A country house with common features, respect for the context and a specific program; but most important is, the house steps away from the usual typologies for houses of the region. With a contemporary personality, this house assumes [...]
From a distance, it might be hard to tell that there's a house hidden within this lush Dominican Republic landscape. But look again and you’ll see skillfully this 5,380 square foot house tucked into a steep hillside overlooking spectacular pine-studded views. Large green-roofed terraces create [...]
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Design for a steeply sloping site, the Architect chose rouse a series of pillars to raise the interconnected rooms lifting the building off the ground, above the tree tops of the surrounding Costa Rican forest to optimise views of the Pacific Ocean. […]
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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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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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This urban infill project juxtaposes a tall, slender curved circulation space against a rectangular living space. The tall curved metal wall was a result of bulk plane restrictions and the need to provide privacy from the public decks of the adjacent three […]
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From a distance, it would seem a traditional Christmas tree has been erected in front of the Palace of Arts in Budapest. But upon closer inspection, a surprise is revealed- the tree is made up of 365 sledges. Designed by Hello Wood, […]
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