Neo-Vernacular
Contemporary design that reinterprets traditional building methods, materials, and cultural identity for modern contexts.
The NEON Culture: A Field of Pavilions Built for the 24-Hour City
Smaran Alva spreads galleries, stages, clubs and markets across a varied site, treating light, sound and ramped movement as the real building materials.
House Eira do Cruzeiro: A Quiet Transformation of Rural Memory by Nova
A restrained rural refurbishment transforming a former threshing floor into a contemporary home through material continuity, reuse, and quiet architectural precision.
Nativa House by FROM: A Contemporary Renewal Rooted in History and Nature
Nativa House blends mid-century structure with contemporary openness, reconnecting family, nature, and daily rituals through fluid spaces, garden entry, and rooftop greenhouse.
House of Nostalgia by PROJECT TERRA
House of Nostalgia by Project Terra blends modular design, local materials, and rural traditions into a sustainable, adaptable, climate-responsive home.
Not a Rural House: Redefining Contemporary Rural Architecture
Not a Rural House redefines contemporary rural architecture, blending historic preservation requirements with modern design elements to challenge traditional notions of authenticity.
Vernacular Architecture India: Embracing Tradition in Modern Design
Exploring the integration of traditional Indian vernacular architecture in a contemporary home with two courtyards.
Versatile spaces for a dynamic community
Versatility as a tool for development
Needs vs wants
Challenging the norms of construction with temporary architecture
Pocket Home
“In search of lost spaces” Architectural activism against non-places
