Spain based architeture office Santiago Parramón (RTA-Office) recently designed House F, a modern house situated in a land with a high incline and a stream that crosses it. Finally the architect decided preserve the site intact to lean on it an object, a big volume which rests in a minimum surface. The house only takes contact with the land through a central nucleus with small dimensions. It was an archaeological work where the architect worked as a surgeon in order to minimize the impact on the rocky land. Inside the …

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Architects just finished a modern flagship store building for Uniqlo Shanghai, introduce their brand and house their offices. The branding of the store required visibility of location with windowless space to display product however the government prevented exterior lighting or removal of the existing facade glass. A rotating series of mannequins inhabit the entry. Robotic lighting tracks patron activity and engages them in a dramatic experience. A glass shard cuts through the existing concrete floors, and is animated with mannequins flying vertically on theatrical rigging. This new …

This modern dwelling situated in “La Finca” Estate in the town Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid), designed by A-cero Architects. The house plot has a rectangular shape and a surface of 4.500 m ². It is a two storey building (ground floor and basement). Both levels are perfectly adapted to plot slope where the house takes place. In the main entrance is a hall which communicates with an ample wide lounge and a dining room. Both stays overturn towards the back façade. They have plenty ample windows that are opened for …

The 45 Faber Park project design aimed to maximize outdoor space whilst not compromising living areas. The priority of creating an open living space with a direct relationship to a large outdoor space in a clean contemporary aesthetic became a driving force in the scheme. The concept of defining the bedroom areas and activity spaces as separate elements allowed for the final scheme to be reached. In second storey, the house represent more private area, with cantilever which gives the entrance to the house an enclosed, protected feel. The social …

The 22 Beach House located at sloping terrain on a beach at 50 kms from Lima Peru, designed with four beach apartments for the members of the same family by JSa Architects. The rectangular-shape land has a surface of 4187 sf and truly spectacular views. The common area includes swimming pool, living room, patio, kitchen and services. The concept was to integrate the apartments while keeping them as independent volumes, one on top of the other, thus generating diversity in the composition of the interior and exterior spaces of each …

Robert Mills Architects presents Verdant Avenue House, modern family house in Melbourne Australia. The interior and exterior living and entertaining spaces sit side by side on the ground level, separated by floor to ceiling glass walls and sliding doors. These doors open to a 25 metre lap pool, which runs the length of the building and provides natural evaporative cooling to the living areas. A striking 3.5 meter wide spiral staircase is an another focal point on this floor. Floor to ceiling glass windows also add a dramatic touch to …

The evanHOUSE situated in modernist landmark community of Crestwood Hills Los Angeles, created by local architecture studio bittonidesignstudio. This house originally built at 1957, sited high above with panoramic of the Los Angeles city. The project was framed around taking something ‘modern’ and making it more contemporary. The existing spatial condition of the house was clearly divided between public in the lower level and private at the upper level, as well as fixed within a completely horizontal orientation. The major move was to carve out a double high space above …

The Vivienda 4, modern home architectural design nearby lakes designed by Spanish architectural firm A- Cero Architects. The exterior of the home is a wooden-clad structure of interesting shapes. The grounds contain manicured gardens and courtyards of vibrant grass, trees and shrubs. There are also concrete walkways and patios complete with outdoor statues. Interior featured black, white and brown walls, with an array of furniture and fixtures. The décor style is best described as modern yet somewhat eclectic, with wall art, decals, sculptures, statues, interesting lighting fixtures and intriguing furniture …