Month: October 2024

At the pinnacle of a scenic hill in Victoria’s Yarra Valley stands our recently completed Gruyere farmhouse. This five-year journey, from conception to realization, stands as a testament to our dedicated team of architects, documenters, consultants, builders, and, most importantly, our clients. Successfully navigating challenging planning constraints, a COVID pandemic, and extreme weather conditions demanded resilience and a cohesive team sharing common values and principles.

Dutch firm UNStudio has completed two skyscrapers in São Paulo designed to “redefine vertical living” in the city by incorporating sustainable strategies and a “windmill-shaped” floor plan. Located in São Paulo’s Chacara Santo Antonio neighbourhood, EZ Parque da Cidade encompasses two residential skyscrapers reaching 39 and 36 storeys tall. The towers are made of a

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Annab House is a two-story project designed to serve as both a private home and a guest house, meeting the family’s needs. The design prioritizes the preservation of the site’s natural elements, most notably an ancient Annab tree (jujube). One of the key concepts was to create a pathway leading from the site entrance to a small courtyard, with a unique staircase. This staircase would serve as a prominent and inviting feature. Additionally, numerous small voids were designed to direct natural light into interior spaces, creating a unique spatial atmosphere.

the stitled design gave room for a horizontal expanse at ground level.
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