Framing panoramic mountain views, this hotel redefines alpine living with effortless elegance while immersing its guests in nature and comfort. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Italy’s Valle Aurina, Hotel Bühelwirt, member of The Aficionados––a travel resource that effortlessly fuses luxury, design and authenticity.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Mike Rabensteiner, Montamont
Villa Exomandria is a contemporary interpretation of Cycladic architecture, where minimalism meets functionality. Designed in collaboration with Magna Graeci and Aristidis Dallas Architecture, this property is crafted for those seeking both seclusion and island living. Nestled on 10 acres of a slope in the serene area of Monastiria, Antiparos.
Project name
Villa Exomandria
Architecture firm
Aristides Dallas Architects
Location
Greek Islands, Greece
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Aristidis
Built area
Built Area: 700 m², Storage Area: 50 m², Covered Verandas: 150 m², Uncovered Verandas: 100 m²
Collaborators
Magna Graecia, CUUB Studio
Visualization
CUUB Studio
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Villa
Perched amidst the pristine white snow of a mountain, this striking black house defies convention and embraces geometric elegance. The bold design showcases a large triangular structure as the centerpiece, flanked by two smaller yet equally captivating forms.
Project name
A house in the heart of the snowy mountains
Architecture firm
Studio Saemian
Location
Tonekabon, Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Fatemeh Saemian
Design team
Studio Saemian Architects
Typology
Residential › House
AI virtual staging changed the game in the way properties are sold. It has brought in creativity and practicality, a blend that works wonders. It helps showcase a property in the best possible light and hence can be used by estate agents to attract buyers and close deals faster.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Amazing Architecture
Perched on Hawaii’s breathtaking coastline, ‘OneOcean’ is a holiday home that introduces island serenity to this family’s metropolitan sophistication. Here, they can disconnect from the fast-paced urban lifestyle and indulge in their Hawaiian hideaway.
Architecture firm
White Noise Design Studio
Location
Big Island, Hawaii
Principal architect
Sanjana Paramhans, Utsav Shah, Rddhima Golyan
Design team
Sanjana Paramhans, Utsav Shah, Rddhima Golyan, Shruti Shridhar
Collaborators
Tower Ke Kailani
Interior design
White Noise Design Studio
Site area
Kamuela, Hawaii
Civil engineer
Clifford Architecture and Planning
Structural engineer
Clifford Architecture and Planning
Environmental & MEP
Clifford Architecture and Planning
Landscape
Clifford Architecture and Planning
Lighting
Clifford Architecture and Planning
Visualization
White Noise Design Studio
Tools used
AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe photoshop, Autodesk 3ds Max
Typology
Residential Architecture › House
"Jagüey is the generic term used to refer to depressions in the ground or small artificial dams that store water from rainfall, intended for livestock purposes or to meet human needs. The objective of these constructions is to use the water as a watering place for at least four months of the year.
Project name
Parque El Jagüey
Architecture firm
Laboratorio Regional de Arquitectura + Alejandro Aparicio + Alin Wallach
Location
Atlatlahucan, Morelos, Mexico
Photography
Ana Paula Álvarez, Miguel Cobos
Principal architect
Alejandro Aparicio, Alin Wallach
Client
Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development (SEDATU)
Typology
Public Space › Park
Hot Design Folks, a Singapore-based interior design studio with 15 years of expertise in hospitality design, has completed the new Bakery & Pizzeria — Baker & Cook and Plank Sourdough Pizza at Dairy Farm
Project name
Artisan design of Bakery & Pizzeria by Hot Design Folks in Singapore
Architecture firm
Hot Design Folks Studio
Photography
Marcusl Photography
Interior design
Hot Design Folks
Material
Limestone in honed and split-face textures, forming a striking central counter; whitewashed bricks, light timber, pine planks
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Don’t let the difficult design and construction phases keep you from upgrading your home. Here’s why homeowners should work with a residential architect.
Written by
Casey Cartwright
Photography
Viacheslav Yakobchuk
As architecture becomes more client-driven, the ability to effectively communicate design intent is more crucial than ever. D5 Render is transforming how architects engage with clients, making complex ideas instantly understandable and visually captivating.
Application software
D5 Render
Operating system
Windows 10 v1809 or above
Compatibility
SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, 3ds Max, Archicad, Blender, Cinema 4D, Vectorworks
Category
Architectural Rendering Software
Features
Asset Library: Editable Materials, Vegetation, characters, animals, vehicles, Animated 3D Models, Interior Parallax, Outdoor&indoor Furniture and Decors, Dynamic Particles. Rendering: AI Capabilities, Real-time rendering, D5 GI, D5 Scatter, D5 Terrain, Phasing Animation, Image, Animation, Virtual Reality, Virtual Tour, 10X speed output. Integrations: 3D Modeling Integration, BIM Integration, 3D Rendering Integration
Price
Free for community, $38/month or $360/year for D5 Pro, $75/month or $708/year for D5 Teams
Download
https://www.d5render.com/downloading
With its stunning architecture, lavish experiences, and rich culture, Dubai remains a global magnet for travellers from all corners of the globe. Recent routing changes related to visa regulations have made it easier and simpler to travel to that dynamic city for tourists from international destinations.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
