SPG Architects projected to re-consider the incomplete structure of Casa Torcida situated on coastal hillside in Costa Rica. With footings, frame, and slab already in place, the greatest impact on the rain-forested site, which overlooked the Pacific Ocean, had already taken place before SPG Architects’ work began. The existing geometry required minor reconfiguration of the perimeter to improve the massing and use of the house. Sheer walls, bracing, and enhanced connections were required to reinforce the frame for seismic activity. Neither of these activities further degraded the site.

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This modern single family residence situated on the active slope, on the border between private residential development and botanical garden in Kharkov Ukraine. The layout strategy proposes maximum contact with the park by exploiting the view from all internal spaces. It was essential to highlight the active terrain by means of landscape elements and volumes. The main volume is moved to the back of the site, its closed parts being as close to the neighbours as possible. As a result, the house enjoys a lot of free space to admire …

The Iseami House rests on a hill above the ocean on the Peninsula de Osa in Costa Rica, a location with 5% of the world’s biodiversity– yet 20km away from the nearest town. To build such a home, Robles Arquitectos were tasked with designing a fully grid-free, self-sustainable structure that could manage the demands of this hot, humid environment. This house uses both passive and active measures to fit the needs of its occupants. The home’s electricity is powered by an on-site hybrid electric system, using solar energy …

The “Fish House“, an amazing open spaces tropical house created Singapore based architect by Guz Architects. This house sited in beautiful place near the beach in Singapore, creating encourage natural ventilation and offer residents views to the ocean.. The main design concept is to create a house which has close relationship with nature and this is achieved by having a swimming-pool linking the house with the landscape and ultimately visual connections with the sea. The idea of connection is reinforced by having the basement level media-room with a u-shaped …

The Sentosa House was situated on a corner lot with two sides facing a water canal in Sentosa Cove Singapore. The architectural intent to celebrate this unique waterfront view was achieved by strategically locating a free-standing oval shaped living room that anchored the project on the site, orientating it towards the water. The rest of the house is contained within a fluid and natural form and serves as a backdrop to living room. The veranda, a vertical projection of the living room, offers views towards the canal from above, giving …

This sustainable ecohouse built in 638 sqm site area located in Hill End, inner Brisbane Australia. This house designed by Queensland based architects, Riddel Architecture. This house was built from recycled materials, using 80% of the salvaged material from the 1930s house that originally occupied its narrow riverfront site. A painstaking deconstruction process resulted in just two small skips of non-reusable materials being discarded. All additional materials were locally sourced and have undergone rigorous assessment of their environmental, social and economic sustainability credentials. Appliances were sourced to support local industry …