Tropical

Nestled amidst lush green paddy fields, this residence is a harmonious blend of simplicity, sustainability, and contextual sensitivity. From the moment one turns off the main road onto a narrow path winding through the fields, the journey itself sets the tone for the design approach. The 180-degree panoramic view of the landscape became a defining factor in shaping the architectural response. Abhimanyu KV The plot, elevated 3.5 meters above road level, offered a unique vantage point. By strategically placing the entry along a side road, the residence maximizes its connection to the surrounding fields. A long verandah and an extended deck seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor spaces, encouraging the family to engage with the breathta... More

Located in Kura Kura Bali Turtle Island Development, Bali, Indonesia, the Kura Kura Bali Unity-in-Diversity (UID) Campus is a mixed-use facility encompassing an approximately 60 x 140 meter footprint that combines commercial, educational, office and event programmes. The building orients itself in the direction of the sacred Mount Agung, the highest point on Bali Island.  Mario Wibowo Photography Studio Mario Wibowo Photography Studio Mario Wibowo Photography Studio In establishing a general logic on how the plan is defined, the building operates on two intersecting axes, the horizontal-axis---giving the building its horizontal language---as well as a skewed-axis pointed at Mt. Agung cutting into it, which diagonally in... More

As the years go by, customs and living arrangements change. Previously, the floor plans of residential apartments were highly compartmentalized, with various separate rooms divided by walls, a room for staff, numerous bathrooms, among other distinctive features. However, increasingly, the newer generations seek more open and connected spaces with fewer obstacles and a lively atmosphere. This is how we conceptualized this renovation project together with the young couple who owns this apartment in the Itaim neighborhood. Pedro Napolitano Prata With 110m² of space, we proposed the demolition of all the walls in the social or common areas, integrating them into a single, fluid, and cozy space. Where there used to be a living room, d... More

Avani Kalutara Resort is a casual two hour drive from the city of Colombo. The resort is situated on a prime strip of land where the views cover the lake, lagoon, and the ocean. The picturesque setting creates a unique atmosphere for a resort hotel. Caption Overall design concepts developed for the common spaces; reception, all day dining, suites, indoor and outdoor lounges, and bar were to emphasize on vibrance of resort living, by bringing in subtle hints of colour, whilst maintaining a balance between the architecture and interior design elements. Caption The reception area was uplifted with casual lounge furniture, and sand tone floor finishes keeping in mind the grand lawn beyond the open French windows. The white wash timb... More

The East Java Christian Church invited Architecture Without Borders Indonesia (ASF-ID) to design a new facility with local characteristics using sustainable materials. The village of Jengger (or Chicken Comb in Bahasa) is located around seven hundreds meter above sea level. It is home to many coffee farmers. The village is surrounded by giant bamboo, but underutilized. There was no doubt the local bamboo will serve best for the project; performance stage which requires generous space and wide roof span. Since the end of 2016 several workshops were organized in the village with participation of volunteers and students covering topics of bamboo preservation and modern joinery using steel bolts and mortar injection.Beside technicalities, four... More

Landscape Design Workshop has won a 2016 Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects design award in the Residential category for their project Nexus Sawgrass.  A village green sits at the heart of Nexus Sawgrass, a 23-acre pedestrian friendly community designed to inspire the residents to enjoy and explore the outdoor environment. The project is located in the City of Sunrise with 500 rental apartments; 200 apartments in a wrap-around 4 story building with an attached garage and 300 units in 9 garden-style buildings. The community also includes a 10,000 square-foot clubhouse building. The community provides its residents with a resort lifestyle. It is organized around a large open space, a... More

The building is located on a hillside overlooking the sandy beach in Mui Ne, Vietnam. Haus Space transformed a private house on a long piece of land into a tropical bungalow named Hill Lodge. Haus Space retained the original house structure including the exterior walls and roof, and then rearranged the interior spaces to provide a comfortable bungalow facing a large terrace with a pool and garden. Thus each space is interconnected intimately for luxurious use by the guests, but privacy is provided by a glass block wall and soft materials including curtains and plants.Sustainable design was a key design factor, with natural ventilation afforded by the roof configuration. Local materials were sourced to accommodate the limited budget, but the... More

The project was to capture the essence of the environment, the lifestyle Stilts House, located in Villamil, Guayas province, Ecuador, a satellite city of Guayaquil with a population of 33.560 inhabitants, where at the time of the colony was a port of fishermen settled on ancient indigenous populations while maintaining the tradition today, in 1982 the UNESCO declared General Villamil Beaches as the second best climate in the world after a mountainous place in Australia, it is also known for its great work of local labor craft.It is proposed in its composite surround this with baked bricks that are also a traditional material in the local area, with some of the main objectives, do not use glass in their windows, incorporating traditional ele... More

The Historic plantation house "Klein Santa Martha" is located in the western part of Curaçao. It was restored by IMD design architect Anko van der Woude and is now a small Boutique Hotel with terrace restaurant overlooking the Bay of Santa Martha More

Site Vamizi Island, Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique. Subtropical climate. Coastal sanctuary. Brief Coastal retreat to sleep approximately 15 persons. Viewing tower, tree house & pool. Approximate area of 500sqm. Local materials. Design & Features Located off the high water line and out of sight in the dense coastal vegetation. Pavilion architecture with individual bedrooms positioned between the trees on site. Difficulties in procurement of hardwood from the mainland a concrete frame structure was favoured, this allowed for quick construction and wide spans for sea views. The concrete frame was scabbled to reveal a texture of local shells and stones that formed part of the aggregate. Hand carved timer screens and wov... More

This house stands out unique and very first of its kind in HPA’s folio. The house is in Indian tropical climate just few minutes away from Ocean. Since both, client and we adore the tropical landscape we wanted to achieve the quality, which completes the surroundings, and vice versa. The very texture of client’s sustainable lifestyle has woven into design and execution as well. A narrow paved passage beautifully covered by native plants leads to vestibule & open verandah. Open verandah faces green lawn and plantation on three sides. Vestibule connects family room and living room, while verandah is also an extension of formal living room. The central structure of house consists of formal living room and dining room, which opens to back ve... More

600m2 interior living space over two floors with 500m2 deck space 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, eat-in kitchen, living room, indoor and outdoor dining, reflecting pool with fire place, infinity pool all communal spaces open up completely to the outside. all bedrooms with seaview passive energy house with rainwater harvest system & natural earth cooling system More