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In the heart of a vineyard, nestled on the side of a mountain near Sonoma, California, Bjella Architecture has fused a home and boutique winery together into a bold, modern design that is warm and inviting, yet exhibits an industrial edge fitting to its purpose. For the family, it is a home and a lifestyle that are inseparable. Tim Bjella Tim Bjella Tim Bjella Tim Bjella Inspired by the earth it rests upon, the exterior of the home draws its color palette from the rich hues of the vineyard soils and local rock outcroppings. The stone and stucco materials link the home with the land, reinforcing the home’s sense of place. The stone seamlessly flows inside where earthy concrete floors, Merlot wine-stained cabinetry,... More

At our design studio, each project is driven by the quest for balance between built space and the natural environment. This principle not only extends to the structural conception in wood but also considers the influences of the local climate. Broad overhangs define the facades, encompassing the entire perimeter of the house, shielding both the structure and walls, minimizing overall maintenance. Carefully planned openings facilitate cross-ventilation, ensuring internal thermal comfort. Beware Collective Beware Collective Beware Collective While the southern facade opens up completely to embrace the sea view, the western face adopts a more enclosed approach with cellular concrete walls, except for the stair module. This sect... More

Wilasa is a luxurious villa designed on a plot size of 80X60ft with the built space spanning across half the site and the other half is well utilized for landscape design. Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography Planning: The house is divided into four floors with the focus on spatial planning. The ground level contains an office space, parking area and a multi-purpose space along with a kitchen designed to transition seamlessly into the garden space. Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography The first floor is dedicated to the family with all private spaces like the kitchen, dining and living spaces located there. The second floor is designed to be completely... More

The long linear house plan is optimal to take make the most of the sun and breeze. Shamanth Patil Photography This residential project is located in Vakil Garden City, Bengaluru and is a multi-dwelling  6-bedroom residence designed keeping the mandate standards defined by the gated community. Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography The design for this project is based entirely by the context provided by the site, climate, surroundings and client’s need for two dwellings in a single plot. One of the main features of the residence is the intersection of the inclined planes that defines the roof and also lends a traditional touch to the otherwise modern design.  Shamanth Patil Photography... More

The idea for this mixed-use project located in Bangalore, was context based and inspired by the architects need for an office space while retaining the residential flavor of the layout. This ground-up 4-story mixed-use building contains the architect’s office and apartments. Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography The minimalistic and contemporary built form is a composite structure of concrete and mild steel. The building’s appearance was also created in response to the surrounding landscape and features a kinetic facade that moves with the wind; while creating interesting shadow patterns throughout the day. By incorporating motion into architecture, the occupants have an... More

It is located on the south bank of the River Cávado, in Barcelinhos, offering a wide green landscape immortalized by the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and the Medieval Tower. Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio The land is presented in two elevated platforms, supported by high granite walls and hawks from which small flowers emerge, it is here that RiscoWhite is located. Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio In the act of transmitting its natural condition, the Architecture and accepting the site and its historical legacy, an attempt to transmit the existing language – a small housing unit – without speculation or ambition. Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Stu... More

Located in Salvador, this project has 4 floors implanted according to the existing slope of the original land. Contemporary lines with concrete, wood and glass facades, contrasting with the abundant green surroundings. Large window frames were designed for full integration of internal and external spaces and maximum use of natural lighting and ventilation, providing comfortable spaces for family living. Manuel Sá Manuel Sá Manuel Sá Manuel Sá More

Being a nature lover, the client opts to have a holiday home alike sculpture stalled in his farmland. The site is located amidst the coconut grove and paddy fields giving a scenic approach to the site from the main road. The design objective is to setup a complete leisure destiny for his family within a built envelope, as well as the utilization of vista around farmland. Durjoy Chowdhury The client wishes to have a simple contemporary house which caters to basic needs in defined spaces. In the farmland barely a fraction of site is taken for the built envelope and the rest is neatly landscaped, accommodating outdoor activities. The primary requirements were to shelter, 4BHK with a semi private lounge, within a G+1 structure and also to... More

This custom home is a manifestation of the client’s lifestyle, travels, and collections. The home modernizes the Kerrisdale neighbourhood vernacular of post war bungalows and an underwhelming replication of the Craftsman style home. Clad in a sophisticated black stained wood following the angle of the stacked gables the home sits quietly on a suburban street lined with mature maple trees on the west side of Vancouver. Jesse Laver Interior spaces are organized to entertain – an unobstructed living spaces, leading out to a covered patio, onto the rear yard that is anchored by a three-car garage facing the lane. The second storey houses the sleeping quarters and this form is accentuated as a cantilevered gable along the rear... More

The challenge in designing a residential house which is located at the corner of the cluster's main road, with land area of 240m2, is that the effective area of ​​land could be built will be smaller, because it relates to local building regulations (Building Lines or in Indonesia it's usually called as Garis Sempadan Bangunan / GSB) on both sides of the land (front and left side). fourwallsgraphy However, the advantage is in that situation, the building has 2 sides of the building's facade which can be exposed by the architect to make it more attractive in terms of aesthetics.  Besides, the opportunity for having natural air circulation and sunlight is even better, although it must be circumvented so that it can provide more bene... More

“MAAN” building is designed with an environmental approach in its design, contextual approach in its form, and a critical view of urban lifestyle in the housing subject in a metropolis like Tehran. Each unit is benefitting from three types of balconies to accommodate different types of activities throughout the day and serve environmental purposes. The overall shape of the building is produced by a seamless transformation of south and north pitched facades and is resembling the historic houses of Tehran. Baft-Boom Research & Design Circle The architectural design of the “MAAN” Residential Building is based on three main concepts. First, it is formed upon a critical view of the urban lifestyle in the housing... More

The single-family house is located on a slope above the Rhine river near the city of Basel. The front façade is 3 storeys high, while the back one is only one storey. The main entrance is through the ground floor where the garage, the technical rooms, and the wine cellar are also located. A lift connects the ground floor with the upper floors. Three bedrooms, together with a dressing room, bathrooms, and a laundry room make up the middle floor. The living / dining area and the large terrace with a pool can be found on the top floor, where the great view over the city of Basel and the view to the Rhine river can be fully enjoyed.   The façade consists of 3 elements: floor-to-ceiling glazing, a white visible concrete para... More

The Journey The wild scenery of Attica, with its rocky hills and olive trees, on the way to the busy port of Lavrio, is the site of this " bespoke" Shell petrol station. Rejecting  the pre- fabricated images of Shell petrol stations chains, that are brought directly to a site, while ignoring its characteristics, was the original source of the idea for a custom-made space that allows the User to be an active participant with the surrounding nature. The building was conceived in such a way that time, porosity, movement, transparency and materiality were the starting points for spatial exploration. Time The journey engages time: a quick time of simple petrol filling, an intermediate that allows for using shower, shop and toilet facilit... More

Perched high on the North slope of Potrero Hill, the location of this project provides an abundance of natural light and views of the city, the bay and beyond. The site is a typical San Francisco narrow lot flanked by zero lot line properties on either side, creating an urban canyon running East to West.  Bruce Damonte The design concept extends the two perimeter walls out beyond the structure and contain the living spaces within. The living room floor plane floats above the ground floor entry level, with volumes of glass that flow out and around the main concrete column which provides support for both upper levels at the front. The common spaces, including the kitchen and dining room, spill out onto the rear West-facing deck, co... More