Collection 006 — Terra Firma
Collection 006 — Terra Firma
A plant store for the modern gardener, an earth-sheltered vacation home, and a dwelling in Portugal's granite cliffs — LM.006.TF.01
Architecture should do more than shape our built environment — it should deepen our connection to the world around us. Collection 006 — Terra Firma introduces five new curated projects that exemplify a connection to the natural world in profound and inspiring ways.
In this collection, you’ll discover designs that blur the boundary between human craft and nature’s own artistry — spaces that invite us to experience architecture as a living, breathing part of the landscape. From earth-sheltered homes to structures that embrace natural elements, these projects remind us that the most thoughtful design is grounded in the world beneath our feet.
Join us in exploring architecture that stands in conversation with nature, rooted in the principle that design and environment are not separate entities, but intertwined forces shaping our experience and understanding of the world.
Soilboy (New Bahru, Singapore)
Designed by Silo AR+D
Designed for the modern gardener, Soilboy employs foliage, clay, timber, and bark to bring the essence of nature into an indoor retail experience
Wander Lakefront Retreat (Salisbury, Connecticut)
Presented by Wander
Scandi-inspired earth home design meets lakeside living at Wander Lakefront Retreat. A private vacation home with the quality of a luxury hotel. An architectural experience worth traveling for — book a stay
Casa Zilin (Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico)
Designed by Gabriela Carrillo + Israel Espín
Intimately nestled into the rugged hills of Baja California, Casa Zilin adds carefully balanced structure to the topography while remaining light on the land
House in Ribeira dos Moinhos (Castelo Branco, Portugal)
Designed by João Cepeda
Formed by massive blocks of local granite, this house offers a quiet refuge that honors the region’s heritage and reflects the passage of time
SOLO Luminosa (Luminosa, Brazil)
Designed by CONTRA Arquitetura
A natural retreat, designed with an emphasis on local materials and "Biocontemporary Architecture”
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