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Casa Encinos by APT, a fusion of form and function respectful of the local context

27-09-2023 - Materials

Casa Encinos by APT, a fusion of form and function respectful of the local context

With Casa Encinos, Architect Lilian Rebollo from the APT arquitectura para todos studio has created a small architectural gem that respects the breathtaking natural context of the Santo Domingo Ocotitlán village situated in the El Tepozteco National Park, in Mexico. The use of local materials, techniques and labour makes the project particularly sustainable.

Mimosa Architects transforms the outdoor cinema in Prachatice

09-08-2023 - Materials

Mimosa Architects transforms the outdoor cinema in Prachatice

In their transformation of the old outdoor cinema in the Czech town of Prachatice, Mimosa Architects drew their inspiration from the imagery of film, with its reels and projectors. The complex now has a new face, offering a new attraction for summer evenings with a special focus on urban greenery and maintaining all the charm of its past.

In harmony with nature, Casa Entrecopas by Marina Vella

19-04-2023 - Materials

In harmony with nature, Casa Entrecopas by Marina Vella

Peruvian architect Marina Vella has designed Casa Entrecopas, a home that draws both inspiration and materiality from its location: the interior of a large historical farm located North of Lima, in Peru. Thanks to the construction techniques and to the local materials used, the result is an architecture that is intrinsically sustainable and in close harmony with the idyllic surrounding landscape.

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Fir House by Footprint Architecture

03-08-2016 - Materials

Fir House by Footprint Architecture

Fir House by UK firm Footprint Architecture is an elegant example of how to complete an extension for a 1960s bungalow using local material to respond to the natural environment.

Enough House by Brian MacKay-Lyons

15-07-2016 - Materials

Enough House by Brian MacKay-Lyons

Enough House, the newest addition to Canadian architect Brian MacKay-Lyons' Shobac farm in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Aluminium House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos

13-07-2016 - Materials

Aluminium House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos

A house that certainly won't leave you untouched.

Álvaro Siza and the Iberê Camargo Museum

08-07-2016 - Materials

Álvaro Siza and the Iberê Camargo Museum

Brazilian photographer Ricardo Braescher uses his camera to tell us the story of the Museu Iberê Camargo, the first building that Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza designed in Brazil, located in the green hills of the city of Porto Alegre and dedicated to the famous Brazilian artist.

Windhover Contemplative Center by Aidlin Darling Design

13-06-2016 - Materials

Windhover Contemplative Center by Aidlin Darling Design

The multi award-winning Windhover Contemplative Center in the Stanford campus was designed by Aidlin Darling Design to bring together art, landscape and architecture to nourish and invigorate the spirit.

Refurbishing naturally, Cape Reed for El Oceano Beach

08-06-2016 - Materials

Refurbishing naturally, Cape Reed for El Oceano Beach

Holidays by the sea on the Mediterranean Costa del Sol coastline, halfway between La Cala de Mijas and Marbella.

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