Modern vacation house

Vilapol, the small village where this house is located, is elevated and looks out upon the Lugo landscape.The house is situated on a triangular plot whose geometry determines the shape of the house, opening itself to the lush landscape and the ocean´s horizon. Jose Hevia The scale and layout of the openings seeks integration with the unique environment without sacrificing the strong desire to open up its most exposed facade to the landscape. Jose Hevia The open internal plan facilitates movement between the main rooms, placed along the open sea front. Around this covered space is where the daily life of relax during the holidays occurs. Jose Hevia The bright colors used in the interior are introduced as a contrast to... More

Formal and spatial elements typical of the vernacular Cycladic tradition are re-interpreted and introduced in this project in an attempt to address the problem and the aesthetics of applying a contemporary vocabylary of building synthesis into a traditional and strictly codified and preserved environment. ss.mm design The typical elements are combined in a slightly varying way for each of the 2 houses in order for them to offer a different spatial experience to their separate owners but at the same time present a unified whole to the exterior viewer. ss.mm design ss.mm design More

Affordable and sustainable, this Vacation Compound Design in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia, is a modern chalet designed on a plateau with lush vegetation. It consists of two-story homes that can be rented out by tourists and visitors. The layout of these homes leaves the private areas (three bedrooms) on the first floor, while the public spaces are on the ground. The openings are kept minimal to keep the interior cool, while the outdoor spaces (like sitting and playing areas) provide socializing opportunities. More

The Trunk Bay Residence II is a proposed home located in Trunk Bay on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. More

Vacation houses tend to be designed in a frivolous way, but not this one. CAS has drawn inspiration from the rich history & attractions of the stunning city of Baalbeck, Lebanon by emulating the vernacular into this amazing modern vacation house design. Nestled in the foothills of the Litani River, the gently sloping site of this house features a 2-story home with a basement. The entire design has a modern outlook, but the limestone-clad facade pays an ode to the indigenous roots of Baalbeck. More

Fisherman´s house rehabilitation in the historical centre of Ferragudo, Algarve, Portugal.    European property award winner. Casa Vale is a project to replace a former fishermen’s house in the historic centre of Ferragudo, a fishing village on the Atlantic coast in Southern Portugal. The original two-storey building was used for the storage of fishing nets and equipment at the basement level and living space with only basic amenities to the level above.  The concept was for a central light well which contains a sculptured timber staircase connecting all levels and spaces.  A “box” which opens at both ends houses the kitchen and dining areas and also gives access to the “wrap around&rd... More