Casa De Blas by Alberto Campo Baeza
Set on a hillside in Sevilla la Nueva, a town southwest of Madrid, Casa De Blas is a distilled expression of the architectural dialectic between weight and lightness, earth and…
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Houses come in various shapes, sizes, and styles, depending on the cultural, historical, and geographical context. They can range from simple and functional to complex and luxurious, and they may incorporate various materials such as wood, stone, concrete, or glass. The design of a house considers factors such as climate, site orientation, privacy, and accessibility and seeks to provide comfort, safety, and beauty to its inhabitants.
Set on a hillside in Sevilla la Nueva, a town southwest of Madrid, Casa De Blas is a distilled expression of the architectural dialectic between weight and lightness, earth and…
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Continue readingHouse X challenges conventional notions of contextual integration by asserting its presence in the rugged landscape of the Serranía de Cuenca. Rather than aiming for a delicate, reversible footprint, it…
Continue readingE House, designed by Lucio Muniain et al in Mexico City, exemplifies a rigorous approach to architectural language that prioritizes material authenticity and spatial clarity over ornamentation. Through a carefully…
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