The owners of the apartment are a couple who moved to Tel Aviv from a single-family house. The apartment covers an area of approximately 200 sqm and is located in one of the upper floors of a building with a beautiful open view. The apartment was designed in "loft" style with large open spaces, fully utilizing the height of the ceiling. The minimalistic background ...
This project required the extension and refurbishment of the 3-bed terraced house in North Dublin in which Stephen grew up, commissioned by his parents. Dolores and Steve Kavangh Snr wanted something spacious and light that would connect them to their sizeable garden which has effectively been hidden from view since they moved into the house almost 20 years ago. A lar...
Sophisticated details and high-end materials distinguish this residential building in Frauenheimgasse in Vienna’s 12th district. A ground-floor skirting of bronze-colored aluminum panels adds special elegance to a street facade of earthy sand-colored clinker, which blends in harmoniously with its surrounds. The relief structure which corresponds to the facades of the adj...
I remember coming back to Sweden after a longer field trip in Italy, travelling through the winter landscape seeing all the red cottages contrasting to the white snow thinking that, this is actually even more beautiful than Italy. The red color and the characteristic architecture that we take for granted is both fascinating and enchanting for international colleagues. It...
It had ample passages, oversized bathrooms and lacked many basic spaces for a beach house of its size. The project has an air of minimalism combined with classic elements of a rustic beach house that give a sense of harmony and peace to every environment. We call the double height space "the soul of the house". It recognizes the pre-existent structure and serves as a...
The moment you walk into the entrance, you will be embraced by the welcoming panels built from wood wool cement boards. They make a strong statement without overwhelming intimidation. The elongated corridor leads to a source of soft natural light, unfolding an exploration of the intricate interactivity between human and space. Moving forward, warm well-lit dining room...
The housing block is composed of 6 apartments at about approximately 350 sqm each, and is accessed through an open core that divides the plot into two defined areas: front and rear. This core void is the key element in the design of the residence. It allows for natural light to filter in through the mesh and into the interior spaces as it provides the dense complex with ...
The front and back are intentionally understated and austere to celebrate privacy created by the inward-facing design. A pathway underneath a canopy of maple trees along the side of the building brings visitors directly into the heart of the house. Inside, the open plan surrounds a central courtyard with a single Mount Fugi cherry tree. Climbing vines cover the wa...
The exposed concrete finish wall with cedar form panel pattern and the galvanized steel panel of the building surface create a clear yet tranquil contrast, producing an orderly exterior appearance of the building. It is not possible to grasp the interior condition from the outside, except the part revealing the wooden structure of the building through a large opening. I...
The goal of the project is to strike a chord of continuity with the industrial past of Potrero and the Mission and celebrate its urban, transit-oriented future. In the middle of the 19th century, Potrero was originally connected to San Francisco by the Long Bridge. Then, with the filling of Mission Bay, the once "far-south" became a central hub for many thriving indus...
Framework House is an innovative low-cost housing project providing opportunities for NGOs and Government groups to encourage client involvement in the layout and material selection of their home. Framework House incorporates lessons on sustainable building techniques, healthy home principles and provides options for structured expansion and investment over time. The des...
The living room faces the apple tree, the master bedroom, the cherry tree, the bathroom faces the peach tree, the guest room, the silver spruce and the children’s room, the walnut. Each room has its unique view and atmosphere. The building is resting like a lizard in a sun-lit meadow. The inspiration for the proposal of this house is in fact a chameleon. Eyes (windows) u...
The historic center of Milan stands out for its private courtyards with unsuspected urban landscapes. Inside the building complex formerly called Quartiere Piave, near Porta Venezia, the young Milan-based studio LPzR has designed two residential projects set among historical buildings, typical Milanese tenements and refurbished factories. The architects addressed b...
The only structures of the area are small agricultural buildings - ntam''. Topographically, the 3.5hectare seaside plot is on an incline and planted with 300 olive trees. The owners, two brothers and their families, are city dwellers, used to living in Athens and Boston, decided to forge new bonds with the land of their ancestors. The basic issues of the design were i...
the spacious two family dwelling was designed and built by besonia almeida architects. the clients brief was centered around their young children, which the design reflects through creation of generous common areas, a visually integrated kitchen, and multiple bedrooms — two of them en suite. expansive terraces and large glass panels connect the home to the young forest a...
gazing over the pacific ocean, the 2200 sq ft home has been given a transformation where the previous post-and-beam nature has been rearranged and given an overall contemporary lift. internally, the spaces express a minimalistic approach and by integrating display niches and subtle natural lighting, the residence instills a gallery-like typology to exhibit and enhance th...
the penthouse remodel was done for a christian family who wanted to share their spare rooftop space with the community. the multi-purpose space is able to provide free day care and accommodate gatherings for parties or bible study events. the area is largely left undefined. an integrated slide, bookshelf and storage system is the soul of the design, from which all ac...
sometimes though, the thought of enduring unbroken months of cold is simply too much to handle, as was the case for bostonians sabrina terry and john lamb. the two followed the footsteps of countless others before them, deciding to make the long migration to a warmer, sun-filled life in the south. st. helena island turned out to be the perfect location, part of a cluste...
built for a family with seven children, the architects took advantage of the long and narrow plot and extended upwards, giving plenty of area to explore options for room arrangement. instead of organizing rooms onto different levels, through careful integration, individual dwellings have been constructed that suspend above each other and supported by the walls on each si...
the 3,000 square foot private residence is an exercise in minimalism with an elegant touch. the simplistic and natural form adopts ecologically, sensitive materials and methodologies to create a livable and environmentally conscious scheme. mainly constructed with concrete, recycled cedar, reused ipe, and milk paint, the technological details, fixtures and air-conditioni...
In many ways, it expresses the essence of the city by refining the city’s wooden architectural tradition, while also interpreting the Norwegian landscape. This context (cultural and geographical) was the main structural idea behind the design, as the Waterfront development further develops local building methods. At the same time, it blurs the boundary between the urban ...
The G family home in Sorengo, on the edge of Lugano in Ticino, is the category of villa that Palladio-1 put forward as a contrast with the town house. The site, a long narrow strip of land on a steep slope, is part of a hilly area, bordered on its short sides by a private road and another property. On the long sides it is fringed by another site being developed and a woo...
the angular structure has been orientated to capture different sides of the mountainous landscape. to the north, the villa spills onto a courtyard facing the dolomites meanwhile, towards the south, large windows frame the green meadows. the residence is accessed through a driveway with a covered ramp leading vehicles to an underground parking and simultaneously pedestria...
the building is composed of three separate households, separated into a grid of square spaces spread over three-floor volumes. housing ten people, kusumoto needed to find ways to instill privacy in a home where family members were less than a stone throw away. by splitting the area into small frames, spaces — including private and public areas — are clearly distinguished...
named ‘la lunera’, the gabled red structure is set against an adjacent forest – combining old materials with contemporary construction techniques. the dwelling accommodates an open plan ground floor, which opens out on to an expansive terrace. in turn, this patio contains a sunken swimming pool with sweeping views across the surrounding landscape.
designed by minako wakasa in collaboration with motoaki sano, the home’s interior is organized around a wood burning stove, with solid timber flooring extending throughout the plan. complementing this use of natural materials, iron, glass and fabric have all been utilized to ensure a comfortable and hospitable living environment for the client and their family.
the team behind the project, micaela colella and maurizio barberio (barberio colella ARC), designed the small residences out of necessity. tarifa is frequented by surfers by the dozens, many of whom are not permanently living in the area. in order to minimize the impact on the landscape, ‘lanterns sea village’ would provide sustainable temporary dwellings for the migrato...
situated in the slovenian countryside in bohinjska bistrica, the approach deals with using the existing exterior as a shell and re-establishing the interior spaces composed mostly of timber. keeping to the original floor plan of the old barn, the layout consists of two levels where previously, the ground floor was used as a stable meanwhile, the upper level for drying a...
the sky rises, completed by formless architects, were created for young working class families who live and work locally. the structures needed to provide residence for more than 1,000 families, have an instantly recognizable identity, and be realized on an extremely tight budget. the final design utilizes a ‘toy-brick’ concept to create a lively, transformable façade...
‘M house’ – named after the form of the roof, is set on a south facing plot and the challenge was to bring northern light into the new living areas- even during the winter months. the front façade has been left untouched for the building to continue to blend with the neighborhood meanwhile, the extension at the rear has been kept small in order for the backyard to still...
completed by architects honeyman & smith, the updated design responds to pre-existing conditions and conflicts, though always maintains a connection to the past. the principle change, is the instilling of a closer connection to the natural landscape by maximizing views both across and through the site. the home is split into two separate structures, and connected by a ...
since then, the project has come a long way, with the extension and refurbishment now completed. the southern argentinean home sits on the shores of a patagonian lake, and now fully fulfills the needs and natural living experience the client’s were hoping for. originally, the house was sitting in a poor position, neglecting the best views towards the lake and landscape...
described as ‘a lightbox for living’, house C3 is designed by locally based practice campbell architecture where the designers have developed this weatherboard suburban home in sydney into a contemporary and spacious residence.the interior is characterized by an oval-shaped light-well that cuts and directs light from the roof down through the levels. this feature introdu...
The architecture borrows from the machine qualities of the railway to echo the former land use, and blends it with the character of the current residential neighborhood. Corrugated metal wraps down the roof and wall facing the former train line, while the front of the house expresses the pitch of the roof that ties it to more traditional house forms. The interior is an o...
Offering an intentional point of difference to the solidity of the existing sandstone house, the new addition is a gentle intervention that emerges quietly from the canopy of a beautiful, mature lemon-scented gum tree. With sensitivity to the site’s inherent strengths, the design embraces the preservation and integration of the established tree allowing it to remain the ...
The family’s values of living and working together in shared spaces underpin this architectural design solution. Our client requested that the design focus on the creation of interesting internal spaces that would allow the family to enjoy time together whilst also providing separate zones for studying, reading, socialising and relaxing. A sculptural timber stair a...
