Set along the rural edges of Quito, A House in the Andes by Correa+Fatehi | ODD reimagines what it means to build with and within the land. The project refuses traditional architectural autonomy, choosing instead to embed itself in the Andean terrain both materially and spatially. Excavated soil becomes structure, while the residence adopts a […] More
Salem Architecture reshaped Maplewood Residence, a 1940s stone house in Montreal’s Outremont neighborhood. While the home preserves its original architectural form, its interior underwent a full renovation. The design strategy followed three principles: open to connect, refine to enhance, and intervene only where necessary. This approach maintained the character of the building while creating spaces […] More
South Bay House by StudioAC sits on a flat rural plot in Ontario, several hours east of Toronto, bordered by a delicate tree line and a shoreline marked by unusual species. These natural features shaped the initial concept, influencing both placement and spatial design. The architecture responds directly to the site’s openness by breaking the […] More
Alterstudio Architecture designed the Falcon Ledge Residence on a steep ravine in Austin, Texas. From the street, the land drops off so sharply that most considered the lot unbuildable. Instead of leveling or reshaping the site, the architects worked with the terrain. They created a staging platform adjacent to the curb and used it as […] More
Located deep within the Tulum jungle, Hacienda Wabi is a residential complex designed by RA! for Namus, a developer based in the region. The project prioritizes environmental immersion, using material restraint and architectural layering to establish a quiet presence in the surrounding vegetation. The complex comprises 15 units distributed across three levels, each connected through […] More
The village of Tvaladi, located in Georgia’s Kaspi region, serves as the setting for a new private residence designed by NS STUDIO. Completed in 2023, the one-storey home brings together stone, wood, and glass in a clear architectural expression that emphasizes connection, to place, to material, and to the landscape. Rather than relying on visual […] More
Casa M sits on a site with a three-meter slope between the street and the plot’s midpoint. To address this grade difference, Silverline implemented a split-level system that separates the program vertically. The house presents a one-story volume from the street, while the rear extends across two levels. This approach enables both pedestrian and vehicle […] More
TAEP/AAP designed Cleft House with a clear response to its urban context. The house sits within a dense city setting and adapts to its surroundings by using scale, proportion, and climate awareness. The architecture introduces a series of voids and controlled openings to guide how the space functions. These voids do not serve only visual […] More
In their interview with ARCHISCENE Magazine, Melazza co-founders Florencia Melazza and Malena Taboada open up about Casa Salt Rough, a lakeside home defined by softness, restraint, and emotional clarity. Located in a serene natural setting, the project unfolds through gentle transitions and honest materials, with light, texture, and proportion guiding each design decision. INTERVIEWS Casa […] More
Nestled into the arid slopes of the Sierra del Tentzo near Atlixco, La Pedrera Clubhouse by Taller Ezequiel Aguilar Martínez doesn’t just occupy its site, it becomes part of it. Designed as the heart of the Cola de Lagarto development on the outskirts of Puebla, the building uses local materiality and a circular plan to […] More
In Porto Alegre’s leafy Três Figueiras neighborhood, OSPA Arquitetura e Urbanismo has unveiled Cap. 1 Três Figueiras, a residential project that reimagines the idea of vertical living through the lens of site-sensitive design and architectural restraint. Embracing the slope of the terrain and the iconic fig tree that gives the neighborhood its name, the project […] More
Tucked into a quiet pedestrian square in the historic town of Cadaqués, a once-crumbling fisherman’s house has been brought back to life through a sensitive renovation by architects Bea Portabella and Jordi Pagès. The project revives the home’s original character while reconfiguring it for modern living, maintaining a close dialogue with the town’s vernacular fabric. […] More