Arcfunmi

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09/21/2026

Building on an unfavourable terrain as animated with AI.

“Architecture is an art form, but it is also a business.” — Art Gensler
06/29/2026

“Architecture is an art form, but it is also a business.”
— Art Gensler


“Less is a bore.”— Robert Venturi (critiquing minimalism)
06/01/2026

“Less is a bore.”

— Robert Venturi (critiquing minimalism)

CALCATA 📍 Lazio, Italy🇮🇹 ゚
06/01/2026

CALCATA

📍 Lazio, Italy🇮🇹




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“I refuse to work unless I get paid, so I don’t get a lot of work sometimes.” — Frank Gehry
05/19/2026

“I refuse to work unless I get paid, so I don’t get a lot of work sometimes.”

— Frank Gehry

VILLA NOUVELLE VAGUE | MAGALIE MUNTERS™️ ARCHITECTURE | KOKSIJDE, BELGIUM | 20251. Concept & ContextConceived as a sculp...
05/19/2026

VILLA NOUVELLE VAGUE | MAGALIE MUNTERS™️ ARCHITECTURE | KOKSIJDE, BELGIUM | 2025

1. Concept & Context
Conceived as a sculpted mass within the North Sea dunes of Oostduinkerke. The design uses organic geometry to free the building from conventional rectilinear constraints. The curved concrete volume references protective seashells and the boat-shaped Normandie restaurant, creating a dialogue between natural form and modernist heritage.

2. Site Strategy
1. Dune integration: Bedrooms are anchored into the dunes for wind protection and thermal mass.
2. Mass tapering: Building narrows toward the rear to create a generous garden and expose south/west façades to sunlight.
3. Daylight optimization: Geometry allows light to wrap the building throughout the day, responding to compact coastal conditions.

3. Spatial Experience
- Vertical stratification: Private spaces sit low within the dunes, public spaces rise toward the horizon.
- Compression & release: Entry via a dramatic vertical shaft that opens to the roof, then expands from low kitchen ceiling to high panoramic living space.
- View framing: Ceiling rises at the sea-facing end to direct focus outward.

4. Material & Build
- Structure: Cast-in-place concrete for sculptural form and coastal durability.
- Area: 330 m²
- Builder:
- Photography: Tim Van de Velde

5. Key Takeaway for Architects
Strong example of section-driven, climate-responsive design. The form isn’t just sculptural - it handles wind, sun path, and thermal performance while creating a clear spatial narrative from shelter to view.

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