Maison Bordeaux / OMA | Classics on Architecture Lab

Architects: OMAYear: 1998Photographs: OMA, Hans Werlemann | Courtesy of OMATown: FloiracCountry: France Maison Bordeaux, designed by Rem Koolhaas and OMA in 1998 near Bordeaux, France, reinterprets the concept of “a house as a machine for living.” Built after the husband’s paralyzing accident, the home balances complexity and accessibility across three vertically stacked volumes, each with …

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Casa Barragan / Luis Barragan | Classics on Architecture Lab

Architects: Luis BarraganYear: 1948Photographs: Casa Luis Barragan, LrBln, Rene Burri, Steve SilvermanCity: CuerámaroCountry: Mexico Casa Barragan, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Luis Barragan in Mexico City, embodies his hallmark use of color, light, and texture. Its modest facade blends with the neighborhood, while inside, skylights and windows track light and connect to a garden at …

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House in Huerta de Rey / Mecanismo

Architects: MecanismoPhotographs: Adrián VázquezMunicipality: Huerta de ReyCountry: Spain House in Huerta de Rey, designed by Mecanismo, is located in the rural village of Huerta de Rey, Burgos, Spain, an area known for its quiet, depopulating villages. The house occupies a site between two streets at differing elevations, with entry from the higher northern street through …

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Tini Menorca / delavegacanolasso

Architects: delavegacanolassoArea: 58.5 m²Year: 2022Photography: Paco MarinVideography: Juan Herrero, Arturo HerreroCity: MenorcaCountry: Spain Tini Menorca, a temporary hillside residence in Menorca designed by delavegacanolasso, balances rapid installation with low environmental impact using pre-finished industrialized modules arranged to optimize light and views. Completed in 2022, the configuration integrates existing trees, shading features like a reed pergola, …

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Estoril RM House / João Tiago Aguiar Arquitectos

Architects: João Tiago Aguiar ArquitectosArea: 631 m²Year: 2020Photographs: Fernando Guerra | FG+SGManufacturers: JUNG, CLIMAR, A.MOREIRA CADETE, CIN, New Terracotta, PADIMAT, SINAIS DO TEMPO, WALLTERNATIVELead Architect: João Tiago AguiarProducts Used in This Project: Light Switch – LS 990 by JUNGProject Team: Susana Luis, Rúben Mateus, João Nery Morais, André Ferreira, Maria Sousa Otto, Diogo Romão, Samanta …

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Indochina Villa Saigon / MIA Design Studio

Architects: MIA Design StudioYear: 2014Area: 3,000 – 5,000 ft²Photograph: Courtesy of MIA Design StudioInterior Design: Trương Trọng ĐạtProject Leader: Steven BaetemanCity: Ho Chi Minh CityCountry: Vietnam Indochina Villa Saigon, designed by MIA Design Studio in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, is a luxurious residential project completed in 2014. The redesign aimed to enhance spatial …

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Intertwine House / Wonder Architects

Architects: Wonder ArchitectsArea: 100 m²Year: 2019Photography: Yumeng ZhuLead Architect: Chong WangProject Team: Chong Wang, Tailin JinStructural Engineer: Xuemei GaoConstruction: Yonghi HuCity: BeijingCountry: China Intertwine House, an extension by Wonder Architects in Yangqing, China, was completed in 2019 to blend rural tradition with modern design. The structure is clad in pale green ceramic tiles that echo …

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Marfa Ranch / Lake Flato Architects

Architects: Lake Flato ArchitectsArea: 5,342 Conditioned ft², 7,700 Unconditioned ft²Photographs: Casey DunnGeneral Contractor: Pilgrim Building CompanyLandscape Architect: Ten Eyck Landscape ArchitectsRammed Earth: Enabler AustinMechanical Engineers: MJ Structures, Positive EnergyBuilding Envelope: Positive EnergyMillwork: FlitchCity: MarfaCountry: United States Marfa Ranch, designed by Lake Flato Architects in Marfa, Texas, is a rammed-earth residential project inspired by early regional …

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Ovenbird House / BAUEN

Architects: BAUENArea: 467 m²Year: 2022Photographs: Darío Mereles, Daniel OjedaLead Architects: Aldo Cristaldo Kegler, José CáceresParticipants: Dina Agüero, Jaia Vida, Romina Irala, Saúl AcostaTown: San BernardinoCountry: Paraguay Ovenbird House, designed by BAUEN, draws inspiration from the ovenbird’s nature of building protective homes, mirroring the goal of creating a family space. The house features two volumes that …

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Montemor House / Brasil Arquitetura

Architects: Brasil ArquiteturaArea: 400 m²Year: 2021Photographs: Manuel Sá, TaipalMunicipality: Monte MorCountry: Brazil Montemor House, designed by Brasil Arquitetura, features three rammed earth walls made from different colored soils that define, organize, and structure the house. These walls, varying in height, shape the lot from a small triangular central courtyard, organizing the key living spaces such …

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House in Cunha / Arquipélago Arquitetos

Architects: Arquipélago ArquitetosArea: 1507 ft²Year: 2019Photographs: Federico CairoliManufacturers: Rothoblaas, Mato Dentro, SoludimperLead Architects: Luís Tavares, Marinho VellosoMud Consultant: Fernando Minto, Pablo de las Cuevas e DomitilaCity: CunhaCountry: Brazil The House in Cunha, designed by Arquipélago Arquitetos, is located in São Paulo’s mountainous hinterland. Positioned on a hilltop for scenic views, it is partially buried to …

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ReYard House / Team Bosphorus from Turkey

Designers: Team Bosphorus from TurkeyArea: 140 m²Year: 2019Photographs: Hacer BozkurtManufacturers: AutoDesk, AFS, Ahmet Demirel, Aldağ, Ansys Fluent, Arbor Ahşap Pencere, Beko, Carrier HAP, Daikin, Ege Kablo, Fibrobeton, Flow Design, Pekintas Schmid, Revit, Rhino, SBS Otomasyon, Sap2000, Serozan, SimaPro 9 LCA, TESCOM, +1Lead Architects: Aslı Aldemir, Bekir Süleymanoğlu, Ilgın Yeşim Eldeş, Avni YılmazProject Team: Team Bosphorus …

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Mud House / Sketch Design Studio

Architects: Sketch Design StudioArea: 2000 ft²Year: 2021Photographs: Jeevan JyotManufacturers: Kar Conscious Living, Live Linen, Ramgarh Clay PotteryDesigner and Builder: Shipra SinghaniaStructural Consultant: Mangesh JhadavShoot Styling: Rahul KukrejaConsultant: Mangesh JhadavCity: AlwarCountry: India Mud House, designed by Sketch Design Studio, sits on a 4-acre permaculture farm, featuring two facades with north and south entries for seasonal adaptation …

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Sky Base One / Bespoke Architects

Architects: Bespoke ArchitectsArea: 641 m²Year: 2023Photography: João MorgadoArchitects Team: Alexandre Mendes, John Wilson, Elisabete Cardoso, Paulo Matias, Mauro Meireles, Savannah SalgueiroClient: Vision of Sky Base One provided by Spy ManorStructure: Artelapa – Engineering and Construction, LdaMain Contractor: Teifil – Empresa de Construção Civil, LdaInterior and Exterior Finishing: STO IbéricaWindow Frames: Jofebar, S.A. | Panoramah ah!38Iron: …

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Longbranch House / mwworks

Architects: mwworksArea: 3,900 ft² (Home: 3,100 ft², Garage: 800 ft²)Year: 2023Photographs: Andrew PogueManufacturers: Blu Bathworks, Duravit, Fisher & Paykel, Miele, Arhaus, Astro Lighting, BK, Baldwin, Best, Blu Dot, Brizo, Cambria, Charles Wilson, Gloster, Graypants, Halo Lighting, Juno Lighting, LG, Lynx, Sage InteriorsStructural Engineer: PCS Structural SolutionsCivil Engineer: SCJ AllianceLandscaping: Black Lotus LandscapingGeotechnical Engineer: Georesources LLCProject …

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Westbrook Residence / Alterstudio Architecture

Architects: Alterstudio ArchitectureArea: 3,494 ft²Year: 2024Photographs: Casey DunnMain Contractor: Wilde Custom HomesStructural Engineer: MJ StructuresLandscape Architect: Shademaker StudioDesign Team: Kevin Alter (Partner), Ernesto Cragnolino (Partner), Tim Whitehill (Partner), Will Powell (Project Architect), Michael Woodland (Project Architect), Shelley McDavid (Project Architect), Haifa Hammami (Interiors)City: AustinCountry: United States Westbrook Residence, designed by Alterstudio Architecture in Austin, Texas, …

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Café House / TETRO Arquitetura

Architects: TETRO ArquiteturaArea: 2766 ft²Year: 2023Photographs: Luisa LageManufacturers: Cristal Vidros, Directa Pedras, Laiza Decorações, MA Inoxidáveis, Nativa Paisagismo, Tuoli Móveis, iluminarLead Architects: Carlos Maia, Débora Mendes e Igor MacedoCollaborators: Bianca de Castro Carvalho, Bruno Bontempo, Déborah Martins, Diana Oliveira, Giovanna De Giacomo, Gregório Fiorotti, Luisa LageConcrete Structural Design: MV EstruturasElectrical and Plumbing Installations: Somar EngenhariaConstruction: …

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Casa en el Aire / Agustín Hernández | Classics on Architecture Lab

Architects: Agustín HernándezPhotographs: Courtesy of arqred.mx, elsesterciodeganimedes.blogspot.mx/, imagenesaereasdemexico.com, skyscrapercity.comCity: Mexico CityCountry: Mexico Casa en el Aire, designed by Agustín Hernández near Mexico City, showcases his Sculptural Architecture by merging expressive geometric forms with a reinterpretation of pre-Columbian design. The cantilevered residence is supported by two large pylons, allowing it to float above the steep terrain. …

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Amalia Hernández House / Agustín Hernández Navarro | Classics on Architecture Lab

Architects: Agustín Hernández NavarroYear: 1973Photographs: Felipe de Hoyos, Julius SulimanType: Private HouseCity: Mexico CityCountry: Mexico The Amalia Hernández House, designed by Agustín Hernández Navarro in 1973, was created for his sister, renowned dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández. The house merges rigid geometric forms with organic, curvilinear shapes, reflecting the architect’s unique exploration of space and …

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Frederick C. Robie House / Frank Lloyd Wright | Classics on Architecture Lab

Architects: Frank Lloyd WrightArea: 840 m2Year: 1910Photographs: Frank Lloyd Wright, flwright.org, Columbia University, Thomas A. Heinz / CORBIS, Creative Commons, Andrew Bruah, David Arpi, Frank Trust, Frederick Tim Long, Tim Long, Gerald Humphrey, Hassan Bagheri, Archeyes.com, Phil Beard, James Caulfield, Timothy Brown, Mitchell Rocheleau, University of Chicago, Tom Rossiter, James CaulfieldCity: ChicagoCountry: United States The …

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The Phoenix / Feldman Architecture

Architects: Feldman ArchitectureArea: 5,289 ft²Year: 2022Photography: Ema PeterInterior Furnishings & Styling: Gaile Guevara StudioBuilder: Cello & Maudru ConstructionLighting Designer: Anna Kondolf Lighting DesignStructural Engineer: GFDS EngineeringGeotechnical Consultant: RGH ConsultantsCity: Healdsburg, CaliforniaCountry: United States The Phoenix, a residential project by Feldman Architecture in Healdsburg, CA, was designed after the original home was lost to a 2017 …

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K. Barghouti House / Sahel AlHiyari Architects

Architects: Sahel AlHiyari ArchitectsArea: 1,800 m²Year: 2019Photography: Pino Musi, Sosthen HennekamLead Architect: Sahel AlhiyariProject Team: Yazeed Obeid, Ban Kayyali, Nagham Al Bitawi, Mohammad Rasoul, Motaz Alsidawi, Hiba Shahzada, Mais Al Azab, Laith El EssiInterior Design & Decorative: David/NicolasLighting Design: Corte Gherardi SNCLandscape Architect: Lara ZureikatStructural Engineer: Asas Engineering BureauMEP Engineer: Scope-MEP Design StudioContractor: United Construction …

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Ennis House / Frank Lloyd Wright | Classics on Architecture Lab

Architects: Frank Lloyd WrightLocation: 2607 Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CaliforniaArea: 6,200 sq ft (580 m²)Year: 1924Architectural Style: Mayan Revival, Textile BlockNRHP Reference No.: 71000145California Historical Landmark No.: 1011Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No.: 149Photography: Rachel Presser, Architectural Digest, Adrian Scott Fine/L.A. Conservancy, National Trust for Historic Preservation, The MLS, Bobak Ha’Eri, Historic American Buildings …

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H Saket House / Sahel AlHiyari Architects

Architects: Sahel AlHiyari ArchitectsArea: 1,125 m²Year: 2015Photography: Pino Musi, Roland Halbe, Sami HavenManufacturers: AutoDesk, Gaggenau, BASF, Bose, Crestron, Devon & Devon, Euromobil, Gianni Gaiti, Glassline, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, The BILCO Company, thyssenkruppContractor: Ammoun Jordan ConstructionStructural Engineering: Asas Engineering Bureau, Ismail AkeelElectromechanical Engineering: Scope – MEP Design Studio, Suzan Abdel Qader, Danka TeburLead Designer: Sahel AlHiyariSenior …

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The Courtyard / M9 Design Studio

Architects: M9 Design StudioYear: 2018Photographs: Shamanth Patil PhotographyManufacturers: Jindal Steel, Lexan, Sabic, UltratechLead Architects: Nischal Abhaykumar and Jesal PathakContractor: Spectra FabTeam: Preethi B Raju, Karamveer SinghNew Building Area: 3500 ft²Site Area: 6000 ft²Client: Akhila Srinivas, Sharath ReddyCity: BengaluruCountry: India The site of The Courtyard, designed by M9 Design Studio, was originally part of the garden …

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Une maison pour surfer / Java Architecture

Architects: Java ArchitectureArea: 100 m²Year: 2018Photographs: CaroLine DethierManufacturers: Batipin, Bricodepot, Fourcade Chartpente, Lenouy, Pyrennees BoisCommune: Soorts-HossegorCountry: France Une Maison pour Surfer, designed by Java Architecture, evolved from a vacation house for a young Parisian couple into a full-time family home after the birth of their first child, reflecting their lifestyle focused on surfing and outdoor …

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Carrying Pole House / Atelier KAI Architects

Architects: Atelier KAI ArchitectsArea: 93 m²Year: 2024Photographs: XING RUILead Architects: Kai Xie, Ye HanDesign Team: Kai Xie, Ye Han, Hui Zhao, Lichao Liu, Yuanyuan Wang, Jinbin Zhang, Lida Tang, Kehan Jiang, Yanxin Zhang, Qiubao TangStructural Designer: LAVA Structural EngineersInterior Designer: Atelier KAI ArchitectesConstruction: Golden Pomegranate (Beijing) Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd.Curtain Wall Consultation: Beijing Boya Engineering …

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Gaze / APOLLO Architects & Associates

Architects: APOLLO Architects & AssociatesArea: 125 m²Year: 2015Photography: Masao NishikawaLead Architect: Satoshi KurosakiStructure Engineers: Nomura Structures / Motoi NomuraConstruction: Seiwa KensetsuCity: ObuCountry: Japan Gaze, designed by APOLLO Architects & Associates in 2015, is a hybrid residence and gallery located in Obu City, Aichi Prefecture. The structure features a reinforced concrete and glass podium on the …

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Flow / APOLLO Architects & Associates

Architects: APOLLO Architects & AssociatesArea: 140 m²Year: 2009Photography: Masao NishikawaLead Architect: Satoshi KurosakiStructure Engineers: Masaki Structures / Kenta MasakiFacility Engineers: Shimada Architects / Zenei ShimadaConstruction: Shin Nihon ConstructionCity: UrayasuCountry: Japan Flow, a duplex designed by APOLLO Architects & Associates in Urayasu, Japan, was completed in 2009 for two generations. The home combines concrete and timber …

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Frame / APOLLO Architects & Associates

Architects: APOLLO Architects & AssociatesArea: 142 m²Year: 2014Photography: Masao NishikawaLead Architect: Satoshi KurosakiStructure Engineers: DezainsentaFacility Engineers: Naoki MatsumotoConstruction: RCageCity: NakanoCountry: Japan Frame, designed by APOLLO Architects & Associates in 2014, is a 142 m² home with a studio for a fashion photographer. Located in a flood-prone area, the entrance is elevated. The house features FRP …

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Nest / APOLLO Architects & Associates

Architects: APOLLO Architects & AssociatesArea: 90 m²Year: 2015Photography: Masao NishikawaLead Architect: Satoshi KurosakiStructure Engineers: Nomura Structure / Motoi NomuraFacility Engineers: Naoki MatsumotoConstruction: Ido KensetsuCity: NagoyaCountry: Japan Nest, designed by APOLLO Architects & Associates is a compact urban residence located near Nagoya Station on a 43 m² lot. The three-story steel-frame house maximizes space through functional …

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Nord / APOLLO Architects & Associates

Architects: APOLLO Architects & AssociatesArea: 103 m²Year: 2015Photography: Masao NishikawaLead Architect: Satoshi KurosakiStructure Engineers: Masaki Structure Institute / Kenta MasakiFacility Engineers: Naoki MatsumotoConstruction: Yamazen KensetsuCity: MitakaCountry: Japan Nord, a residential house by APOLLO Architects & Associates in Mitaka, Japan. Completed in 2015, the house features a warm, wood-filled interior inspired by Alvar Aalto and Northern …

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Grigio / APOLLO Architects & Associates

Architects: APOLLO Architects & AssociatesArea: 144 m²Year: 2015Photography: Masao NishikawaLead Architect: Satoshi KurosakiStructure Engineers: Masaki Structures / Kenta MasakiFacility Engineers: Naoki MatsumotoConstruction: Tsuyuki KensetsuCity: SetagayaCountry: Japan Grigio, designed by APOLLO Architects & Associates in 2015, is a 144 m² residence created for a couple in a quite neighborhood. The house features exposed concrete and bronze-tinted …

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Ark / APOLLO Architects & Associates

Architects: APOLLO Architects & AssociatesArea: 111 m²Year: 2015Photography: Masao NishikawaLead Architect: Satoshi KurosakiStructure Engineers: Masaki Structures / Kenta MasakiFacility Engineers: Naoki MatsumotoConstruction: Yamazen KensetsuCity: SuginamiCountry: Japan Ark, a residential project by APOLLO Architects & Associates completed in 2015, is located in a quiet area of Tokyo and designed for a university-employed couple. The house prioritizes …

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Sign / APOLLO Architects & Associates

Architects: APOLLO Architects & AssociatesArea: 93 m²Year: 2013Photography: Masao NishikawaLead Architect: Satoshi KurosakiStructure Engineers: Masaki Structure Institute / Kenta MasakiFacility Engineers: Shimada Architects / Zenei ShimadaConstruction: Kera ConstructionCity: SetagayaCountry: Japan Sign house, a residential project by APOLLO Architects & Associates in Setagaya, Japan, innovatively addresses site limitations and zoning rules. Completed in 2013, the design …

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FOO / APOLLO Architects & Associates

Architects: APOLLO Architects & AssociatesArea: 120 m²Year: 2007Photography: Masao NishikawaLead Architect: Satoshi KurosakiStructure Engineers: Masaki Structures / Kenta MasakiFacility Engineers: Shimada Architects / Zenei ShimadaConstruction: JP HomeCity: YokohamaCountry: Japan FOO, designed by APOLLO Architects & Associates in 2007, is a two-family residence in Yokohama. The home features a concrete and wood lattice facade, with a …

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Nightlight Shed / Fabric

Architects: FabricArea: 10 m²Year: 2022Photographs: Nancy ZhouManufacturers: Abodo, Alsynite, Carter Holt Harvey, Ulrich Aluminium CladdingDesign: Mitchell Coll, Amy DouglasCity: AkaroaCountry: New Zealand Nightlight Shed, by Fabric, is a temporary living and tool storage space in Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand, designed to support land regeneration and complement a future home. Positioned in a kānuka clearing, …

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KGM2 House / micelle

Architects: micelleArea: 81 m²Year: 2022Photographs: LemmartLead Architect: Katada TomokiCollaborators: Jiku Kenchiku KoboCity: FukuokaCountry: Japan KGM2 House, by micelle, transforms a residence on a dark, north-facing slope into a ceramics workshop and home, designed as a ‘fortress-like hut’ to protect against external disruptions like noise and glare. The concept uses a selective membrane with a swastika-like …

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Slash / APOLLO Architects & Associates

Architects: APOLLO Architects & AssociatesArea: 98 m²Year: 2006Photography: Masao NishikawaLead Architect: Satoshi KurosakiStructure Engineers: Masaki Structure Institute / Kenta MasakiFacility Engineers: WA Facilities Planning OfficeConstruction: JP HomeCity: FuttsuCountry: Japan Slash, a weekend house by APOLLO Architects & Associates, is set within a nature park, offering ocean and mountain views. The single-story building features a reinforced …

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Switch Residence / APOLLO Architects & Associates

Architects: APOLLO Architects & AssociatesArea: 123 m²Year: 2006Photography: Masao NishikawaLead Architect: Satoshi KurosakiStructure Engineers: Masuda Structure Institute / Hiroyuki MasudaFacility Engineers: Shimada Architects / Zenei ShimadaConstruction: Ryozo Kimura ConstructionCity: ShinagawaCountry: Japan Switch Residence, designed by APOLLO Architects & Associates, replaces an 85-year-old eel restaurant in Ohi area, Shinagawa ward, Tokyo. The new reinforced concrete (RC) …

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Patio House / APOLLO Architects & Associates

Architects: APOLLO Architects & AssociatesArea: 114 m²Year: 2015Photography: Masao NishikawaLead Architect: Satoshi KurosakiStructure Engineers: Masaki Structure Institute / Kenta MasakiFacility Engineers: Naoki MatsumotoConstruction: YamazenCity: KawasakiCountry: Japan Patio House, designed by APOLLO Architects & Associates in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, was created for a DINKS couple with a deep appreciation for architecture. The design highlights a strong contrast …

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Thorax House / Atelier RZLBD

Architects: Atelier RZLBDArea: 1,800 ft²Year: 2015Photography: Borzu TalaieLead Architect: Reza AliabadiStructure: ADA EngineeringCity: TorontoCountry: Canada Thorax House, designed by Atelier RZLBD, is a minimalist two-storey residence located in the Lansing neighborhood of North York, Greater Toronto Area. The 1,800 ft² wood structure replaces a former bungalow and centers around a spine-like staircase and bridge that …

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Totem House / Atelier RZLBD

Architects: Atelier RZLBDArea: 1,600 ft²Year: 2013Photography: Borzu TalaieProject Team: Reza Aliabadi, Lailee SoleimaniStructure: Ali SaeedConstruction: Ali MalekzadehClient: Robert Langton and John FarrautoCity: TorontoCountry: Canada Totem House, designed by Atelier RZLBD, is a 1,600 ft² modern residence created for two avid travelers with a passion for minimalism and modernism. A striking feature of the home is …

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Schnabel Family Retreat / Studio AR&D Architects

Architects: Studio AR&D ArchitectsArea: 5,300 ft²Year: 2015Photography: Michael UtterbackCity: Palm SpringsCountry: United States Schnabel Family Retreat, designed by Studio AR&D Architects, is a 5,300 ft² vacation home in Palm Springs, California. The design focuses on fostering family connection and interaction, with dynamic activity zones that blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. The retreat features panoramic …

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Sardinera House / Ramón Esteve

Architects: Ramón EsteveArea: 1,285 m²Year: 2014Photography: Mariela ApollonioLead Architect: Ramón EsteveProject Team: Anna Bosca, Estefanía Pérez, Víctor Ruiz, María MartíTechnical Architect: Emilio PérezCollaborators: Tudi Soriano, Natalia FonsecaConstruction: Construcciones FrancésProject Manager: Gonzalo LlinCity: ValènciaCountry: Spain Sardinera House, designed by Ramón Esteve, is a 1,285 m² residence perched on a hillside between El Portixol and Cala Blanca …

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Opposite House / Atelier RZLBD

Architects: Atelier RZLBDArea: 6,000 ft²Year: 2016Photography: Borzu TalaieLead Architect: Reza AliabadiInterior Design: Julia FranciscoStructure: Egbert EngineeringMechanical: McCallum ConsultingSeptic: Gunnell EngineeringConstruction: Caledon Building & DesignCity: TorontoCountry: Canada Opposite House, designed by Atelier RZLBD, is a 6000 ft² private residence in Scarborough Bluffs, Greater Toronto Area. Situated on a 2.7-acre sloping site, the house features a long, …

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Lady Peel House / Atelier RZLBD

Architects: Atelier RZLBDArea: 3,000 ft²Year: 2012Photography: Borzu TalaieLead Architect: Reza AliabadiProject Team: Lailee Soleimani, Ehsan ZareianConstruction: FC Asset Management Inc.Structure: Hossein AzargiveCity: TorontoCountry: Canada Lady Peel House, designed by Atelier RZLBD in Toronto, transforms a 3,000 ft² century-old home while preserving its historical exterior. Completed in 2012, the renovation reconfigures the dark, compartmentalized Victorian interior …

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Instar House / Atelier RZLBD

Architects: Atelier RZLBDArea: 2,200 ft²Year: 2014Photography: Borzu TalaieConstruction: Jordyn DevelopmentStructure: Gamaley and AssociatesCity: TorontoCountry: Canada Instar House, designed by Atelier RZLBD in North York, Toronto, is a minimalist three-storey residence spanning 2,200 ft². The structure replaces a 150s two-and-a-half-storey building locally known as the “half-house.” The new design focuses on simplicity and functionality, using a …

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House in Tlayacapan / PRODUCTORA

Architects: PRODUCTORAArea: 90 m²Year: 2012Photography: Luis GallardoProject Team: Carlos Bedoya, Victor Jaime, Wonne Ickx, Abel PerlesCollaborators: Amauri Sidh, Sonia Starck, Iván VillegasConstruction: Construcciones PapaloapanCity: TlayacapanCountry: Mexico House in Tlayacapan, designed by PRODUCTORA, reimagines six parabolic polyester modules from the client’s 1970 modular weekend home. These fiberglass structures, inherited by the clients, form the core of …

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Otsu House / ALTS Design Office

Architects: ALTS Design OfficeArea: 105 m²Year: 2016Photography: Yuta YamadaCity: OtsuCountry: Japan Otsu House, designed by ALTS Design Office in Japan, provides a 105 m² residential space focused on creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The architects, working closely with the client, sought to realize a “comfy house” concept by emphasizing natural light and an inviting …

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The Chapel on the Hill / Evolution Design

Architects: Evolution DesignArea: 130 m²Year: 2015Photography: Chris HumphreysLead Architect: Paul KingProject Team: Claudia Berkefeld, Basil Helfenstein, Nicole Gögel, Anna RiekstinaStructural Engineer: Bleasdale WandConstruction: Francis W ConstructionProject Manager: Lee Darvill ArchitectureClient: Stefan CamenzindCity: County DurhamCountry: United Kingdom The Chapel on the Hill, designed by Evolution Design in Teesdale, United kingdom, is a nineteenth-century chapel thoughtfully transformed …

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