Living in the Nature

The Lakhani Villa, in Ahmedabad, embodies the concept of ‘Tranquil Modernism’, blending timeless contemporary design principles with serene, nature-integrated living spaces. With an aesthetic featuring a clean geometry and uncluttered spaces, it provides a sanctuary from the urban chaos. The beige and white sandstone and exposed architectural concrete, complements the minimalist design. Expansive shaded glazing, spacious balconies, and landscaped courtyards and lawns integrate the indoor and outdoor spaces, fostering a profound sense of harmony with nature. Vinay Panjwani, India Vinay Panjwani, India Vinay Panjwani, India Vinay Panjwani, India An expansive entrance plaza, covered by a sweeping canopy welcome... More

Nestled deep within nature, where the whispers of the forest meld with the melody of birdsong, stands Reflections by Okno Modhomes. This contemporary haven embodies a harmonious fusion of human and natural elements. Enveloped by a canopy of both ancient and newly planted trees, Reflections represents a pinnacle of sustainable, thoughtful design. Inclined Studio A Design in Tune with Nature Facing the tranquil east, Reflections greets the morning sun like a blossoming flower. Its design minimizes impact, preserving the pristine beauty of the natural landscape. The structure features mirrored glass facades that seamlessly blend with the surroundings, complemented by sleek metal and natural wood, crafting a modern yet earthy aesthetic.... More

The client had a 55 acre piece of land in Murbad, a small town in Thane district in the lap of the Sahyadri Hills around 3 hours away from Mumbai. He wanted a farmhouse which would overlook the hills so that he could enjoy a second home away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Caption Self Self Designing a farmhouse as a second home for the client we were clear from the start that it had to be maintenance free structure as other than the care taker the home stays vacant for most part of the year. So the first part of the concept was to come up with a low maintenance self-sustaining structure which won’t be a headache for the client. To ensure this we decided to opt for a raw theme for the farmhouse using a RCC fram... More

Stephane Gaulin-Brown Design is excited to announce the completion of their latest project, which draws inspiration from its historical and natural surroundings. Element Tremblant is a modern take on the classic ski experience, weaving traditional and contemporary design elements to create a unique space that reflects the beauty, history, and culture of the region. Stephane Gaulin-Brown Stephane Gaulin-Brown Valerie Lacroix The design process involved extensive research into Mont Tremblant’s rich cultural and natural heritage. “The client and I were inspired by the suave adventurous spirit of the area’s early pioneers like Stan Ferguson and Hans Falkner, as well as 1940’s après-ski paintings of... More

The project site is in the city of Belogradchik, located on the high points surrounded by a natural rock park stretching from west to east with a length of up to 30 km. The Belogradchik rocks are over 230 million years old, while the settlements above them date back to the Roman era. The latest period of its development - in the last century left the city with public buildings, representatives of modernism, which define its appearance to this day. Tihomir Petrov Tihomir Petrov Tihomir Petrov Tihomir Petrov This house in the town of Belogradchik welcomes the picturesque terrain and open horizon with an open plan and unobstructed floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The completely modernist approach allows the creation of larg... More

Embedded in a gentle hilly landscape, the house complements an existing ensemble. The adopted building configuration, with its open angles and two intersecting saddle roofs, reflects the distinctive character of the site. Christian Brandstätter Completely closed towards the street, the generously glazed interior with its central living and dining area opens up to the impressive natural landscape. The spatial transition continues smoothly through a terrace laid out on several levels with a partially sheltered front area. Christian Brandstätter Each room offers a variety of visual connections internally as well as to the surrounding nature. Inside, the intersection of the roof as well as the overall height of the rooms i... More

The main feature of this project is dynamism, both spatial and formal.Behind a rectangular volume there are many sloping lines. Surprises along the way are the result. Ethelett Distribution. The Urbane Mexico restaurant is on a corner, between a main street and a secondary one. Local regulations require not to build in a five-meter strip on the front of the property. We used this space as parking and access. We occupied the remaining surface with the two-level restaurant. The ground floor dining area occupies a third of this level. The rest is made up of the lobby, the toilets, and the kitchen with its support areas. The upper floor only has dining area. We separated the restaurant a few meters from the rear limit. In this strip we... More

Glamping The way we travel has changed. We no longer want a generic, one-size-fits-all vacation. We want to explore on our terms and immerse ourselves in local culture, and we no longer just want to simply witness nature—we want to live in it. A fusion of glamour and camping, glamping is a way to authentically experience the untamed and completely unique parts of the world—without having to sacrifice creature comforts. It is where stunning nature meets modern luxury. ss.mm design / PEOPLE Ursa Major The Larger Bear is the third larger constellation and largest constellation in the northern sky. Its brightest stars form the Big Dipper asterism, one of the most recognizable shapes in the sky. Well known by most cultures in... More

The site is the beautiful private land of 8 acres which is a dense forest with a lots coconut trees, mango trees, Nutmeg, Teak etc. Finding a perfect place for the farm house became difficult since we don’t want to cut down any trees on site. By making a grid in site, the form of the building has been achieved in accordance with the tree position. Syam Sreesylam We wanted no steel or concrete structure and we do not want to disturb the existing natural environment  so we proposed  a timbrel vault structure. This timbrel Vault technique has been followed as per my mentor Ar.Senthil Kumar Doss’s catenary based vault structures. Twin Vault structure has been done with the dimension of 36’ and 32’ width w... More

Birch Tree House is a thoughtful addition to an early-twentieth-century brick terrace house, located in the Maastricht suburb of Sint Pieter. This tiny little project has been a labour of love for me, which started when my client, Jasper, asked me to design a low-budget addition to their home. Caption The projects aim was to create a better connection between the house and its small rear garden and to introduce a sense of light into the house. The design was conceived as a 'garden room' sitting gently between house and garden. Caption To make this tiny addition feel generous and spatious, a couple of spatial tools were used. The most important one being the dramatic change in ceiling height - also known as "compressing and relea... More

The concept hotel "Mutis" located in Indonesia. This project represents our search for combinations of different stylistic directions. We experimented a lot with geometric shapes, materials and furniture. Caption Caption Project concept creation took about 2 months.One of the ideas of this project was to give people the opportunity to feel like a part of nature through location, natural materials, colors, art objects and interaction of plants with interior and architecture.We used artistic plaster in the interior, polished concrete on the floor, custom metal and wood panels on the walls. Caption Caption More

In Land-Living reinterprets the American vernacular of the barn. In collaboration with AWP/AWILDC (Alessandra Cianchetta), the design and development allow for various typologies resulting in residential barns, art barns, remote working barns, or a combination. It transforms into a functional and sustainable, yet sensuous, living environment in the center of nature. Caption The modular CLT prefabricated barns are adapted to open fields, rolling hills, and wooded sites. They have been developed with close attention to the natural elements through the raw material selections enhancing the atmosphere of the working and living space. Caption In light of the current pandemic, there is a crucial need for access to nature and open-air... More

The project of our tiny house was born in a context in which the Habitat concept itself evolves and changes according to new needs but also to the needs that society is involuntarily forcing to impose for a more sustainable life away from the frenzy that is too insistent today and ephemeral. The concept of our project, which is based on its actual production, is conceived from a prefabricated corrugated sheet metal structure subsequently covered with a laminated structure in natural wood, treated so as to be able to resist atmospheric agents in any context, thanks also to our system of filtering of natural water which acts as a shield in case of excessive heat. The interiors are presented with the same philosophy applied to the outer casin... More

The pure, austere character of the Boshuis becomes one with the surrounding landscape, comfortably nestled in the woods and wetlands. The residents love spending time outside. Not only do they want to see nature, but they also want to feel and smell it. In order to be able to enjoy the view onto the bog lake, all the living areas of the house are situated next to each other in a row, offering a view onto the water. An elongated volume with an open, glass façade towards the nature results from this choice. The rooms are connected by a long hallway in the back of the house. In contrast to the open front, the back  of the house is protective and closed. The outer walls are covered with black long format bricks that emphasise the l... More