The crumbling stone walls of an old farmhouse formed the starting point for Casa 1627, a house in Spain completed by local studio H Arquitectes. In the agricultural landscape of Pals in Girona’s Baix Empordà, all that was left of the Mas Geli farmhouse was two outer cyclopean masonry walls supported by large buttresses. H
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Ecuadorian architects Ignacio Muñoz Bustamante and Javier Mera Luna have teamed up to expand a hotel with three new guest rooms constructed with metal vaulted roofs over stone walls in Papallacta, Ecuador. Known as Las Pajareras, the guest rooms are part of Guango Lodge, a 300-acre (121 hectares) property between the Papallacta River and the
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Farmer Payne Architects together with interior designer firm Suede Studio, have completed a ranch house in Idaho, that seamlessly integrates rustic charm and contemporary elegance. Adorned with authentic hand-hewn heavy timber and stone with big grout joints reminiscent of old-world craftsmanship, the home provides a warm and lived-in feel for the family that resides there. […]
Architecture firm Studio Anne Holtrop has renovated the Siyadi Pearl Museum and mosque in Bahrain, using a plastering technique designed to maintain “characteristic of the past”. Situated within Muharraq, a region with a history of pearling, the project saw the renewal of two existing coral stone buildings – a rundown museum and adjacent mosque. Aiming
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A stack of open-air terraces lined with copper-coloured glazed bricks pull light and air into the Darya Residential Apartment Building in Iran by architecture studio Hooba Design Group. Located on a built-up infill site in Tehran, regulations required that the block’s side elevations remained blank to avoid overlooking. Sites like these are common in the
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Belgian artist Axel Vervoordt and Japanese architect Tatsuro Miki have created a monolithic art gallery on the Oaxacan coast in Mexico to showcase large sculptural works. Called Meridiano, the gallery sits on the strip of coast north of Puerto Escondido near arts non-profit Fundación Casa Wabi’s Tadao Andoe-designed residency and gallery. Meridiano is run by Axel
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Designed by Mariya Chmut, this modern penthouse is a masterpiece of sculptural stone interiors. The space boasts large windows that flood the rooms with natural light, highlighting the unique textures of the stone walls and features. The living area is anchored by a striking rock formation that serves as a dramatic focal point, blending seamlessly […]
A post-tensioned stone frame by engineering firm Webb Yates is among the exhibits in the architecture rooms of this year’s Royal Academy of Arts summer exhibition, curated by London studio Assemble. Webb Yates worked with The Stonemasonry Company to create a frame made from cored cylinders of waste limestone joined together with tensioned steel rods, aiming
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In this luxurious modern home by LOAK Designs, marble elements play a pivotal role in crafting a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere. The living room features a striking marble TV backdrop, perfectly complementing the plush curved sofa and earthy-toned armchairs. Moving to the bedroom, a stunning wall mural adds depth and texture, harmonizing with the serene […]
Greek studio Doriza Design has converted a 19th-century stone building into Drakoni House, a holiday home in Crete with purposefully rough and imperfect details. Located in the village of Pano Pines, Drakoni House occupies a structure made of local stone and owned by the same family for six decades. It has been uninhabited since 1920.
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