Striking a harmonious balance between the jungle, beach, and sea, Casa Ohana is a private residence designed by Vertebral in Oaxaca City, Mexico. This 810-square-meter house features nine bedrooms and 70 square meters of open terraces, seamlessly blending the indoors with the captivating natural surroundings.
Utilizing reinforced bare concrete frames and a selection of natural neutral materials, the design showcases an earthy, tropical aesthetic that complements the lush local vegetation and the crashing waves of the nearby ocean.
Borderless House, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is an innovative residence designed by Formzero for an elderly couple. Embracing tropical architecture, the house integrates traditional Chinese garden principles and features expansive outdoor spaces, promoting a deep connection with nature while maintaining privacy for its inhabitants.
Located in Matosinhos, Portugal, Casa da Fonte Velha is a contemporary family home designed by Martins Pimenta – Arquitetura e Construção. This project, completed in 2023, focuses on creating a harmonious living space that seamlessly integrates with the outdoors, providing a perfect environment for hosting friends and family.
Designed by the acclaimed CNS Builders, this stunning house in Alappuzha, India, stands as a harmonious fusion of modern architecture and the serene natural landscape of Kerala. Crafted primarily from concrete with refined wood accents, the symmetrical residence effortlessly blends strength and warmth, creating a comfortable sanctuary amidst the region’s lush waterways. Large windows and thoughtful elements, such as shaded verandas, invite the outside in, seamlessly connecting the interior spaces with the vibrant natural surroundings.
Collage Design Studio‘s Concrete Collage Office in Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand, exemplifies their pragmatic yet innovative approach to architecture. Confronted with spatial constraints and budgetary challenges, the designers embraced creative solutions, including a post-tension structure and the repurposing of concrete materials, to realize their vision for this three-story office building on an 82-square-meter plot.
The BoTree Hotel & Bar, a new luxury hotel in London, has opened its doors, offering guests a unique fusion of elegance and neighborhood charm. Designed by the Amsterdam-based multidisciplinary firm Concrete, the five-star hotel boasts a design that pays homage to the essence of Marylebone life.
With 199 rooms and 30 suites, the BoTree showcases custom-designed textiles, diverse textures, and materials that create a seamless blend of sophistication and comfort.
Isern Serra Studio‘s Blow Models workspace in Barcelona, Spain, is a captivating office design that blends modernist elements with a dreamlike ambiance. Located in a two-story building with a large wooden portal and modernist details, the project features a central interior garden and a “Onyx” concept that evokes digital dream worlds. The design team’s thoughtful approach to lighting, vegetation, and custom-designed furniture elements, such as the “Biga” table and “Roca” table, create a unique and inspiring workspace for the fashion brand.
Designed by Isern Serra Studio in 2024, the GIGI Studio showroom in Barcelona, Spain, is a testament to the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. This 1000 sq.m. space aims to redefine the traditional workspace, embracing an open and fluid floor plan that encourages creativity and collaboration.
The design concept draws inspiration from the idea of a “studio and museum,” prioritizing natural light and custom-made sculptural elements that reflect the brand’s contemporary, sophisticated aesthetic.
