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The Cornish House is a modern coastal home in Encinitas, Southern California, designed by Brett Farrow Architect. Modern Architecture on a Challenging Coastal Site Perched on a scenic hilltop in the Southern California community of Encinitas, the Cornish House is…
Edifício Miró Tower introduces a duplex typology in the municipality of Buenópolis, Minas Gerais, drawing on rural architectural traditions in response to urban density. Located in the Curimataí district, the project employs a curved façade and internal mezzanines to frame…
Innovative Design for Tiny HousesA study on the Miami model, presented by the British company Tiny House Pro, revealed a design approach that balances practical space with architectural aesthetics. The house consists of two floors and accommodates six sleeping areas…
In the rural landscape of Itu, São Paulo, religious typology often leans towards the traditional or the monumental. However, Nest Chapel, a recent intervention by Felipe Caboclo Architecture, presents a counter-narrative. Located on a 2,000-square-meter plot adjacent to the “Nest…
Site and House DesignThe Prefab Changeover House is a small red structure resting on a series of sprayed concrete columns, surrounded by forests in Barcelona. This location presents a unique architectural challenge, as it combines the surrounding natural environment with…
Nyrenstone Estate Lombok responds to steep topography through interlocking circular volumes that step down the hillside, anchors its logic in geometry rather than convention, favors intuitive circulation over rigid grids, and centers shared spaces while private wings branch outward to…
Preserving Heritage in the Suburbs of HanoiIn the outskirts of Hanoi, where the urban sprawl encroaches upon traditional rural life, Trung Tran Studio presents the Nang House project as an example of balancing modernity with local identity. The residence spans…
A house that melts into the garden emerges in La Moraleja, Madrid, not as a statement but as a spatial negotiation between dwelling and landscape. This house that melts into the garden dissolves conventional thresholds through longitudinal volumes and curated…
Each year, at the end of November, Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor, the Great Famine of 1932–1933, which claimed millions of lives. The National Holodomor-Genocide Museum in Kyiv was conceived to honor this tragic chapter of history, presenting…
Design Challenges in a Crowded Urban EnvironmentDesigning a residence in the heart of one of Guadalajara’s busiest neighborhoods posed a significant challenge, particularly due to the proximity of the residential club and the entrance kiosk. These conditions imposed constraints on…
FNN Sustainability Center DesignThe FNN Sustainability Center was designed within the machinery maintenance facilities of Tekfen Construction in the city of Gebze, encompassing a variety of architectural programs including an archive, a museum, and administrative offices. The building’s design reflects…
The Austin residential tower stands as the city’s tallest at 688 feet, marking a new chapter in high density urban living. This newly unveiled Austin residential tower in Texas integrates a 30 foot cantilever on its 34th floor and employs…
Innovative Architectural Design: “Big Roof”“Big Roof” represents a prime example of architectural innovation in public spaces, designed as a large-scale canopy offering a versatile outdoor experience. The project was developed by 1+1+ Architects and HD Structural, emphasizing the integration of…
The Center’s Location and Historical SignificanceThe Basketball Development Center (BDC) is situated at the point where Istanbul’s historic walls meet the Sea of Marmara, opposite Yedikule Gardens. It is bordered by the Greek Balıklı Hospital and the historic fortification line,…
Mobile Sauna Combining Design and Traditional Finnish CultureThe latest creation by architect Rupert McKelvie is located at the intersection of architectural statement and wellness retreat. The Aquila project, a mobile sauna by Out of the Valley studio in Devon, represents…
According to the architectural team’s description, the project presents a model for a new factory dedicated to the production of hair care products and quasi-pharmaceutical items in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture. This project is part of an industrial approach that…
Segmented Concrete Pavilions define the new concept an architectural firm adopted for this vacation home. Rancho del Bosque sits in the pine forests of Valle de Bravo, Mexico. The family residence consists of six separate structures, which designers distributed linearly…
On the outskirts of Nicosia in Cyprus, stands a unique residential building. It sits on the edge of a sparse forest. An architectural vision challenged the conventional open residential concept. The structure presents a model of Carved Concrete. It reflects…
Architectural Restructuring with a Contemporary VisionThis restructuring project represents a strong architectural approach aimed at revitalizing the former modernist headquarters of Peugeot, located near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Through this transformation, the project introduces a distinctive façade extending…
The Culture Shift Project: Redefining Civic CentersProject Location and Urban SignificanceThe Culture Shift project is located in Dongguan, China, a city characterized by rapid urban transformation and situated at the heart of the Greater Bay Area. The project reflects the…
Located in Lagoa Santa, in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Tangram House occupies a gently sloping site on the edge of a lake. The house is placed at the highest point of the lot so that, from the street,…
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