Ocean views

The clients came to us at a pivotal stage in their lives as soon-to-be empty nesters. The evolving needs of a family became the impetus for how we imagined a house that could embody the state of transition at a conceptual and experiential level. We chose the word liminal to encapsulate ideas that have informed the design process: namely the feeling of inhabiting a transitory place; orchestrating movement through space; and dwelling in the moments between from and to...  Hufton + Crow Caption Caption Hufton + Crow The project site straddles the interstice between a suburban residential neighbourhood and West Vancouver’s natural stony seashore. Positioned on an expanded border between land and sea, the building... More

This stunning oceanfront home in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, was designed to take advantage of the site and accommodate the homeowners’ desire for entertaining, aging in place, and a comfortable, low carbon lifestyle. While the street-side entrance is reserved and private, the generously glazed western façade offers magnificent views of the sunset from all the primary living spaces.   In addition to amenities such as multiple outdoor living areas, swimming pool, and a master suite with a private roof deck and outdoor shower, this modern home also features a super-tight building envelope and well-designed mechanical systems foroptimal thermal comfort and exceptionally low energy consumption. A photovoltaic system on t... 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 in a small beachfront community in South Africa, Project La Belle Vue was a creative design collaboration between Bomax Architects, headed up by Dion Walters, and OKHA. The house was to provide a place of sanctuary and repose from the fast paced life of this international executive. From its elevated position, the house has spectacular views of both mountain and ocean which are visible from every aspect of the house. There are extensive balconies and terraces both at the front and back of the house and large windows frame the mountain and sea views from the interior – a key design element attributed to Bomax Architects. The front of the property literally unzips across the entire front façade allowing direct access fr... More

This house is located on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean.In order to enjoy unobstructed sea views, we placed a 21 meter x 8 meter 2-story building volume on the sea side of the site and placed it parallel to the coastline. Especially on the 2nd floor with a nice view the private area such as living, dining and bedroom. On the first floor there is an entrance, study, closet and a separate Japanese-style room for guest accommodation.On the second floor, on the sea side, there is a living dining area with a size of about 75m2 that can enjoy the sea view, a kitchen that overlooks the sea and the living, a terrace that can be used from both the living and the bathroom. There is a bathroom where you can enjoy the sea view to the fullest, and... More

In Santo Domingo, the President (or his official guests) get his own private room at Marriott and sometimes they can have a break and enjoy a pool game to develop and maintain their strategy More

This project involved combining two 12th floor units into one expansive corner condominium and maximizing the uninterrupted views of the ocean. This was achieved by eliminating the existing partitions and walls, which dramatically changed the space, giving expansive ocean views from all rooms, even including bathrooms and closets.Subtle hues and soft materials create a tranquil setting complementary of the site’s natural splendor. The walls and counters are of warm white Calacatta marble. A bleached French walnut kitchen separates the dining and living areas. Hints of gold in the living room, soft purple in the dining room, and light blues in the master suite echo the hues of the sky at different times of day as seen through the floor-to-ce... More