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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

Refugio del Ocaso is conceived as a residence shaped through the careful balance of solids and voids, where enclosed interior spaces are continuously complemented by open courtyards and transitional zones. Rather than functioning as isolated outdoor elements, these courtyards operate as environmental regulators and sensory extensions of the living spaces, bringing daylight, air movement, and vegetation into the daily life of the home. PH Mateo soto ❌︎ Remove Applied Products block will be inserted here The project adopts a materially restrained architectural language in which structure, enclosure, and atmosphere work together to create a calm and environmentally responsive domestic environment. Through the combination of cha... More

This residence takes advantage of deep/rectangular ocean front lot. The privileged setting permitted the positioning of the structure close to the street, leaving more than half of the site to the natural beach environment.  The main spaces are oriented towards the Atlantic Ocean view and breezes; the core and posterior of the house is naturally lit with linear clerestory fenestrations. Paola Quevedo Paola Quevedo Paola Quevedo Use program • Main Fl.: Great Room (living, dining, kitchen), Bedroom, Study, 2.5 baths, Laundry • Semi-Basement: cisterns (rain + city water), solar energy batteries, shop, storage  Paola Quevedo Paola Quevedo Paola Quevedo For its central location along... More

For this project, we were tasked with expanding a house originally designed by renowned architect Donald Knorr in the 1960s. Our clients wanted to enlarge the kitchen, dining area, and master bedroom, while also adding a family room, entertainment space, and an additional bedroom. Caption Caption Caption We preserved Knorr’s iconic "cross" layout and maintained the A-frame bedroom/living room volume. However, we replaced the A-frame master suite and kitchen/dining areas with new, contemporary volumes that enhance both efficiency and functionality. The flat roof of the new addition allowed us to incorporate a green roof with a water collection system for irrigation. The south-facing overhang shields the home from summe... More

With the increasing popularity of the plant-based lifestyle, Buono, a leading brand of plant-based food and dessert, wished to expand their factory and office buildings in Nakhon Pathom province.  DOF Skygorund The three new buildings are positioned laterally to each other while in parallel with the existing warehouse structure on site. Building A is situated in juxtaposition with the existing reservoir closest to the perimeter of the property. The newly established connection between architecture and nature creates a harmonious environment that is dedicated to the well-being of staff. In this building, the main hall functions as a cafeteria and can be adapted to hold various events and activities such as new year’s parties... More

NE 1.17 House+ renders a minimalistic and bioclimatic design that is situated in a beautiful residential area in the city of Larnaca in Cyprus. The main idea of the project was to create a warm and cozy dwelling for a contemporary family, a space carrier of multiple memories, that could blend nicely with the environment and be energy efficient throughout the year.  Creative Photo Room Creative Photo Room Creative Photo Room Creative Photo Room Creative Photo Room Creative Photo Room Creative Photo Room Creative Photo Room The North façade, which welcomes the main entrance of the house, faces the highway and that was the reason behind the “L” shaped structure. The purpose was t... More