Discover House Inside a Ruin in Jevíčko, Czech republic – a house that was once looted and rebuilt into a granary under the communist regime. Designed by ORA in 2020, this remarkable project is a manifesto of how to respect old houses without demolishing or reconstructing them dogmatically.
The house combines the low and high, intertwining the new with the old and respecting the character of the ruin. The garden is a natural part of the landscape, offering tranquillity and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Enjoy modern living with the conveniences of a tiled stove and a kitchen, plus individual rooms with bathrooms.
Discover Casa Bloc, a two-story minimalist house designed by Estudi La Caseta located in Picaña, Valencia, Spain.
This project is an elegant balance between functionality and aesthetics. The combination of concrete, brick, wood and steel gives it a special touch and makes it stand out from the typical architecture of South-Eastern Spain.
Enjoy the natural light from its two courtyards creating an intimate atmosphere. This unique real estate design brings a refreshing twist to the beautiful countryside of Picaña (Valencia).
BD House is a contemporary brick house located in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. Designed by Space Encounters in 2022, BD House was a layered transformation of a modest white villa from the 1950s, situated between coastal dunes, a pine forest, and the open polder landscape.
The house has been enlarged, made future-proof, and adapted to changing wishes and demands for contemporary living. The combination of the existing volume and that of the extension creates a play between symmetry and asymmetry. The transparent facade is made of sustainably preserved Fraké wood, and the extension has been materialised in recycled dark brown bricks.
With its beautiful location, BD House offers a unique blend of cultural heritage, sustainable transformation, and the rich natural qualities of the area.
Discover 181Chambers@Semantan, an office building located in the residential neighbourhood of Damansara Heights, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Designed by Gibertandtan Design Studios in 2022, this building features an expanse of brickwork that unites the existing and new building sections and provides increased thermal mass.
Large glazed surfaces open up to a series of pocket gardens that allow for ample natural daylight and cross ventilation to the interiors. The use of passive cooling methods optimizes the building’s performance and prevents extensive use of mechanical air conditioning. 181Chambers@Semantan also incorporates a variety of ‘breakaway’ spaces such as indoor ‘lounges’, outdoor spaces, private meeting rooms, a café/bar, two pantries with terraces, and a roof-terrace for functions and events. Lastly, the interiors feature custom-made, prefabricated polished concrete plates and woodworks, artworks and furniture designed and selected by Studio Supereka, further expressing the ideas of values and solidity inherent to the firm.
Discover the Boa Vista House, a stunning retreat located in Santo Antônio da Patrulha, Brazil. Designed by Gabriel Pozzobom in 2019, the house is a stunning example of brick and concrete architecture.
The project is situated on sloping north-facing land, with two intersected volumes that serve for private and social activities, and a single floor plan. Boa Vista House takes full advantage of its surroundings with large windows providing views of the hills and pond, and cross ventilation to cool the house in the Brazilian summer. Experience the perfect combination of nature and design in this unique retreat.
Discover the Mława House, the modern concrete and brick designed home located in Mława, Poland.
James&Mau Arquitectura designed this beautiful single-story house in 2021, taking advantage of the local construction techniques while maximizing the available space. They also cleverly designed two towers to both east and west ends of the south façade, giving an urban scale to the house and allowing them to collect more light and sun. Explore this stunning design, perfect for the small town of Mława and its surroundings.
