The Soul Garden house in Hyderabad, India was completed by Spacefiction Studio in 2019 and includes a central garden. With an introverted layout and operable louvers, the structure accommodates a large requirement on a small plot. A double-height court with laser-cut perforations ensures privacy, while balconies overlook the central garden, filtering light to create a tranquil atmosphere. The design features exposed concrete, handmade cement tiles, and a tropical garden with a fountain.
Kee Yen Architect designed the 3-Juxta House in Malaysia, creating a refined two-level structure for a multi-generational family. Eschewing extravagance, the volumes are interconnected, accommodating diverse needs in tropical climate conditions. The focal point is a central courtyard and pool, enhancing the passive design strategy to ensure natural ventilation.
Selva Restaurant, designed by El Equipo Creativo, brings a tropical twist to the Nhow Hotel in Amsterdam. Positioned on the 24th floor, the restaurant blends organic shapes, vibrant colours, and natural materials to complement its Latin American cuisine. The space features a curvilinear zoning, plant-filled ceiling, and a suspended reflective element that creates a jungle-like atmosphere. These elements evoke water and add warmth, enhancing the striking glass facade by OMA, led by Rem Koolhaas.
Tanatap Canopy Garden, a captivating restaurant project designed by RAD+ar, is a testament to the harmonious blending of indoor and outdoor living experiences. Located in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, this 2022 design celebrates the region’s tropical environment through a seamless integration of architecture and nature.
The building’s floating, multi-axial concrete structure creates a series of seating areas on the roof, shaping the ground floor space as an extension of the lush, surrounding garden. With a focus on passive, low-energy design, the Canopy Garden project showcases the possibilities of sustainable commercial development in tropical climates.
Tucked away in a flourishing cinnamon plantation in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, Mahaduwa Cinnamon Villa showcases the epitome of tropical modern architecture. Designed by the renowned Sri Lankan architectural firm RMJA under the guidance of architect Rajith Jayawardana, this stunning holiday villa offers a seamless blend of sustainability, luxury, and natural beauty.
Larson Architecture Works, a renowned Florida-based design firm, has unveiled their latest masterpiece – the stunning Florida Winter Retreat. This exquisite house, designed in 2021, seamlessly blends modern elegance with the serene beauty of its coastal setting. Featuring a sleek and contemporary aesthetic, this single-family residence exemplifies the firm’s commitment to creating exceptional living spaces that harmonize with their natural surroundings.
Boasting a striking ‘H’-shaped layout, the captivating Freebird residence in Indonesia, designed by Alexis Dornier in 2023, seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living. Featuring a living room suspended above the swimming pool, this transformative space showcases retractable glass walls that blur the boundaries between the home and its lush tropical surroundings. Sustainability is a cornerstone of the design, with the expertise of Eco Mantra significantly reducing the property’s energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Designed by the innovative Atelier Design N Domain, the K House in Alibag, India showcases a captivating transformation of a traditional family home into a modern, tropical-inspired masterpiece. This contemporary residential project seamlessly blends the original structure with a new, open-plan design that prioritizes natural light, ventilation, and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
Situated in a lush, tropical village on the outskirts of Bombay, the K House exemplifies the studio’s commitment to sustainable design practices and a sensitive approach to integrating the new with the existing.
