October 2024

21 Articles
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Planar House by DADA Partners: Concrete Geometry Meets Biophilic Harmony in New Delhi

Planar House by DADA Partners sits quietly within a lush one-acre plot in New Delhi, yet its architectural voice is anything but subdued. Completed in 2023, the 15,000-square-foot home explores the dramatic interplay of monolithic concrete planes, layered light, and biophilic design, delivering a sanctuary that is at once monumental and intimately connected to its environment.

The modern living room has a spiral staircase

Jardin House: A Sustainable Urban Sanctuary in Bandung by Patio Livity

In the vibrant city of Bandung, Indonesia, Jardin House by Patio Livity emerges as a remarkable response to urban density, delivering a living space that harmonizes modern functionality with nature-centric design. Completed in 2023, the 6,038-square-foot residence defies the limitations of compact urban plots through a bold split-level layout and a serene vertical garden, resulting in a home that breathes, grows, and connects.

Kvadrat Architects Apartment in Astana: A Luxurious Botanical Retreat

Kvadrat Architects Apartment in Astana: A Luxurious Botanical Retreat

In the heart of Astana’s prestigious House on Botanicheskiy residential complex, Kvadrat Architects have designed a refined 160 m² flat that elevates the concept of urban tranquility. Overlooking the city’s Botanical Garden, the apartment offers sweeping views of natural greenery framed by floor-to-ceiling windows—a perfect juxtaposition to Kazakhstan’s dynamic, fast-changing capital.

The design responds to the clients’ desire to recreate the feeling of spacious, nature-connected living they were accustomed to in their former suburban home. Without depending on excessive square footage, the architects used intelligent planning, layered materials, and visual openness to make the space feel twice its size.

Lazer House by Watanabe Arquitetura: Sustainable Design on a Brazilian Slope

Lazer House by Watanabe Arquitetura: Sustainable Design on a Brazilian Slope

Perched gracefully on a sloping corner plot in Maringá, southern Brazil, Lazer House by Watanabe Arquitetura demonstrates how thoughtful architecture can turn site constraints into opportunities. Completed in 2023, this 3,283-square-foot residence is a testament to contemporary Brazilian design, seamlessly merging sustainability, functionality, and natural beauty.