An honest expression of materiality exists on all exterior surfaces, smooth polished pigmented concrete, reclaimed wood, lightly tinted clear glass, and the veiling qualities of the brass wire mesh are utilized to express a refined composition. A building contractor and his family, found this location to be an ideal integration of a desert site and [...]
Base Valley looks perfectly natural among its surroundings, a house for a couple and their three children, Sambuichi sets an example for the proper use of natural energy sources, showing that good design is first and foremost all about getting the balance between the building and the earth. Sambuichi has always been committed to studying [...]
Design-wise the volumes were kept simple and Ktenàs respectively chose to work with few and carefully selected materials – natural stone and concrete – in order to create a stronger connection between the houses, their outdoor areas and the surrounding nature. The stone used for the buildings’ retaining walls was in fact reclaimed from the [...]
The first stage was to set out a simple, coherent palette. The glassy cabin architecture allows lots of natural light into the upper deck, as well as views fore and aft. The sense of lightness is enhanced by the main mast, which is visible from both above and below decks, forming a central focus for [...]
RM HOUSE
A modern and functional house, with the poetical strength to affect the life of its inhabitants by means of small details that make the difference. The client’s premise was to use up to 300m² of the lot, allowing the green area to embrace the house. Designed for a young couple and its two kids, [...]
