Brick and concrete house

In the heart of bustling Thảo Điền lies a serene retreat—an apartment transformed into a living memory studio, where raw materials, moody light, and abstract art come together to tell an intimate, emotional story. Quang Tran This 110m² space was once an old office in a decades-old apartment block. Rather than opting for a conventional renovation, the owner—an interior design veteran—chose to create a distinctive living space that doubles as a canvas for material experimentation and design exploration. Quang Tran “I love the smell of rusted iron, the scent of earth after rain—as if materials can hold memories,” he says. Quang Tran Inspired by a craftsman’s workshop, the apartme... More

 With global exposure, most Indian families/people have bigger & better dreams even though resources are limited for them. This house is about the family’s aspirations for the upgradation of residence and living standards. The client didn’t want to move from the locality as they have lived in this area for a long time and have developed a deep relationship with people in the neighborhood.  unseen architects unseen architects With a modest plot size and budget, this house is all about providing a lot more from less. Compact footprint, space negotiation, and appropriation to adjoining activities created push & pull at all peripheral lines. Instead of a uniform setback, this push & pull made pockets... More

YSH house is located in an aging residential area in Semarang, Central Java. The site is next to the parents’ house as the main house, with a gable-roofed house typology.  Pieter Kurniawan Pieter Kurniawan The house was designed with the idea of a modern house with a mass facing west and the main openings facing north-south orientation. With the shape of a slim massing that is separated from the neighboring walls on both sides, so the air circulation can flow through the house with good ventilation.  Pieter Kurniawan Pieter Kurniawan The ground floor consists of a carport, guest bedroom, terrace, living room, dining room, kitchen, and service area at the back of the house. All function spaces face the i... More

The choice of clay bricks is a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the region, connecting the renovated space with the local history and architecture. This choice not only restores the visual identity of the historic center but also provides an environment that inspires creativity and well-being. Manuel Sá The duality of the space, serving as both an art studio and a residence, is enriched by the unique atmosphere created by the clay bricks. This integration between art and living is reinforced by the texture and color of the bricks, which become part of the aesthetic and functional expression of the environment, promoting a sensory and visually enriching experience for the users. Urban Urban More

The house is in an urban lot with a slight slope from the street level. The entire program was distributed on a single floor that is aligned to the public sidewalk, which generated an intentional outcrop of the pool at the back of the lot in relation to its natural profile. In turn, the pool occupies almost the entire boundary between the house and the yard at the back of the lot. It was designed with enough dimensions so that one of the residents, who is a swimming teacher, could also teach at home. Joana França Joana França Joana França The house’s roof structure is fixed by 8 cast-in-place exposed concrete beams, 3.5 meters long and spaced 2.10 meters apart. The beams are interspersed with expos... More

- Philosophy: Vastu is an ancient Hindu teaching on how to properly plan and design the surrounding space. By following at least the basic and simple principles of this philosophy, you can make the surrounding space more harmonious and attract temper and abundance into your home. Vastu philosophy is associated with 5 natural elements - water, fire, air, earth and ether. The task of the architects at 33bY Architecture was to design the building and plan the space according to Vastu. Vastu used to build palaces and churches, now we build private housing for our clients.  Sergiy Kadulin Photography - Location: The site is in a wonderful location in the suburbs of Kiev, on top of a hill with direct access to the coniferous forest a... More