House of the Nine Porticoes / sol89

Gemma and Álvaro decide to build their first house after decades of living in Belgium with the memory of their life in Catalonia and Asturias always present. They return to Andalusia, where he studied, seeking the life of a bright, peaceful southern town, close to Seville, where they can meet up again with old mutual friends.

Icon Architects Designs North America's Tallest Timber Building in Toronto, Canada

Icon Architects unveiled the design of a 90 meters tall timber tower in Toronto, Canada, which would become, once completed, North America's tallest building. Named the "191-199 College Street," the project is aligned with the master plan led by Alison Brooks Architects, Adjaye Associates, Henning Larsen, and SLA to develop Toronto's Waterfront that seeks to turn the Canadian city into a hub of affordable housing, robust public spaces, and new business opportunities. The construction of the CLT tower will cut over 3,300 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and accommodate around 400 affordable rental units.

Topography, Legislation and Landscape: What to Consider When Building a House

One of the first decisions to be made when designing a house is where to place it on the site. Whether it's a large or small plot, house placing impacts the architecture of the building itself and its relation with the neighborhood. Therefore, it must be carefully thought out and designed.

L15 House / Sunni Rosenberg Arkitektur

The L15 project is located in Lillesand, a small town close to the Norwegian coastline in the south of Norway, on a family-owned property built around an old orchard. The extension accommodates an open-plan dining, kitchen, and living area as well as an outdoor dining area overlooking the garden. One of the aims for the expansion of this single-family house was to create a harmonious ensemble of old and new while respecting the building`s natural surroundings.

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