Located in the northern region of the state of Coahuila, the land is fully dedicated to the conservation of endangered species and the reproduction of others. The area is an oasis in the contemporary world: a place isolated from [...]

Located in the countryside of São Paulo, Itatiba, the residence is on open land and a downwards slope terrain with a west facing view, on the edge of a large environmental preservation area of a native forest. Built on the highest level possible, [...]

located on a rehabilitated brownfield site, the building takes advantage of the earth’s mass to maintain thermal comfort throughout the year. Its relationship to the landscape both in terms of approach as well as building performance [...]

Set on a narrow finger of land, bound on one side by the sea and on the other by a lake, living on this property offers all the benefits and privacy of owning your own personal island without the hassles of access. The views are stunning [...]

Located on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, the linear home is a model of space and energy efficiency, combining a family home and a studio space, positioned side by side under a common roof, [...]

The site has a lot to take in with all the trees, mountains and vistas - which is why the Residence was designed to embrace the outdoors from within. It's large enough to accommodate a whole [...]

From a distance, it might be hard to tell that there's a house hidden within this lush Dominican Republic landscape. But look again and you’ll see skillfully this 5,380 square foot house tucked into a steep hillside overlooking spectacular pine-studded views. Large green-roofed terraces create [...]

A country house with common features, respect for the context and a specific program; but most important is, the house steps away from the usual typologies for houses of the region. With a contemporary personality, this house assumes [...]

This beautiful Victorian home takes a unique approach on architecture. While most homes in the area are wide and flat, this tall, thin home allows for a small footprint and maximum use of the small backyard space. Built with exposed cedar and [...]

The home is located in a quiet residential area, at the top of a leafy hill in the outskirts of the city, and is distinguished by its four "experiences" of living, after which the house is named, since they are spatially and constructively qualify: Leisure, [...]

Located along the Portland National Forest, the reticence uses a mix of concrete, wood and wide glass windows to create a very elegant home which interacts with the surrounding nature. Its interiors are filled with bright and clean elements which […]

Design for a steeply sloping site, the Architect chose rouse a series of pillars to raise the interconnected rooms lifting the building off the ground, above the tree tops of the surrounding Costa Rican forest to optimise views of the Pacific Ocean. […]

Nestled into a forested slope, this small retreat opens to a view of the Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound. Anchored by a weathered cedar clad bedroom wing, a bold concrete cantilever projects the living and dining into the dense forest and […]

This project is a response to a densely wooded sloping site with stunning views overlooking a beautiful pond. It was conceived as a folded volumetric “sheet” enclosure that wraps and folds into itself to form and define the major interior […]

Floating above the sandy beach, Two Hulls is one of the many fascinating detached houses in Nova Scotia, Canada. Cantilevered on concrete foundations, it allows the water to flow freely […]

The residence performs contorted gymnastics in order to facilitate an ambitious brief on a small, yet opportunistic site. The clients wanted to commission not only a new and comfortable home, but also sought a challenging design. The new extension […]

Conceived as a viable alternative to urban dwelling, this group of individual dwellings collectively form an ideal retreat. The homes are inspired by the idea of oriental pavilions, which have a special way of orientating toward different views, and they are […]

The house celebrates the beauty of the surrounding landscape– sweeping views through an all-glass facade magnify the spacious, open feel of the living areas.The home employs several sustainable design strategies including geothermal heating and cooling […]

In this harsh environment the architect chose to place two layers of skin – the exterior, a barrier in front of the elements, – and the interior for color composition and durability. One can’t easily distinguish inner from outer since space is […]

Designed as a rural retreat and balanced on top of a dry-stone wall, the long and narrow residence is visually linked to the outdoor spaces of its woodland location, as a concrete volume with lengths of […]

Conceived as a secure and unexpected retreat nestled into a rock, the Pierre (the French for stone) celebrates the materiality of this site. From certain angles, the house – with its rough materials, […]

The sensuality of the solid lines, large windows, sliding doors, metal structures, which generates large spans and generous ruffles, finishes without unnecessary frills and the white color on floors, walls and ceilings highlight the basic concepts that […]

Located on a sloping mountain ridge at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains, this house was designed on a piece of land that offers spectacular views that are rarely known. Seeking for the best in […]

This urban infill project juxtaposes a tall, slender curved circulation space against a rectangular living space. The tall curved metal wall was a result of bulk plane restrictions and the need to provide privacy from the public decks of the adjacent three […]

From the architect. Situated in the well-known Caldecott region of central Singapore, this bungalow by A D Lab enjoys the relaxed atmosphere of its quaint residential neighbourhood with gorgeous views of the MacRitchie Reservoir, one of the nation’s most popular nature. […]