The 90 mt high tower designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti called Vertical Forest is part of the project Wonderwoods (Stefano Boeri Architetti and MVSA Architects), which attempts to create, in Utrecht city center, an innovative experience of cohabitation between city and nature. Wonderwoods will host around 200 apartments, of a variety of typologies designed to host a mi...
Despite located in a rural context of complex characterization the BL house develops a true relation with the exterior surroundings through an extended patio that leads to a plateau where we can gather around a bonfire. the entrance in space and amplitude suggests the remaining spaces and combines the three floors in a straightforward way
The mountain lodge is situated at 2.545m above sea level on the crest between the two passes of Ponte di Ghiaccio and the Fundres and Lappago valleys, close to the border of Austria. The original mountain lodge was built in 1906 by the DÖAV’s (Deutsche Österreichische Alpenverein) Edelraute division of Vienna and after WWI changed hands to became property of the Italian...
Two elements, a roof and a wall, define the domestic space. Starting from the house icon we tried to rotate the roof. This single move added three more elements: a patio and two porches. Design process is fundamentally rooted on the analysis of climate and the contexts. Information on ground temperature during the year; wind’s main direction and strength; sun shading ...
Architect: Anonym, Phongphat Ueasangkhomset, Parnduangjai Roojnawate www.anonymstudio.com Location: Bangkok, Thailand Area: 300 sq.m. Project year: 2017 Ceramic artist : Aor Sutthiprapha Photo by Ketsiree Wongwan Project description "Flower cage house" is a former housing estate size 60 sq.wa with internal area of 300 sq.m. The owner want...
Architect: Anonym, Phongphat Ueasangkhomset, Parnduangjai Roojnawate Interior designer: Anonym, Phongphat Ueasangkhomset, Parnduangjai Roojnawate www.anonymstudio.com Location: Nonthaburi, Thailand Area: 500 sq.m. Project year: 2017 Photo by W workspace Text by Kanokwan Trakulyingcharoen Y house opens a dialogue with its existing context through...
Simplicity, material quality, and a contemporary appearance were key aspects of the design. To achieve optimal sun exposure and maximize the size of the garden, the villa is conceived as a single elongated box. The front and back facades are folded inwards, providing covered exterior space while maintaining the volume’s geometric purity. A public-private transition is th...
wei yi’s spatial planning of the ‘ridge’ project is inspired by taiwan‘s landscape of hills. it is centered on the design approach of layering, showcasing the structure layer by layer like hills, which provides the dweller with an initial state of peace and abundance. the living and dining rooms are connected as one big space, maximizing visual perception in a limited ar...
david maurice of LTD architectural has completed ‘back country house’, a two-storey residence in new zealand that seeks to establish a close connection with its rural surroundings. located in the settlement of puhoi, a 40 minute drive north of auckland, the property is a reinterpretation of the country’s backcountry huts — simple shelters found in the wilderness that can...
this coastal home in new zealand has been elevated above the steep terrain to offer sweeping views of the hauraki gulf. designed by LTD architectural, the ‘duncansby road’ house is a family residence located near the whangaparāoa peninsula, a suburban area about 25 kilometers north of auckland. the single storey structure features spacious open-plan accommodation with an...
as a result of the sloping terrain, the northern side of the fujiwaramuro designed house exposes the surrounding japanese greenery. the house’s first floor features a bedroom, children’s room, lavatory and bathroom, while the living room, dining room, and kitchen are gathered on the second floor. large windows in the dining and living room display a clear view of the n...
as a result of rapid urbanization, many vietnamese cities are losing large swathes of their tropical green spaces. this transformation of low-density landscapes into densely populated metropolises not only increases flood risk, but also significantly contributes to air pollution and a dislocation from the natural environment. in ho chi minh city — one of the urban areas ...
situated next to the volcanoes national park in the east african country of rwanda, ‘bisate lodge’ offers a luxurious base from which to enjoy the region’s gorilla conservation experience. the resort comprises six individual villas, designed by nicholas plewman architects and associates, that each measure 91 square meters. articulated around a central fireplace, each gen...
The history of the building along with the clients’ background and their needs formed the foundations of the design concept. A former sewing factory and artist atelier, the building offers plenty of natural light, outside space, high ceilings and an open plan. Raw materials such as concrete and wood, fabrics and carpets together with tints of white, grey, green and metal...
A twisted exterior stairway connects the main pedestrian on the top with both levels ending up to the main yard with the infinity pool. Inside the cave-house there are a sitting room with a small kitchen, two en suite bedrooms, a hammam and a sauna. The exterior yard of the cave-house has been designed as a platform looking the volcano-sea view. An infinity pool, a semi ...
Our design aproach was to create a stylish environment that reflected the clients lifestyle at its best. The 100 sqm flat is surrounded by a spacious garden ,that brightens and brings a tropical feeling to indoors . The entrance ,kitchen and living room are are designed on an open plan , In order to create a more spacious and illuminated ambient , the kitchen...
shinichi ogawa & associates‘ seaside villa features a 264 sqm deck, with the capacity of hosting numerous events for various functions. each of the six individual boxed rooms connect to the large palm-tree decorated patio. the far-end of the pool holds an additional sun-bathing patio that partitions itself from the sandy shore through a foundational stone wall. designboo...
the AA315 single family house, designed by architect blancas moran, is located in the west of mexico city and is part of a third generation of architectural interventions in a residential neighborhood created in the 1930’s. when the client acquired the plot, a 1950’s house occupied the center of the site, however, once evaluating different scenarios, the client decided ...
the home acts as ‘a gallery that connects the street with the inner courtyards’. a former storage room was repurposed into a music studio while the patio becomes a central circulation device in the plan. the original dwelling was fragmented into small rooms connected through dark corridors with the outside. the building’s original envelope was altered through a selectiv...
one of the predominant features of the building is the triple height ceiling, in which HDD blends the spatial quality of a chinese garden – with full richness – into such a small apartment. this approach indeed transforms the interior complexit, creating a dynamic moving experience within the project. ‘in the most of traditional chinese gardens, the space is quite limite...
the house is designed to maximize different views, creating a dynamic experience of the surrounding landscape. through a variety of room sizes, lighting techniques and materials the home creates a constantly changing experience of the surrounding pastoral setting. as the architects write, ‘the landscape appears in the villa in multiple guises’. ard de vries made use of ...
new york-based architecture firm desai chia has completed a house overlooking lake michigan, which comprises three offset structures. the first volume contains the dwelling’s primary living accommodation, along with a kitchen and a covered seating terrace, while the two further buildings house the master bedroom suite and three children’s bedrooms respectively. connectin...
this ‘seaside house’ in japan’s kanagawa prefecture includes two vastly different façades that naturally respond to their immediate surroundings. the home, which has been designed by architect shinichi ogawa, presents a white window-less elevation to the passing street where the entrance to the property is found. conversely, the opposing elevation is much more permeable,...
upon arrival, guests are met with a large timber deck that wraps around the house and culminates in a viewing platform. above, architecture brio has topped the villa with a thatched roof that sits on a band of floor-to-ceiling glazing. inside the home, living space has been designed to be as open and as airy as possible with sheer curtains used to filter the strong dayli...
austin maynard has completed ‘brickface’ — a compact building situated at the rear of an existing house in richmond, melbourne. the project includes a garage at ground level, studio living/guest bedroom at the first floor, and a roof deck with a pool and garden. due to rising property costs in melbourne, the clients asked the designers to create a new living space in the...
morini arquitectos has designed a golf club house located in estancia pueblo la paz, argentina. rich in history, the site was formerly the summer residence and golfing resort for the president of the nation in the 19th century. the architects hoped to design a new intervention which would respect the site’s rich cultural significance. upon visiting the site where the 18...
gottesman-szmelcman architecture has designed and completed the arsuf residences, a residential project located on israel’s coast just north of tel aviv. the award-winning israeli-franco firm worked with fellow designers to create a building that unifies the use of both interior and exterior spaces. the design preserves the existing landscape, while maximizing sea views ...
vietnamese-based architecture firm kientruc o were commissioned to remodel a traditional vietnamese house into a contemporary structure using spatial voids. the main challenge that arose throughout the renovation process, according to head architect đàm vũ, was deciding which pre-existing elements would remain as part of the newly remodeled house. the residence is a seve...
NISHIZAWAARCHITECTS has completed a shared house in vietnam’s southern an giang province, which — in accordance with local building regulations — has been constructed using sheets of corrugated metal. the site is located in châu đốc, a small rural town that runs along the cambodian border. the region is populated with hundreds of floating dwellings on the river as well a...
in an attempt to kill two birds with one stone, comunal: taller de arquitectura proposed a housing project that utilized the site’s surplus bamboo. before working on the house’s design, the architects began by working closely with the local community to understand both their customs and traditions and the characteristics of the site. as a result, the configuration of the...
in this renovation project, zaa has realized a volume that blends seamlessly with the natural landscape through the arrangement of wide windows. from the outside, the glass volume reflects the surrounding nature becoming part of it, while from the inside the windows become invisible — giving the impression of being outdoor. in the end, the living room becomes one with th...
masato sekiya has designed a contemporary interpretation of a traditional fishing cabin on the tens riverbank in nara, japan. nestled in the omine mountains, tenkawa village is surrounded by beautiful natural elements. these surroundings and the river’s sharp edge, would prove to be of the highest importance and main influence for the architect’s final design. the site i...
the concept for the ‘house t’ began with the owners, who are a gardener and a florist by profession, and had the idea of building an airy tree house — living among treetops, so that you don’t have to look at the plants, trees and flowers just from below — in the northeastern region of austria. the design team has a working background with this kind of floating concept, a...
portuguese practice baseArquitetura has designed a concrete-clad house in its hometown of espinho, a city approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of porto. the building, which was completed earlier this year, appears as a monolithic volume with select openings cut out of its imposing board formed concrete façade. at ground level, sliding timber doors can be opened t...
japanese based FORM/kouichi kimura architects‘ ‘house for a photographer’ is to be used as the building owner’s studio and gallery, as well as his residence. the client has requested to unite the studio where he produces his work with his living space. thus, kimura came up with an optimum plan by clarifying how the resident wants to live instead of segmenting the space b...
dutch firm i29 interior architects transform a former rental apartment into a fresh and spacious loft in de pijp, amsterdam. originally, the apartment had many rooms and scarce daylight. therefore, the main objective was to achieve maximum use of natural light and to create a spatial experience for the tenants. the interior is executed in a simple material scheme of larg...
