Lago en el Cielo by David Ramirez Arquitectos is a single family house, located less than 30 minutes from Medellin, Colombia. This two level house, lets you enjoy a privileged view over La Fe dam, and its location on the land was conceived to allow you to be in touch with nature. What a view!
Mexico-city based studio Taller Héctor Barroso has designed the Guanabanos House, a two story contemporary house located in Mexico City, Mexico. Enjoy the gallery!
The Great Barries house by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects is nestled in a beautifully private setting surrounded with large Puriri trees, Blackwoods and other natives. The building form is elevated for flood protection, and acknowledges the hill to the west, lifting towards it’s elevation. The living zone opens completely to this setting, and the timber exoskeleton references the surrounding trees. The bedrooms all have protected outdoor space, being closely located to the trees for increased privacy. The house is located to protect the existing vegetation and to make the most of the sun and the native bird life on the property.
You may find amazing architecture anywhere you go. What about Lima, Peru? In Lima 2.8x Architects designed a simple, but modern piece of architecture called the Mirador House. The project consists of two volumes that contrast each other. A fully transparent volume predominantly glass and metal houses the social housing area allowing a clear view over the city. A second volume contains the most secretive private area of the house. The stone and concrete help to create the counterpart and to demonstrate how the building sits on the hill in a firm transparent allowing the volume to feel like a free-floating element in a more heavy and rocky. Get inspired by the gallery below. Enjoy!
The Browne Street House by Shaun Lockyer Architects is the second of a series of small lot extension and alterations completed in New Farm, Brisbane. The dilapidated cottage has been entirely rebuilt along with a new, sculptured rear pod that is designed to open up to the rear. Get inspired!
Modern Aspen Residence is a 1980’s contemporary house had been transformed over the years into an odd combination of conflicting architectural styles. The approach was to simplify the exterior and interior to make way for the couple’s extensive collection of avant-garde contemporary art. With an Asian tone, the house has a restrained yet strong architectural presence.
The color palette is minimal, and the furnishings are simple and elegant. Luxury was an important element to insert into the project, and this was done through careful selection of flooring, veneers, fabrics and carpets. Get inspired.