The designing the house the architect mentions that “a balance was sought between fullness and emptiness, weight and airiness, light and shade, or, the object and its image”. At the front of the home, the solid curved walls are combined with cut-outs and windows to create a unique appearance. The curved wall from the front of the home wraps around to rear and opens t...
Located high on a mountain range, the original house was re-built after it was destroyed during a fire storm. The updated house features a wood tube that connects the garden with the main entrance of the home, and continues through to the living areas. A large blue front door acts as the main entrance, however the kitchen has a large sliding glass door that opens...
With a low profile and set back from the street, from the front of the house the home seems modest and compact. At the back however, the home takes on a much more grand appearance with large windows covering much of the back exterior. Entering from the back of the home, you can see how the wood strips continue from the outside of the house through to the interior, creat...
At the front of the home, a combination of grey brick and wood paneling covers the front exterior. Protruding bricks at the front add texture and depth, while the wood paneling that matches the trims of the windows and the fence adds warmth and a natural look to the home. Through the front door, a long hallway lined with art leads to the various rooms or pavilions. Whit...
located in the busy urban center of mexico city, the mourning house by pascal arquitectos offers a peaceful, introverted space to live and meditate. the design was centered around creating a soulful space, taking cues from egyptian and mayan architecture of worship to recreate a contemporary interpretation. from the exterior, irregular blocks of flamed granite define a v...
seattle-based studio zeroplus shared with us images of the sneeoosh cabin located in the picturesque forested landscape of deception pass state park overlooking skagit bay in washington state. the humble retreat provides shelter for guests who want to experience the surrounding raw nature from within the comfort of a contemporary dwelling. the site, which contained sever...
barcelona-based ERA architects were the designers who realized the ‘casa poly’ extension with the aim to envelop and protect the adjoining existing house. light and comfort is maximized inside the vertical greenhouse-like structure that is comprised across three levels, each featuring its own connected garden space. as a result, this greenhouse allows the artist to have ...
‘three gardens house’ is an expansive, new build property in kuwait designed by AGi architects built to be lived as an outside space all year long. the project involves tackling kuwait’s extreme desert climate and as a result, the architects developed a dwelling that weaves three gardens together in a single, unified space. visual connection is constantly achieved throug...
nudged into the natural slope of the site as a one story block, the meadow house by NYC-based office mian ye seems out of context with the mansions of potomac, maryland — yet in harmony with its surroundings. the project visually and physically blends open exterior spaces with more private ones without compromising the integrity of either. the landscape acts as a bridge...
situated on the roof of a classified monument in a small northern dutch town, mirror mirror on a roof designed by amsterdam-based studio remco siebring serves as an elevated home for a twelve year-old boy. the cubed structure takes cues from the concept of a tree house, sitting high above any surrounding building amid the tree canopies, the views provide a bird’s eye lan...
a palette of muted tones; black, white and grey is carried throughout the house promoting tonal variation and spatial depth to an otherwise compact site. architecture architecture plays with different shades to establish a subtle field of spaces. this is demonstrated in the living areas, where space and light are abundant, thus the material palette is darker in order to ...
named the ‘high house’, the architects at delordinaire have explored the limit between interior and exterior to foster an unusual, and isolated getaway where the residents can be immersed in the wintry landscape. the chalet runs on an energy efficient system and entry inside is gained via a staircase from beneath. once inside, the compact space is wrapped in wood to prov...
‘in the context of a fast changing society, holding on to a “lingering imagery” seems to be a difficult effort in keeping up with our daily life. as soon as returning from a trip, we immediately resume our routine before having to reflect upon the journey. even watching a movie doesn’t provide enough lingering impressions any more, as we are instantly exposed to other st...
located in the south of nanjing, china, this hidden residential gem is brought back to life by architectural practice minggu design. for hundreds of years, the ‘lai yard’ has stood in the alley and near the ancient city wall — listed as a protected building that needs restoration. at the north of the original house, two-pseudo architectures have been built to create thre...
initially, the plot posed a challenge with its remote location, steep topography and absence of roads to reach it. but since the clients were in no rush for the house to be built, the first two years have been dedicated to mining and creating a suitable access on site. by then, the project had resumed when the couple had their first child — which impacted the original p...
emmanuelle moureaux is a french architect who has lived in japan for the past 20 years. in 1996, moureaux relocated from france to tokyo where she later founded her own practice in 2003 — emmanuelle moureaux architecture + design. inspired by the city’s vibrant tones and hues, as well as traditional japanese spatial elements, moureaux’s work uses color as a three-dimensi...
an inter-war brick bungalow dating back to the 1930’s has been reworked by the architects at tribe studio to facilitate a new program including a garden pavilion and an elongated gabled roof volume. situated in sydney, a play in contrasts; old and new, light and heavy and material use is demonstrated. a contemporary approach sees the top-heavy brick gabled roof, punctuat...
named ‘K house’, florian busch architects oriented the secluded property towards mount yōtei, offering constant views of its snowy peak. conceived as a private retreat from the outside world, a wide entrance extends throughout the property, culminating in a terrace at the rear of the scheme. upon entry, glimpses of the sky are offered via the stairwell, with the ground f...
in northern switzerland, wespi de meuron romeo architetti has designed a bold three-storey dwelling in a residential area of füllinsdorf. the cuboid home, which replaces a previous property on the same plot, features an elegant washed concrete façade with an array of square openings in a variety of different sizes. the residence is positioned at the lower edge of the sit...
Raw concrete covers the tiny Airbnb escape on the interior and exterior. Sliding wooden shutters are used to cool the house in the hot summer months, and they open up to stunning panoramic views of the natural surroundings. Although the casita only offers the basics in terms of amenities, it comes with a lovely outdoor pool and is just steps away from a pristine stretch...
The house has a soy-based polyurethane thermal envelope that provides optimal insulation. This technology patented by BONE Structure allows homeowners to save up to 90% of their heating and cooling energy costs. All BONE Structure homes are open-concept living spaces without load-bearing walls and have large windows that let in ample amounts of natural light. The house ...
Bofill bought the early twentieth-century compound and, together with local Catalan craftsmen, transformed the sprawling structure of silos and compounds into an incredible fairytale home that blends surrealism, brutalism, and modernism. Located in Catalonia, Spain, the renovation is remarkable – not only for its stunning appearance, but also for the architect’s ongoing ...
Commissioned by a car-loving client, the 1,260-square-foot Tinkerbox features a spacious garage large enough for car storage and maintenance. The lower level also comprises a large wine cellar and furniture workshop. The boxy home is clad in charred cedar siding save for a portion of the lower level buried into the hillside that’s constructed from exposed concrete. A twe...
The Garður Landhome is firmly tucked into earthen berms to shelter it from exposure to the harsh natural elements – it’s essentially wrapped up in a warm turf blanket. The home is part of a larger landscape project, which is focused on bringing native greenery back to the area.The home is located on the east bank of the Ytri Rangá River, and the land around it is mostly ...
Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Mevlana’s L-shaped tiny home consists of two separate volumes joined by an open-air wooden deck. The living space, which is just 280 square feet, is surprisingly spacious thanks to its high ceilings, large windows and a working garage door that provides access to the deck. A large kitchen, living room, bathroom and loft-style sleeping a...
Taking advantage of local building techniques and materials, Casa Caldera discretely springs up from the landscape, built as a refuge of vernacular domesticity amid a setting of beautiful wilderness. The design of the house was informed by both the climatic conditions and the region’s geology—the basin was formed by significant volcanic activity some million years ago...
Representing Monk House Design’s second location, the retail space is situated in a heritage-listed space: the requirement to respect the cultural value of the building was matched by a similar desire to provide an environment that could echo the other Monk House Design store in Brunswick, and its own relaxed and inviting design philosophy. Monk House Design repres...
This 740 square meter home, which also boasts the addition of more than half its size (400 square meters) of outdoor space, was tailor made to suit a family with children intent on holding on to past memories while upgrading to a brand new environment within which to create new ones. To accomplish this goal, the design team headed by designer, Shin-Yuan Fang, focused ...
In the village of Vlijmen this house was designed for an elderly couple, who wanted to keep on living in this house as long as possible. Therefore, most of the program is located on ground level, on the first floor only a spare bed and bathroom are located. The program of the ground floor can be seen as a compact box. It is perforated with voids, giving rythm and scale t...
Originally built in 1860, the house has a stone base that has been extended over the years with an additional floor in the form of a wooden structure on top of it, and a small room at the back. For this latest intervention, new walls had to be built and windows opened, thus adding another layer to the house’s history. Savioz Fabrizzi’s intervention unifies all of these e...
The project is a relaxing home where the client and his family could look out on a familiar yet constantly changing landscape. Cubo design architect envisioned a mid-air space with all the core elements for daily living lifted up onto the second story, and thought about how to bring the scenery of Odawara into every room. The entryway, guest room, and music room had to b...
With a strong commitment in eco-technologies and biobased materials, Portuguese architects Alina Jerónimo and Paulo Carneiro renovated a 150 years old house in a historic area of Lisbon, featuring their new, sustainable, architectural studio. The building rises in an area that has been known for centuries as a fishing district, and has suffered several interventions in ...
The skinnySCAR project of architect couple Gwendolyn Huisman and Marijn Boterman shows how forgotten empty spaces in the city can be reused. Each city has neglected spaces like this, that are unused and underrated. These gaps can be upgraded to complete the urban fabric, while giving it a boost and creating possibilities for new forms of urban living. The extreme propor...
The house located in a town about 150 km from Moscow, in a private houses area that is highly diversified. There are no rules or limitations, one street can be place for houses built from trash and 3-storey height brick castles. Surroundings are full of “architecture without architects”, everything is always in process: if you need a new room you construct it, without an...
Located in the busy alley of Cheongdam-dong in Seoul, this building not only needs to respond with sensitivity to its surrounding environment but also establish itself as an unfamiliar landscape in order to envigorate the street itself. In addition, the building, as a neighborhood living facility, has to cope with the potential changes to its internal program, such as of...
The project involves the conversion of an industrial building dating from the 19th century into 85 units of social housing, and a nursery with space for 40 cribs, as well as a commercial space and a parking garage. The existing building was built on a trapezius plan around a courtyard covered with an industrial glass roof sheltering delivery docks. The project’s salient ...
