Ziggurats 2.0 – It is now with the rendering capabilities of V5 that I can really show the potential of this project, how the terraces are mixed, the hierarchy of the accesses, the spatial dynamism, the use of ramps at points key, the inclusion of terraces with vegetation, etc.Rescuing this ancient architecture and reinventing it, I think it has great symbolic and cultural value. The possibilities are endless.Created using Midjourney by @ai.metaverse.cr [IG].

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Architecture Engineering: Building a Better World

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Architecture engineering combines creativity, functionality, and sustainability to create buildings that improve our daily lives. From residential houses to towering skyscrapers, architecture engineering plays a crucial role in shaping our built environment. One of the key principles of architecture engineering is sustainability. Sustainable building materials, such as bamboo and reclaimed wood, are increasingly being used … Read more

Project of the Week: While Brutalist architecture has its fans and haters, there’s no denying that Casa Alferez, the latest concrete architectural offering by Mexican architect @ludwiggodefroy [IG], is a showstopper.Located just outside #MexicoCity, this 81 square-meter (870 sq. feet) home sits on uneven terrain. As a result, it was built upwards, resulting in five half-level spaces that allow visitors to bask in the home’s unique verticality.The double-height ceilings, sombre color palette and skylights give Casa Alferez a cathedral-like setting. Windows in various geometric forms punctuate the façade in key areas — some even jutting slightly from the walls — but the interiors are generally oriented towards the sky and the treetops. The supporting pillars, stairwells, and mezzanine levels are angled discreetly to provide privacy for the bedrooms and bathrooms without compromising the stunning views of the rest of the house.While dressed primarily in concrete, the living spaces are warmed by touches of wood used as furniture and flooring. The living room’s dark green sunken conversation pit and various decorative accents add pops of color across the home. An outdoor area is a rooftop terrace that integrates the protruding skylight into its overall design.Despite its intention to be a protective, isolated shelter amid a forest, Casa Alferez is fitted with contemporary furnishings, fixtures and lighting for its dwellers to enjoy the conveniences of a modern lifestyle.Photos by: @arorygardiner [IG]

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