Concrete house

The project site is a six-acre vineyard within The Vines of Mendoza, in Los Chacayes, Tunuyán, located 85 kilometers southwest of the city of Mendoza, Argentina. Set at the foothills of the Andes and immersed in the renowned Uco Valley—one of the country’s most prestigious wine regions—the house is surrounded by open horizons and the profound silence of the Andean landscape. In this vast topography, Scott, the client—an enthusiast of wine and its culture—chose to acquire his own vineyard, produce his wines, and build a home where he could share days of rest, nature, and contemplation with his loved ones. Arch. Luis Abba The program called for a non-urban dwelling conceived as a refuge, establishin... More

Wing House Pattaya is the third concrete residence designed by Mario Kleff, marking an important early step in his exploration of monolithic architecture and material purity. Located in Pattaya, Thailand, and completed in 2006, the residence was fully realized by his own construction firm, Wandeegroup (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The design is a rigorous exercise in Brutalism—exposing structure, material, and texture without ornamentation. The house features a dual-layer concrete shell—an outer and inner skin—that defines both the aesthetic and the performance of the building envelope. Every surface, from the heavy framed glass façades to the solid walls, reflects permanence and strength. Mario Kleff Mario Kleff... More

Located in the area of Marousi in Athens, Greece, the residence is a response to the challenge of accommodating a young family within a limited footprint. Spyros.HOUND photography Spyros.HOUND photography Spyros.HOUND photography Completed in July 2023 the project demanded a meticulous examination of scale and proportion owing to the constrained dimensions of its site. Comprising three floors and a basement, the residence offers three bedrooms, of modest dimensions arranged to optimize spatial efficiency while ensuring a comfortable living environment. Spyros.HOUND photography Spyros.HOUND photography Spyros.HOUND photography The plot is located between two existing buildings. The central concept when placing... More

Designed for a young couple seeking an escape from urban confines, Casa Cono stands as a comprehensive abode, intertwining living, working, and daily routines within the grandeur of a woodland setting. Its design seamlessly integrates with the terrain, respecting the presence of each tree, elevating these natural elements as central figures within the architectural narrative. LGM Studio The structure comprises two rectangular volumes, artfully layered and rotated, forming a geometric interplay that organizes the architectural program across two levels in a straightforward and sincere manner. Embracing diverse vistas, this design aims to optimize scenic perspectives throughout the space. Predominantly translucent facades permeate the... More

Experience the essence of contemporary minimalism with this bespoke architectural project by YOUSUPOVA studio. Set amidst lush greenery, the home seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings while maintaining a bold architectural presence. Clean geometric lines, expansive glass facades, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces define the structure.  Caption Caption The pool, surrounded by curated landscaping, creates a tranquil atmosphere, while the open-plan layout inside offers an abundance of light and space. This project embodies the studio's philosophy of crafting unique, functional, and harmonious environments tailored to individual lifestyles. A true sanctuary of modern design and sophistication. Caption... More

We would like to bring to your attention a new original project developed by our studio. Modern design and sophisticated style are combined in this magnificent house. The main philosophy inherent in our stylistics is harmony with nature. The house fits perfectly into the natural landscape and logically complements it. Studia 54 Studia 54 Studia 54 More

The CVC House is generated from the articulation of the garden´s exterior spaces, terraces and the central patio with the spaces that were required by the client, as a way to generate a dialogue between the built space and the open space. In addition to a sequence of open spaces with varying degrees of intimacy, that allow to pass gradually from the large space of the street to the green space at the back of the plot.  Rafael Gamo Inside a 3x3x3 grid, 10 volumes are distributed around a central patio. This way, the project intertwines two units that can be inhabited independently. Rafael Gamo A compact program within a porous massing, allows the interior spaces to have optimal conditions of sunlight and views without... More

Casa Terra arises from the intercalation of parallel walls made of pigmented concrete that are perpendicular to its central circulation axis. The articulation between these components generates spaces while defining residential functions and creating patios that open to the main garden. The closure between the vertical (walls) and horizontal (slabs and floor) planes is made with large glass panels that dilute the visual boundaries between the house and the landscape. The route along the central circulation reveals a succession of openings and closures while offering constant visual contact with the exterior.   Design team and collaborators:Acoustic: Roberto Thompson Motta Air Conditioning: Argen Automation: Noise Cons... More

Designer: PORT (http://www.portinfo.pl)Investor: privateFunction: single-family housingArea: 239 m2Project location: WrocławYear: 2018 More

Conditioned by an environmentally protected area on the backyard, the RG house diverges into two distinct priority facts, one environmental and another human: the uneven topography, characteristic of the city, and the contemplative value that the preserved vegetation offers to the residents on the most private limit of the lot.   The project proposes an alternative that reconciles these two aspects. From the street, the house extends from the upper level to the backyard, in a way that floats on the topography while suits it, creating a shaded area on the ground and linking the main access to the street. In this conformation, the project assumes a elevated ground floor for intimate purposes - whose elevation allows privacy and the bes... More

WANGAL COUNTRY. Lilyfield House is an inner city home, conceived as a spatial assembly of internal and external rooms and volumes, opening to the light, to green spaces and rising to the district outlook. The rooms and platforms of the house pivot around a central atrium, integrating portions of a historic shop. Accessible from only two sides and subject to acoustic constraints under a flight path, these 3-storey alterations and additions cater for family living and working from home. A reduced materials palette of off-form concrete, black steel, plywood and bamboo flooring and historic fabric in white-set plaster, provides a generosity of space and light for a family of five. Lilyfield House is effcient in its use of an inner city site.... More

A. ANALYSIS | Typological background   - In the past, the island's economy was largely based on agriculture, which exploited the fertile lands. In the case where the property was not flat, the farmer was building retaining walls with the stones he had taken out of the field, a technique that preserved the precious soil from being washed away and turned the slope into arable terraces ("pezoules" ). (see photo 1)   - A characteristic type of island’s vernacular architecture is the stone farmhouse, usually of α rectangular plan. It consisted of the "crevatos", where the couple would sleep together with its children, the kitchen and rarely a reception room. (see photo 2) It was only later on, when families could afford to expand this core-house... More

Fact File:Project name: House in the Golf CourseArchitect’s Firm: Radical Architecture Design ConsultantsWebsite: www.radicalarch.comContact e-mail: [email protected] location: Bangalore, IndiaCompletion Year: 2018Gross Built Area : 6280 Sq.FtLead Architects: Mani Vel Rajan, Janani Vedha.           Project Team: Faizur Rehmaan, Kishore Sankar, Aravinth Shanmugam.Client: Ashok ChokalingamStructural Consultants: BASE ConsultantsContractor: Sannidhi AssociatesPhoto credits: Priyan Yoganathan             Photographer’s website: https://www.instagram.com/priyan_yt/Project Description:An ultra contemporary hous... More