Landscape integration

Designed during the Covid-19 pandemic, Abrisham Villa emerged from a period when domestic life was being fundamentally redefined. Located in the mountainous landscape of Shandiz near Mashhad, Iran, the project was commissioned for a multi-generational family seeking a living environment that could accommodate both collective life and individual independence. see studio see studio see studio The site was subject to strict regulations, limiting construction to two floors and 40 percent site coverage. At the same time, the family envisioned a home deeply connected to nature, outdoor activities, and shared experiences. The project therefore began with a central question: how can a compact architectural volume remain open, flexib... More

The new aquatic facilities in Sir George Étienne Cartier Park replace a 1960s pool complex at the heart of a century old urban square. The project introduces a bathers’ pavilion and a family of outdoor basins that renew the experience of swimming while fitting sensitively into the existing canopy of trees and the surrounding residential fabric. Charles Lanteigne Charles Lanteigne The pavilion is drawn as a low wave between the trees and the water. The alternation of glazed and more opaque façades, together with the broad entrance canopy, creates a clear transition between the public realm and the pool without overpowering the park. Open areas frame views toward the basins and the landscape, while enclosed port... More

Set along the ridge of a Maremma hillside, between two valleys and in visual dialogue with the distant fortress of Magliano in Tuscany, Borgo Banditaccia is restored as a unified organism. A rural settlement that shaped the agricultural landscape for over a century, later reduced to a fragmented presence, now re-emerges through a project that weaves together architecture, landscape, and the human dimension of living. Andrea Ceriani The intervention is not conceived as a simple renovation, but as a process of reconciliation between rural memory and a contemporary way of inhabiting. The project takes as its generative core the only authentic remnants of the original complex—the vaulted cart tracks and the compact northern volume&m... More

Makowski Groń is a residence sculpted by the dramatic mountain landscape. A strong, geometric form cuts into the slope, anchoring the house firmly to the terrain and creating a powerful architectural silhouette. Designed as an interplay of mass, light, and topography, the project embraces the raw energy of its surroundings while offering calm, sheltered spaces within. EKLEKT ATELIER The architecture is built from elemental materials — concrete, stone, and timber — chosen for both their honesty and their ability to withstand the mountain climate. Large openings frame peaks and valleys, drawing the landscape into the interior, while deep overhangs and carved terraces protect the living spaces from harsh weather and create in... More

Villa Horizon is architecture that does not seek approval — it imposes it.A monumental, self-assured form stretches along the horizon, drawing a bold, uninterrupted line across the landscape. Designed for those who value spatial freedom and the comfort that comes from disciplined geometry, the house asserts its presence with clarity and intention. Eklekt Atelier Eklekt Atelier Eklekt Atelier Eklekt Atelier Eklekt Atelier Eklekt Atelier The residence is divided into two distinct levels.The upper floor — suspended like a contemporary pavilion — contains both the day and night zones, opening the interiors to long, unobstructed panoramas. This elevated volume provides the primary living experienc... More

Nestled in the heart of that  Navacerrada, one of the most cherished natural settings in the Sierra of madrid, is a development of nine contemporary single-family homes that redefined the concept of mountains living. Conceived as a modern small village, this exclusive ensemble offers a serene lifestyle in harmony with the surrounding landsacpe, away from the urban bustle. Nivelarte Nivelarte Nivelarte The homes are arranged  around  a landscape  communal courtyard, fostering a sense of community while preserving privacy. Each residence has been designed to integrate seamlessly with its environment, using natural materials such as stone and wood that age gracefully alongside the mountain scenery. Nivela... More

Location: Oeiras, PortugalYear: 2024Client: PrivateStatus: In development Caption Set on a sloping terrain, this three-storey residence is organized across a sequence of staggered levels, using the site’s natural topography as a key design element. The massing is clad in two tones of natural stone: a darker grey envelops the lower levels, grounding the building and providing a sense of solidity, while a lighter cream stone defines the upper volume, evoking lightness and suspension. Caption The top floor accommodates the garage and a gym, and serves as the main entrance to the house. The intermediate level is dedicated to social areas — an office, living room, and open-plan kitchen — which open directly onto an... More

Manta unfolds across 4,700 m² of sunlit Spanish coastline, yet defies its own scale to feel as light and fluid as the graceful ray that inspired its form. Accessible only by a slender, picture‑perfect bridge spanning the mouth of a mountain river, the villa arrives like a vision: white “wings” cantilever over the shore, casting kinetic shadows across expansive terraces and shimmering sand below. ALTER EGO Project Group ALTER EGO Project Group Here, advanced engineering and biomimetic design merge seamlessly. The roof’s sweeping fins—echoing a manta ray’s undulating silhouette— create vast, column‑free spaces beneath. These “wings” shelter more than 1,000 m² of open terrace... More

Jeongdongjin – The Eastern Edge of Korea The new office of Architecture Studio YEIN is located in Jeongdongjin, a coastal village along Korea's East Sea. The name Jeongdongjin originates from its position “a village located directly east of Gwanghwamun in Hanyang, once home to a riverside ferry.” This tranquil seaside community, primarily composed of rural farming and fishing villages, features small coastal harbors and fields stretching inland. The site for the office lies on the outskirts of the village, in a field where the ever-changing seasons are vividly experienced. Yoon, Joonhwan Yoon, Joonhwan Yoon, Joonhwan Yoon, Joonhwan Between Jeongdong Stream and the Fields The office is situated betwee... More

The project of the house “Pequi” derives from the desire to occupy a vast 50x50m flat plot of land in a cerrado region. The main challenge was to create permeability between the built space and the landscape in a harmonious relationship. The initial design was based on the interaction between the shape of the land and the built volume in contrast to the elements originating in the local nature, marked by the presence of pequizeiros, a native species of the cerrado characterized by its spreading crown, trunk and crooked branches with fissures and discontinuous ridges. Júlia Tótoli Júlia Tótoli The design operations consist of the interaction of pure volumes: two blocks offset in opposite dir... More

The pavilion project originated from the client's premise: it needs to look like it has always been there. The area delimited for intervention is located in the garden of a plot of land with an existing house whose plasticity and materiality recall the Brazilian modernist movement. The exposed concrete structure of the roof becomes the shelter for the activities inside, the exposed ceramic brick fences, the wooden structural elements and the glass frames provide visual permeability and incorporate the garden landscape into the architecture. Júlia Tótoli Júlia Tótoli The design process consisted of searching for the essence of the pre-existing house, maintaining the gene of materiality that is expr... More

Set in the heart of Saudi Arabia, the OBLIVION, a 6* boutique hotel distinguished with esteemed design accolades, is tailored to the environment, allowing guests to experience the desert and its magnificent views. The architectural essence of OBLIVION revolves around effortlessly blending with its natural surroundings. Drawing inspiration from the desert's forms and hues, the structures incorporate regionally sourced materials, thoughtfully selected for construction, ensuring a cohesive integration into the landscape. ALTER EGO Project Group ALTER EGO Project Group ALTER EGO Project Group Encompassing 47,000 sqm, the meticulously planned layout includes 40 villas gracefully embracing dramatic rock formations, with a central... More

This project focused its development in 3 basic and unalterable stones: the outside management of the existent buildings (its inside in ruins, not only showed structurally untastable, inadequate and unhealthy.  GV+A The improvement of the public space and create green and comfortable gardens to the existent residents was our main focus. GV+A Together with all of this we saw the necessity of the enlargement of the existent construction areas to create a possibility of T4 and T5 housing. GV+A More