Landscape archtecture

The proposed annex emerges as a space of fusion between body and soul. The composition of the architecture with its surroundings and integration with nature aims to promote an atmosphere of well-being, connection, and balance for corporal and mental exercises.  Ruy Teixeira Ruy Teixeira Large glass panels open the interior to the horizon, and natural light, filtering through skylights, creates a play of light and shadow that shifts throughout the day. Under the shelter of the mountain, the body revitalizes, and the soul rests in a space where movement and stillness coexist in harmony. Ruy Teixeira Ruy Teixeira More

Set on the highest point of a residential community in Manaus, Brazil, and bordering a permanent conservation area, Pupunha House features a landscape design by Hana Eto Gall Landscape that was conceived as a direct dialogue with the Amazon rainforest. The guiding principle was to turn the garden into the true protagonist, softening the boundaries between natural vegetation and built form. The residence itself was designed by Laurent Troost Architectures, with interiors by Chris Coimbra. Joana França Arrival is framed as a sensorial experience: visitors follow a path immersed in tropical vegetation, where large foliage, natural shade, and rich textures create a fresh, humid microclimate. This immersion continues inside the res... More

Balancing dynamic geometries and rigorous detailing, Moon House is bursting with playfulness and optimism yet grounded in seriousness and ambition. Its airy, voluminous curves capture our clients’ lively personalities and are a contemporary expression of the Federation neighbours, while the highly considered palette and meticulous craftsmanship create a calm, textural backdrop to life and the ever-shifting plays of light. Katherine Lu Katherine Lu Ben and Laura initially engaged us to renovate their Federation-era house in Waverley in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. With a growing family and social lifestyle, their brief asked for an open, spacious ground floor where they could host family and friends. They also wanted thei... More

Landscape Architecture Firm Surfacedesign Creates Urban-Art Faux Green Roof   Green roofs are en vogue thanks to their sustainability benefits―rooftop gardens absorb carbon dioxide and minimize radiant heat, adding natural insulation to buildings. San Francisco landscape architecture firm Surfacedesign includes green roofs in its portfolio of projects, notably an expansive creation for the Museum of Steel in Monterrey, Mexico.   Management at San Francisco’s historic Warfield Theatre, a popular music venue built in 1922, envisioned a green roof as part of an overall sustainability plan that included minimizing the building’s energy and water consumption. The Warfield Theatre’s roof is visible from the building&... More