Located in the countryside of São Paulo, Itatiba, the residence is on open land and a downwards slope terrain with a west facing view, on the edge of a large environmental preservation area of a native forest. Built on the highest level possible, [...]
situated on a cliffside, 44 feet above the pacific waterfront, the residence’s design seeks to reference a connection to its diverse surrounding landscape through living spaces featuring wide panoramas toward ocean below, while concrete and vegetated walls remind of the rocky [...]
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located on a rehabilitated brownfield site, the building takes advantage of the earth’s mass to maintain thermal comfort throughout the year. Its relationship to the landscape both in terms of approach as well as building performance [...]
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Set on a narrow finger of land, bound on one side by the sea and on the other by a lake, living on this property offers all the benefits and privacy of owning your own personal island without the hassles of access. The views are stunning [...]
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Nestled into a forested slope, this small retreat opens to a view of the Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound. Anchored by a weathered cedar clad bedroom wing, a bold concrete cantilever projects the living and dining into the dense forest and […]
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Conceived as a viable alternative to urban dwelling, this group of individual dwellings collectively form an ideal retreat. The homes are inspired by the idea of oriental pavilions, which have a special way of orientating toward different views, and they are […]
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The house celebrates the beauty of the surrounding landscape– sweeping views through an all-glass facade magnify the spacious, open feel of the living areas.The home employs several sustainable design strategies including geothermal heating and cooling […]
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In this harsh environment the architect chose to place two layers of skin – the exterior, a barrier in front of the elements, – and the interior for color composition and durability. One can’t easily distinguish inner from outer since space is […]
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Designed as a rural retreat and balanced on top of a dry-stone wall, the long and narrow residence is visually linked to the outdoor spaces of its woodland location, as a concrete volume with lengths of […]
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Conceived as a secure and unexpected retreat nestled into a rock, the Pierre (the French for stone) celebrates the materiality of this site. From certain angles, the house – with its rough materials, […]
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The sensuality of the solid lines, large windows, sliding doors, metal structures, which generates large spans and generous ruffles, finishes without unnecessary frills and the white color on floors, walls and ceilings highlight the basic concepts that […]
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The Czech émigré architect, Ladislav Rado’s famous modern house built in 1956-57, provided the original context for this renovation. The building reflects the simplicity and directness of the relationship to the outside and to the landscape, with influences from Japan. […]
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Caterpillar House was designed by Feldman Architecture and is situated in the hills of the Santa Lucia Preserve, California. According to the architects, “Caterpillar House implements sustainable elements while exploring a […]
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From the architect. Situated in the well-known Caldecott region of central Singapore, this bungalow by A D Lab enjoys the relaxed atmosphere of its quaint residential neighbourhood with gorgeous views of the MacRitchie Reservoir, one of the nation’s most popular nature. […]
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The Floating house was designed for people who appreciate freedom and nature at their doorstep, offering 2 luxurious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen and generous terrace. The concept of the floating house is inspired by nature, […]
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