Balancing Barn by MVRDV
Living Architecture and Dutch firm MVRDV, present the design for the Balancing Barn, a cantilevered holiday home near the village of Thorington in Suffolk.
From the road, the barnisalmost invisible; the front being only 7 metres wide, with a pitched roof, faces the long straight driveway approach, suggesting a small house with a traditional shape. The volume, however, has a length of 30 metres. At the midpoint it starts to cantilever over the descending slope; a balancing act made possible by the rigid structure of the building; resulting in 50% of the barn being in free space, and giving a wide view over the Suffolk landscape, adjacent lake and surrounding gardens. The long sides of the structure are well hidden by trees allowing privacy inside and around the barn. The exterior is covered in a reflective material, resulting in the barn changing its exterior by reflecting the seasons.
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‘First Light’ House for Solar Decathlon 2011
The house is called ‘First Ligh’t because “New Zealand is the first place the morning light shines at the start of a new day” . The Meridian First Light house was inspired by the traditional Kiwi bach – a New Zealand holiday home. The design reflects the relaxed New Zealand lifestyle where socializing and a connection with the outdoors are central to living. The heart of the design is the glazed central section which functions as a bridge between the natural environment and the indoors.
Though First Light is modeled on a vacation home, it was intended as a permanent residence for a couple. It was recently sold at an auction, and following Solar Decathlon 2011, it will return to New Zealand and its new owners. The student team, along with Victoria University, are exploring commercial opportunities as a result of the project, according to Nuttall: “There is a lot of demand out there for this sort of thing and we hope to continue our creative involvement in this field.” Read More…
Brooks Avenue House by Bricault Design
For the house located on Brooks Avenue House in Venice, California, the clients asked more space to accommodate the needs of a growing family, but they were reluctant to leave their location in Venice – one of the few walkable neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The solution was to maintain and remodel their existing 2000 square foot home, while creating a 1700 square foot addition and courtyard on the rear lane side.
With an ideal climate for much of the year, a primary design driver was to create a seamless connection between inside and outside, while eliminating the need for air conditioning. To this end, a central sculptural staircase links the ground floor with the rooftop deck, while doubling as a chimney to draw cooling breezes through the house. On the main floor, a sequence of pivoting doors opens the house to the courtyard, while on the second floor, windows fold back and full-height exterior panels slide into walls. A system of cedar battens serve as a shading device along much of the addition.
Penthouse in Berlin by LecaroliMited Architects
Lecarolimited was commissioned to remodel the penthouse of a German apartment building, spread over two floors. The mirrors of different shapes and sizes create geometric patterns across the partitioning walls of the penthouse apartment, surrounding the kitchen, fireplace and seating areas.
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Casa Ponce, Mexico by Coutiño & Ponce Arquitectos
Mexican Coutiño & Ponce Arquitectos have sent us photographs of their lastest project in Tabasco, México.
At night, from outside the house is colored by the rooms that are illuminated from different color and with the facade that is illuminated by colored LEDs.
Bamboo that grows near the facade through the roof allowing the bamboos to rise and let in light. Inside the room it gives the impression that the house is an integral part of the landscape.
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Apartment Building in Prague by Znamení Čtyř
Znamení Čtyř sent us the photos of their latest construction of apartment building based in Prague city quarter.
The apartment house consists of simple and traditional mass following the street line, set back from neighboring building. The concept is based on cutting out of volume from basic block – characterized by dark brick facing. Two volumes with residential stories are situated above one story underground area, which is partially below grade and containing parking places. Each of residential volumes has its own vertical circulation. The total number of flats is 17. The typical size of flats is about 100m2. On the ground floor flats are placed just on the park side with their private gardens.
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House in Hamamatsu, Japan by Yukiharu Suzuki & Associates
This awesome barn style home design is a unique workshop / home in Hamamatsu City by Japanese architecture firm Yukiharu Suzuki & Associates. This industrial-chic house has a “homey” twist that makes it an inspiring working and living space. This three-storey concrete and wood barn is perched on a hillside with dramatic views of the sea and skyline.
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Eco-Friendly Loft in São Paulo, Brazil by Fernanda Marques
Fernanda Marques, Brazil based architect studio has designed this sustainable winter loft for ‘Casa Cor 2010 exhibit’. The house is build with modern open-space entirely covered with recycled wood inside and out. Efficient LED lighting system reduces energy consumption. Inspired by sustainability issues, this house is expended to horizon and nature.
The architects designed a modern open plan space which houses a living area, gourmet kitchen that is equipped with upscale stainless steel appliances, bar and a video hall. The living area seems huge and this is possible due to the floor to ceiling windows and the skyscraper picture on one of the walls. Furthermore the bar has a sculpture like a mountain form behind it, which is also used for storage and captures light beautifully.
Coromandel Bach House by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects
Coromandel Bach house located in Coromandel, New Zealand has beeb designed by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects.The house was conceived as a container sitting lightly on the land for habitation or the dream of habitation. A simple mechanism opens the “box” on arrival, providing a stage for living – and closes down on departure, providing protection.
The intention was to reinterpret the New Zealand building tradition – the crafting of wood – the expression of structure, cladding, lining and joinery in a raw and unique way. The construction is reminiscent of the “trip” or “rafter” dams common in the Coromandel region at the turn of last century. Heavy vertical structural members supporting horizontal boarding.
The unadorned natural timber, a sustainable and renewable resource, provides a connection to nature and the natural.
A simple mechanism to the deck allows the “box” to open up on arrival – providing a stage for living – and to close down on departure – providing protection. Read More…
‘Nakahouse’ House by XTEN Architecture
This construction is impressive in its simplicity, its proportions and its exposure in relation to the surrounding landscape. Nakahouse is an abstract remodel of a 1960′s hillside home located high in the Hollywood Hills, just below the Hollywood sign.The interior was entirely reconfigured by XTEN Architecture, terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows connect with the panoramic view from the steep hillside location.
The exterior walls are smooth black plaster, designed to render the building as a singular sculptural object set within the lush natural setting. A series of abstract indoor-outdoor spaces with framed views to nature are rendered in white surfaces of various materials and finishes; lacquered cabinetry, matte white quartz, epoxy resin floors and decks.
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Brookes Street House in Brisbane, Australia by James Russell Architect
Nestled between two 19th century state heritage-listed buildings in Fortitude Valley, the Brookes Street house by James Russell Architect is a modern, raw, cubby-like home for a family of four. Whilst high density development was permitted under the planning scheme, it was decided that a small-scale proposal that enhanced the experience of the listed buildings was more appropriate.
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Edge House Ⅲ , South Korea by Noriyoshi Morimura Architects & Associates
Edge House Ⅲ by Noriyoshi Morimura Architects & Associates is built South Korea in a natural environment in the mountains, overlooking the city. The place is reachable from the main town of Seoul in just 10 minutes by car.
The first floor is the main floor, the second floor is in relationship with the top floor bedroom. The house is build east side, facing the courtyard to enjoy the view on the terrace which extends to the nature and the city.
Are trying to level the cross section in the step of providing a kitchen and living room to match the slope of the mountain, between the north wall of the building is also a private garden by placing the clean mountain are planning to make a comfortable living environment to escape north to south wind. Read More…
Solo House Casa Pezo by Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Architects
Solo House by Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Architects as part of the Solo Houses, Signature Houses Collection, a series of eight to ten vacation homes designed by some of the talented young international designers. Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Architects, Mos Office, Didier Faustino and his studio Mésarchitectures, Sou Fujimoto, Studio Mumbai, and TNA – Takei-Nabeshima-Architects are among the architects designing the 200 sqm size homes, with the first collection to be set in the countryside of Matarraña. Their project SOLO HOUSES, located on the heights of Matarranya, in south Catalonia, Spain, proposes a villa that is totally open to the countryside, a cross between a patio and an observation post, whose heavy base acts as foundation.
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O House by Philippe Stuebi & Eberhard Tröger
O House located in Vierwaldstättersee, Switzerland is designed by architect Philippe Stuebi with Eberhard Tröger. On both, the front and the lake side, this sculptural villa shows very expressive and ornamental facades.
Facing mount pilatus the white concrete elements are dotted with circular openings that allow glimpses into the two-levelled orangery with its exotic plants, as well as the lounge, the guest tract and the staircase accessed through one of the openings at the ground floor. The lake side with superb mountain views of the rigi and the bürgenstock shows off a protruding, glistering loggia made of round glass bricks. Very decorative, such elements are a strong contrast to the rough renderings of the side facades.
The Cabin, Tree House by Mårten Cyrén
This new treehouse by Swedish architects Cyrén & Cyrén is a capsule cabin accessible via a footbridge leading to a spacious public deck open for anyone passing by.The Cabin hangs from the trees and has a roof terrace overlooking the forest. The deck is slightly separated from the building in order to make it appear smaller and also provide a possibility of giving the building its own expression.
The architects played around with the angles and rounded off the corners lengthwise. It now looks like a or cabin, an expression we feel comfortable with. This project is one of the rooms of the
Villa Welpeloo, Holland by 2012Architects
Created by 2012Architects, Villa Welpeloo was designed for clients Tjibbe Knol and Ingrid Blans. “Reused materials account for 60 percent of the structure,” says Jongert. “And that goes up to as much as 90 percent when it comes to the interior.” The benefit of this approach, which Jongert and Bergsma like to call “recyclicity” or “superuse,” is, of course, a greatly reduced construction carbon footprint, due to material recycling and lower transportation costs. But it’s also, insists Jongert, “a way to reach a very high level of lively aesthetics.”
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House on Pali Hill inMumbai, India by Studio Mumbai Architect
The House on Pali Hill was designed by Studio Mumbai Architect as a refuge from the bustle of Mumbai. An existing house on a narrow plot was stripped until only the concrete skeleton remained. It is a haven of peace in the midst of this great city that runs 24 hours over 24 hours. The surrounding trees and wood screens create an intimate setting and ensure protection against the urban environment of Mumbai. The building is constructed from a series of Louvres made from hardy species of palm. Light filters through the house just as it does through a the trees.
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Sotogrande House by Fransisco Cortina & Legorreta + Legorreta
Mexican-born architect Fransisco Cortina was living in Barcelona when he designed this house in the southern Spain with internationally renowned practice Legorreta+Legorreta. Set within an exclusive development in Andalusia, the building includes features that are unmistakably influenced by both architects. Read More…
