Travertine

Mandarin Oriental 03 is a 670 m² summer house on the hills of Bodrum, designed around a single idea: a bright, airy and timeless home that opens itself to the Aegean. Every decision, from the plan to the smallest piece of joinery, follows from the wish to bring daylight into every room and to keep the sea present wherever you stand. İbrahim Özbunar & 645 Studio İbrahim Özbunar & 645 Studio The house begins with the view. The entrance and the staircase were positioned so that the moment you step inside, the eye travels through a tall, stone-lined hall and past the stair void straight to the Aegean. Rather than a hallway that leads to the view, the arrival itself becomes the view, and the staircase frames it... More

Sand House is a private villa in Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai, completed in 2024 and planned around its pool. A double-height colonnade shades the terrace along one side of the water, a covered outdoor room with dining in the shade sits at its end, and a timber lounge on strips of lawn faces the pool from the other side, so the cooler months are lived outside in rooms the house shelters. LKYOOB LKYOOB LKYOOB LKYOOB A bedroom opens through full-height glazing onto the same courtyard, and a passage of lit steps runs along one side of the house. The material language is the studio's: travertine paving and walls, dark timber soffits, and a black slatted screen that closes the far end of the pool against the palms. The house holds... More

The Cube 61 is a private house of travertine, dark walnut and black stone in Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, completed in 2024. It is planned around a courtyard pool so that the dining room and the family rooms look onto water rather than onto the street. Towards the road it presents a composed, closed face of travertine, dark timber slats and a lit boundary wall, photographed at dusk beside a neighbouring villa the studio also designed. LKYOOB LKYOOB LKYOOB Inside, the kitchen is a black stone island with bar seating under dark walnut cabinets; fluted walnut lines the passages, and the bathroom doors pivot in the same timber; a travertine feature wall is washed by uplights; and a full-height dark pivot door stands in the entrance hall... More

Located on the shores of the Vinkeveense Plassen near Amsterdam, Lake View House was designed as more than a private residence. The project explores how architecture, interior design and integrated technology can come together to support everyday family life while also serving as a place where clients can experience the studio’s design philosophy in a natural, authentic setting. The architecture responds directly to its surroundings. Towards the street, the house remains deliberately closed, providing privacy and shelter. Towards the lake, expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing opens the living spaces to panoramic water views, creating a seamless relationship between interior and landscape. Jurrit van de Waal Jurrit van de Waal... More

This project operates on the interplay between matter and perspective. When is something a space between rooms and when is it a room. Is something a floor or a kitchen. Is it inside or outside. A Matter of Perspective transforms a two-level apartment into a narrative about perception of space. Matte glass panels diffusing light and shadows, referencing the steam state of matter, and sliding partitions shifting the occupant’s perspective. Through sightlines and openings in walls the ordinary becomes extraordinary.  Giovanni Nardi The design unfolds as a sequence of shifting perspectives. Matte glass panels diffuse light and shadow throughout the apartment, while carefully positioned openings and sliding partitions continuous... More

In the pedestrian heart of Padua, Essentia redefines the concept of a showroom through an intervention that works on spatial continuity and the expressive power of surfaces. The project moves beyond simple commercial display to create a unified organism, where cement resin, stone, and wood become architectural matter that guides the visitor from the public dimension of the ground floor toward the immersive and intimate dimension of the basement. The entrance welcomes the client into a space that becomes an urban scenography. The reception stands out as a monolithic volume in travertine: a tectonic presence that organizes flows and acts as the first material manifesto, directing the gaze toward the hall. Here, the environment is rhythmicall... More

Tbilisi Hills Golf & Residences Complex The design for this individual residential unit is conceived in consideration of the project plot's topographical context and its location, which affords panoramic vistas of Tbilisi. The architectural solution is dictated by the specific constraints and opportunities presented by the site. The resulting architectural language is a direct response to the challenges of the steep terrain, establishing a dynamic and symbiotic relationship between the structure and the landscape. Arestea Topography, Geomorphology, and Terrain Remodelling The existing undeveloped plot is characterized by complex terrain. It features a pronounced and consistent gradient that descends sharply from the southwest to... More

The house is called Casa da Ria as it is near the Alvor Estuary, over which it has panoramic and ever changing views due to the varying tides. The plot is extensive and slopes steeply to the north-west, where the wide views open up to the east and south and the light intensifies. Here, the outdoor spaces and shadows become more appealing, to enjoy the delights of a mild climate, all year round. Although the urban regulations for this area allow the construction of 3 floors from ground level up, it was decided to build just 2 floors in order to achieve more horizontality and a smooth connection with the surrounding landscape. In this way, the visual impact is reduced. The house seems to almost disappear to the north-west, from... More

Australian Leisurewear Label Venroy Opens In Byron Bay - inspired by the Piazza’s of Rome and their eternal water fountains. Designed for Australian leisurewear label, Venroy, Byron Bay is their seventh store across both Australia and a newly opened door in Capri, Italy earlier this year. Tom Ross The retail store is designed to be transportive, taking the customer on a journey to aspirational destinations around the globe. For Byron Bay, the architectural and philosophical pillars of a traditional Italian Piazza have been adapted into a contemporary retail setting. Inspired by the Byron way of life and their renowned community spirit, the Venroy Piazza offers a marketplace to gather and rest. The design sees a curation of nat... More

Located in Nordelta, Sena House is situated on a corner lot with privileged views of the river. This residence is organized into three levels, clearly differentiated by their morphology, creating a dynamic interaction between indoor and outdoor spaces while maximizing views of the water and the surrounding landscape. Alejandro Peral Alejandro Peral Alejandro Peral Alejandro Peral Upon entering, the main entrance leads to the heart of the house: a central hall that opens up to a double-height living room. This space, strategically positioned on the corner of the lot, takes advantage of both facades with river views, becoming the organizing nucleus of the home. From here, the social area unfolds fluidly in two directions:... More

The project was designed for the redevelopment of Kar Apartment Block due to the risk of an anticipated major earthquake in Istanbul. The net occupied areas of units were preserved whereas the vertical circulation was rearranged in compliance with the regulations in effect. Caption The new building was planned as common storage, technical and garden areas on the basement floor, retail space on the ground floor and 2 bedroom residential units on the upper floor, just like the existing building. Unlike the existing condition, the roof floor was designed as a common terrace and recreation area. Caption A lightwell space ascending from the 1st floor up to the roof was opened in accordance with the building core that had to be solved... More

A new house on a corner site in Herne Bay, the design balances the architectural simplicity of a city house with a luxurious, refined interior design. The relaxed spaces seamlessly blend inside and outside, whilst mediating the public and private realm. Thomas Seear-Budd Thomas Seear-Budd Thomas Seear-Budd Thomas Seear-Budd Thomas Seear-Budd Consistency through the scheme is achieved through a simple, neutral material palette of light oak, polished plaster, quartzite and travertine stones – accented with finely detailed raw steel. This harmonious palette links the spaces, while defining subtle zones within them. Thomas Seear-Budd Thomas Seear-Budd Thomas Seear-Budd Thomas Seear-Budd In co... More