Contemporary architecture

Almaty Theatre is a multifunctional cultural complex located in the southern part of Almaty, Kazakhstan, against the foothill landscape of the Trans-Ili Alatau. Completed in 2022, the 13,990 m² building was designed by Basire Design as a place where architecture, performance, education and public life come together within a single spatial system. Basire Design Basire Design Basire Design Basire Design The architecture is composed of fluid, layered volumes that respond to the scale of the surrounding landscape. Light-colored stone gives the building a sculptural and monumental character, while extensive glazing visually reduces its mass and opens the public interiors toward the city and the mountains. Basire Desi... More

Villa Anelli is a private Inhabitable Work by Fausto Ferrara on Lake Garda, a residential commission of more than 2,200 sqm for a high-level private client. The project does not treat the lake as a mere view, but as an active part of the architecture. Water, light, air and reflections enter into the construction of space, while the relationship between interior and exterior is articulated through thresholds, protected terraces and spatial sequences designed to preserve privacy, intimacy and a direct relationship with the landscape. Villa Anelli belongs to Ferrara’s research into the Inhabitable Work: the private house is not conceived as an object of representation or a display of status, but as a Work in which scale, construction a... More

The Museum of Light is a Spatial Work by Fausto Ferrara conceived in Pucón, Chile. The project does not treat light as a subject to be represented or as a scenographic effect. Light becomes a constructive material of architecture: it participates in the generation of form and makes perceptible the relationship between body, space, matter and time. Water, sky and landscape are not a background to the building. They enter into the construction of the Work through reflections, openings, thresholds and variations of light, continuously transforming the perception of space. Architecture does not simply separate interior and exterior; it establishes a condition in which the boundary itself becomes a place of relation. Matter acquires pr... More

Mountain Retreat Villa is a contemporary luxury residence conceived for a steep, forested mountain setting, where architecture and landscape are carefully integrated to create a private retreat immersed in nature. The design is organized as a series of interconnected volumes that follow the natural topography of the site, minimizing the visual impact of the building while maximizing panoramic views toward the surrounding forest and mountainous landscape. The stepped configuration creates multiple terraces and outdoor spaces, allowing different areas of the residence to maintain a direct relationship with the surrounding environment. Mehdi Nasiri , Pariya Hendi Mehdi Nasiri , Pariya Hendi Mehdi Nasiri , Pariya Hendi The arch... More

Set in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the Brick Roof Residence by KOGISARCHITECTURE is an innovative residential project designed to achieve thermal comfort without relying on artificial air conditioning. Nithiyan Nithiyan Nithiyan Nithiyan Reinterpreting the traditional Madras terrace, the design features an experimental sloped roof crafted from salvaged country fire bricks, mud mortar, and breathable oxide finishes. In synergy with a high-level air tunnel and a central linear light court, the structure generates a continuous stack effect to push hot air out and draw cool breezes in. Nithiyan Nithiyan Nithiyan Nithiyan Nithiyan With honest local materials, passive thermodynamics, and open spatial planni... More

For many people, building their own home is a long-cherished dream; this was also true for our clients. During the years they spent in California, they came across the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, and this sparked their dream of one day building a house of their own in a similar style. Whilst out walking their dog, they came across our work by chance, after which they contacted us straight away. Together, we began the search for the right plot of land. After finding and purchasing the perfect plot, the idea for their dream home slowly began to take shape. Stijn Poelstra Stijn Poelstra Stijn Poelstra Stijn Poelstra A bespoke home A defining feature of the design is that it had to be both functional and personal, with the... More

Melchior Ndadaye International Airport Terminal is a concept proposal envisioned as a contemporary gateway for Burundi, designed to provide an efficient, intuitive, and welcoming travel experience. The terminal brings together clear circulation, flexible planning, and a calm architectural expression to respond to the functional demands of modern air transportation. Caption Caption The building is organized around a simple and legible spatial strategy that separates arrival and departure flows while maintaining strong visual connections throughout the terminal. Public areas, security checkpoints, baggage handling, commercial functions, and boarding gates are arranged to create an efficient operational sequence while ensuring an in... More

As Indonesia's residential market continues to mature, many aging apartment developments face a common challenge: how can an existing building remain relevant to the expectations of today's luxury homeowners without requiring complete reconstruction? Trevor Tower in Gading Serpong explores this question through a comprehensive architectural and interior transformation that repositions an established residential tower into a contemporary high-end address. Mario Wibowo Commissioned to redesign both the architecture and interiors, INSADA approached the project as a holistic reinvention rather than a conventional renovation. The objective was to elevate the property's market positioning while maximizing the value of its existing structura... More

Commissioned in 2018, INSADA Integrated Design Team was appointed to develop the architecture and interior design for Savasa, a compact residential development in Cikarang, West Java, in collaboration with Japanese developer Panahome. The project sought to demonstrate how thoughtful planning, sustainable design strategies, and efficient construction methods could elevate the quality of compact housing for modern Indonesian families. Savasa comprises two residential typologies. The first occupies a 6 × 11 meter plot with a total built area of 62 square meters over two storeys, while the second sits on a 7 × 12 meter plot with 72 square meters of built area. Despite their modest footprints, both homes were designed to provide gen... More

Set within one of Mario Botta’s landmark residential buildings in Merate, Italy, this private residence by m2atelier explores a refined dialogue between architectural monumentality and intimate domestic life. Conceived as a multi-level home for discerning clients, the project responds to Botta’s rigorous exterior with an interior language defined by softness, material depth, and sculptural restraint. Caption Caption Caption Spanning four levels, the residence unfolds as a fluid sequence of spaces, where each environment is carefully calibrated through proportion, light, and custom design. The ground floor reinterprets the traditional domestic layout, transforming the kitchen into a luminous, glass-enclosed dining... More

Conceived as a seamless integration between architecture and interior design, where spatial continuity and material coherence define the overall experience. Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical The project emphasizes indoor-outdoor living through open-plan social areas that extend դեպի covered terraces, outdoor dining spaces, and leisure zones. Natural materials, warm tones, and controlled lighting create a balanced and refined atmosphere throughout. Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical Circulation spaces are designed as experiential transitions, incorporating elements such as water and vegetation to reinforce the connection with the surrounding environment. The private area... More

In the landscape of the Euganean Hills, in Abano Terme, the Ville Thalia project reorganizes a plot through the composition of two distinct building bodies: a single-family residence and a two-family building. The intervention chooses a contemporary architectural language, based on the clarity of volumes and the control of proportions, distancing itself from traditional forms to assert its own geometric identity. The genesis of the project starts from an essential and linear floor plan. To prevent this simplicity from translating into visual staticity, the design of the first-floor elevations introduces a decisive three-dimensional variation. The main envelope, characterized by sand-colored plaster, is interrupted and rhythmed by the inser... More

In the province of Padua, the Villa Victoria project stands out for a precise stylistic choice that moves away from conventional white standards to explore the richness of dark and enveloping tones. The intervention works on the density of the space, where light serves to enhance the tactile and chromatic quality of the surfaces. The generating element of the internal composition is the chestnut oak floor. This continuous, brown surface acts as a noble base upon which the living area volumes are set, through contrast or assonance. The kitchen is resolved architecturally through columns in liquid bronze metal, whose luminous vibration serves as a backdrop for the central island: a stone monolith with warm veins, a material that reappears pu... More

Set within the redesigned Henri‑Bourassa Park, the new community pavilion forms the centrepiece of a broader transformation of public space in Montréal‑Nord. The project replaces a modest park facility with a generous, clearly articulated building that offers a visible point of reference for local residents and visitors. Charles Lanteigne Charles Lanteigne The 1,000‑square‑meter pavilion is built primarily in structural timber and organized around flexible community rooms that can host workshops, meetings, cultural events and neighbourhood celebrations. These rooms open toward the park and are supported by a series of services for everyday users, such as washrooms, storage areas and informal gathering spaces. Offices and c... More