#landscapeintegration

The Landscape as a Starting PointThe Hotel Complex in Chania draws its identity from two defining characteristics of the site: uninterrupted views towards the Cretan Sea and the natural slope of the terrain. The development follows the existing topography, allowing the individual volumes to integrate naturally into the landscape while maximizing views across the complex. A central objective of the design was to make the horizon a constant presence throughout the guest experience rather than a feature reserved for selected spaces. Outdoor areas, openings and circulation routes form part of a unified spatial strategy that allows the landscape and the sea to accompany visitors from the shared amenities to the accommodation areas. The Arrival... More

Set within the climatic and cultural context of Ahmedabad, the House of Green Court draws from the courtyard typology to organize a three-generational family into an individualized yet cohesive whole. The project modulates privacy while responding to the present and evolving needs of its inhabitants. Ishita Sitwala Ishita Sitwala Ishita Sitwala Ishita Sitwala The built form occupies the rear half of the plot, allowing the front to open as an expansive garden. Movement begins through a landscaped forecourt, where greenery and a water body introduce a sense of calm and guide a gradual transition from the outside into the house. A parametric patterned flooring leads to the main entrance, where a filtered view through a bri... More

Aukštaitija National Park Visitor Center is conceived as a gateway to the natural and cultural landscape of one of Lithuania’s most significant protected areas. Located in Utena, the project reinterprets the visitor center as both an informational and experiential space, designed to strengthen the relationship between people, landscape, and environmental awareness. Sandro Gravili The architectural concept is defined by a compact and contemporary volume carefully integrated into the surrounding natural context. Through a restrained material palette and a strong connection with the landscape, the building seeks to establish a dialogue with the forest environment while maintaining a clear and recognizable identity. The inte... More

Integration with TerrainRising from sculpted mounds of native vegetation, the house is defined by a landscape strategy that echoes local topography and evokes a sense of highland wilderness. Processional access is carved into the mounds, revealing rammed earth walls and referencing the Chaquiñán—ancestral trails once used to navigate the rugged Andean geography. This approach choreographs movement through terrain, leading to a sunken threshold and immersive sectional sequence. Bicubik Sectional Organization and MobilityFrom a distance, the house appears as a compact vertical monolith—discreet and grounded. Internally, the section is organized around a mobile platform that moves through all three levels. More... More