Beautiful landscape

Origami House: A Sanctuary of Serenity and Sustainability Upon entering the Origami House, the hustle and bustle of city life fade away, and you are embraced by a peaceful oasis where nature’s tranquility takes center stage. The design, deeply rooted in the client’s brief, prioritizes creating a retreat from the external chaos, where the sound of water from the central courtyard serves as both a calming backdrop and a natural noise barrier. This sound of water, whether gentle or cascading, becomes the focal point of the home’s serene atmosphere, enhancing the peaceful disconnect from the outside world and encouraging moments of quiet reflection. Whether it’s morning coffee in solitude or an evening soiree with loved... More

Tucked away in the growing urban fabric of Vadodara, a modest 500 sq. ft. penthouse terrace has been quietly reimagined into a soulful retreat. For the Keralite family who lives below, the terrace was once an underused, leaking slab burdened with structural limitations. But with the right design intervention, it has transformed into a vibrant social space—part lounge, part garden, and all heart. 26:13 Apertures The client’s brief was simple yet deeply personal: a place to host loved ones, connect with their cultural roots, and unwind at the end of a long day. The design process began with intensive site analysis, revealing several constraints—including waterproofing issues and limited structural load capacity. But in... More

Located on the traditional lands of the Eora people, tucked behind a traditional semi, Pool House is a hidden backyard gem in the Eastern Suburbs. A statement in simple function, its robust natural materials make it a focal point for leisure and relaxation.Buck & Simple designed a structure that harmonizes with its suburban surroundings while providing a highly functional and aesthetically appealing outdoor living space. Natural elements such as wood and stone enhance its contextual relevance, creating a soothing atmosphere. Prue Ruscoe Prue Ruscoe Prue Ruscoe Prue Ruscoe Defined by a minimalist yet durable material palette, the pool house serves as a retreat for entertaining, relaxing, and gathering. It balances pr... More

Little Birch represents a case study in the bespoke detail. Realising a young family’s dream to achieve the day-to-day calm of resort living adjacent to the daily grind. Resort vibes, domestic ease.Located on the traditional lands of the Kameygal people, city and district views abound as this private home descends and expands into its built oasis.The site presented as a compact urban setting with our challenge to conceal, direct and connect to spaces beyond. The exterior presents to the established streetscape as an intersection of tectonic forms, mass and planes; the simple geometry provides a counterpoint to the neighbourhood’s incoherent mish mash of typologies. Tim Pascoe Tim Pascoe Tim Pascoe Descending from... More

Located on the traditional lands of the Gayemagal people, Casaballin is perched atop a sandstone cliff on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. This generous lot commands a prominent position between the headland and the beach, offering glimpses of the ocean through a lushly landscaped garden. The residence, a modernist pavilion, has been carefully reimagined to embrace contemporary living while respecting its original architectural intent. Tim Pascoe Tim Pascoe Originally designed with clean lines and warm, natural materials, the home lacked a central gathering space for the family. The renovation sought to redefine its spatial experience by introducing a new axis through the building, anchored by a multifunctional kitchen and inform... More

Vogue & Vine's North Shore Garden redefines luxury, resort style planting, and clever space planning to achieve a stunning outdoor lifestyle garden spaces. With a family of three teenage children and a busy social and working calender, the gardens were designed in 3 different zones to maximise outdoor living space. Carefully considered relaxation spots meant that the family members could choose a different space to relax surrounded by lush greenery. Deb Meyer Everything had been carefully detailed with outdoor living zones maximized with places to sit and relax including the front garden and side courtyard garden. Perfect to stop and have morning coffee facing the stunning Easterly sun OR by the secluded tropical courtyard entran... More

Nestled in the western precincts of Jiaojiang District, Taizhou, Zhejiang, the Taizhou Fish Market enjoys a prime position with the river gracing its northern edge. This project is intricately woven around the theme of "fishing" culture, harmoniously integrating elements of cultural tourism and leisure.   Spanning 135,500 square metres, it features 213,000 square metres of built space, including a cold storage warehouse, aquatic and dry goods wholesale markets, an exhibition hall for yellow croaker, waterfront commercial areas, retail outlets, office spaces, and a multi-storey car park.   By capitalising on the development potential presented by Taizhou’s Jiaojiang district's "One River, Two Banks" initiative, the projec... More

The brief was for a harmonious design respecting the period of the existing property. Lush green on green plantings of varying height, form, tones, and textures were incorporated, bringing balance to the seasonally intriguing garden. ERIC HOLT PHOTOGRAPHY ERIC HOLT PHOTOGRAPHY ERIC HOLT PHOTOGRAPHY ERIC HOLT PHOTOGRAPHY ERIC HOLT PHOTOGRAPHY More

In bustling urban hubs, the quest for serene spots intensifies, that afford an escape from the daily grind. Clubs, with supporting amenities like pools, green areas, restaurants, and sports facilities, are refreshing retreats where families and friends gather in a healthy, enjoyable ambiance, in the lap of Nature. Amidst the city chaos, clubs offer revitalizing respite, where tranquillity reigns and urban stresses fade. INI Design Studio INI Design Studio The Belvedere Club, designed as the nucleus of the 564-acres sprawling Shantigram township, in Ahmedabad city, exemplifies architectural grace and refined leisure, seamlessly merging timeless design, contemporary functionality, and unparalleled comfort. Envisioned as the backdro... More

A two-level landscaping (the second level is a stylobate) with a floating bridge, children's and sports grounds, recreation and communication areas and a central square, developed by the architectural bureau Kleinewelt Architekten, is a continuation of the general concept of the complex. Caption Caption Caption Caption More

On the banks of the Palala River in the Waterberg region of Limpopo province in South Africa lies Lapalala Game Reserve. Comprising 45,000 hectares of breathtaking natural beauty. Lapalala’s vision is to continue to protect and conserve it's biodiversity, uplift the neighbouring communities and create a responsible and sustainable model to secure Lapalala’s conservation status into the future.Lepogo. Lodges will consist of 3 separate lodges. Noka Camp will be the first to open in March 2019. Lepogo Lodge and Melote House will follow in September 2019. Each lodge sleeps 8.  Lepogo Lodges Lepogo Lodges Lepogo Lodges Yuji Yamazaki Architecture PLLC More

GL-RESIDENCE is an extensive project that includes the renovation of a residence, the interior design of 234 m2 and the design of a garden lounge landscape on an area of 0,2 ha. While working with the INRE team, the clients became so interested in modern design that they not only got to know almost all European manufacturers of their furniture personally but also decided to connect their professional activities with design in the future. Dmitry Chebanenko Initially, the project presented itself as a standard cottage located in the VIP area of a village on Novorizhskoye Highway, built in a single style. Without completely departing from the existing format and without increasing the building footprint, INRE has managed to substantially... More

Wuhan East Lake greenway is a city level public greenway located in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, whose first phase is divided into four sections, namely the middle section of the lake, the mountain section of the lake, the section of Moshan and the section of countryside. Moshan section, with Moshan Park as the core, is located in the center of the East Lake, with a total land area of about 310 hectares. It is one of the best scenic spots in the East Lake whose supporting construction is relatively mature. Caption The design takes the idea of "making the city quiet" as the core planning concept, takes the mountain, water, capital and city as the carriers, and highlights the "open and wild" characteristics of Moshan as the most natural... More

Aman Kyoto represents the fruition of a beautiful landscape first conceived as the garden of a textile museum. Whimsical stone pathways curve gently along the forest floor, and stone slabs blanketed in moss serve as the foundations for the resort's architecture. The secluded grounds are part of what was an artistic community that gave rise to the revered Rinpa school of painting some 400 years ago, and are within easy reach of Kyoto’s most important sites, including the stunning golden temple, Kinkakuji. More