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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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57STUDIO, something for farms

01-12-2015 - Materials

57STUDIO, something for farms

Chilean architecture firm, 57STUDIO has designed a horse stable that unites the rapid construction of the light steel frame with a very small environmental and visual footprint.

The Grand Trunk by MARK + VIVI

24-11-2015 - Materials

The Grand Trunk by MARK + VIVI

MARK + VIVI is an interdisciplinary design-build studio based in Montreal, Canada and the two partners have built their own home with studio in a 19th century row house in the Montreal suburb of Pointe-Saint-Charles.

CNAC, architecture and circuses

03-11-2015 - Materials

CNAC, architecture and circuses

French architecture firms Caractère Spécial § Matthieu Poitevin Architecture and NP2F architectes have recently completed the refurbishment and extension of CNAC, the French centre for circus art, in Châlons-en-Champagne.

Contemporary Vernacular, holiday house  in Corsica

30-10-2015 - Materials

Contemporary Vernacular, holiday house in Corsica

WY-TO architects has designed a holiday house in Corsica.

2015 Sydney Architecture Festival: shared architecture

14-10-2015 - Materials

2015 Sydney Architecture Festival: shared architecture

In early October, #sydarchfest, the Sydney Architecture Festival celebrated the many forms of architecture, placing lots of emphasis on getting the general population involved in current debate.

Nantes Conservatory - dialogue between art and context

21-09-2015 - Materials

Nantes Conservatory - dialogue between art and context

French architectural firm Raum, together with the studio L'Escaut, created the Nantes Conservatory building dedicated to the “performing arts”.

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