Bruma Tulum, a four-unit housing complex in the lush forests of Tulum, Mexico, showcases Jaque Studio‘s masterful blend of modern design and sustainable living. Completed in 2021, this residential project prioritizes privacy and a seamless connection with the natural surroundings, offering each villa its own garden and pool.
The architectural solution strategically positions the units to preserve as much open space as possible, with a mix of single-story and two-story designs that maximize efficiency and privacy. Embracing the region’s cultural identity, the project incorporates locally sourced materials and construction techniques, minimizing the ecological footprint while providing a warm, Caribbean-inspired ambiance.
Villa Romboli, a historic Art Nouveau residence in Pisa, Italy, has undergone a major renovation led by Pierattelli Architetture. Preserving its original structural and decorative elements, the apartment-style property now houses the sales offices and a cafeteria for Marina Development Corporation, a company dedicated to sustainable redevelopment of tourist destinations. The interiors, designed by Delfina Design, blend the building’s historic charm with contemporary functionality, creating a welcoming workspace open to the public.
Riversdale Kyneton, a heritage-listed Victorian cottage in Kyneton, Australia, has undergone a thoughtful renovation by Jost Architects.
This cohesive family home seamlessly blends contemporary design with sustainable principles, respecting the property’s rich history and rural setting. The project’s ambition was to create architecture that responds directly to its context, achieved through the application of original site materials.
Designed in 2024, the La Vega Innova iHUB in Madrid, Spain, is a cutting-edge research facility that seeks to boost local entrepreneurs by creating an ecosystem linking small producers, investors, public administration, and academia. Crafted by Studio Banana, this innovative hub fosters intersectoral collaboration and knowledge exchange, serving as a strategic reference point for agrotechnological solutions in Spain.
Situated on the breathtaking coastline of Costa Rica, Pasha emerges as a beachfront sanctuary that blends modern elegance with the untamed beauty of its natural surroundings. Crafted by the visionary design team at Studio Saxe, this hotel project invites guests to immerse themselves in a symphony of architecture and nature, offering a transformative retreat unlike any other.
Situated in the heart of Austin, Texas, the Canopy House by A Parallel Architecture showcases an innovative approach to sustainable, custom single-family design. Leveraging the site’s existing mature trees, the project employs a large, strategically oriented canopy structure to create a series of shaded outdoor living spaces, effectively doubling the home’s livable square footage while minimizing its environmental impact.
This striking pre-fab house, designed by Barcelona-based firm ON-A in 2016, offers a harmonious blend of contemporary architecture and energy-efficient construction. Situated in the residential area of San Cugat, the project utilizes modular, prefabricated wooden structures and Building Information Modeling (BIM) to maximize views of the surrounding forest and golf course landscape.
Boasting a transparent, open-plan layout, the two-story home features a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces, including a pool and expansive terrace.
Slate House, a new three-level, high-performing, and high-end apartment building in the bayside suburb of Brighton, Melbourne, Australia, was designed by the renowned architecture firm Austin Maynard Architects. Responding to the developers’ brief to create beautiful, thoughtful, refined, and efficient homes, the design is a careful articulation of built form that fits gently within the street’s character, sensitive to the size and presence of neighboring properties.
