Beach

Nestled along the shores of Palm Jumeirah, this Spanish-inspired villa, featuring four ensuite bedrooms, an additional guest bedroom, formal as well as family living and dining, a show kitchen, a bar, and an office with ensuite spread across 11,000 sq. ft., unfolds as a mesmerising blend of contemporary luxury and timeless elegance. Tasked with creating a tranquil haven for a discerning German couple, XBD Collective embarked on the delicate challenge of fusing their modern sensibilities with the villa's rich Spanish heritage. Caption Balancing Modern Perspectives and Spanish Heritage Envisioning arched volumes that pay homage to the villa's exterior, XBD crafted a breathtaking double-height arch across two floors, introducing a touch... More

JCB, Site Office Landscape Architects and AW Maritime are delivering the vision for the new Altona Pier. Outcomes will include improved visual connection to the iconic Altona foreshore and reusing as much timber from the existing pier as possible. The new pier design will provide improved recreational space for more people to enjoy. Its contemporary shape will provide better access and amenity for people fishing, walking and enjoying recreational activities at Altona Beach. More

The soft clean lines, the subtle textures of the surfaces reflect the simplicity of the minimalistic architectural design of this modern beach villa in the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The Summer House consists of two floor levels with open living and dining spaces, 4 standard en-suite bedrooms, a master suite, a roof terrace lounge and bar. Sadun De Silva All inhabited spaces are provided with an infinite view of the ocean with the used of tall glazed windows. The framework of the windows is of white aluminium powder coat finish, which blends in with its neutral surrounding. The white interior and exterior finishes to the villa in Ambalangoda and its minimalist landscape completes the overall tropical feel. The introduction of the op... More

Ocean Drive is a 6,112-square-foot single-floor condominium unit within a new residential tower overlooking the Atlantic in Miami Beach, Florida. The clients are based in Seattle and travel often but have deep roots in the panhandle and had been looking to return home. To accommodate a family of six, this down to the slab renovation combined two smaller units to create a five bedroom retreat on the beach. Kevin Scott First conversations focused on the ever changing views from the space and the almost tactile quality of light at this latitude. The design grew out of a desire to amplify these phenomena and let the interior architecture be a canvas and a frame. To that end, a simple diagram was developed with a solid, shadowy service cor... More

Paylocity’s Lake Mary office serves as a destination training hub for the human capital management software company. Florida’s culture is celebrated throughout four floors of the office, paying homage to local sports teams, destinations and attractions. The spirit of the environmental branding throughout the Lake Mary office continues the narrative developed for Paylocity’s Boise and Schaumburg offices. More

Daytona is a housing complex on the beach made up of 4 independent residences that are integrated together and that are resolved with only a 30% occupancy footprint, freeing 70% of the land for the recovery of coastal flora and fauna.  The staggered design of its north facade allows to generate terraces that take advantage of the views of the sea, directing them towards the sunset or sunrise on each level. The program is resolved through two vertical blocks separated by an interior garden that guarantees cross ventilation and natural lighting to all interior spaces. The blocks are connected through the staircase, thus reducing the circulation corridors and maximizing the use of space.  The structural system is supported by two... More

The emergency from COVID-19 has changed the spaces where we live. CUBE-19 is a new way of reinterpreting beach life by putting customer safety at the forefront while offering a cost-effective solution, valid for any type of beach and anywhere in the world.  CUBE-19 was designed to make the beach experience safe. The starting point of the project is the layout of the circulation and the distance between the umbrellas. Entrance, exit and use of the beach are organized according to horizontal and vertical paths. Vertical circulation (entrance and exit) is regulated through one-way walkways 1.5 m wide. The 3 m wide horizontal circulation is divided by low separator obtaining two directions. The accesses to the individual units are arrang... More

white concrete  house with linear,  essential forms. House and sky merge together. More

The existing Mahon Pool Amenities building was located on the edge of a spectacular rock shelf overlooking the ocean and Mahon pool. The building itself was a delapidated 1960’s brick box, which was had no relationship with its context and was visually intrusive.   Our proposal sought to create a linear building, which receded into the cliffside landscape. The building shape responds to the rock form folding around the contours and its precaste materiality seeks to become an extension of the rock landform.   A concrete skirt extends from the building and creates a terraced shelf  inviting occupation and lounging. The  shelf extends into a stair down to the Pool as well as integrating within the broader parkland... More

The Harbor in Los Angeles’ Marina Del Rey is the largest man-made small craft harbor in the world, which is a valuable resource if you are a boater. Unfortunately for a cyclist or pedestrian, the Marina breaks the existing pathway connecting the North and South route. Cyclists and pedestrians who want to experience the Los Angeles urban coastline must make a lengthy detour around the Marina, hindering the quintessential LA experience of cycling or walking along the Santa Monica Bay. To solve this problem, we are proposing a new pedestrian and bike path that bridges over the harbor entrance.The pathway is a five percent sloped spiral ramp that is nestled within a latticed shell structure. It was generated by lofting two rotated ellipses alon... More

Jellyfish are perhaps the best example of environmental adaptation in the ocean. They are composed of 95 percent water.Unparalleled in diaphanous luminosity, they are also a natural inspiration for lighting elements. More

Located on a small site nestled in the jungle of Trunk Bay on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, the size and topography of the site was inappropriate for a traditional house. For this reason, we looked at the archetypal bungalow and village configuration, and applied those concepts to this single family residence. Given the climate of the Caribbean is amenable to outdoor living, rather than one large traditional home, the functions of the house are broken up and dispersed across the site. Taking cues from Italian hill towns, a large deck acts as a sort of communal piazza, serving as the focal point and basis of organization for the other structures. The main living room and kitchen are housed in a stru... More

This stand-alone, 2-story building with basement was originally designed as a movie theater and converted to office space in 1950. Brixton Capitol acquired the building with the intent to modernize it for their own Corporate Headquarters and to share with tenants. The design was based on an open concept, maximizing the coastal views of Fletcher Cove and bringing those elements into the interior of the space. The renovation features a new monument stair which took into account the circular theme inherent in the existing architecture. More