#residential architecture

The renovation of this 1930s Veluwe farmhouse focuses on restoring the original structure while creating a light-filled, contemporary living environment. In the former stable, several historic roof trusses that had been removed over the years were carefully reintroduced, strengthening the spatial experience and preserving the constructive logic of the building. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption The stable has been opened up into a generous living kitchen, with new façade openings and steel window frames that draw daylight deep into the interior. A thatched extension adds additional living space while connecting seamlessly to the traditional vocabulary of the farmstead. Caption Through the use of... More

Cabin House is a modest, low-impact home located in a wooded suburban lot outside Asheville, North Carolina. It was designed for a couple seeking to exchange urban life for a quieter, more connected existence. The clients’ goal was clear: a cozy, efficient dwelling that embraced the landscape, celebrated simplicity, and avoided unnecessary excess - financially and materially. Ryan Theede Caption   A simple structure in harmony with the land The design is composed of three intersecting volumes with one for parking, one for shared living spaces, and one for private areas. These are arranged to follow the site’s natural contours and capture sunlight and views. Instead of a heavy garage, the architects opted f... More

This project concerns a single-family dwelling set on a plot with a steep natural slope and a privileged view over a surrounding landscape rich in vegetation and close to a body of water. The layout of the house takes advantage of the topography, sitting on a partially suspended platform that provides a continuous visual connection with the horizon and subtle integration with the surrounding nature. Hra-Lisboa Hra-Lisboa Hra-Lisboa The architectural proposal is based on a volumetric composition marked by horizontal lines and overlapping planes, defining a contemporary, minimalist, and elegant language. The large glazed openings play a central role, allowing the fusion between interior and exterior, creating spacious, bright... More

The project consists of a three-storey single-family house, set on a sloping plot with a steep longitudinal gradient. The main premise of the architectural design was to enhance the relationship between the interior and exterior, providing wide, unobstructed views and a continuous experience between the living spaces and the outdoor garden and leisure areas. Hra-Lisboa Hra-Lisboa The architectural language adopted is based on a contemporary aesthetic of pure lines and marked volumes, highlighting the contrast between opaque planes covered in light-coloured stone and continuous glazed surfaces. The composition of the elevations prioritises horizontality, accentuated by the large cantilevered balconies that define the three living... More

We were approached by a retired couple to design a home for them in a residential community outside of Asheville NC.  Lissa Gotwals The site itself presented just the kind of constraints that energize our work. In this case, the budget and site dictated a compact, resource-efficient house—just 2.000 square feet—that occupies the clearing right off the road so we disturb the site as little as possible.  Ryan Theede Our vision for the house was to preserve the feeling of untouched natural beauty by designing a quiet and unassuming shelter that provides the essentials yet it is luxurious in its simplicity of design and the connection it affords to the woods surrounding it. On the outside we wanted the building... More

The Condominium 3 houses in Bicesse is a contemporary residential building with a markedly horizontal design, set on a gently sloping plot. The building has three floors above ground, staggered in levels that follow the natural topography of the land. The design is characterized by straight, clean lines, with a strong emphasis on landscape integration and maximizing private outdoor areas. Hra-Lisboa The architectural language favors transparency and a fluid relationship between the interior and exterior, evidenced by the extensive use of glazed planes in minimalist frames. These wide, continuous openings ensure abundant natural light, provide unobstructed views of the surrounding space, and reinforce the feeling of spaciousness in the... More