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Dreamhome

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Project • By Atelier d'Arquitectura Lopes da CostaPrivate Houses

J.M.C. House

The house is situated on a triangular plot with a steep slope along the access street, in the East/West or South/North direction. This has influenced its shape and volume. Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio The construction is positioned at the highest level on the East side, with the house mainly opening to the West. It is distributed over three floors, taking advantage of the slope of the land. Pedestrian and vehicle access are located at different levels through Rua Dr. Domingos da Silva Coelho, utilizing the natural slope of the road and land. The pedestrian access is situated at a higher level on the ground floor, leading to the house entrance through a flap. The car access... More

Project • By Atelier d'Arquitectura Lopes da CostaPrivate Houses

R.P. House

The house, with excellent sun exposure and privileged views of the castle, is located on a square plot spread over two floors. Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio The idea was  create a homogeneous set, with formal volume and uniformity, in which the materials contribute to differentiating the floors, making the volume more dynamic and less compact. Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio More

Project • By Atelier d'Arquitectura Lopes da CostaPrivate Houses

J.C.R. House

The building consists of two different volumetries adjoining each other. The first, in a parallelepiped form, is developed along two floors and provides the conventional program of a house. João Margalha João Margalha João Margalha The second volume, irregularly shaped but orthogonal, contains all secondary funtions in a single floor, which leans against the East side of the site. An overhang at the south top shades an outdoor living space that supports the pool. João Margalha João Margalha João Margalha João Margalha João Margalha João Margalha João Margalha João Margalha More

Project • By Western Architectural OpeningsPrivate Houses

The Cresta

Architect Jonathan Segal and his son Matthew Segal built the Cresta to capitalize on Southern California’s balmy climate.As far as cities with ideal climates go, San Diego ranks at the top of the list. The seaside metropolis enjoys moderate temperatures and sunshine year round, conditions that are primed for the indoor-outdoor lifestyle.When local architect Jonathan Segal set out to build his dream home for himself and his wife, Wendy, in the beachfront community of La Jolla, he took advantage of the temperate conditions to construct a residence that completely opens up to the natural setting. The Cresta, constructed of cast-in-place concrete, is a rectangular form carved out to allow the Segals to spend most of their time outdoors.Set in a... More