Introducing Pa.te.os, a set of guesthouses located in Portugal designed by Aires Mateus & Associados in 2020.
These guesthouses are integrated into the Primosfera landscape like ruins lost in time and designed to take full advantage of the nature surrounding them. The walls, as boundaries, evoke houses and the unique matter used to draw the enclosures creates tension between them with the spaces generating openings and negatives in these presences.
Located in the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside, near Peterborough, Follyfield is an 18th-century traditional stone residence which has recently been renovated by London-based architecture practice Studio McW.
This multi-stage renovation saw the addition of three gabled extensions which blended contemporary architecture with the region’s rural vernacular. These additions, along with the large garden designed by Claire Greener Landscapes, have created a cosmopolitan sensibility to the home while celebrating the clients’ city connection and local ties.
Follyfield is a perfect example of Studio McW’s sensitivity to natural materials, and showcases the firm’s flexibility and capability to undertake projects across traditional and modern architecture at scale.
Located in São José dos Campos, Brazil, Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados has designed the two-story house Jabuticaba with a contemporary style, completed in 2022.
This extensive residence offers almost 1600 sq. m (17222 sq. ft) of living space for a young couple with small children. The house opens onto the garden and features a toy library, two home theaters, a gym area, and a terrace, making it the perfect place to receive friends and family. With the privilege of children in mind, the interior and exterior spaces have been designed to enhance the residential program, while elements of nature are ever-present throughout the project.
Introducing Autumn House – a stunning Victorian terrace house situated in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by Studio Bright in 2021, this property features a careful new layer stitched into the existing architecture and an 80’s renovation by architect Mick Jorgensen.
This project offers the perfect balance between the original Victorian elements and the addition by Studio Bright. It offers northern sunlight, raw-timber-lined ceilings, red brick floors and an outlook to the elm tree. The new work forms a series of curving and angled moves at ground level, and the exterior is defined by a mesh-screen clad wedge. It is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne city, offering a secret garden bursting out over the brick wall.
Welcome to Casa Mateo, an exquisite oceanfront residence located in the stunning Punta Garrobo development in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Designed by the renowned Zozaya Arquitectos in 2022, this concrete beauty is a perfect blend of modern design and natural surroundings.
With its strategic positioning, Casa Mateo boasts breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the lush jungle landscape. The design aims to create an atmosphere of relaxation, leisure, and enjoyment, with its open tours, patio of water, and terraces.
Located in the French city of Bayonne, L’Atalante is an art house cinema that has been a hub of culture since its creation in 1990. It was designed by Farid Azib and built in 2021, and features a cinema, a bar/restaurant, and two apartments.
This modern building is situated on the right bank of the Adour River and is right below the Saint-Esprit bridge, which leads to the city center. It stands out with its prismatic projecting volumes and light prefabricated elements, while the facade is made up of large windows that create an architectural vision based on the expressionist tradition. Inside its walls, visitors can enjoy the breathtaking view of the docks, the bridge, and the historic city while taking part in screenings, debates, and other cultural events.
Casa GP, a two-story residence located in Mérida, Mexico, was designed in 2020 by OWN. Located in the Yucatán Golf Club “Country Club” in the Yucatán peninsula, this stunning property offers spectacular views of the golf course and the magnificent surrounding trees.
The project was born from a collaboration between friendly firms and follows a line of sustainable and bioclimatic design. The design takes advantage of the natural lighting, with floor-to-ceiling windows covered by a dynamic facade, and uses ailerons on the slab of the bedrooms to reduce the interior temperature. The palette of materials selected for the project (Concrete, Wood, Steel and Glass) creates an elegant and subtle environment that provides users with an atmosphere of tranquility and peace.
Nestled in the landmarked district of SoHo, New York, 49 Greene Street, a 6-story building built in 1886 by HJ. Howard, is an extant example of the mixed iron-and-masonry construction of the post-Civil war period. DXA Studio began work on the building in 2015, converting the interiors into three full-floor condominium units and a triplex Penthouse unit with a rooftop addition and private roof deck.
Our design process began like most of our other projects – studying the history of the area and the building itself – and we wanted to speak to SoHo’s past and the various movements that lent themselves to the creation of the area’s unique character and charm.
