The Tacuri House, or Casa Tacuri, is built by Ecuadorian studio Gabriel Rivera Arquitectos in a town known for its exceptional views of the Cumbayá Valley and its abundance of flora, including the native Algarrobo trees that grow all around. All of the existing Algarrobo trees on the property were retained, resulting in a timeless...
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Minimalist Fortress-Like Home With A Black Exterior
On the south shore of Nova Scotia adjacent to Kingsburg Beach, the Treow Brycg residence was recently completed by Omar Gandhi Architect on a plot of land surrounded by tall grasses, visiting deer, and salty sea breezes. The dark structure appears fortress-like with a slanted roof that helps protect the residence from the harsh Nova...
Low-Lying Concrete House In The Mojave Desert
The Arroyo House is located just outside Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert. It’s a low-lying concrete residence wrapped in weathering steel, for an active couple who hope to remain in the desert home as they age. The 3,875-square-foot (360-square-metre) dwelling was built on a sloped site near a natural wash, called an arroyo, that’s...
Peaceful Minimalist House With Raw Materials Decor
Architecture studio Whispering Smith has completed house A, a carbon-neutral residence in Perth, Western Australia. The three-story ‘mini tower’ packs all facilities in less than 200 sq-m, including an underground garage and a loft bedroom on the top level. Whispering Smith’s sustainable, compact residence is made from high-recycled-content concrete panels and whitewashed, recycled brick. The...
East Lake House Designed To Weather Over Time
The East Lake House is located in Montauk, a village at the eastern tip of New York’s Long Island, and features weekend coastal vibes with its rough-sawn cedar planks that were left untreated for natural aging. Take a look at that! Rather than building an oversized house in the middle of the property, the team...
Three-Volume Residence Around A Large Pond
This residence in Connecticut was built for a family by US studio Cutler Anderson Architects, and the owners requested to add a pond to watch birds, fish and insects at play. The house was separated into three volumes, which are arranged around the water feature. Some parts are raised above the ground to keep all...
Black Quebec Chalet That Overlooks Forests And A Lake
We are all in love with forest and mountain chalets because of their incredible rustic and very cozy charm. Today we are sharing a forest chalet in Canada on the lakeshores, which consists of two volumes that are stacked at irregular angles, as it’s built for siblings. The house is located on a slope, which...
Y Residence With Refined And Comfortable Interiors
This comfy residence was designed for a young family; it’s a double-storey house in one of Melbourne’s inner-city suburbs. Studio Tate kept only two red brick walls and re-work and rebuilt the whole house maximizing the tight spaces and flooding the space with natural light. Warmth was brought through materials and finishes, with heavy use...
20 Epoxy Flooring Ideas With Pros And Cons
Choosing floors for your home? What would you say to epoxy flooring? such floors seem to have more advantages than others and look interesting. Still finding out what pros and cons they have is essential before you choose. Let’s consider them and have a look at some examples. Pros Epoxy floors look bright: many people...
Comfortable Concrete Bungalow For A Family
The 204-square-metre House 334 is situated on the lot of 15 meters wide and 45 meters deep. American architect Craig McMahon has renovated and expanded the residence to comfortably accommodate his family of three. The main design goal was to create a one story modern open home with interconnected outdoor living spaces, showing how a...