located in district two of the vietnamese capital, the villa has been regenerated from a poorly constructed structure into a generous residence filled with natural light and open-plan spaces. while retaining the entire existing concrete structure, the building walls in-between were filled with brick while all the communal spaces placed on the ground floor. comprised o...
the brief was specific, and called for the generation of a canopy that would sit harmoniously in relation to both the home and the semi-tropical bush locale. a design was created, which was then laser cut and assembled with techniques similar to traditional boat building. marine grade plywood composes the structure, and uses its organic nature to visualize changing light...
Energy company AMPLA, part of Italian group ENEL Brasil, aiming Rio’s 2016 Olympics and the challenges of energy and water supply in Brazil, started with the support of Rio’s universities and the city of Niteroi, the project N.O.V.A. (which stands for We Live Tomorrow Now, in Portuguese). It sought to seek alternatives to answer contemporary concerns on sustainability...
In the House 304 Kientruc O want to provoke an honest living experience for a young family in a typical urban Vietnamese townhouse. Only 3.5x12m in size, single facade facing an open street, the design context poses challenges to create a casual, well ventilated, and well lit space within a constrained building footage. Vertical expansion of the light well helps to maxi...
Paul Preissner combined two apartments in Hyde Park’s tallest residential tower leaving shapes of lights and windows, and corners and floors collide to create a space that is indifferent to perfection as relaxed people are. The building names its unit types after famous Chicago architects. The project combined an Adler and a Mies van der Rohe apartment together, so the ...
The village of Besse in the French Alps is outstanding for its solid architecture, its stone squat houses huddled all together to protect themselves from the cold weather. They are separated by narrow steep staired streets allowing the water to flow when the snow melts. The walls are made whith flat stone slabs; they look dark and austere but they are brightened by the ...
Right beside the Auerbach, in the Upper Bavaria Christine Arnhard und Markus Eck have built a small holiday house (only 4 meters wide and 13 meters long). The solar panels on the roof are shaped as tiles. All electrical circuits in the house are monitored, so guests have the opportunity to get a feeling of its own energy use. A solid prefabricated construction was ch...
the concept was to generate contrast between classic and contemporary architecture. the development resulted in the incorporation of a mobile office-box called ‘werk1′. the interiors of the black box workplace were thought as a sculpture, made out entirely of OSB (oriented strand boards), a very simple but genuine material. having ceiling, floors, walls, tables, and...
the neighboring village buildings were taking into account of the realized design of ‘house zilvar’. the roof displays two variations of pitches and heights, while the façade is punctuated with a range of square-shaped windows – ranging from being operable, hidden or placed behind the façade to subtly let light permeate into the interior. the space is divided into org...
The interior renovation of a one-bedroom, attic-level apartment on the island of Kefallonia was driven by two primary concerns: on the one hand, the creative reuse of locally available materials; on the other hand, the playful and sensuous nature of the interior, to be used as a summer house. The primary architectural element characterizing the transformation of the apa...
located in kungsholmen, in central stockholm, the twin buildings include 165 apartments, underground parking facility, kindergarten, and several other auxiliary spaces. the forms are positioned into a V-shape, which opens towards the southwest and frames a quiet courtyard for the residents to enjoy. ‘västermalms atrium’s’ structures are pitched, and therefore range in t...
The designer’s description Richmond House was a small and unattractive 4 bed house; it was built from London stock in a neo-Georgian style. The clients’ instructed AR Design Studio to re-design and extend the property and the brief was to introduce a new master bedroom, a walk-in wardrobe, a large living space and a kitchen with strong links to the garden. Discussions ...
The designer’s description The custom home at 9606 Dunsmuir Way provides a warm, sophisticated environment to enjoy the natural beauty of Martis Camp. Overlooking a tributary to Martis Creek and park-like surroundings, the home is within close walking distance of the Springs Pavilion, Tennis Pavilion, and Lookout Lodge. The layout of this family retreat is designed f...
They purchased a top floor unit, in need of substantial remodeling because of the work left behind on all surfaces by an artist with questionable talents. The clients wanted a flexible livework space on a very tight budget ($75k) when they approached us. The use in the unit is genuine live-work for two working visual artists. Our proposal involved a 'super compaction'...
the land is dotted with small, simplistic buildings with an eye for functionality, not aesthetics. unfortunately, when such properties change owners, they are often scrapped in favor of massive suburban homes. such isn’t the case with the ‘seal rocks house 9′ by newcastle-based firm bourne + blue architecture. the client’s request was for a compact holiday retreat tha...
the roof comprised of laminated timber cross beams carefully designed and calculated to deal with the diagonal positioning. the distinct shape was done to satisfy client needs, which optimizes views to the surrounding countryside. the interior is laid out in a minimal, open fashion with spaces placed according to sun direction. rooms flow fluidly into one other, inter...
a renovation project at large, the interior was dismantled to its absolute minimum in order to build, from the ground up, a contemporary living space. the apartment is arranged vertically, essentially creeping up the entire corner from basement to roof. obviously unique, it also presented a challenge. that is, each level had a maximum usable area of 25m2. thus, each c...
the owner had previously planted five botanical gardens and asked the architect to create a dwelling where he could contemplate and meditate amongst them. it is at the end of these green spaces that seung h-sang has constructed ‘hyunama’, or the black cottage, sitting still in the middle of a forest. when seeing the house from a distance, you will find a two-story cor...
due to the poor quality of the existing structure, it necessitated the creation of an independent support apparatus. the addition features dark zinc siding which contrasts with the pale white plaster base it sits atop. the interior incorporates contemporary design elements and access to a rooftop terrace, elegantly integrating it with the existing building while adding a...
But sometimes electric colors and bright bold patterns just don't fit with the subdued personality of a space, or of that space's inhabitants. The five homes in this post, each visualized by Stanislav Borozdinskiy, use neutral colors , natural materials, and soft textures throughout their designs. For some, this might be a perfect blank canvas on which to express oneself...
Natural elements that include wood and stone work in concert with the bright colors of children's cartoons (especially the Minions) for a house that is truly family friendly for any age. Congrats to the folks at Yo Dezeen for bringing this to us. The open floor plan in the dining and living room uses long, low lines and muted colors to create a harmonious and sophisti...
realized in collaboration with homeowner and designer tanja digrande, the concept takes a visual departure from the original residence, creating a contrast and distinction between the home and its latest inclusion. shaped as a black box, the exterior has an industrial feeling. it is made up of dark gray stuccoed walls, steel railings and floor-to-ceiling windows that ...
the structure hosts several apartment types, which range from 34m2 on the small end, to three-story suites up to 160m2. each of the varied layouts are grouped and arranged vertically, with smaller apartments separated by an occasional two level flat. combinations are repeated on the exterior, and work in tandem with glass, masonry, and perforated steel sheet to create a ...
the design process involved creating a retreat ideal for the many couples visiting but also take into account the family guests that would be vacationing alongside. in general, the whole scheme has been approached in a contemporary manner. the different buildings on the site making up the facilities and private rooms have established their own identity while immersed in ...
the modules are divided into east and west by an S-shaped wall that distributes the space evenly among the two apartments. the more generous areas are used for living, while the smaller ones serve as toilets and laundry. the diagonally placed partition and high ceilings give the impression of spaciousness, masking the small floor area. to ensure sunlight enters the to...
across eight storeys, the cube-shaped structure offers 32 apartments oriented in terms of available sunlight and views. ‘good proportions, flowing spaces and fabulous views—these primary architectural aspects define the quality of the apartments,’ comments christine binswanger, partner in charge. ‘we did without state-of-the-art fittings, instead emphasizing a large ...
requiring a new means of access to the loft, they designed a combined solution that incorporates a bookcase into a staircase, merging them into one single element. the aim was to achieve a sense of lightness, despite the introduction of such a large structure. to do so, a new south-facing skylight was added to the loft, enabling natural light to penetrate through the ...
Description from the listing agent The Relmar houses are 3 story homes, located in Toronto’s Forest Hill neighbourhood. Located just north of the city’s downtown core, Forest Hill is known more for large estate homes, and traditional architecture. These semi-detached homes are located in a highly-coveted neighbourhood, but offer a rare opportunity to inhabit a newly-...
The architect’s description A successful builder/developer with a history of constructing modular houses purchased a lot in a desirable neighborhood near Washington, D.C. with the intention of building a spec house. When a potential buyer expressed interest in the lot, the developer proposed a modular house as a solution to a tight budget and time constraints. Howev...
The designer’s description This project was a complete remodel and addition to an existing home in which every space and element was expanded and updated. The second floor was extended, adding two bedrooms as well as a roof deck. The spatial planning of the first floor public spaces was redesigned, easing movement and visual depth throughout the home. From interior ...
The designer’s description Campus Hong Kong is a revolutionary apartment for students designed by LYCS Architecture, which aims to provide a solution to renting problems in high-density cities in China. In a large populated city like Hong Kong, living expense for young people is a heavy burden. The problem is evident, nice apartments come with a higher rate, while chea...
Others include lots of artsy design elements and Eames chairs that could never be called minimal. And still others are like this lovely space from the architects at Valentirov. A careful balance between color and neutral, between simplicity and practical style. It makes it easy to see how a family could live comfortably and stylishly. The main living area is a large o...
So too may creative storage options be less than unique. Still, when everything is assembled masterfully, as in this striking house from the designers at Indot (with photos from Hey!Cheese) the results can be quite impressive and indeed quite unique. The space is designed linearly, such that the living room shares one wall with one bedroom, while that bedroom shares o...
The client had originally hired us to redesign an existing 1600 sf live-work loft. As the original project was ready for permit application at the city, the client managed to purchase the loft next door. That began a revisit to the entire scope. The process restarted with a new brief. The revised area was twice the original, as were the area program needs. The design goa...
The designer’s description In order to take full advantage of the location, the layout of the Fairyland Guorui Villa complex follows an open plan organisation, while the public spaces within and adjacent to the complex follow the design philosophy set out in the masterplan and respond to the context of the site in the waterside location. Essential to the design approac...
It serves as a model unit for clients, testing ground for design prototypes and the Hufft family home. We used the home to explore new materials, test new construction methods and ensure the functionality of new forms, ranging from brick coursing to cabinet pulls. At least one prototype was tested in every room. While employing innovative design methods throughout, the h...
