The Kuya’buka restaurant in Florianópolis, Brazil, designed by 3P Studio, showcases a fusion of lightness and brutality. The restaurant’s design is characterized by striking lines, organic textures, and a connection to nature through large windows. The project also involves DG Arquitetura, ensuring a vibrant exploration of past, present, and future, and creating a unique dining atmosphere.
Feldman Architecture has completed Guzhai, a biophilic house nestled amidst mature trees and vegetation on a private flag lot in Los Altos Hills, California. The structure features two perpendicularly layered forms, with the second floor lightly floating above a grove of mature oaks, offering views of the San Francisco Bay. The L-shaped configuration encloses a protected courtyard and pool, enhancing the indoor-outdoor living experience.
Lean-Three is a three-volume home designed by architect Cavin Costello of The Ranch Mine. Located in Durango, Colorado, the house takes inspiration from the straightforward design of lean-to structures. It was designed for clients who enjoy outdoor activities, biking, and cooking.
Architecture Plus Information has designed the New York City flagship offices of French advertising giant Publicis Groupe. The project, which features a “playground-like landscape”, reimagines a full floor of the building that serves as a “clubhouse” for the company’s creative collective, Le Truc.
Architecturefirm has transformed a 1930s-era power plant in Richmond, Virginia, into the headquarters for Arts & Letters Creative Co. The branding and marketing company now occupies the historic building in Shockoe Bottom, reimagined as a vibrant, day-lit workspace.
In 2023, design studio Stu.dere completed a contemporary house in Amarante, Portugal. Áurea housing features a unique design based on the golden ratio, creating spaces within the house that flow naturally. It includes geometric rectangles to divide the social and private areas.
Located in the Cerdanya Valley in Spain, the House in Puigcerda by Dom Arquitectura utilises native stone and wood for a warm and cohesive design. The residence incorporates a neutral color palette and thoughtful contrasts, offering panoramic views with its strategically placed windows. This approach not only captures the beauty of the surroundings but also emphasises comfort and modernity within a steep topography.
Garden Retreat by David Flynn Architects extends a 1970s bungalow in Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland, into its surrounding garden. Designed in 2021, the project enhances the home’s connection with nature by adding glazed sliders and rooflights to the rear and features to the front such as external insulation and a timber porch, allowing for a more open interior and increased access to the garden spaces.