Greg Natale clashes colour and pattern with Brazilian brutalism
Channelling Brazilian brutalism, Greg Natale set out to make this house exceptional, fusing patterns, textures and colours in a decidedly local flavour.
Book review: When Modernism landed in the tropics with Concrete Jungle
What happens when rational, Modernist architecture puts down roots in a lush, tropical setting? Concrete Jungle, a new book by gestalten, explores locations across Asia and the world to find some of the most visionary residential adaptations of an international style to distinct local settings.
Desert modernism for the 21st century
Inspired by iconic desert modernist homes, Las Palmas is a home for two in Queensland by Tim Ditchfield Architects that responds to the local climate.
Tropical Modernism and Passive Design Combine in Casa de Silva
Designed for a couple who commute daily from Malabe to the centre of Colombo for work, Casa De Silva is a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of Sri Lanka.
These Houses Wholly Embrace The Power Of Place
Harnessing the power of place is to architecture what self-actualisation is to us people. Let’s take a moment to admire these exemplars of self-actualised architecture, uncovered in our hunt for Habitus House of the Year 2020.
5 Façades That Are Not Just A Pretty Face
From perforated metal screening to veils of bamboo, these five houses from Habitus House of the Year 2020 feature façades that are beautifully intricate with intellect to boot.
Modernist Design Stands The Test Of Time
R House in Malaysia by Ken Yeang is a climate-responsive and ever-contemporary exemplar of tropical modernist design that was ahead of its time.
A Sri Lankan House With Transplanted Roots
Sri Lankan architect Palinda Kannangara balances nature and culture in this breezy three-generation family home in Colombo.
The Metamorphosis Of Tropical Modernism
Architect Alexis Dornier has created a utopian weekender in Ubud, Indonesia and, in doing so, delivered a new vision for tropical modernism.
A Love Of Art And Nature Guide The Architectural Plan Of This Home
Art and nature come to the fore of House in a Garden by Studio Lotus; a family residence situated on the island nation of Mauritius.
Kerry Hill’s Architectural Legacy Lives On In Aman Kyoto
Kerry Hill’s architectural legacy lives on in the secret garden sanctuary that is Aman Kyoto, the latest destination to join Aman’s portfolio of high-end resort hotels across the globe.