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architecture1 year ago

"Cala Blanca Bali House: A Stunning Creation by Biombo Architects"

Cala Blanca is a 4-bedroom residential house located in a unique villa hotel in Bali, designed by Biombo Architects. The challenge was to maximize space and privacy, resulting in a layout that creates a sense of spaciousness and integrates nature into the living spaces. The design features a sole parking area for all villas, a speak-easy bar, a cinema room, and a saltwater pool with an organic design. The architecture aims to blend the timeless allure of Bali with contemporary sophistication, using local materials and creating an intimate relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces.

architecture2 years ago

"Stunning Punta Cana House: A Collaboration of Mareines Arquitetura and Patalano Arquitetura"

Punta Cana House, designed by Mareines Arquitetura and Patalano Arquitetura, is a contemporary and sustainable residence located in the Dominican Republic. The single-story house features an organic structure that blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing for ample natural light and ventilation. The design incorporates unconventional architectural lines and utilizes advanced technology to withstand hurricane conditions. The interior is decorated with furniture from Brazilian designers, and the landscaping combines Brazilian and Dominican elements. The house offers stunning views of the Caribbean landscape and includes a rooftop garden and outdoor party area.

architecture2 years ago

"Zibu House: A Stunning Architectural Creation by Di Frenna Arquitectos"

Zibu House, designed by Di Frenna Arquitectos, is a visually stunning and sensory experience. The house features a central axis that guides exploration throughout the space, framed by black steel columns that provide structural support and highlight key elements. The house offers privacy and a sense of welcome through its closed facades and retractable lattice. Four courtyards filled with vegetation create pauses and breaths of light and shadow. The ground floor houses social areas, while the upper floor accommodates private spaces. The materiality of the house is elegant and sober, with exposed black steel beams, concrete grooves, and stone textures. The use of pigmented yellow concrete adds a distinctive touch. Zibu House is a sanctuary of design and tranquility, where every detail has been carefully considered for a unique experience.

architecture2 years ago

"PO House: A Stunning Creation by Dall'Ovo Magalhães Arquitetura"

The P.O. House, located on Barreiros Beach, Ilhabela, was designed by Dall'Ovo Magalhães Arquitetura. The house was built from scratch with a contemporary design, featuring a metallic structure and a light and slender cover made of plywood sheets and PVC blanket. The house has a horizontal main block with a flat roof resting on a stone base, comprising the lowest and lightest volume from the garage. The living room and bedrooms have wide openings facing northeast to receive the sun throughout the morning. The house has wide eaves with autoclaved pine wood lining, certified and highly durable wood.

architecture2 years ago

Sommet's Mirador House: A Stunning Architectural Marvel.

The Mirador House, located in La Paz, Bolivia, is a unique and contemporary design that integrates harmoniously into its surroundings. The house is planned in three volumes, with the lower volume embedded in the sloping topography and the second volume moving closer to the main street, forming the Mirador, the main attraction of the house. The floors are clean and open, with strategically located rooms offering privacy and privileged views. The materials used prioritize purity and quality, including exposed concrete, steel, riven wood panels, and floor-to-ceiling glass panels.

architecture2 years ago

Glimmering Facades: Three Stunning Homes in Lisbon, Portugal.

Architect Ricardo Bak Gordon's 'House in Rua São Francisco de Borja' in Lisbon, Portugal, features a glimmering tile facade that engages with the urban context and establishes a dialogue with the internal environments of the house. The house primarily comprises two interconnected volumes, which enclose a central patio accessible via a covered loggia adorned entirely with handmade tiles. The careful selection of materials, including exposed concrete, green handmade tiles, anodized aluminum frames, and Thermo modified wood, enhances the visual appeal and establishes a sense of place and identity within the local context.

architecture2 years ago

"Taller Estilo Arquitectura designs stunning Tamarindo House"

Taller Estilo Arquitectura has designed a single-family home in San Sebastian, Mexico, that centres around a large tamarind tree. The architects sought to preserve the tree and integrate it into the design of the house, which features open-plan living spaces, two bedrooms, and various outdoor areas. The home is naturally connected to the outdoors, with internal courtyards and paths that lead to gardens. The architects used sustainable materials, including polished integral color cement, to create a contemporary, timeless design that integrates into the surrounding landscape.

architecture2 years ago

Boyd Architects' Westside Duplex: A Modern Marvel.

Boyd Architects has designed the Westside Duplex, a strategic infill development in Charleston's historic Westside neighborhood. The building is comprised of two townhouse-style units that were meticulously designed to maximize the development potential of the constrained site. Each of the two units is 1,500 SF and has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and a roof terrace. The facades and materiality represent contemporary interpretations of historic Charleston architectural motifs.

architecture2 years ago

Yvyra: A Stunning Prefabricated House by ENNE Arquitectura.

ENNE Arquitectura has designed a prefabricated house made from wood that responds to contemporary domestic uses. The house features a "transparent middle" that houses a single room flanked by side galleries, while the "opaque middle" contains more private and service uses. The materialization of the design consists of a mixed system of panels and post-beams, manufactured in an industrial plant and transported to the destination on a truck with a semi-trailer. The prefabrication allows for the acceleration of construction times and minimizes unwanted environmental impacts.