Embracing Ambiguity: UC House in Morelia by Daniela Bucio Sistos.Like a joyful carousel spun from sundial light, UC House captures light's intangible qualities and makes them near tangible through texture, circulation and artful microclimates. The layered complexity found in the relationship between...
Arevalo Rooftop Apartment Extension in Buenos Aires by Ana Smud.Striking a balance between the natural world and the concrete jungle, this botanic haven feels like living in a cabin all while situated in the middle of the sprawling concrete jungle of Palermo, Bueno Aires. With a sophisticated panel...
Not Your Average Reno: House Recast in London by Studio Ben Allen.Pigmented patterned concrete is the main star in this two-storey extension on the back of a Victorian House. Designed by Studio Ben Allen, the project became a testbed for ideas, pushing the boundaries of concrete as both structure and...
Californian Bungalow Reinterpreted: Dulwich Hill House by Tribe Studio Architects.This cosy Californian Bungalow extension appears as a contemporary mirror reflection and interpretation of a beloved architectural style. Beginning its life as a two-storey home, it underwent many transformations in the 50s and 80s. Now...
Plain Ties House in Surat, India by Matharoo Associates.Located in Surat, India, Plain Ties – designed by Matharoo Associates – is named for the simple connections and relationships that hold the house together. The home uses concrete quite poetically while sculpting and layering the...
Homage to Scarpa: Villa Carlo in Mosman by Daniel Boddam Studio.Nestled in Sydney's affluent harbourside suburb of Mosman, Villa Carlo is considered as a spatial journey where materials play a leading role. Daniel Boddam Studio imbues a sense of minimalism into a practical reinterpretation of the...
The Relic Shelter: Fuzhou Teahouse by Neri&Hu.At Fuzhou Teahouse by Neri&Hu, a series of contrasts play out among elements that are bright and dark, light and heavy, coarse and refined, as visitors enter the grand hall where the structure of the ancient residence is...
1950s Swiss Countryside Villa Renovation by Bureau Brisson Architectes.Located in the heart of the northern Lausanne countryside, this 1950s villa enjoys a peaceful environment set in the middle of the picturesque fields. The new owners made the choice to live in the house for a year before embarking on the...
House CCB in Valais, Switzerland by Ralph Germann Architectes.Luminous and serene, Ralph Germann Architectes have inserted a wooden and glass cube within the confines of a stone facade. The interior is punctured by natural light overhead and full of custom details like a surprise movable bookshelf...
