created by techne architects who collaborated with doherty design studio for the interiors, the residence belongs to a couple with young children and the conversion sees the home evolving into an elegantly energetic space. internally, the rooms embody a utilitarian aesthetic, mixing different material finishes, furnishings and splashes of bright color to create a playfu...
the ‘ngamwongwan house’ in bangkok, thailand focuses on the exploration of this simple component. designed by jun sekino, the architect worked closely with the local contractors and artisans to consider different methods of application. as an inexpensive and efficient material, brick construction requires little maintenance and consequently dictated the structural form- ...
The dwelling, which was originally used as a single family home, was stripped of its run-down facilities and surfaces. in doing so, the native structure was re-exposed, creating additional space that had been lost due to poor interior design. Vertical spaces were opened as much as possible, creating airy expanses that helped provide enough ventilation and volume to cr...
The family home is characterized by its linear form with the southern side presenting a series of trusses that connects the sloping roof to the ground. the angular truss formation is intended to alleviate snow accumulation during the winter whilst accommodating the possibility of solar panels. on the other hand, the north facing side of the residence consists of a long r...
It has been revealed that the david chipperfield-designed residential tower ‘the bryant’ will be built in the heart of new york city. the address: 16 west 40th street is unique due to its very central location, set to be constructed in the last available site for new-builds, where the empire state building is just a few blocks away and the tower itself overlooks the rece...
Titled ‘flame’, the residence sits at the top of a raised area of land, maximizing its hillside position to overlook the city below. The use of wood continues inside the timber dwelling, where brilliant white walls magnify the amount of light entering the home. large apertures cut into the building’s façade provide carefully selected external views, while ensuring the p...
Designed by arrhov frick akitektkontor the long and narrow plot extends between the road and water where in contrast to its context, the form of the building is robust and refined. composed mainly of concrete and cement plaster, the residence is situated close to the water and raised on the hill, the walls are 5.4 meters high and angled towards the waterfront facing nort...
The flat was both charming and quaint, but unfortunately suffered a slew of issues. Most evident was the spatial organization, or rather, lack of one. Thrown together in a manner approaching neglect, not a single space was efficiently used. The north-facing living room was facing a small alley street and didn’t allow for direct sunlight at any time of the day. on the...
Made entirely of larch wood, the home is formed within a rectangular shell that opens to the lake and to the road on the opposite side. within this shell exist two zones, an enclosed area containing the private rooms and living/kitchen area and an open area containing an outdoor patio/dining area as well as a wall made of firewood. on the exterior of the glass wall that ...
The building concept revolved around its particular site where the grounds is home to many century-old oak trees and like the foliage which encircle the house, the internal spaces revolves around a central, open air courtyard- where a single oak tree stands against the contemporary structure. the property is composed of rectangular volumes set at differing heights, intri...
The narrow plot is only three meters in width with a total site area of 39.18 sqm, posing a complicated architectural strategy in creating a comfortable living space for the client without it feeling overwhelmingly claustrophobic. working with the limited available area, the dwelling, like a bookend, stands as a grey volume with a weatherboard-style paneled exterior and ...
one of the most prolific real estate developers in post-war america, he called upon architects of equal stature to complete home designs, at times employing the likes of: frank lloyd wright, robert anshen, claude oakland & associates, jones & emmons, a. quincy jones, and raphael soriano. One of many eichler residences, was chosen for renovation by klopf architecture–...
The structure is divided into four elementary volumes split into two levels and protected by an angular sloped roof. characterized by the distinctive triangular canopy, like a straw curtain, it gives the house a subtle texture against the timber frame meanwhile protecting it from the elements. the central patio acts as a buffer connecting the inside and out, whilst a ser...
honest in form, the residence is set on a small site on a narrow road where all the neighboring houses is compact and close together. the discreet, cool grey façade contrasts with the furnished interiors, the same timber can be seen on the feature wall, the table and various surfaces giving the overall space texture and softer tones against the simple material palette. t...
The project brought together a team of academic and industry experts to create and test a strong building material made from earth and natural additives that could be assembled in masonry walls. The external walls of the house are composed from 2,500 of these earth blocks, each measuring 400mm x 250mm x 100mm, hand formed and stacked into a curved oval shape by Atelie...
Because the lot is lower than the road facing it, access is via a bridge leading to an entrance on the second floor. The shape is nearly cubic, with a triangular terrace notched into one side. Large windows are used only adjacent to the terrace and the atrium, which is located on the southeastern side of the structure overlooking deep forest. A number of stimulating elem...
The latter acts as the house's spine and its circulation, also sheltering the occupants from prevailing winds. The gray wall is broken by rectilinear rooms on the other side of the house. At the end of the curve is the master bedroom, its bed cantilevered over the mountainside, capturing western views. Architect Bohlin Cywinski Jackson answered some questions about the h...
For local residents it is difficult to find an atmospheric spot which reflects the former close relationship between nature and the urban environment in the historic downtown. The teahouse discussed here is located in a new high-density residential area in a western suburb of the old city of Kunshan. It was built on a linear 40 to 50-metre wide river park that accompanie...
Imperfection here is clearly found in the Cor-Ten steel walls that cover the party walls and touch the sidewalk in the front of the building. The architects answered some questions about this building on Orchard Street. What were the circumstances of receiving the commission for this project? This project was the result of an integral developer/design/build team. ...
The white walls and cantilevered volumes certainly warrant the moniker, given that salt is marked by a cubic crystal structure. But it is not an arbitrary formal maneuver, as the comments from Daniel Jameson Architect attest. Can you describe your design process for the building? The existing structure had a very bland and regular footprint. The client needed much mo...
From the front, the two bars split to create an intimate open space while opening up to the landscape beyond. Bercy Chen Architects answered some questions about their design of the Cascading House. What were the circumstances of receiving the commission for this project? We received the commission through the interior designer with whom we had completed a previou...
This suburban area with its huge infrastructure is the perfect place for production of export goods. Many factories are scattered across the former agricultural land. Everyone who lands at or takes off from the international airport looks from above on the patchwork of industrial production, infrastructure, old villages, drainage ditches and vegetable fields. In this ...
Yet low-rise buildings on an island defined by blocks and blocks of structures reaching for the sky can also offer architectural delight and innovation, as The Dillon on West 53rd Street attests. Architects Smith-Miller + Hawkinson answered some questions about their design, notable for its serrated glass wall and mix of housing typologies in the long and low building. ...
The house, in the same town as Johnson’s iconic glass house, also included a pool adjacent to an existing barn on the site. Roger Ferris + Partners renovated the house and barn for a new client, adding a pool house and garage and creating a synthesis of old and new amongst the tall trees. What were the circumstances of receiving the commission for this project? Ou...
Most striking is the entry pavilion, which uses local basket weaving to infuse the thoroughly contemporary design with local culture. Digital technology also interesects with traditional inspiration in sculpted wood ceilings and screens found throughout the house. Hagy Belzberg answered some questions about his design for the house. What were the circumstances of rece...
This left the pre-existing house as a communal space with a kitchen, study, visitor’s bathroom and living room. The original house was exposed to the outside in order to link the interior with its landscape. The new project needed to be a more private and independent space, in keeping with the pre-existing construction. The rectangular floor plan measuring 10 × 6 meters...
And it is a big one, reportedly the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere at 870-feet tall. Just steps from City Hall and the Woolworth Building, the rippling stainless steel tower glistens as it rises from the stone canyons of Lower Manhattan. Gehry’s office answered some questions about the striking addition to the New York City skyline. What were the ci...
Further an embedding of natural features (rocks, logs) gives the project its distinctive blend of modernism and nature. The architects answered some questions about the design of the house. What were the circumstances of receiving the commission for this project? Our clients searched for an architect by scanning magazines and books. They found a rustic cabin we’d don...
Tell us about the basic concept behind this project. Each residence consists of a three- to four-story unit with a glass enclosure called a shikii on the second floor. The shikii opens out onto a common deck, which links about ten homes into one cluster. When using the second-floor glass enclosure, residents are aware not only of their own family but also of their ...
Their most prized work is at two diametrically opposed poles: affordable housing and high-end single-family homes; yet each is treated equally by the skilled architects. An example of the latter is the recently compeleted Yin-Yang House in Venice, near Santa Monica. The architects answered some questions about the house and its sustainable features. What were the circ...
A glissadeis a manoeuvre deployed in skiing and mountaineering to control a breakneck plunge down a steep, snowy alpine slope. It’s an apt name to give a house like Maison Glissade, a rigorously elegant chalet in Collingwood, one of Ontario’s most popular ski areas, just an hour’s drive north of Toronto. Designed by Robert Kastelic and Kelly Buffey of Atelier Kastelic Bu...
By wrapping the angular house in insulation pillows, it puts on display what is normally concealed within the walls. This is one aspect of reconsidering the various factors that contribute to sustainable architecture. The team answered some questions about the building that was recently installed in Washington, D.C. for the competition. What were the circumstances of ...
Sited amongst the historical Norris Homes of the Depression-era Tennessee Valley Authority, in form the house recalls its older neighbors. But deep down it is sustainable and technological, thoroughly contemporary. The school answered some questions about the recently completed building. What were the circumstances of receiving the commission for this project? In 1...
Architect Takeshi Hosaka based his design on an image of gradation from the woodland on the home’s south side, through the adjacent outdoor area, and finally into the interior. Describe the basic concept and design process. The two main concepts at play here are gradation from exterior to interior, and positive interaction with the elements. In one-story homes,...
This is evident in the curving section of the Shield House in Denver, Colorado, which responds to bulk plane restrictions. Offset by a rectangular volume, the curving wall also acts as a light scoop and provides privacy from its neighbor. Studio H:T Architecture answered some questions about the design. What were the circumstances of receiving the commission for this ...
Describe the design process for the building With that covered, we can begin to test an endless range of ideas. We use any of the resources that we have –or sometimes we use all of them– such as conventional and digital models, hand drawings, animated sketches, drafts, or anything that will enable us to try out different ideas. We don’t work with just one particular ...
