Welcome to the Agrela House, a literary paradise nestled in the rustic charm of Agrela, Portugal. Designed by the talented team at Spaceworkers in 2018, this unique house presents a sublime blend of concrete modern design with an ode to classical renaissance libraries.
Imaginatively conceptualized and meticulously executed, the Agrela House offers a high ceiling space that accommodates a mountain of books, and a fascinatingly differentiated interior marked by a dynamic roof structure that appears to levitate on light wood and glass. As the house ages with time, the textured concrete and wood lend a deeper character, becoming even more harmonious with the surrounding rural landscape.
Dive into the world of sustainable design with the MeMo House, a jewel in San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina. This contemporary house, brought to life by Bam! Arquitectura, is a testament to harmonious co-existence with nature.
The house, designed in 2016, utilizes every square meter efficiently, boasting a three-dimensional garden that threads throughout its architectural floors. Every nook and corner of this house, located in an eco-conscious neighborhood, has been meticulously planned to reduce environmental impact while enhancing the living experience. Walk through a garden terrace connected by green ramps, enjoy a light-filled entrance, and admire the stunning landscape around – this is the MeMo House, where sustainability isn’t just a goal, but an intricate part of the journey.
Unveiling a masterful work of contemporary architecture in the heart of Tehran, Iran, the 13Chenar Residential project by Mado Architects revolutionizes urban living spaces. This striking apartment building, initially faced with construction and design challenges, is now a testimony to innovative design solutions.
Adapting the bubble deck system, the architects shifted the structural elements to the slab edges, thereby liberating the interior and granting end-users the freedom to shape their own spaces. The building features a layered design concept with a unique “ring” around each unit for enhanced privacy and a strong connection with nature, all perched on a 1.4m depth cantilever slab. Here, life unfolds within the carefully crafted layers of curtain wall, vault abstraction, windows, and shear walls – a vibrant dance between dynamism and tranquillity.
Immerse yourself in the tranquil elegance of La Dolce Mela, a thoughtfully-designed farmhouse nestled in the picturesque landscape of Ciago, Italy. Constructed in 2019 by the talented team at Studio Raro, this property seamlessly melds contemporary design with natural elements to exude a sophisticated tranquility.
Paying homage to its idyllic locale, famed for its stunning environmental context, the property boasts sleek lines, abstract forms, and small-scale volumes using materials like fair-faced concrete and natural larch wood. The green roofing and flared edges not only soften the structure’s overall look, but also encourage a profound openness to the breathtaking Italian countryside.
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Ciago, Italy, the Farmhouse by Studio Raro is a testament to contemporary elegance and environmental harmony. The project, completed in 2019, embraces the raw beauty of its surroundings, employing fair-faced concrete and natural larch wood in its design. The result is a stunning farmhouse that not only complements its natural context but also enhances it, creating a sense of openness and connection to the landscape.
The Farmhouse by Studio Raro is a masterclass in minimal impact architecture. The interventions, though abstract and essential in their design, are set in a measured way, ensuring the quality of the location is not affected. The use of green roofing and the thinning of the building’s edges through flares, further lightens the impact of the structure, offering a greater sense of openness to the breathtaking Italian landscape.
Nestled between the azure sea and the agave fields of Oaxaca, Mexico, lies Casa Zicatela, a modern concrete marvel designed by Ludwig Godefroy Architecture. This unique weekend house, situated on the picturesque Zicatela beach, next to Puerto Escondido, is a testament to the duality of its surroundings. With the beach and sea on one side and the mountains on the other, Casa Zicatela is a countryside house with a twist.
Built on a compact 300 m2 plot (approximately 3229.17 square feet), the house employs defensive architecture to create an open-sky fortress, blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors. Its design is reminiscent of the massive concrete structures in Normandy, where the designer was born, and the Mexican pyramids that dot the landscape of his adopted home.
Casa Mérida is a single family house project located in the historic center of Mérida, a few blocks away from its main central square, in its colonial area. Mérida is the capital of Yucatán, but also the capital of the Mayan culture, Yucatán representing a large part of the mexican mayan territory.
Designed in 2018 by Fuertespenedo Arquitectos, the house is located in Miraflores, Muros, a small rural core of traditional character, formed by a set of stone houses and a large number of granaries that once housed, dried and treated the corn plantations.
