1Sep 4, 2015
Charles Wright Architects have constructed the Stamp House, a self-sustaining concrete home that can withstand the most intense cyclones in northern Queensland, Australia. From the architect: “A safe and secure off-grid structure, carbon neutral in operation, as luxury retreat & sanctuary – an enigmatic bunker. A new tropical architecture of resilience, both brutal and elegant. […]
2Apr 27, 2015
Villa Lugano was designed by Angelo Pozzoli. The three storey concrete villa is located on a hilly land in Lugano, Switzerland offering amazing views to the lake and mountains. Description: “VILLA – LUGANO (CH) – 2012 Project : arch. Angelo Pozzoli arch. Marco Sangiorgio This building starts from the cooperation with Studio Sangiorgio in Mendrisio […]
3Apr 3, 2015
This existing 1974 brick and concrete house was completely remodeled by Ogrydziak and Prillinger Architects. It is located in Piedmont, California. Description: “This project is a complete remodel of an existing 1974 cast-concrete and brick house. The original 7,000 square foot house was built for a single couple, a fluid open plan organized around a […]
4Mar 22, 2015
This contemporary concrete holiday house is located in the village of Vnà, in Switzerland. It was designed by AFGH. Description: “The holiday house in located in the middle of the village of Vnà in the Lower Engadine. The particular challenge of the project was to bridge the divide between the old-world charm of the village […]
5Mar 10, 2015
Concrete House II is a single storey building with a modern interior designed by A-cero. This big single-family house is located in the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. Description: “The architecture studio A-cero presents one of its last works about a big single-family house. It takes place in the outskirts of Madrid on a 5,000 m2 […]
6Feb 9, 2015
Bureau A have designed a rocky alpine shelter in the Swiss Alps called ‘Antoine’. It is a small wooden cabin hidden inside a projected concrete rock. Description: “The mountains have the power to call for feelings of fascination and fear at the same time. Switzerland has a strong tradition of observing the Alps, living with […]
7Dec 13, 2014
Designed by Studio mk27, the Redux House is a contemporary concrete house located in Bragança Paulista, in the countryside of São Paulo, Brazil. Description: “Redux House is located in the countryside of São Paulo, Itatiba, in a gated community called Quinta da Baroneza. The open land, on a downwards slope terrain and with a […]
8Nov 25, 2014
Lim Geo Dang House is a traditional but modern house designed by IROJE KHM Architects.This wood and concrete contemporary residence is located in in Goyang, Korea. Description: Site & City The residential complex in Ilsan new town contains the context of urban design that wishes to be my house/neighborhood and be our village as […]
9Nov 20, 2014
House in Vitacura is a concrete and glass contemporary home designed by Izquierdo Lehmann for a wealthy senior couple. It is located in Santiago, Chile, providing magnificent views over the Andes mountains. Description: “A big house for a wealthy senior couple and the gathering of their numerous family, placed on top of […]
10Nov 18, 2014
Scape House was constructed in 2014 by FORM | Kouichi Kimura Architects. This residence is located in Shiga, Japan, on a site where the beautiful scenery of the lake can be viewed. Description: “The house is located in the tiered-developed residential area on a hill. From the site, the beautiful scenery of the lake can […]
11Oct 22, 2014
Batin House is a vacation rental house designed by Estudio Galera. This concrete home is located in Pinamar, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Description by Estudio Galera: “An almost level corner lot, within a pine forest in the north of Pinamar. A vacation home to be rented to different users. Thus, a program of flexible needs. The house […]
12Oct 16, 2014
Cresta House is a 5,300 sq foot single-family residence located in the Lower Hermosa region of La Jolla, California. This three stories contemporary concrete house was designed by Jonathan Segal FAIA. Description by Jonathan Segal FAIA: “The Cresta is a 5,300 sq foot single-family residence designed and constructed entirely out of cast in place concrete on […]