Natural light

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about natural light

Project • By Ultra Arquitetura • Apartments

Zilles Apartment

Located in a contemporary residential building in the Rio Branco neighborhood of Porto Alegre, the project is centered on maximizing the natural light provided by its eastern orientation. Wooden blinds allow daylight to filter through the interiors in a controlled manner, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow that reveals textures, accentuates volumes, and transforms the perception of the spaces throughout the day. Lucas Frank Lucas Frank Lucas Frank The material palette is defined by a restrained and timeless selection of finishes, where different shades of brown establish a continuous dialogue between the environments. Duetto quartzite, featured in the monolithic kitchen island, is paired with coffee-colored lac... More

Project • By Seraro by Ramical • Private Houses

Mayall Residence | Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, Mayall Residence explores a refined approach to contemporary living through a careful balance of materiality, light, and spatial clarity. Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical The kitchen is conceived as a central living space, where warm wood cabinetry and deep blue elements create a grounded yet elegant composition. Natural light enhances the textures of stone surfaces and reinforces the connection between functionality and atmosphere. Seraro by Ramical The bathroom follows a calm and restrained language, defined by soft neutral tones, clean lines, and a seamless integration of glass and stone. The space is designed to feel open, quiet, and effortlessly sophisticated. Throughout the project, the des... More

Project • By Cimaise Architecture • Universities

Multipurpose Pavilion – Université de Sherbrooke

Located at the heart of Université de Sherbrooke’s main campus, the cafeteria of the Multipurpose Pavilion, originally built in 1993, is reimagined as a new social heart for the university. As one of Quebec’s leading French-language research institutions, with a campus closely tied to its natural setting, it now offers renewed spaces of daily life for students, places to meet, study, share a meal and spend time together from morning to evening. Charles Lanteigne Charles Lanteigne The design is guided by the idea of an appropriable interior landscape, composed of a sequence of atmospheres rather than a single uniform hall. Students are invited to occupy the space in many ways: for a quick meal, collaborative wor... More

Project • By Cimaise Architecture • Pavilions

Coffee Park Pavilion

The Coffee Park pavilion is located at the heart of the Côte‑des‑Neiges | Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grâce borough, at the intersection of De Maisonneuve Boulevard and Broadway Avenue, slightly set back from the park’s main circulation routes. It appears as a discreet, welcoming contemporary pavilion, evoking a single‑storey house that is legible and reassuring, scaled to the families and children who use the site. The architectural concept is based on a simple, almost archetypal volume: a small, pitched‑roof chalet finely shaped by its envelope. A pleated metal roof and light brick façades are treated as a continuous skin folding down to shelter the interior spaces, creating protective porches and overhangs at the entrances. T... More

Project • By Tulli Studio • Apartments

Apartment Fluxo

In the Fluxo Apartment, the starting point for this interior design was the structure itself. The industrial style comes through strongly in the choice of materials and in the project’s overall language—but everything was designed to go beyond aesthetics. The countertops were made in exposed concrete. Concrete slat cladding covers portions of the walls with vertical texture. A black stone mosaic gives the staircase a striking presence. Gray porcelain tiles, white marble, black marble, and gray quartz complete the mineral palette that runs through the spaces.None of this, on its own, might suggest warmth—but that’s exactly where the project begins to surprise. Andre Mortatti When the industrial style is approac... More

Project • By Tulli Studio • Apartments

Apartment Origami

How do you keep alive the roots and essence of who you are?In the Origami Apartment, that answer didn’t come in words. It came through spaces, choices, and sensations. An interior design that not only embraces Japanese aesthetics but gently revives what has always existed within this family—the connection to their origins. Even in Curitiba, on the other side of the world, you can feel Japan in every detail. And that’s what this home is about: belonging, reconnecting, and transforming the house into a refuge of memories, warmth, and meaning. Renata Salles The interior design of this apartment doesn’t aim to fill every space—it values emptiness. Here, silence is part of the composition.Doors disappear, lin... More

Project • By S4A | Space4Architecture • Museums

New Museum of Architecture and Design Helsinki

The Museum of Architecture & Design in Helsinki is a permeable cultural hub, seamlessly integrating arts, crafts, and learning while respecting the urban and maritime context. Inspired by stacked breakwaters, its design features an elevated gallery, a sloped workshop, and a waterfront restaurant, creating dynamic spaces for social interaction. Multiple entry points ensure transparency and inclusivity, while a south-facing ramp and winter garden offer panoramic views and year- - round events. Caption Caption Sustainability is central to the design, with a timber and concrete hybrid structure, passive solar strategies, and rainwater collection ensuring energy self-sufficiency. Natural light filters through strategically placed... More

Project • By FH2L Arquitectos • Private Houses

HOUSE TG3

This contemporary single-family home is structured around two main axes (north-south and east-west), efficiently organizing the various spatial functions. The layout responds to precise planning, optimizing functionality, comfort, and integration with the natural surroundings. Amores Pictures Amores Pictures Amores Pictures Amores Pictures Amores Pictures At the heart of the house, a central core open to the garden serves as a connecting point between the diferent living areas. The versatile space noy only allows for smooth circulation and independent access to each room, but also enhances the relationship between indoors and outdoors, creating a continuous and immersive architectural experiencie. Amores Picture... More

Project • By buck&simple • Private Houses

Little Birch

Little Birch represents a case study in the bespoke detail. Realising a young family’s dream to achieve the day-to-day calm of resort living adjacent to the daily grind. Resort vibes, domestic ease.Located on the traditional lands of the Kameygal people, city and district views abound as this private home descends and expands into its built oasis.The site presented as a compact urban setting with our challenge to conceal, direct and connect to spaces beyond. The exterior presents to the established streetscape as an intersection of tectonic forms, mass and planes; the simple geometry provides a counterpoint to the neighbourhood’s incoherent mish mash of typologies. Tim Pascoe Tim Pascoe Tim Pascoe Descending from... More

Project • By buck&simple • Private Houses

Casa Figueira

Named after and centred around the century old heritage protected fig tree: Casa Figueira is a home nestled into its surroundings. Quietly secluded at the end of a cul-de-sac in the Sydney harbourside suburb of Rose Bay, the topography of the site eventuates to gun barrel views of the harbour and city beyond. Prue Ruscoe Prue Ruscoe Prue Ruscoe Prue Ruscoe Prue Ruscoe A highly complex design resolution and approvals process relied on a collaborative approach to bring the project to fruition. Working from the base of a planar curved form designed by Luigi Roselli Architects we focussed on tangibility, material and detail. As lead Architect, buckandsimple in company with Interior design team Atelier Alwill and landsc... More

Project • By MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture, LLC • Secondary Schools

Bronx High School for the Visual Arts Gym Annex

Bronx High School for the Visual Arts Gymnasium Annex was designed and constructed as part of the Universal Physical Education Initiative which addresses the needs of schools lacking dedicated physical education facilities. Pavel Bendov The new gymnasium annex spans 16,300 square feet and features basketball and volleyball courts, bleachers, and a flexible folding partition, all designed to create a versatile space. Skylights and acoustic wood paneling enhance natural lighting and sound quality, providing an optimal environment for physical activities. Supporting facilities include locker rooms, an instructor’s office, storage areas, and a mechanical mezzanine. The primary materials used—red brick and grey concrete masonry... More

Project • By PSTR • Private Houses

EVE | House in Evere

This semi-detached house borders a busy road in Brussels. The nuisances of this were all the more noticeable in the living room, as a set of annexes interposed itself with the garden and obstructed natural light. Marie-Françoise Plissart © We wanted to reconnect the house with its garden and the inner block via two strategies.   Marie-Françoise Plissart © Firstly, by isolating the ground floor from the roadway, doubling the street window frame and using translucent glazing, and by recomposing the spaces around a view towards the garden. This is achieved via a new window whose square dimension is taken up in the opening of the two existing load-bearing walls  Caption This rhythm of three sq... More

Project • By INI Design Studio • Factories

Miraclus Orthotech Headquarter & Industrial Campus

An Innovating & Manufacturing Campus for Production of Advanced Orthopaedic Implants: Manufacturing units, as the backbone of industrial progress, demand spaces that blend functionality with innovation, and ambiance with efficiency. In the realm of architectural design, these spaces transcend mere structures to become hubs of creativity, research, and production. The spatial design is not just about accommodating machinery and workforce but about fostering an environment conducive to collaboration, inspiration, and ingenuity. Such spaces marry state-of-the-art technology with aesthetics, creating environments that inspire and motivate.  Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company Th... More

Project • By Harikrushna Pattani & Associates • Private Houses

Ahmedabad's Compact Marvel: 4 BHK Bungalow in 1 Year

Looking for a spacious, light-filled 4 BHK bungalow design in Ahmedabad? Look no further! This stunning project in Sarkhej by Harikrushna Pattani & Associates showcases how to achieve a luxurious feel on a compact plot (160 sq. yards or 1440 sq. ft.). Inclined Studio Maximize Space, Light, and Style: This modern bungalow boasts a clever design that maximizes space utilization. Despite its compact footprint, the 3500 sq. ft. construction offers a sense of spaciousness. Architects achieved this through: Inclined Studio Strategic Open Floor Plan: Promotes natural light flow and a feeling of airiness.Triple-Height Cutout: Interconnects all floors, fostering a sense of connection and openness.Ample Natural Light & Ventilati... More

Project • By JMAD • Housing

Sunlit Coastal Ranch

That natural California vibe is imbedded inside and outside this home. It’s designed like a sun box – meaning you can see all the way through it from the front entry to the water. Even the stairway is designed so that sunlight dances throughout. It’s clean, coastal, contemporary. Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Caption   More