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Preserving the Outside, Reimagining Life Within. Designed for a family of four, the project reimagines an existing residence into a contemporary home centered on everyday living. With the original building already providing sufficient spatial capacity, the design takes a deliberate approach to preservation, retaining its existing façade while focusing architectural interventions on enhancing the interior experience. Rather than transforming the house through extensive exterior alterations, the project explores how spatial reorganization, materiality, and a closer relationship with nature can redefine the quality of domestic life. Mario Wibowo 01. Reinterpreting the Existing The design maximizes the potential of the existing s... More

The project is part of a larger architectural complex located within an extensive natural site. The landscape of the wilderness serves as the foundation for the architectural concept. The studio’s task was to ensure the harmonious integration of the building into its natural surroundings, while creating an architecture that brings together Ukrainian building traditions and a contemporary minimalist approach to design. Anastasiia Shynkarenko The architecture of the project follows a logic of using natural materials that strengthen the connection between the building and its environment. Wood and stone were selected as the primary materials. Wooden slats were used for the façades, while timber shingles, rooted in historic... More

Heritage area of Vilnius, Malonioji str.5. ARCH-1 view of proposal. VILNIUS, MALONIOJI ST. 5. COMPETITION DESIGN. NEVER PRESENTED. This is a direct interpretation by the ARCH-1 team — our own vision of what the building could look like, seen exclusively through our eyes. Here it is. Caption Caption The same principles as in the Deimantai project, but expressed through our own vision. Particular attention was paid to the surrounding urban geomorphology and the integration of the proposed building into Žvėrynas’ urban fabric — without directly mimicking the existing architecture. Caption Caption Architecture must progress. If we keep building identical structures, reproducing and copying every surrou... More

The sinuous curves of the house unfold along an old, agrarian pathway, closely following the natural contours of the earth. As the plan gently steps down the glen, sectional differences begin to organize the interior, and the single-level residence gradually settles into its position as a subterranean dwelling. Vassilis Makris Vassilis Makris The seemingly simple gesture of the S-shaped curve incorporates two opposing conditions on site: an "extroverted" promontory at the southwest edge of the plot providing panoramic views of the sea, and an "introverted" glen overlooking the ravine below. Whereas the former becomes the locus of shared living spaces, the latter becomes the site of private bedrooms and guest quarters. Vassilis... More

Located in Pereira, Colombia, the house is immersed in a green natural landscape toward the forest of the Central Andes Cordillera. The project stems from the intention of orienting and framing views toward the mountains, making them a permanent element of the experience of inhabiting the house. Through its courtyards, terraces, and roofs, the residence creates different ways of contemplating and engaging with its surroundings.  © Alejandro Arango @sitioestudio.co © Alejandro Arango @sitioestudio.co © Alejandro Arango @sitioestudio.co The treatment of materiality pursues a language that is both contemporary and traditional. Concrete, glass, wood, and stone are combined with gardens and water elements. Sto... More

Mahachai Residence occupies a riverside plot on the Tha Chin River, on land once occupied by the owner’s boat-repair warehouse. Rather than erase this history, the house is conceived as a day-use villa, a place for the owner to rest, take in the river, and watch it turn gold at sunset, that quietly carries the memory of the site’s working past into its structure and materials. tacophoto.bkk tacophoto.bkk tacophoto.bkk tacophoto.bkk Structure as infrastructure At the entrance court, a long-span I-beam steel structure crosses the full 14.4-meter width of the site, freeing two floors of column-free space. The scale required for this span becomes, at the domestic level, an opportunity. The space between the sec... More

TAA Bordeaux presents one of its projects: “Novéo”, a development comprising a KLEY serviced residence, 117 housing units (including 21 affordable homeownership units and 37 social rental units) spread across 4 buildings, and a shared car park with 128 spaces, located in the Bassins à Flot mixed-use development zone (ZAC) in Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France). Roland Halbe Roland Halbe Roland Halbe Roland Halbe The Bassins à Flot project is part of a new district in Bordeaux that is now well established, with a vibrant community and a life of its own. TAA’s involvement comes at the final stage of its development, taking into account the identity and uses that have emerged since... More

BELL BELL An Existing House and Mature Trees as the Starting Point Opening text BELL BELL brings together 24 homes in the suburban residential setting of City Bell, Argentina. The project retains and renovates an existing house, converting it into three residences, and introduces a new building with 21 apartments at the rear of the site. Preserved trees and a material palette of exposed concrete, brick, wood, and metal establish the relationship between the existing property and the new intervention. JOAQUIN OLEASTRO SERRA JOAQUIN OLEASTRO SERRA JOAQUIN OLEASTRO SERRA JOAQUIN OLEASTRO SERRA Architectural narrative Retaining the original house establishes the site’s organization. Its position along the street a... More

Built in the 13th century, the castle was remodeled and expanded in the 15th and 16th centuries. From 1978 to 1982, it underwent a comprehensive restoration by Johannes Manderscheid, in close consultation with the historic preservation authorities. Architekturbüro Manderscheid Architekturbüro Manderscheid The current project involved improving the thermal insulation of the unheated attic, renewing the lime plaster on the western gable facade (the weather side), refurbishing some windows and shutters, installing a handrail on the bastion staircase, and repairing cracks in the valuable Baroque stucco and the worn 17th-century staircase. The stucco restoration was planned with an experienced conservator and carried out as... More

Located within an olive grove in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico, Serentha Cabin is a 109 m² residence that explores the relationship between architecture, landscape, and material simplicity. The project is organized into two parallel volumes connected by a central courtyard, creating a clear spatial arrangement that balances privacy with openness. The residence includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with an additional exterior powder room. The courtyard acts as the organizing element of the home, mediating between interior spaces and the surrounding landscape. Francisco Palacio Francisco Palacio The architectural expression is defined by a restrained material palette and a straightforward structural system. A... More

As a response to Toronto’s housing crisis, this project proposes prototypes for developing incremental density as an alternative to high-rise construction that is faster, more liveable, and better integrated with existing neighborhoods. Through a gradual process of change, density can be increased on main streets by constructing multi-unit buildings on lots that are currently dominated by single-family homes. Agency is given to small-scale owner ‘developers’ to convert their properties, stimulating gradual increases in density for neighborhood intensification. Caption Caption Caption The prototypes explore modular options for corner and midblock lots of different widths, with stacked units for ease of const... More

NEO, a name derived from the Greek word “néos,” meaning “new,” transcends the definition of a simple residential building to become a statement of architectural intent in the heart of Bellavista, Quito. The project emerges as an intelligent response to the city’s growing urban density, proposing a reconfiguration of the residential experience where design and human well-being converge in a modern, bold, and futuristic language. Bicubik Photography Bicubik Photography Bicubik Photography Bicubik Photography Bicubik Photography The conceptual essence of NEO lies in its ability to challenge the rigidity of the built environment. In a city where verticality and orthogonality have hi... More

On Smallegade in Frederiksberg, a three-storey townhouse situated within a characteristic and atmospheric courtyard has undergone a comprehensive renovation and transformation. The renovation focused on preserving the character and qualities of the existing building while adapting it to contemporary standards of comfort, functionality, and everyday living. The property has been carefully reconfigured and upgraded throughout, resulting in a modern and cohesive townhouse with a timeless architectural expression. Sam Smith Sam Smith Sam Smith Sam Smith A key part of the transformation was to improve the relationship between the interior spaces and the outdoors. A new rooftop terrace and a first-floor balcony were introduc... More

The Casa Gaiola project consists of the rehabilitation, alteration, and expansion of a traditional dwelling, aiming to improve its functionality and comfort. The intervention includes the reorganization of interior spaces, enhancing the relationship between social and private areas, as well as increasing natural light and ventilation. Réplica Creative Studio Réplica Creative Studio Réplica Creative Studio Réplica Creative Studio The proposal preserves the architectural identity of the building, maintaining the characteristic elements of the façade. Inside, contemporary solutions are introduced to ensure a more comfortable and efficient living experience. Outdoor areas are enhanced, cre... More