Wing House | Studio Guilherme Torres

Wing House

In 2015, the program requested by the client was relatively simple: a house just for him, with space to welcome his daughter on weekends and maybe in the future to start a new family. Another request was to make the most of the view of the valley in the back, which is a permanent preservation zone, in addition to designing the house entirely in exposed concrete. The first idea was to explore the slope of the land, locating the living room integrated with the kitchen and pool at the lowest level of the property. At the central level service structures, a small home theater and an office/guest room were located, with the upper floor reserved for 3 suites.

Photography by © Denilson Machado – MCA Estúdio

The aim of the project was that all rooms had the same privileged view of nature. Another key point of the proposal was to create a dramatic free span, framing nature and accommodating the main access to the house and garage. To make use of this effect, a gable covered in copper cuts the lot in half, supporting the upper structure of the residence and creating a counterpoint to the simple and sculptural architecture of the house. The sculptural effect of the concrete structure came about through a “folding exercise” in the architect’s words. “I composed the blocks by materials: in the basement a volume covered in marble, on the middle floor a volume in copper and on the upper floor, a wooden box. Embracing the three materials, a concrete shell, which is limited to just two support points”.

Photography by © Denilson Machado – MCA Estúdio

Such simplicity is only conceptual considering how exquisite the final touches, fittings and material encounters are. Excellence in the quality of finishes is the client’s merit: a perfectionist passionate about architecture. In the hiatus since the house was built a lot has happened; today it is also home to his wife, a small son and another one on the way. The architecture is timeless, but time doesn’t stop.

Photography by © Denilson Machado – MCA Estúdio

Project Info:
Architects: Studio Guilherme Torres
Location: Brazil
Area: 600 m²
Project Year: 2018
Photographs: Denilson Machado – MCA Estúdio

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Game Lodge | Slee & Co Architects

Game Lodge

“The philosophy behind our design is to incorporate and respect the diverse aspirations and heritages of our clients;  to learn from advanced technologies and to create a vernacular architecture, embracing our unique people, skills, climate and space.  Our architectural palette has its origin in the earth – muted earth colours, textured finishes  reflecting abundant sunlight.  Our built structures reflect simplicity and honesty, echoing the vernacular of local built forms.”

Photography by © Johann Slee

A farm gate set in a red earth wall introduces the visitor to the unique character of this hunting farm.  From the entrance, a red dust road  lingers  through a Savannah grass veld scattered with thorn trees.  Upon approach, the lodge slowly emerges out of the spectacular red earth, a solid mass with deep  shadows and simple lines blending into the surroundings;  a low slung linear structure offering shelter against the harsh Namibian environment.]

The red sand from the farm is mixed into the cementitious plaster which renders all walls  the same colour as the surrounding earth.  The horizontal textures are raked onto the walls which create shadow play and draw the eye into the vastness of the landscape.

Photography by © Carla Schnetler

A cantilevered roof folds over a spinal wall which protects and frames the oversized veranda, allowing for unobstructed views.   The elements and palate of this lodge are simple:  corrugated roof sheeting, natural red sand coloured plastered walls, cement floors, and expansive glass doors which disappear into the walls when opened up, eliminating the boundaries between the outdoors and the interior spaces. The project has earned a CIFA (Cape Institute for Architecture) commendation as well as a Bronze Loerie Award in 2019. 

Photography by © Gerard Slee

 

Project Info:
Architects: Slee & Co Architects
Location: Namibia
Area: 578 m²
Project Year: 2018
Photographs: Gerard Slee, Carla Schnetler, Johann Slee

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Socially Distant Outdoor Yoga Domes

Courtesy of Lmnts Outdoor Studio

Courtesy of Lmnts Outdoor Studio

Courtesy of Lmnts Outdoor Studio

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