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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.

via ArchDaily|
#architecture#contemporary-design#mareines-arquitetura
architecture2 years ago

"Casa Jardín: A Sustainable Oasis in Quito, Ecuador"

The first episode of a new documentary series explores Casa Jardín, a single-family home in Quito, Ecuador, designed for an ecologist named José. The residence features three small independent pavilions with hybrid structures that combine living trees with various construction systems. The project aims to achieve harmonious coexistence between architecture and the natural environment by incorporating regional building techniques and traditional legacies. The documentary series provides insights from residents, builders, guest critics, and the design team, highlighting the social, ecological, political, cultural, and human contexts surrounding these architectural endeavors.

via ArchDaily|
#architecture#casa-jardin#ecuador
architecture2 years ago

RBK arquitectura designs the stunning Dominga House

RBK arquitectura has transformed an existing two-story chalet-style house into Casa Dominga, a sustainable family home. The project focused on enlarging the spaces and volumes to improve the quality of life for the family members. The design incorporated the reuse of materials from the existing house, including recovered roof trusses and wood from the construction process. Sustainability was a key aspect, with features such as rainwater collection, solar panels, cross ventilation, and water tanks with their own ecosystems. The layout of the house was organized to optimize orientation, visuals, and privacy. Casa Dominga blends with the surrounding landscape and creates a unique architectural personality.

via ArchDaily|
#architecture#design#family-home
environment2 years ago

Cities Embrace Floods: Innovative Designs to Work with Water

As the climate crisis continues to threaten cities and reshape coastlines, some cities are incorporating water into their urban planning by working with, rather than against it. Bangkok, China, the Netherlands, the Maldives, and Copenhagen are among the cities adopting innovative solutions such as green spaces, sponge cities, floating homes, and climate parks to manage floods, retain water, and reduce the urban heat island effect. These efforts show the possibilities when cities stop seeing water only as a threat to be controlled by concrete.

via CNN|
#climate-change#environment#flood-management