Rural house

Designed as a serene retreat in the rural expanse of Kyiv region, Ukraine, these two identical modern minimalist houses stand as a testament to contemporary living amidst nature. Originally envisioned as vacation homes for two brothers and their families, the allure of the tranquil surroundings led them to make these houses their permanent residence. Ivan Avdeenko Ivan Avdeenko Ivan Avdeenko Ivan Avdeenko Ivan Avdeenko The facades of the houses exude a sleek modern aesthetic with black metal panels complemented by smooth and planked wooden surfaces. Positioned on a plot with a subtle relief, the street and parking spots sit elevated, providing a unique vantage point to the houses below. Inside, the houses are a mar... More

Casa Azahares studies the Mexican Northwest countryside and dignifies its most representative scenes: the open door, the mesquite wood that crackles in the night fire, the walnut tree in the distance, the shadows of the steel roof and solid wall.  Francisco Álvarez This project gives a home to the “Madre Tierra” workers, men and women devoted to the land and the lemons, orange, and avocado crops. Francisco Álvarez The routine of the countryside makes us remember the strength in its simplicity. So we asked ourselves how to translate this endeavor into a space language. This project answers this by splitting the original structure of the typical house into three independent volumes. Francisco &Aac... More

"In relation to the environment, the architect has a duty to always be active. Preserving does not mean renouncing human action on the environment but implementing action that is compatible with its natural and historical characteristics," stated Edoardo Milesi. Andrea Ceriani Andrea Ceriani Dealing with the renovation and revitalization of an abandoned historic farmhouse in an untouched environment, just a stone's throw from the city, is not an everyday opportunity. It's a captivating challenge that prompts us to contemplate the future of historic architecture, a topic as relevant and necessary as ever. Andrea Ceriani Andrea Ceriani The two buildings are arranged around a central courtyard, following the typical layou... More

Mormaiquel House, a rustic house located in Biniagual, a small town of about 15 houses and 20 inhabitants in the interior of Mallorca that has its origin in the Arab period. It is an isolated single-family home for a local couple and numerous animals on a 35,000m2 rustic plot surrounded by vineyards, with mountain views. Tomeu Canyellas The house is developed on a single ground floor, providing a horizontality to the house that is consistent with the size of the plot. All the rooms are directed to the best views and orientation, but not forgetting the connection with the rear, thus achieving cross ventilation, as well as views of all points of the plot. Tomeu Canyellas The style of the house is set by the strict regulations on... More

ZB House resumes the dialogue with the surrounding context, typical of the villages of Lake Como, with a sincere and contemporary architecture. The use of local stone in the parts in direct contact with the view from the outside, as if to seek protection and privacy, while the quicklime plaster for the most intimate areas of the house, creates an articulation in the volume and in the views towards the lake. ARCHITETTURA ed INTORNI The introduction of two different courtyards, one to screen the living room and the second to the lower level of the house, increase the wealth of views from the inside to the outside, while creating more articulation and diversity of use of the outdoor spaces. ARCHITETTURA ed INTORNI The entire layout... More

The main actor is not the house, but the landscape. The breath-taking force of a natural landscape like this one, must not be eclipsed, but complemented and strengthened. Rafael Gamo While programming a space on the site, architecture must follow the virtues of the site and nature. Therefore, the project scheme virtually eliminates the private rooms of the program by placing them on a semi-underground level, which allows rooms to keep a view towards distant landscape. All the common areas get together in a simple and respectful pavilion, allowing the continuity and contemplation of the immediate and distant landscape.  Rafael Gamo Earth, roof tiles, wood and stone are the materials through which the proposal develops a cons... More

Renovation and an extension to an existing house, located in the rural area in the center of Israel. The existing house, originally built in the 90’s, was to be adapted to the needs and style of its current owners - a young family with children. Sharon Buchbinder The entrance to the house, originally at its front, was relocated along the side façade. This enabled better arrangement and connectivity between the interior spaces, as well as a clearer hierarchy and definition of the outdoor spaces around the house. Sharon Buchbinder   The existing small windows were replaced with large openings, embracing the greenery of the garden and viewing the landscape of the adjacent fields. Sharon Buchbinder   T... More