Residence

Haksanjae is a private library designed to accommodate approximately 10,000 volumes. In addition to the collection space, it includes a workspace for writing and lecturing, as well as a modest residential component for occasional stays. The client, a former university professor of history, sought a space in which to house an extensive personal book collection following retirement. Jaewoo Lee Jaewoo Lee Jaewoo Lee Jaewoo Lee Two sides of the site are surrounded by high retaining walls, while the eastern and southern peripheries open toward a dramatic natural backdrop of mountains. The buildings are arranged along the perimeter, framing a central courtyard that feels both protected and secluded. This inward-facing configu... More

Elegance, modernity and functionality shape the guiding axis that defined the remodeling of this main room with the aim of achieving a new sober and timeless space. Jorge Luis Anaya Molina High quality materials were used to create a cozy and refined atmosphere, which were combined with neutral colors to maintain the same language, incorporating a variation of warm and cold colors to give accents in both paint and wallpaper. Wooden furniture finished in natural oak veneer, with decorative touches such as large mirrors, glass shelves and the headboard with upholstery of excellent design and manufacture. Soft, ambient lighting was chosen with a warm, dimmable color temperature and indirect lighting with LED strips in boxes. Other decor... More

Once upon a time the streets of Bangalore were quaint, warm and had a familiarity passed on from generations.  As the city grew to become a global Information Technology center the vernacular fabric of our streets rapidly depleted as the old made way for the new. The renovation and extension of the 40 year old house with a floor added on the top was designed to mark its own identity from the outside but also as a solution to add the new to the old without radically transforming the house from the way it has visually responded to the street for many decades.  The vernacular builds a context which lends definition to our streets and our lived eco system.  Anand Jaju Anand Jaju Anand Jaju Anand Jaju Anand... More

A space where family life and creative expression are harmoniously intertwined, resolving everything necessary for a family to find the ideal environments for professional development and home dynamics. The architectural design allows for the ideal result to be achieved by emphasizing materiality, as well as the relationship between interior and exterior. Jorge Succar Jorge Succar The requirements expressed by renowned guitarist Eduardo Díaz, his wife and daughters are translated into the design of this music studio made up of architectural volumes that merge through slender steel elements, stone masses and wooden details. The layout of the garden complements the palette of materials, offering multifaceted scenarios surrou... More

Clearly delineating space for a single mother and her teenagers was a primary consideration for this relatively small home. Spaces had to be segregated without feeling choppy, while also maintaining an open, airy environment. Photolux Studio/Christian Lalonde Overlooking a beautiful river valley, the house was conceived as a simple masonry volume with the ground floor being dedicated exclusively to the teenagers with bedrooms, TV area and sports equipment storage. The second storey features all of the common living spaces, as well as the master bedroom and bathroom. The 2 levels are joined by the double-height entryway and hallway below, creating the illusion of the primary living level floating above the serene vista beyond. Photo... More

The house is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Nicosia, on a plot of a new urban neighborhood. To the south lies the familiar urban chaos of the city composed of scattered residential buildings in an inhomogeneous arrangement. To the north the vast agricultural fields highlight the extensive horizon offering unobstructed views of the trapezoidal hill of Aronas. The program is typical: a two-story house with 3 bedrooms and a guest room for a young family of four. This house is the result of a design process that seeks to reinterpret the courtyard typology found in traditional residences in Cyprus, through the contemporary ways of domestic living. creative photo room creative photo room creative photo room creative pho... More

A home is more than just a physical structure; it embodies the values, culture, and aspirations of its occupants. In today's embrace of innovation and progress, traditional architecture serves as a timeless link to our heritage, reflecting centuries of wisdom and offering sustainable solutions. It fosters a sense of community and connection with the past, creating spaces where families can thrive, and traditions can be preserved. Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company Located within the tranquil environs of Anand city in Gujarat, 'The Annexe' stands as an embodiment of the delicate equilibrium bet... More

The challenge was to completely transform the old "ph", which functioned as a carpentry shop. Modify the original structure (dark rooms) with spaces full of light that open onto a large void, a longitudinal patio with a contemporary and welcoming imprint. Bruto Studio Bruto Studio Bruto Studio In this sense, the Helguera "ph" is an architectural signifier of change: a home that has evolved into a radical comprehensive proposal.The idea of a patio that articulates the social floor (living room, kitchen) with the grill, allows for a fluid development of both the daily and domestic activities of the home and broader social gatherings. This leads to separating the bedrooms on the ground floor, on a higher plane to improve lighti... More

Tasked with building only 950 Sq.Mt. on a site that would normally have been built out to 1500 Sq.Mt. meant that the project could be designed free from the need to conform to the outer setback line mandated by city planners. To this end, an internal brief was created - that 40% of the house must be a garden and 60% of the house must look into it. Hence the name, 40/60 House. Abhay Khatri Abhay Khatri Abhay Khatri The strategy to meet this internal requirement was to consolidate all the open area requirements into a garden to the south and west of the plot. The built portion was then arranged as an “L” around the 200 Sq.mt garden so that all but one of the 5 bedrooms look into the green area. The junction of the... More

This house symbolizes convenience and enjoyable living through simple maintenance. Every space here is designed with the prime purpose of maximizing space and light. Ar. Gagandeep Kapila, Founder & Principal Architect at Workshop for Metropolitan Architecture, presents you with design inspirations that offer modernist thinking to characterize spaces along the growing trends in interior design. A partitioning glass wall defines the main living area. Aside from a wide glazed wall draped in soft drapes, a wooden feature panel front of which the furnishings are arranged gives a sense of ease and cheerfulness to the entire space. Choosing the right textures and colours, along with soft seating, mild lighting, and other components, results i... More

In this ground floor apartment, our challenge was to improve the integration of the interior spaces with the garden outside. The goal was to bring more light and the fell of the garden to the inside the apartment.  Evellyn Muller To achieve this, a wood structured roof was designed to occupy part of the garden and under it, the new kitchen area. As it is, it feels like a veranda when the glass doors are open, surrounded by garden on both sides.  Evellyn Muller The former kitchen used to be where the dining room is today. This change made it possible do remove all the walls except for the existing raw concrete pillars. With no interruption from the walls, we were able to reach the light from both sides of the social are... More

In immediate proximity to the École Polytechnique elite university, the residence offers students a living space in green surroundings. The identical cubic buildings are arranged evenly across the park-like grounds. The green areas, lushly planted with trees and native plants unite the residence into a harmonious ensemble.All buildings have the same typology: four residential levels above a recessed ground floor with generously glazed communal areas opening onto the park. A central atrium with skylight provides access to the apartments. The spatial concept offers room for student community life and at the same time privacy and retreat in the apartments. On the facades, concrete structure, anodised aluminium panels and panorama window... More

Waçade extended to the full width of the plot, the FM House was organized according to an essential set of overlapping volumes that, through the structural plans highlight, sought to light the composition. leandro Moura estudio_onzeonze The parti was based on he inversion of the traditional flow of middle of the block lots, bringing the leisure to the frontal façade, allowing the direct access to it and emphasizing the social interaction of the family, raising it as a highlight element that integrates the other areas of the house. leandro Moura estudio_onzeonze The original topography of the land allowed the building to be constructed on the upper part of the lot, letting the ground floor to be almost one floor abo... More