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Project • By OB Architecture LtdPrivate Houses

Waterside

Boasting an incredible yet highly exposed setting on the South Coast, Waterside is a seaside home reimagined for modern living, with a distinctive contemporary aesthetic. Brett Charles Photography  A key objective was to strike a balance between opening up the home to enjoy the 180-degree ocean views and create a sense of drawing the sea in, whilst also providing calm, cocooning spaces that act as a retreat for the owners. A deep house, layouts have been carefully planned to maximise natural light, particularly on the ground floor which is home to the owner’s artist’s studio. Brett Charles Photography Natural, deeply textured materials used throughout add a great sense of warmth and intimacy to the spaces, A hon... More

Project • By OB Architecture LtdPrivate Houses

Treetops

Set within a steeply sloping site, surrounded by pine trees, this is a modern home with traditional elements, designed to encompass impressive and grand entertaining spaces whilst also creating a homely, inviting retreat for its owners. Brett Charles Photography The design responds to the extraordinary topography of the site, with the rear forming a series of tiered terraces, louvers and balconies that project into the treetops. The layering of elevations adds depth and animation, whilst the warm textures of buff brick and rich iroko timber adorning the façade allow the building to blend into its wild backdrop. Brett Charles Photography Inside, spaces range from the expansive kitchen, dining and entertaining area, with do... More

Project • By Prashant Parmar ArchitectPrivate Houses

Narrow House in Ahmedabad

Large plots are not essential for lavish homes, but thoughtful space planning can break the limitations of small plots making it breathable, inviting adequate natural light and ventilation. Cradled in the posh residential area of Ahmedabad, Paldi, this Narrow House is a unique example of balancing the yin and the yang of the architecture as well as interiors incorporating nature within the build forms. @panjwani.vinay @panjwani.vinay On the East of this 2,600 sq. ft. plot, lies a narrow road in the front, a common wall on the South that blocked Wind & Natural Light. This created worries in the mind of the client. Also, the plot is surrounded by neighboring bungalows with very less margins. But the experience and the expertise... More

NewsNews • 17 May 2022

Experimental Co-Housing Denver project by Productora provides a compelling model for centrally located, low-cost housing

Only a few miles from the downtown area of Denver, this experimental co-housing project by Productora provides centrally located, low-cost housing for couples or individuals while integrating with surrounding suburban context.  Onnis Luque The 50-foot wide site parcel is divided into two equal lots. In accordance with local zoning codes, each lot can accommodate a main house and an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Eight units in total are created here by organizing each front house into 3 studios, which come  complete with a bathroom and kitchenette, and access to a large communal living space. Six studios are located in the front houses, and two-split-level ‘artist studios’ are located in the two ADU’s front... More

Project • By Comelite Architecture Structure and Interior DesignPrivate Houses

Traditional Arabic House Design

The unfettered sense of harmony & rhythm that effuses the Traditional Arabic House Design in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia is truly a study in contrasting elements. The westernization of the Middle East has resulted in mixing & matching of modern & Islamic aesthetics in Saudi architecture, & this house is no exception. While maintaining its sense of privacy it delivers perfectly proportioned geometric volumes, pointed arches, molded stucco relief work & a clean simplicity that belies its modern accents. More

Project • By Comelite Architecture Structure and Interior DesignPrivate Houses

Family Villa Contemporary Arabic Interior Design

The interior of a home is just as important as the exterior, & the inside of this stunning family villa contemporary Arabic interior design in Riyadh features the perfect blend of cultural heritage & modernity. Boasting a gorgeous axial geometry that determines the layout of the furniture, the high ceilings, pointed arches, and high-end materials reflect an understated luxury. Each light fixture, furniture & accessory has been carefully selected to evoke an aura of modern-traditional grandeur. More