#house architecture

The house is immersed in the old neighborhood of "La Conchita", a colonial neighborhood with a long history dating back to the time of the Conquest. The building adapts its design to dialogue with its immediate context through a facade made of annealed red brick inspired by patterns of fabrics that provide privacy and light to the interior spaces, in addition the project preserves and adapts to all the existing trees. Jaime Navarro Jaime Navarro Jaime Navarro Jaime Navarro Conceived as an open, double-height social area, the house establishes a direct connection with the garden, creating a harmonious environment. The master bedroom is sheltered from the street to ensure privacy, opening onto an interior courtyard contai... More

Casa Solier is a recovery and remodeling project of an old house in the city of Quito. The project seeks to recover the original materials and the authentic essence of the house Santiago Cornejo Santiago Cornejo Santiago Cornejo Santiago Cornejo Santiago Cornejo More

Big-Little House is a small house with a small footprint built on a small plot but with large volumes. What makes this house large? One-fourth of the 1500 square foot plot is empty and left unbuilt for a garden. All the major living spaces, viz., the double-height living room, the family space, the dining, and the kitchen, are tied together by the fact that they all inhabit a large volume that overlooks the garden. Arjun Krishna Photography Arjun Krishna Photography Arjun Krishna Photography The car park was deliberately lowered in height such that the kitchen and dining that sit over it remain connected to the garden volume. This configuration led to split levels on the upper levels, which in turn helped bring down the over... More

Large plots are not essential for lavish homes, but a thoughtful space planning can break the limitations of small plots by making it breathable, inviting adequate natural light and ventilation. This Elevated Compact House is a unique example of going beyond the limitations. studio_16mm studio_16mm studio_16mm This 1400 sq ft West facing plot having site dimensions of (35’ X 40’) and a built-up area of 4700 sq ft is located in the densely populated area of Paldi, Ahmedabad. The front of the Plot is attached to Main Road on the west side and Society Road on the south side. And there is a common wall on the East side and an adjacent plot on the North side with very less margins. To give a unique identity to this ho... More

In the heart of a vineyard, nestled on the side of a mountain near Sonoma, California, Bjella Architecture has fused a home and boutique winery together into a bold, modern design that is warm and inviting, yet exhibits an industrial edge fitting to its purpose. For the family, it is a home and a lifestyle that are inseparable. Tim Bjella Tim Bjella Tim Bjella Tim Bjella Inspired by the earth it rests upon, the exterior of the home draws its color palette from the rich hues of the vineyard soils and local rock outcroppings. The stone and stucco materials link the home with the land, reinforcing the home’s sense of place. The stone seamlessly flows inside where earthy concrete floors, Merlot wine-stained cabinetry,... More

This sustainable family home is an energy efficient interpretation of a Californian Bungalow in inner-city Melbourne. It combines two unlikely architectural expressions – the casualness and generosity of a light-weight timber clad building with the compactness of an energy efficient Tatjana Plitt The brief was for a long-term home for a family with young children with the ability to accommodate guests over longer periods of time. We added low-cost operation, current and future functionality, evolving privacy needs and future accessibility to the brief. Tatjana Plitt We believe we planned ahead by considering zoning, layout, room sizes, relationships to outside and other details that will accommodate future complexities and... More

Situated in Menteng, Central Jakarta, SW House stands on 240 square meters of land. With a building area of 400 square meters, this residence consists of two floors. The ground floor serves as the public area, while the second floor is the private space with one master bedroom and two children's bedrooms. We seamlessly combine classical elegance with tropical freshness in our design. Mario Wibowo & Daniel Jiangg Mario Wibowo & Daniel Jiangg Mario Wibowo & Daniel Jiangg Mario Wibowo & Daniel Jiangg The classical architecture is evident when observing the exterior of our residential home. We feature a symmetrical building design, and strategically placed large windows create a visual balance against the sp... More

Conceptualized by a renowned architecture & interior design firm in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, this sprawling bungalow redefines the art of contemporary living. Spread across a verdant 1,200 sq. yard plot, the residence seamlessly blends grandeur with functionality, offering an unparalleled haven for families to thrive. Harikrushna Pattani & Associates Harikrushna Pattani & Associates Step inside and be greeted by an abundance of natural light and fresh air. Large, strategically placed openings blur the lines between indoors and outdoors, fostering a connection with the surrounding landscape. Lush gardens and courtyards become an extension of the living space, creating a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city. Harikrushn... More

In the heart of Missouri, a house stands as an example of a harmonious blend of architectural styles. Designed for a couple with a vision to merge four distinct styles, the architects embarked on a creative journey, inventing a new style that seamlessly merges Shinto, Shaker, Craftsman, and Contemporary elements. Tim Bjella Tim Bjella Tim Bjella Tim Bjella The house captivates onlookers with its distinctive feature – a roof seemingly suspended in mid-air, creating an illusion of weightlessness as it hovers above the structure on a transparent layer of glass. This innovative design not only adds a touch of modernity but also pays homage to the Shinto belief in the connection between the earthly and the divine. The... More