House JM #architecture Architects: Ignacio Ferreira, LOTE STUDIO Area: 600 m² Year: 2025 City: La Ligua Country: Chile

Oasis House #architecture Architects: Shinagawa arquitetura Area: 520 m² Year: 2025 City: Cravinhos Country: Brazil

Cliffhanger Riverside Villa #architecture Architects: Pirinen Salo Oy Area: 3340 ft² Year: 2024 Lead Architects: Teemu Pirinen and Lauri Salo Country: Finland

Sutton House #architecture Architects: Pelletier De Fontenay Area: 500 m² Year: 2024 Photographs: James Brittain City: Sutton Country: Canada

InnoValley #architecture Architects: DRAFT, TAISEI DESIGN Planners Architects & Engineers Area: 10397 m² Year: 2024 Photographs: Kotaro Imada City: Ranzan Country: Japan A new research and development center of a chemical manufacturer has been built on a nature-rich site with views of the Chichibu Mountains. An unprecedented type of technology development center was required to respond to the need for faster product development in the rapidly changing field of electronics and to secure a stable and capable workforce amid a declining birthrate. The building thus created consists of the lower floors to be used as a development zone, the intermediate floors containing machinery and equipment for the lower floors and extra space for future use and the upper floors designed as an office zone with bird's-eye views of surrounding natural landscapes. By stacking functionally optimized, purpose-specific planes, a dynamic space with a rich variety of indoor and outdoor space has been created. The exterior of the lower floor zone is finished with earth-colored louvers to blend harmoniously with the surrounding lush greenery. The upper-floor office zone is enclosed by glass and horizontal eaves to create a striking contrast to the lower-floor design. The simplicity of the vertical and horizontal elements stresses the presence of a voluminous structure that looks like floating over the forest. The entrance hall retains the memories of the sloping terrain woodland that once existed at the site, creating a heartwarming space that invites visitors to walk up an easy slope. The tapestries designed to mimic rain falling on trees were created, in collaboration with a craftsman specializing in Japanese paper (Ogawa washi) making, a traditional craft of a neighboring town, by using 2.5 m × 8.0 m pieces of washi. The plaster walls produced by the artistic plasterer Naoki Kusumi also add color to the entrance hall. The multi-floor open space interconnecting the three office floors was inspired by the panoramic ridge lines of the Chichibu Mountains and the landscapes of the Ranzan Ravine. The irregularly shaped multi-floor open space creates places of various configurations, just as a ravine offers places of varied shapes so that anglers and campers can find places of their liking. Varied spaces and places laid out around the multi-floor open space are interconnected by stairs and circulation lines so as to create opportunities for unexpected exchanges. The four-meter-wide cantilevered peripheral zone of each floor forms a daringly wide, open space that practically connects the internal space and the surrounding environment. Creativity and inspiration of individual workers are stimulated by unknowingly moving between different environments created by the lower floors and upper floors, well-lit spaces and shaded spaces, time- and space-dependent changes in external environmental conditions, and varied combinations of materials. It is hoped that opportunities for unexpected encounters incorporated in the space stimulate communication between individuals and organizations and induce serendipity to give rise to unprecedented innovations.

Private lodging in Minato-ku #architecture Architects: FujiwaraMuro Architects Area: 65 m² Year: 2025 Photographs: Katsuya Taira（studioREM） City: Osaka Country: Japan

Brahminy House #architecture Architects: HGA.Studio Area: 455 m² Year: 2023 Photographs: David Chatfield Lead Architects: Tyler Gwyther City: Byron Bay Country: Australia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNg4mbbKwSs Brahminy House is a striking example of a harmonious fusion between architecture and nature, located on the most easterly part of Byron Bay. This thoughtfully designed residence stands as a testament to the seamless integration of built form with the surrounding lush native heath, framing picturesque views of the bay. The design of Brahminy House was a collaborative effort aimed at creating a dwelling that would not only complement but also enhance its natural surroundings. The architects selected materials with great care, using spotted gum timber and terracotta tones to create a tactile and visual harmony that enhances sensory experiences while minimising glare. These materials help the house blend into the landscape, giving it a timeless and organic feel. One of the most challenging aspects of the project was its compact site, which is steep and north-facing. The architects managed to gracefully anchor the house into the hillside, ensuring that it frames both ocean vistas and views of the nearby lighthouse. The design strikes a delicate balance between offering panoramic views to the North and South while maintaining privacy from neighboring properties. This is achieved through the use of lush landscaping and strategically placed openings that are both restrained and functional. A primary goal of the design was to create a sanctuary at the back of the house, nestled into the hillside, to provide a counterbalance to the vastness of the ocean and the Northerly winds. This sanctuary offers a serene and sheltered retreat, providing a sense of calm and protection from the elements. The interior of Brahminy House is designed to foster familial connections, with open-plan living and dining areas that encourage interaction and togetherness. The architects incorporated innovative solutions in off-form concrete detailing, addressing the challenges presented by the site with finesse and creativity. This attention to detail extends to the landscaping choices, which are designed to enrich the environment and create a seamless transition between the built form and the natural landscape. Strategic landscaping is a key component of the design, serving to further integrate the house into its surroundings. The lush, green landscape not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the property but also provides privacy and a sense of enclosure. This careful balance between built form and nature ensures that Brahminy House is both visually appealing and functional. In summary, Brahminy House emerges as a timeless sanctuary that embodies the essence of coastal living while embracing innovative design principles. It stands as a testament to the power of thoughtful design and the importance of harmonising architecture with nature. The collaborative efforts of HGA Studio have resulted in a residence that is not only a stunning example of modern architecture but also a harmonious addition to the Byron Bay coastline. This house is a true reflection of its surroundings, offering a tranquil and sheltered retreat that remains deeply connected to the natural world.

Peninsula House #architecture Architects: Wood Marsh Year: 2023 Photographs: Timothy Kaye Architects: Wood Marsh Architecture Country: Australia As an artistic architectural response to Australia’s coastline and the contours of the rural landscape, Peninsula House forms a dramatic sculptural relic, weathered by its context. The dwelling is located on the high point of the site, overlooking a coastal stretch of Flinders with Bass Strait beyond. Approached along a meandering driveway, a ribbon of rammed earth rises monumentally 10 meters into the air, wrapping behind the dwelling before gradually tapering and returning to the landscape. The elevation has minimal glazing and considerable thermal mass – stabilizing the heat from the afternoon sun. A notch midway along the wall forms a shadow line, subtly defining the entry. Crossing the entry threshold, a lush, planted atrium defines the building’s axial center and allows natural light to flood into the interior. Bending hallways snake from the atrium to create three distinct zones – a living zone for entertaining, a bedroom zone, and a recreation zone. The private master bedroom sits above the living zone, accessed by a sweeping stair cloaked in darkness. The main double-height living space dramatically rises towards the glazing and expansive views of the rural terrain and ocean. The sweeping parabolic ceiling affords a unique acoustic quality to the space that accommodates the sound from the owner’s grand piano and collection of musical instruments. Adjacent to the main living space is a large, sheltered terrace fulfilling the client’s brief to host grand poolside events with views of the valley and water. Each of the five bedrooms and main living spaces celebrates views of the rural context and surrounds. At the end of an evocative hallway, lined on one side with rammed earth and slot windows, lies a purpose-built recording studio. The dark, natural external material palette of charred timber and rammed earth shrouds the building, selected for its robust and low-maintenance qualities. The charred battens cloak the building mass, allowing it to recede into the rural context as an enigmatic form. Internally, the thematic quality of darkness continues with black mosaic tiles, black timber battens, blackened brass, and black terrazzo flooring. There is an emphasis on the shifting nature of light and shadow along curving surfaces and forms of walls and openings. The monochromatic tones frame views of the natural colors present in the surrounding setting. Peninsula House is envisioned in the round, to sit harmoniously in the topography of its site – its raw sculptural language belying its domestic use - an erosional remnant formed by its harsh, exposed coastal setting.

Villa Dellago #architecture Architects: JM Architecture Area: 250 m² Year: 2023 Photographs: Jacopo Mascheroni Location: Italy It is a one-storey pavilion where the living area is on one end and the Master Bedroom on the other. The service spaces are in the center, where a staircase descends into the underground areas that have been designed from a careful study of the natural slope. Two large patios, opened towards the lake, allow the rooms on this lower level to enjoy the view and natural light, and they are shaped on the slope of the terrain. The elevations of the main floor are largely glazed: all the rooms have a wide view of the lake and the pavilion becomes a light and permeable object. The flat roof has a cantilever on all 4 sides and the volume slightly exceeds 3 meters in height: in this way there is the perfect balance between light and shadow and the house is completely integrated into surrounding vegetation. The roof surface has been thought with the same care as an elevation: the technical components have been hidden and the surface has been covered in light gray ceramic material. The unique closed part of the façade is the master bathroom on the main level, which however enjoys the light coming from the open-air patio that extends the interior space to an external wet area. This whole part is clad in wood plastic composite slats, whose oak finish brings to mind the tones of the natural landscape in which the building is located. A white aluminum frame at the base of the pavilion marks the entire perimeter and, at the south side of the platform, a swimming pool is designed inside the extension of the building's outline. The interiors include fully custom-made fixed furniture, like the oak "boiserie" that covers the walls, the marble vanities in the bathroom or the open kitchen that integrates various technical equipment into its structures. The furniture floats in the rooms to intensify light and contemporary appearance of the interior. Privacy is managed through the use of retractable roller blinds which, perfectly integrated on the perimeter of the internal ceiling, could filter the view from the outside. The garden is designed with lines that follow the levels of the land, and the vegetation depends on the orography of the site: the lawn on the flat terraces, specific essences for the most significant slopes. Native Olive trees and tall pre-existing cypresses have been preserved and enhanced in the composition of the project: the vegetation is as important as the architecture for the customer's comfort.

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BITCOIN BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Unconventional Housing. Welcome to the unique architecture of the Dutch. If you look closely, the water level in this neighborhood is higher than the parking area on the other side of the homes. Photo by: Henry Do Photography Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️ #Bitcoin #Freedom #Apocalypse #Music #Movies #Philosophy #Literature #dogstr #islands #scuba #marinelife #architecture

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BITCOIN BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain measured from sea level, at 8,848.86 meters. But the real giant is Mauna Kea in Hawaii. From its base on the ocean floor to its summit, it measures 10,210 meters, surpassing Mount Everest by about 1,400 meters. Only a portion of Mauna Kea rises above the water, reaching 4,207 meters above sea level. Mount Everest is still the tallest mountain on Earth, but Mauna Kea is the real giant when you consider its total height: a giant hidden in the Pacific Ocean. Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️ #Bitcoin #Freedom #Apocalypse #Music #Movies #Philosophy #Literature #dogstr #islands #scuba #marinelife #architecture