#CoastalArchitecture

In Itacaré, southern Bahia, where the Atlantic Forest meets the ocean in a landscape of nearly absolute intensity, Terramar House is sited with precision. Located in the Vila São José complex, the residence occupies a narrow and challenging hillside site, with a 14-meter elevation change and depth varying between 12 and 20 meters. Only about 40% of the lot was effectively buildable due to condominium restrictions and the trapezoidal geometry itself, marked by two 50-meter fronts: an upper one for main access and a lower one facing the street leading to the beach. With 450 sqm and four suites, the house was conceived as a summer residence as well as a rental property, requiring a balance between privacy, social interac... More

Located on the coast of Espírito Santo, Brazil, this beachfront apartment underwent a comprehensive renovation that reimagined its spatial configuration and aesthetic language. The design draws influence from boutique coastal inns and Brazilian vacation homes, blending informality with sophistication through a palette of natural materials such as polished concrete, encaustic cement tiles, sisal, and timber. Camila Santos Camila Santos A defining gesture of the project is the integration of the main social areas—balcony, living room, dining area, and kitchen—into a unified open-plan space. Structural columns, exposed after demolition, were clad in mirrors to dissolve visual barriers and reflect the sea views, wh... More

How can we adapt our cities for the coming challenges with rising water levels? ​The Coastal Path is a solution for the flood protection line to protect Vejle from storm surges and rising sea water level. Additional land is added to the current edge in a form of nature basins connected by three paths meandering between the different levels. The proposed paths and basins are designed to secure the coastal elevation until 2100.  The paths create a missing link between the city (the harbor and the city center) and the nature of Vejle Fjord and The Deer Park forest. Currently, the recreational experience is disturbed by the presence of heavy traffic and the train tracks. The Coastal Path and raised landscaping act as an intelligent buffer... More

We were struck by our clients’ unflinching belief in their vision and destiny when they imagined the Teloneio as their second home. They recognised the potential for restoration instantly, while also seeing themselves as custodians of an important historical monument. Following distrust from locals about private restoration of Kardamyli’s landmark and a long approval process, we collaborated with a team of experts over eight years to bring the Teloneio back to life and give it a new purpose. Panagiotis Voumvakis The brief:  Our task was to turn a listed historical building into a modern family home, while simultaneously respecting its place in the local landscape, history and community.   Its location in the po... More