"Straight angles do not attract me. Neither does the straight, hard, inflexible lines drawn by men. I am attracted to the free, sensuous curves I observe in the mountains of my country. In its winding rivers, the clouds in the sky, the body of the beloved woman." - Oscar Niemeyer To reach the iconic family house of B

Image 12 of 52 from gallery of Villa LP / Nghia-Architect. Photograph by Nguyen Tuan Nghia – Nam Nguyen

Designed by Formwerkz Architects based on a 19th century concept of connecting spaces, this home features good airflow, abundant light and views of landscaping at every turn.

Concealed concrete courtyards and cool garden rooms make for a contemplative hideaway in Mérida, Yucatán

While masonry is often perceived as impenetrable, a suitable material for keeping out wind and rain, it is actually by nature porous, to a g...

Image 9 of 61 from gallery of Hoa's House / H.2. Photograph by Quang Dam