Category Archives: outdoor

Woorarra House by Rptecture Architects

The Woorarra House renovation project designed by Rptecture Architects embarked on a journey to transform an existing farmhouse into a luxurious family retreat, blending the charm of the original structure with modern amenities. Located in the picturesque Yarra Valley, the design aimed to capture breath taking vistas, harmonise with the surrounding wineries, and achieve a cohesive aesthetic. The central challenge was to balance the preservation of the traditional homestead feel with the integration of contemporary design elements. Photography by Impress Photography.

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Winelands Villa by ARRCC and SAOTA

Winelands Villa designed by ARRCC and SAOTA is situated in the Gentleman’s Estate at Val de Vie in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, a luxury smallholding concept along the banks of the Berg River offering views of the Drakenstein, Simonsberg, and Paarl Rock Mountains within a landscape of rehabilitated fynbos. The estate’s aesthetic guidelines specify a contemporary interpretation of Provençal and Cape vernacular architecture, prescribing pitched roofs, exposed timber rafters, and a material palette of timber cladding, off-shutter concrete, and natural stonework offset with white plastered walls. Photography by Adam Letch.

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Porous House by Malaspina

Porous House designed by Malaspina is the second project of a series initiated by Malaspina Design, a prominent firm specializing in sustainable housing design based in Oregon, USA, under the leadership of Gerardo Pandal. The design for the house was commissioned to FRPO Rodriguez & Oriol, a Madrid-based design practice led by architects Pablo Oriol and Fernando Rodríguez, to venture into blending Pacific Northwest dream home aesthetics with modern architecture. Photography by LGM Studio.

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Hale Hapuna by Eerkes Architects

Hale Hapuna by Eerkes Architects is a 5,377-square-foot retreat focused on enhancing family interactions and connections to the land and seascape of Kauai’s South shore. Exterior spaces provide multiple gathering points which combine comfortable seating with views of stunning natural features. Intimate seating areas are nestled into lush plantings, thin roof “shells” protect outdoor lounge and dining social spaces, and a cantilevered lanai at the primary bedroom floats amongst the palm fronds. The gathering points focus on significant natural features and phenomenon which define Kauai such as Mount Haupu, breaking waves on Kukui’ula harbor reefs, and invite enjoyment of atmospheric conditions such as clouds, rainbows, sunrises and sunsets. Material choices reflect elements which define Kauai; lava, limestone, coral, wood, and water.

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Wave House by Mareines Arquitetura

Designed by Mareines Arquitetura, Wave House is located on the Tijucas Islands in Rio de Janeiro, on a plot 65 meters above sea level, on a steep granite monolith. The orientation means that the residence has views only of the sea and the sky, complemented by the sound of the water, wind, birds and the collision of boat hulls with the ocean waves. Photography by Leonardo Finotti and Jacques Paul Barthelemy (drone).

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Raw House by Amos Goldreich Architecture

Raw House is a project designed by Amos Goldreich Architecture. Transforming this London Victorian terrace into a contemporary, practical and stylish family home not only provided a fresh start for the house; it’s also been a new beginning for the client, Suzanne, and her children. A collaboration between Amos Goldreich Architecture and the client as project manager, Raw House is a light-filled, spacious home that’s opened a new door for Suzanne. Photography by French + Tye.

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Casa dos Mores by Marlene Uldschmidt Architects Studio

Casa dos Mores is a project designed by Marlene Uldschmidt Architects Studio, a single-wall house to shelter love from prying eyes. An outstanding lookout point at the peak of a cliff, with open views of the ocean and the infinite horizon, yet nestled within exuberant vegetation and sheltered from the elements and the prying eyes of majestic trees. The house is pure serenity, filled with the scent of the sea and graced by the sound of wandering birds, it is as close as living on a permanent holiday feels like. Photography by Renee Kemps.

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Buitenverblijf Nest by i29

Buitenverblijf Nest is a project designed i29 architects & NAMO Architecture. At national park the Hoge Veluwe (NL) lies an artistic incubator in the middle of nature: Buitenplaats Koningsweg. Dozens of artists and creative entrepreneurs live and work on this former barracks site. As part of a special project by the municipality of Arnhem, 11 folly’s in the woods have been developed here as holiday stays. The central theme of the project is ‘camouflage’, in reference to the history of the site. Photography by Jeroen Musch.

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CDC House by Nick Bell Architects

We are often told that our designs are distinctive – CDC House by Nick Bell Architects in Sydney’s Inner West plays to this commentary well. Bold, brave and unique. This home, designed for a young family, transformed an early 1980s brick house that was dark, disconnected and claustrophobic, into a spacious and light-filled home for the family to thrive. Photography by Simon Whitbread.

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Overlooking the Sea by Rema Architects

Overlooking the Sea is a project designed by Rema Architects. The luxurious 150 sqm penthouse with a 150 sqm balcony in Ashdod, Israel, was purchased by the couple in their 30s, while still living in one of the lower floor apartments in the building, looking to upgrade. The couple wanted an upgrade to a fun home to raise their family, host guests, and of course a pool, which is a significant upgrade. Photography by Idan Saidi.

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