The KIBKAN House is immersed in a 1,372.86 m² land, a project that aims to create a dynamic, spatial and formal coexistence between nature and architecture.
The geographical space in which the project is located is characterized by the marked descending relief that continues until reaching the lagoon.
Architecture firm
Manuel Aguilar Arquitecto, Low Arquitectos and Locus Architecture
Location
Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tools used
Autodesk AutoCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Manuel Aguilar, Paul Neseth, Bruna Jorge Alves
Design team
Manuel Aguilar
Collaborators
• Collaborators: Text Editor Jonatan Smith • Interior design: Manuel Aguilar • Structural engineer: Ing. Eldad Villanueva • Lighting: Ing. Andrés Guerra and Arq. Alejandra Ley • Materials: Zapote Wood
Visualization
Medular Studio
Typology
Residential › House
At the end of 2024 were presented the winners of the international LIT Awards in the field of lighting. Based on the results of the projects highlighted by the international jury, we would like to pay attention to some of them, noting the lighting solutions for these hotels.
Written by
Alevtina Kalinina (QPRO)
Photography
Landison Tianlan Hotel Dongyang
Upgrade your building with sustainable door systems. Explore new materials, insulation techniques, and smart automation for better efficiency.
The electric recliner sofa combines technological innovation with remarkable comfort and style, making it a need to-have for contemporary homes.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Zee Furniture
The decision to upgrade legacy lighting systems to LED technology represents more than an operational improvement—it's an investment in maintaining and enhancing the architectural aesthetic of a space over time.
Photography
Max Vakhtbovycn
A new era of architecture—where cubic volumes defy gravity and blur the line between structure and sculpture. This futuristic skyscraper seamlessly integrates modular design, expansive glass facades, and elevated green terraces, creating a dynamic yet harmonious urban oasis.
Project name
Lumina Tower
Architecture firm
Neo.art.ai and Freeformland
Tools used
3ds Studio Max, AI Tools, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Ashkan Nikbakht, Babak Nikbakht
Design team
Neoart.ai and Freeformland
Typology
Intelligence Artificial › Commercial, Mixed-Use Development, Skyscraper
The South Golden Bay project is located in the core lake area in the middle of the Luxelakes District. The land is composed of several peninsulas
Project name
Luxelakes C7 South Golden Bay Model Island
Location
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Principal designer
Gan Weiwei
Design team
Ma Qing,Teng long,Huang Zhu,Liu Yuqing,Liu Lijun,Lin Ying,Fu Xuemei,Wang Chao,Li Min
Collaborators
Wild Horizon Landscape Center
Completion year
July 2023
Client
Chengdu Wanhua New City Development Co.
Typology
Landscape Design
Little OG is a home design that redefines the notion of compact single occupancy living. Completed in 2023, this 100m², two-level abode thrives on the concept of adaptability, boasting a transformative courtyard that dissolves boundaries and invites the outdoors in.
Architecture firm
mcmahon and nerlich
Location
Albert Park, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Shannon McGrath
Principal architect
Rob Nerlich & Kate McMahon
Design team
Joanne Hanson
Interior design
mcmahon and nerlich
Structural engineer
Structify Consulting
Construction
Horizon Building Group
Material
Brick, Timber, Cemintel Barestone, Plywood, Evenex,
Typology
Residential › House
Located in the heart of Hangzhou’s central urban area and adjacent to The Peach Blossom Lake Park, this project capitalizes on its superior natural landscape resources and excellent connectivity to seamlessly integrate with nature. Drawing on the timeless charm of traditional courtyard design, the development reinterprets classic Chinese garden con...
Project name
Zhongtian&Hiwell Lake Palace
Landscape Architecture
MaiWei Landscape Architecture Studio
Design team
Ma Qing, Teng Long, Huang Zhu, Yan Lisha, Zhong Jing, Fu Lihong, Liao Jiawei, Hu Hao, Fu Xuemei, Luo Tongyu, Wang Chao, Li Qingmei, Li Min
Collaborators
Shanghai Linxuan Horticulture Co., Ltd. Landscape Design Guidance: Gan Weiwei. Chief Technical Engineer: Jin Liangliang. Architectural Design: Hangzhou 9M Architectural Design Co.,ltd.
Contractor
Hangzhou Jiade Landscaping Engineering Co.,Ltd.
Typology
Landscape Design
It all began with a simple vision: a desire for a home that is in harmony with nature, where sunlight, breeze, and landscape become an integral part of daily life. Tucked away on the outskirts of Hosur, Tamil Nadu, this house sits within a flourishing forest, where previously barren land has become a home for many indigenous trees.
Architecture firm
Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio
Location
Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India
Photography
f/8 Photography studio
Principal architect
Vinoth Kumar, Srinath Gowtham
Design team
Sudar Nagarajan, Ajith Kumar, Shankar Raj, Ar.Mohan Prasath, Naresh
Collaborators
Project Managers: Auroyali and Bhutha; Content Curator: Vaishnavi Shankar
Interior design
Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio
Structural engineer
AJ Constructions
Environmental & MEP
Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio
Landscape
Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio
Construction
Auroyali, Auroville
Typology
Residential › House
