Lilac by Bureau: 44 Square Metres, One Counter and Two Domestic Worlds.How many square metres does a home actually need? Bureau's Lilac, the smaller of two sibling apartments in Lisbon, puts the question front and centre. At 44 square metres, the refurbishment turns the old entrance hall into a kitchen, moves...
Floating Realities: Origin Float Spa in Geneva, Switzerland by BUREAU.Intimate, calm and timidly erotic, this float centre in Geneva, Switzerland designed by BUREAU feels worlds away from reality. Abstract geometries juxtapose with ridiculous figurative elements while a series of pastel colours wrap and...
Democratising the Family Home: Rua Maria Apartment in Lisbon by BUREAU.The latest venture by Lisbon-based architecture firm BUREAU is a truly evolved dwelling that defies expectations. Dubbed Maria, the studio describes it as “just an apartment”, although it’s a bit more than that – this experimental...
Casa do Monte in Lisbon by Leopold Banchini Architects and Daniel Zamarbide.Simple, raw materials are prevalent throughout Casa do Monte house in Lisbon, with thick concrete facades, floors and built-in shelving left exposed. The dominant single material leaves details to a minimum, with Leopold Banchini...
Dodged House in Lisbon, Portugal by Leopold Banchini + Daniel Zamarbide.Inspired by the modernist work of Irving Gill, Leopold Banchini and Daniel Zamarbide designed Dodged House around a cantilevered stepped slab of concrete, creating a fascinating layout that only reveals itself from the inside. The original...
Panorama Suburbia House in Switzerland by Leopold Banchini & Daniel Zamarbide.When surrounded by sprawling suburbia with its homogeneous houses, it takes courage and adventurousness to stand out from the crowd. Designed by Leopold Banchini & Daniel Zamarbide, this intriguing house that overlooks Lake Geneva in...
