Contemporary architectural design
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LFSN house
Set in the historic heart of Mazzarino, a Sicilian town layered with architectural and cultural memory, the LFSN House project exemplifies a preservation-first approach to rural regeneration. Designed by LFSN Architects, the intervention reactivates an abandoned structure while maintaining continuity with the existing urban fabric. Rather than imposing a new form, the architectural volume emerges gently beyond the original façade, asserting a clear but restrained presence within its context.
By reworking the envelope without erasing the past, the project becomes a subtle urban “pop-up”—a vertical and horizontal emergence that renews the site without overshadowing it. This careful modulation fosters a dialogue betwe... More
Project • By Davide Macullo Architects • Bars
VALONA HILLS I-CONES ALBANIA
A building transforms into a place when it embodies its character, interprets its soul, and is conceived in harmony with the spirit of its surroundings.
Valona is the south—the sea, the hills, the sun, and the brilliance of light—imbued with a serene, refreshing atmosphere. These elements, deeply embedded in the collective imagination, shape a sense of belonging to a place that is quintessentially Mediterranean.
Davide Macullo Architects SA - Lugano, Switzerland
The design echoes the intimate scale of the historic urban fabric, where low-rise settlements define the character of the city. The lower portion of the building respects this context, gradually rising with alternating vertical elements that filter light and views... More
Project • By Taouk Architects • Residential Landscape
Mount Eagle House
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.
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Project • By LKMK ARCHITECTS • Private Houses
Private Residence in Nea Penteli
Located in Nea Penteli, Athens this residence lies in a plot with a big height difference, that accounts for far views to Athens’ cityscape and the sea. In order to handle the sites steep inclination and have a clear building façade, planted levels gradually elevate from the entrance, which is the lowest point, up to swimming pool and the ground floor, while having an inclined pedestrian path on the side.
Panagiotis Voumvakis
Panagiotis Voumvakis
Panagiotis Voumvakis
Panagiotis Voumvakis
The main building is divided in three levels: the ground floor with all the daily living spaces, the 1st floor with the bedrooms, and the attic that serves as an office space. Each and every room has access to its own balco... More