Architecture in stone

The Lake Hayes House, crafted by Ben Hudson Architects, is a modern two-level residence that gracefully integrates with the rocky terrain above Lake Hayes in Queenstown, New Zealand. John Williams Photography John Williams Photography John Williams Photography John Williams Photography John Williams Photography From the street, it presents a low, solid form inspired by traditional stone-walled gardens, using local stone to provide privacy and anchor the home to its site. Inside, the design shifts to a sense of transparency and light, with generous glazing that opens up to breathtaking views of the lake and mountains. Clerestory windows rise above the stone wall, drawing in natural light and framing the surrounding... More

Semi-detached villa in Albisano, Lake Garda. Rare demolition and reconstruction intervention of the head element inserted in a terraced complex built on the ridge. The project deals with the theme of the single-material pitched roof and the relationship with access to the building from the upper street level. Davide Zotti Davide Zotti Davide Zotti Davide Zotti Lorenzo Linthout Lorenzo Linthout The two themes are resolved by combining the contemporaneity of the pure volume on the first floor, characterized by the continuity between vertical surfaces and roofing, then the ground floor made of stone partitions with open joints. Contemporaneity and tradition come face to face with the Garda landscape. Massive ston... More

Prefabricated Mediterranean-style house in Barcelona, completely custom-designed, which stands out for its large, illuminated overhang. It also has the most significant characteristics of pure Mediterranean style with the following materials: natural stone cladding, white monolayer and technological wood. Casas inHAUS | Luxury modular house in Barcelona with an overhang A two-storey modular house in the shape of an L, which has a total of 200 m². Its distribution with the presence of the cantilever allows the house to have several different views of the surroundings of the house, as well as generating privacy in specific areas. The house, with an impressive area of 200 m², has unique features, including a spacious porch tha... More

Private house in Georgian village Tvaladi represents a synthesis of old and new, that is expressed by the combination of modern forms and the old stone façade. One-storey volume is built of stone and wood constructions, which are to some extent a large part of the interior. Grigory Sokolinsky Grigory Sokolinsky Grigory Sokolinsky Grigory Sokolinsky Large format apertures on the façade allow us to turn the surrounding nature into the part of the interior and get the volume better combined with the environment. Grigory Sokolinsky Grigory Sokolinsky Grigory Sokolinsky Grigory Sokolinsky The interior focuses on the symbiosis of rough and subtle elements and their balance. There was placed... More

Do or RedoFifty years later, a house no longer meets the demand for which it was created. If, then, we must choose between transforming an existing suburban house or building a new one, there is an ethical question that surpasses the merely economic equation. As architects we must rethink the impact that generates replacing a piece where it can be refunctionalized. And that decision comes prior to the project.Having then made the decision to readapt a construction, the search was oriented towards a structure that was as basic as possible, which would allow a certain freedom for a programmatic readjustment. An existing house was then chosen, made up of a pure brick volume with a gable roof, with a 9 x 9 square geometric plan, and two adjacen... More

Introducing Googong House: A Contemporary Haven for Modern Living Nestled within the vibrant suburban landscape of Googong, just outside of Queanbeyan in New South Wales, Australia, stands a remarkable architectural achievement. Googong House, designed by our firm, is a testament to the harmonious blending of functionality, style, and adaptability. This exquisite home was envisioned as a sanctuary for a young couple, crafted to evolve and grow with their expanding family. Every detail was meticulously planned to create an environment that seamlessly blends comfort, practicality, and the beauty of modern design. Drawing inspiration from the abundant natural light, the house was thoughtfully designed to capture the sun's rays, infusing eac... More

The house and studio for a Visual Artist and his fiancee, respond to a series of themes such as the relationship with the physical context, the needs of the client, security and a limited budget. For this project, six options were analyzed at the schematic design level that sought to control the wind that comes from the northeast and that occurs in the first months of the year with greater intensity, the sun and the quality of light that enters the building, as well as its cost, energy, and specific operating expenses.   Through the use of various design performance tools and technologies such as Fluid Dynamics, Energy Consumption Analysis Material Life Cycle Assessment, and Climate Analysis” the existing conditions were reprod... More

This apartment is our story to create a luxurious yet comfortable home for our client’s in-laws. This 2100 sqft home is personalized with bespoke’ elements of design, distinguishing its classiness and style. The interior design is crafted with a contemporary scheme, with Indian roots in mind. There is a play of textures, motifs, lattice designs and well-lit spaces. A geometric floral motif is used in variable repetition all over the house to create harmony. This brings out warmth and feeling of ethnicity. We applied it geometrically on multiple scales with multiple materials tying various spaces and corners together. A vibrant red Travertine stone backdrop creates drama in the Living space. A pale comfortable custom-made sofa... More

Earthy, simplicity… these are the first two words which the clients pronounced during our first meeting as fundaments of the inspirational concept leading the project of their Mediterranean house in Italy. And it was suddenly reciprocal love. Others words we used were: open space, integration, solidity , continuity , natural, easy, sustainable and environmental friendly. The context: an existent private house with garden and swimming pool of about 200 sq.m with a fantastic view and natural environment on the extreme western Ligurian coast, at about 6 km to the French border and the Côte d’Azur. The house was originally built in 1970 and renovated fifteen years ago.The clients (LJ from now), an adorable Spanish couple, firstly fell in love w... More

Project IDName: The Butterfly Stone ResidenceType: New Construction Architect: Nikos MourikisStructural engineer: Nikos MourikisConstruction management: Nikos MourikisLocation:Selianitika, Achaea GreeceBuilt surface: 420 sq.m.Plot surface: 4.000 sq.m.Design date: 2000Construction date: 2001Client: Kapsabellis George Photography: Pygmalion KaratzasPhoto shoot date: March 2018 More

UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA, Urbanism Planning Architecture, entrusted with the project to build a prestigious and luxurious complex (for women only) in the United Arab Emirates Milan, July 2020 - The first club dedicated exclusively to women was built in the splendid setting of Abu Dhabi, overlooking a lagoon in the crystal clear sea of the Persian Gulf. In the new club, luxury and comfort bear the signature of Urbanism Planining Architecture, an international architecture firm with offices in Milan and Abu Dhabi. The main architect of the Italian- Emirati  firm and co-founder is the Italian architect Paolo Lettieri, along with CEO Iraqi architect Aswan Zubaidi. Caption This elegant and luxurious structure r... More