey
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Open Plan Mid-Century House, Edinburgh, Scotland by AGORA architecture + design
Houses |
This mid-century terraced house is located in the quiet suburban area of Corstorphine, Edinburgh. A previous front extension had resulted in a long narrow kitchen, separated from the living room and the back garden. The fragmented layout meant that the family were often in separate rooms: cooking, doing homework, watching TV.
Project name
Open plan living, Edinburgh
Architecture firm
AGORA architecture + design
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland
Photography
Alix Mcintosh
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Villa 334, Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Paramo Arquitectos
Visualization |
Villa 334, an enclave of serenity amidst the bustle and luxury of Dubai. This stunning villa combines modern architecture with Wabi Sabi inspired interior design, creating a unique and sophisticated retreat that highlights the beauty of imperfection and simplicity.
Project name
Villa 334
Architecture firm
Paramo Arquitectos
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, AutoCAD, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
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The Great Gatsby Estate by Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Visualization |
Nestled in the heart of a sprawling estate, The Great Gatsby Estate is a true masterpiece of modern architecture. This private villa is a stunning example of how modern design can blend seamlessly with nature, creating a space that is both breathtakingly beautiful and incredibly functional.
Project name
The Great Gatsby Estate
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Location
The Huangshan Mountain, China
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
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Hacker Architects updates and humanizes Salem, Oregon's Brutalist-style downtown library as part of major renovation
Library |
The Salem Public Library’s downtown location was due for a renovation to bring its structural resilience and building systems up to modern standards. The 96,000-square-foot concrete structure was built in 1970 and underwent an expansion in 1990.
Project name
Salem Public Library Renovation
Architecture firm
Hacker Architects
Location
Salem, Oregon, USA
Photography
Lara Swimmer
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Casa steady as we go, Nosara, Costa Rica by QBO3 Arquitectos
Houses |
In the captivating realm of contemporary architecture, the 'Steady as We Go' concept emerges as a captivating and transcendent design principle. This architectural philosophy advocates for stability and continuity, providing a solid foundation for the creation of enduring living spaces.
Project name
Casa steady as we go
Architecture firm
QBO3 Arquitectos
Location
Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Photography
Anibal Campos
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Nest Boxes, Zakopane, Poland by Superhelix Pracownia Projektowa - Bartłomiej Drabik
Houses |
This is a story not only about the project but also about the time in which it was created and how it affected the building. It sometimes happens that what is built somehow differs from the original design. This is not necessarily a bad thing. This is normal and happens in a complex construction process, which is affected by many external factors.
Project name
Nest Boxes
Architecture firm
Superhelix Pracownia Projektowa - Bartłomiej Drabik
Location
Zakopane, Poland
Photography
Bartłomiej Drabik
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Zoncuantla Apartments in Coatepec, Mexico by Rafael Pardo Arquitectos