Houses dissolving the barriers between indoors and out, creating a flexible space that takes advantage of the benign climates. As sustainability is a major concern, the design integrates concrete flooring to absorb the warmth of the sun in the winter, windows can be opened and large sliding doors to facilitate natural ventilation and low-maintenance recycled materials. The 700 Palms Residence was designed...
Sloping terrain made retaining walls necessary, and the drainage system to channel large amounts of rain water. The house is configured by orthogonal shapes and materials such as wood, stone and metal without artificial claddings. He stood without protagonism on the environment is rich and abundant. Finally, the most beautiful part of the house is a small pool of stone and red cedar surrounding pavement...
In the form of two large symmetrical cubes embracing an open space, this house is ideal as a house of their dreams. Arthur objective is total synergy with the exterior interior. Bringing the outside is 11 meters in floor to ceiling glass windows, on both ends of the hall open. Cumaru wood paneling runs from top to bottom in an effort to match and blend in with the beautiful environment. This house...