20th century modernism

A couple approached us to renovate the apartment that would become their new home in Brasília. Located in a building from the early decades of the capital’s construction, the apartment was conceived as a shelter for memories gathered during their travels around the world. Júlia Tótoli Júlia Tótoli Júlia Tótoli Júlia Tótoli Júlia Tótoli The standout feature of the apartment is a cumaru wood shelving unit that runs through the living room, curves into the kitchen, and transforms into a built-in panel that houses appliances and pantry storage. At one end, the shelf forms the main entrance door; at the other, it opens to reveal the powde... More

CocoCha – The Chamitage is an architectural project carrying multiple mission,where PT Arch Studio emphasizes the story of tradition, culture, and the local community. It aims to convey this story to resonate easily with the younger generation and tourists from all over the country. Nguyen Thinh Nguyen Thinh Nguyen Thinh The overall architectural shape of The Chamitage is inspired by the fishing vessel of local people, carrying the Champa cultural heritage in Phan Rang city, particularly the image of the ancient Cham tower there. PT Arch Studio strives to recreate a harmonious cultural feature that blends seamlessly with the modern surrounding while serving the practical need of a tea and coffee shop. Nguyen Thinh... More

The FUTRHOMES QUANTUM is the realization of a 10-year pursuit, to offer the fabled "home of tomorrow" to prospective buyers, at a market price. Like all projects, this one has a story that seems to define the end result through inspiration and epiphanies, with specific goals and objectives to be met. This is that story. AK MEDIA, LLC AK MEDIA, LLC AK MEDIA, LLC FUTRHOMES, LLC was just an idea in 2014 that was birthed when the owner, Vincent Black, saw a magnificent modern home online that captured the imagination and sparked the quest to understand how this magnificent house (The Burlingame Residence by Toby Long Designs) could be constructed as a modular home. The quest yielded in forming the company, and later registering... More

"The TRIANGLE ", designed to meet the needs of a contemporary family, is a modern and robust architectural design featuring simple geometric volumes that culminate in a minimalistic and highly functional home. This house is designed on a challenging, triangular-shaped, sloping plot of 12 Perches (303sq.m.) land.  Kith Studio Kith Studio The existing sloping terrain is meticulously integrated into design by incorporating a central courtyard and a connecting bridge to match the floor levels; resulting in a unique and a site-specific design that harmonizes with its environment. The double-height volume and the Grand spiral staircase serve as the centerpiece of the common areas, enhancing the sense of space and providing a strik... More

The restoration project of Palazzina Masieri in Venice, by Barman Architects, has been supported by Heritage Asset Management and Galerie Negropontes and has been realized for the Masieri Foundation, under the supervision of the IUAV University of Venice. In 2023, the Angelo Masieri Foundation established a partnership with Heritage Asset Management and Galerie Negropontes to reactivate the building and the Foundation's cultural program. Fabio Purgino Caption Architectural renovations concern restoring part of the internal plasterwork and floors, maintaining the wooden windows, and improving the lighting and technological systems. Barman architects has directed the restoration project and the site management. After building wor... More

With the jet engine in the 1950s, the aviation exploded and the number of passengers increased tenfold in just a few years. The Vilhelm Lauritzen Terminal was already too small just a few years after it opened and the airport needed another terminal. Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects After successfully working on the first terminal, Vilhelm Lauritzen was once again chosen to draw the new international terminal, which is still in use today as Terminal 2. This time, the ambition was a high level of flexibility, enabling the building to accommodate future extensions concurrently with the growth of the air traffic. The new terminal was inaugurated in 1960 and with a number of architectural features, it has become a recognized iconic building... More

On the corner of Kampmannsgade and Nyropsgade in Copenhagen is the 1951 Shell House. It was designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen post-war as an HQ for Shell. In 2019, Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects began a three-year total restauration and brought the building bringing back to its original shine. It is now Denmark's largest office community. Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects - Sjavit Maestro Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects - Sjavit Maestro Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects - Sjavit Maestro Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects - Sjavit Maestro Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects - Sjavit Maestro Vilhelm Lauritzen designed it as a replacement for the one that was bombed in 1945 by the Royal Air Force after the Gestapo had seized the building and made it... More

Right from the initial discussions regarding the Casa LC3 project, the owners brought forth a series of brazilian modern architecture references. These references encompassed not only aesthetic considerations and an affinity for materials but also the concepts of pure forms and prioritization of functionality. Leo Rait Leo Rait Leo Rait This focus, combined with a contemporary housing program, set a fertile ground for experimentation in the project's development, aligning with our architectural approach here at Largo. Leo Rait Leo Rait Consequently, the project's essence arose from the suspension of the private spaces, housing four suites divided into two blocks to allow for cross ventilation and optimal arrangeme... More

A couple steeped in the Charlotte, NC, art scene had approached their architect Toby Witte of Wittehaus with images of the Netflix series “The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes”. With the need for soaring cantilevers, a desire to enjoy the home when climbing stairs might be at issue, and big eyes and open ears about the process of design, they were ready for their own modern home. Amanda Anderson Together they went on a tour to understand themselves and their needs, dreams, and desires as well as their site, and the potential inherent in the art of architecture itself. Over the course of eight months they talked, sketched, explored, flushed out a long laundry list of practical concerns, and inched ever so careful thr... More

Located in the west side valley of Mexico City, Casa Tolu is a beautiful family residence nestled in a deep glen surrounded by trees and endemic vegetation. We are currently experimenting with an eco-friendly Green concrete basement that separates the upper living floor and access areas from the private quarters. PAUL CREMOUX studio PAUL CREMOUX studio The elongated living room space is created using reclaimed wood, giving it a warm and inviting feel. The social areas can be transformed into an open pavilion with sliding door systems on both sides, offering stunning views of the surrounding property. PAUL CREMOUX studio PAUL CREMOUX studio More

A small-scale duplex apartment situated in suburb of Ahmedabad city, was a 4bhk duplex penthouse that further converted into 3bhk as per clients’ requirements.Colour palette infuses vitality in the drawing room, creating an earthy-raw backdrop for times of togetherness. Brownish leather faux sofa are paired with mustard fancy chairs and wooden elements to create a room that’s upbeat and comfortable at the same point.A cosy balcony space acts as an extension to the drawing room, making the space light and airy with its south-west sun.The cut-out on dining area was proposed by the architect to create a visual connection between both the floors. This brilliant design idea of double-height cut-out not only made the apartment look sp... More