Casa Troa is a brutalist pink concrete residence born from a daring question: how can one get closer to the sea without physically moving the land? The answer was to transform the house into something that belongs to the ocean itself: a ship. Located in La Paz, Baja California, this architectural marvel adapts gracefully to the steep slope of its s...
Location
La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Tools used
Revit, Ecotec, Corona Renderer, Autodesk 3ds Max, Morpholio
Principal architect
Antonio Duo, Sofía Herfon
Typology
Residential › House
Climate change is increasing fire risks in the Middle East, and technology and innovation are essential to adapting to these challenges. This challenge will be a key focus of the Fire & Rescue Conference at Intersec 2025, where leading fire safety experts will discuss how rising temperatures, water scarcity, and extreme weather events create new th...
Photography
Grant Tuchten, Portfolio Director at Messe Frankfurt Middle Eas
MITHRIDATE, the cutting-edge London fashion brand, adheres to the principle of "FASHION FOR ART." Inspired by theater and stage, the brand creates a sanctuary for self-expression through exquisite craftsmanship, championing authentic style freedom.
Project name
MITHRIDATE Boutique
Location
No. 417, Linjiang Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China
Photography
Vincent Wu, Free Will Photography
Design team
Chen Ling, Shanshan Jiang, Yifei Ouyang, Haomin Gu, Yuelin Ma
Interior design
SLT Design
Typology
Commercial › Retail
The architecture studio Lascia la Scia oversaw the renovation of a bright apartment in an elegant early 20th-century building in the heart of Milan, rebuilt in the 1950s. The project followed a conservative approach, respecting the original layout of the spaces and reworking them to adapt them to the contemporary needs of daily life.
Architecture firm
Lascia la Scia s.n.c.
Photography
Marta d’Avenia
Principal architect
Chiara Sangalli, Laura Berni, Valentina Crepaldi, Carola Davì and Silvia Pilotti
Design team
lascia la scia snc
Interior design
lascia la scia snc
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Ascending the mountain steps, the quaint, natural vibe fosters relaxation, where the reception bar welcomes each guest with an open embrace. Soft light and shadow plays across the space, flowing with a serene brightness that blends seamlessly with the mountain air. Surrounded by greenery and subtle candle fragrance, upon entering, guests are immedi...
Project name
Ji Yun Yao Resort
Architecture firm
line+studio
Location
Cong Hua, Guangzhou, China
Design team
Uno Chan, Xiao Fei, Ben Zhang
Collaborators
Cooperative Design: Psyun, Jason. Decoration Design: Tin. Brand Promotion: Xiao Fei, Angel Yiu, Yuu, TuanTuan
Interior design
TOMO Design, TO ACC
Material
texture paint, wood veneer, fossil marble, distressed metal, art glass, striped carpet, woven wall covering
Typology
Hospitality › Resort
The Sabah Residence apartment project seamlessly combines modern comfort and aesthetics. This spacious, 200 m² apartment, located in the heart of Baku, features three terraces totaling 30 m² that offer breathtaking views of the Caspian Sea.
Project name
Modern balance of comfort in an apartment with stunning sea views in Baku
Architecture firm
Alav Architect Studio
Location
Baku, Azerbaijan
Photography
Sergey Ananiev
Principal architect
Fidan Alav
Interior design
Fidan Alav
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Beijing's 798 Art District is a vibrant, influential art hub, as well as an industrial heritage park. It features a mix of industrial plants from various periods alongside art spaces that have been continually repurposed from the old buildings over the time.
Project name
TAOA 798 Studio
Principal architect
Tao Lei
Design team
Meng Xiangrui, Tai Ye, He Xiaotian
Completion year
July 2023
Construction
Beijing Sixiang Yingzao Decoration Co., Ltd. Construction management: Tao Ye
Material
Window & door (BEEYE), anodized aluminum plate, woodwork (M77)
Typology
Commercial › Office
You must admit that you've never encountered a house quite like this one designed by Dan and Hila Israelevitz - owners of Israelevitz Architects - in Savyon, a local council in the Central District of Israel.
Architecture firm
Israelevitz Architects
Principal architect
Dan and Hila Israelevitz
Design team
Dan and Hila Israelevitz
Interior design
Israelevitz Architects
Typology
Residential › House
In the heart of a bustling urban setting, where space is at a premium and every square foot is coveted, PRIYAM emerges as a testament to minimalist design and strategic spatial planning. Landscape architect Sowmya Lakhamraju of Kiasma Studio, alongside the international architectural firm A01 Architects and interior designer Aamir Sharma of Aamir a...
Architecture firm
A01 Architects
Location
Hyderabad, India
Design team
Sowmya Lakhamraju, Aamir and Hameeda, Andreas Schmitzer
Collaborators
Swimming Pool: Mission Pools. Windows: Odaville
Interior design
Aamir and Hameeda
Structural engineer
Eskubi Turró Arquitectes, Juan Ignacio Eskubi
Tools used
AutoCAD, Lumion, SketchUp
Construction
PDC Serveis, Ernesto Cabello
Typology
Residential Architecture
Estate Paathri is a Private Residence spread across a forested hillside in Wayanad, Kerala. Built on sloping land on the side of a mountain, they are inspired by the grammar of Mountain Lodges and the native design aesthetic.
Project name
Estate Paathri
Architecture firm
Earthitects
Location
Wayanad, Kerala, India
Principal architect
George E. Ramapuram
Design team
Irene Ann Koshy- Associate Architect-Team Lead, Ginelle Gabriella Lopes- Project Architect, Ponathithyan Muthurajan- Project Architect, Jeevitha C S- Architect
Collaborators
Sarmas Vali- Assistant Project Manager, Sujith Surendran- Quantity Surveyor, Muhammad Ajmal- Site Engineer, Sobin Paul- Site Supervisor
Site area
1.25 acres (including common area)/ 0.67 acres (private land)
Completion year
25-04-2023
Material
The project revolves around mountain lodges and native design aesthetics. Natural materials such as wood and stone are extensively used. The flooring is primarily wood, complemented by random-rubble stone walls and log rafters. The ceiling features exposed wooden beams, enhancing the rustic charm. Paint and finishes are kept natural and earthy, avoiding artificial materials
Client
Mr. Abe Thomas R & Mr. Thomas R
Typology
Residential › House
