slender verticality defines fcstudio’s brisa house Brisa House by FCstudio inserts a sleek architectural form with bespoke interiors into the rugged terrain of the Iporanga peninsula in São Paulo. The beach home spans 2,078 square meters, overlooking the South Atlantic while harmonizing with its coastal setting. Verticality echoing the horizon defines the Brazilian studio’s […]
Reviving Heritage: Ros + Falguera Restores former Sardine Facility Ros + Falguera Arquitectura has transformed a former sardine salting facility into a sustainable residence on the Catalan coast, preserving the cooperative spirit and minimalist design ethos of early 20th-century Catalonia. At the beginning of the 20th century, cooperativism emerged strongly in the Catalan region, […]
MNAC Lisbon Blends Historic and Contemporary Design in Chiado The winning proposal for the refurbishment and extension of the National Museum of Contemporary Art (MNAC) in Lisbon revitalizes the museum located in the historic Chiado district. The design integrates the museum’s existing historical buildings with a new volume, balancing historical heritage with contemporary architectural […]
Pepe Giner Arquitectos’ CTZ2 house overlooks Portixol Bay Pepe Giner Arquitectos’ CTZ2, featured in the Netflix series Breathless, is characterized by sinuous terraces wrapping around glass-enclosed interiors. Set on a dramatic hillside overlooking the Portixol Bay in Jávea, Alicante, the house offers uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean, blending seamlessly with its rugged surroundings. The […]