Arch.itect.us

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The Bay House project was designed by Leroy Street Studio… and is an imposing 5,570 square foot contemporary home situated in a flood plain in Long Island, New York, USA. Here are some words from the architects concerning site challenges: “The site, on a barrier island, sits in a long line of properties that have eliminated sensitive tidal wetlands and

Philip Watts Design is an award-winning creative design and build team based in Nottingham, UK. Founded in 1993, the company has successfully designed over 500 products, worked on over 100 interior projects, and completed 150 unique bespoke installations… world wide.
The extensive collection of products produced by Philip Watts Design includes all aspects of creative architectural ironmongery, lighting,

Casa Cardenas was designed by Parque Humano… and is located in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. The residence consists of two levels: the bottom floor accommodates the living area and the kitchen, while the upper level hosts the bedrooms. Here is more from the architects: “For the concept of this project we have taken advantage of the triangular character of the

We were intrigued by the work of Brazilian artist Henrique Oliveira…, whose original installations bring disruptions to gallery walls and probably to visitors’ minds. Oliviera uses tree trunks that are splitting and dying (worn by time and weather), in order to draw attention on the unseen forces that contribute to the decay of city life. The materials are collected