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Deco House

The beautiful Casa Deco is a project born from the need to recover an old house located in the historic center of the city of Merida, México. Developed by Taller Mexicano de Arquitectura, the unique home seeks to reinterpret the downtown outdoor lifestyle hence the importance of the backyard, its balconies and terraces. Given its antiquity, several spaces were modified to achieve a better funcioning suited to the present time, always respecting its historical character. The old stone walls remain untouched, with the intention of making evident the constructive system of masonry used in the past, serving also as a filter of natural light that illuminates the walls allowing to perceive the changes of textures in the materials.



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LE CABANON HOLIDAY HOME

"Le Cabanon" is a spectacular holiday retreat located on a small island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago, in the Caribbean. Idealised by US studio Rick Joy Architects, the concrete family holiday home was designed to embrace the natural landscape, it has three bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, living room and dining area, a media room, a garage and exterior areas throughout. Every room faces the sea and is connected by a terrace, and feature glass walls t...
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Land on Water

Building on water has gained popularity as a result of growing awareness of sea level rise and an increased risk of urban floods, but current options, such as concrete foundations filled with polystyrene and plastic pontoons, are rigid, challenging to move, and incredibly unsustainable. A new system of straightforward, flat-packed modules made of recycled reinforced plastic has been envisioned by Danish maritime architecture studio MAST. These mo...
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CASA AVIV

Located in in Tulum, a town on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico, this magnificent residence sits discretely in the jungle, merging indoor and outdoor into one generous, peaceful space. Designed by Co-Lab, the house features warm grey polished cement walls that contrast beautifully with the lush green landscape. Composed of two parallel volumes that were shifted from each other to better protect several existing trees on site, the house accommodates 4 en...
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