the circular structure is currently under construction, soon to provide a dynamic range of program for the rapidly developing city of xi’an.
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alongside skilled craftsmen, residents are taught how to construct buildings using local materials.
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due to the site’s relatively small size, the studio maximizes available space by cantilevering above a steep cliff at the edge of the plot.
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Cube-shaped forms and modern features in Robinson Road Residence
Robinson Road is a contemporary dwelling designed with white rendered cube like forms by Steve Domoney Architecture, located in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia. Two defining notions drove the design for this new home in Hawthorn. Firstly, the recognition that the street is currently in transition with the post war brick bungalow style dwelling giving way to more recent contemporary dwellings.
Se…
Luxury open plan living in Cape Town: Head Road 1816 by SAOTA
Head Road 1816 is a spacious family home designed for luxurious open plan living by SAOTA architects, located in Fresnaye, Cape Town, South Africa. The clients required a four bedroom home for their young family, the design of which had to encapsulate all the qualities of luxury open-plan living while still providing a homely environment.
From the architects: The practicalities of the site –…
over a decade later, the original plans for a small chapel in rancagua chile were recovered and construction is planned to resurrect the only gaudi structure outside of spain.
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Concrete holiday pad in Argentina: Casa MR by Luciano Kruk
Casa MR has been designed as a weekend getaway retreat by Luciano Kruk Arquitectos, located along the Buenos Aires coastline in Costa Esmeralda, Argentina. Completed in 2014, the 1,614 square foot (150 square meters) concrete, glass and wood structure offers plenty of natural light, low maintenance and spacious interiors.
From the architect: Against a backdrop of rugged dunes typical of the…
Minimalist Zen designed residence in Golden Beach, Florida
96 Golden Beach Drive is a residential project with a minimalist zen feel, completed in 2012 by SDH Studio, located in Golden Beach, Florida. The residence is nestled on a 13,000 square foot lot, designed around a 27 foot high space that would be the heart of this home.
From the architects: With the idea of bringing in the outdoor landscape, the house opens up towards the water and fills the…
35 Super stylish and inspiring neutral living room designs
Treasured for its timeless livability, neutral wears well with everything, which is why a neutral living roomdesign scheme can be extremely appealing. From linen to taupe, dove gray to charcoal, neutral-clad living rooms are welcoming, warm, and truly classic. Browse our collection of photos we gathered for you of neutral living rooms for inspiring ways to blend style and sophistication in your…
Mammoth contemporary residence in Florida: Ballantrae Court
Ballantrae Court is a contemporary single family residence just recently completed by KZ Architecture, located in a golf community in South Florida. Comprised of 10,000 square feet of living space, this stunning home showcases unique rooflines, accented with warm wood and plenty of glass to emit natural light.
From the architects: The project involved a large program that would yield a home on…
