Project: The Exploding! Shed House / small footprint living Architect: David Weir Architects Location: Mount Lawley, Perth, Western Australia Area: 95 sqm Builder: Leimac Homes Photographs: Dion Robeson The Exploding! Shed House is a small footprint living project designed by David Weir Architects. Shed House is located in Mount Lawley, an inner northern suburb of […]
Designed by Swiss studio MLZD, this two-storey family house has an architecture that is outstanding through the combination of raw concrete and dark wood. The glazed lower level of this house by Switzerland’s Lake Biel are sandwiched between two concrete slabs, helping to protect living spaces and an outdoor terrace from flooding. MLZD was asked to
This Tel Aviv apartment has been renovated and modernized by Pitsou Kedem Architects Studio. Description by Pitsou Kedem: The Bialik complex located at the center of historic Tel Aviv was established in the 1920s. The complex drew the elite of the land including writers, artists, intellectuals and government leaders – and it was here that the municipality’s
Ondo House is a family home designed by Mamm Design in Tokyo, Japan. Description by Mamm Design: “Ondo” is a house with a cafe, having 3 floors, a basement and a roof terrace. On the north side of the plot, the house faces one of the most famous parks in Tokyo. Since the plot is
Lookout Tower Galyateto is a project recently completed by Budapest-based Nart Architects Studio. Description by Nart Architect: The project is located in the center of the 1100-kilometer long “Blue” national tourist route which passes through the North of Hungary between hills. The look-out tower is an innovative and contextual impact on Galyateto, that will enhance
Project: Beachside Sleepout Architect: Mitsuori Architects Location: Portsea, Victoria, Australia Photographs: Michael Kai Located in the Victorian seaside village of Portsea, this beachside sleepout was designed by Mitsuori Architects for a growing family. Description by Mitsuori Architects: The sleepout is located within the grounds of an existing family beach house in a secluded coastal setting.
With a push for higher density living around busy activity centres, many larger blocks are now being subdivided into smaller lots. This centre lot in a row of three recently parcelled lots had its challenges but ultimately allowed for the creation of a modern architectural centrepiece.
Project: Converted an Old Chocolate Factory in Offices Architects: IFUB* Location: Berlin, Germany Area: 221 m² Photographs Julia Klug Munich architecture studio IFUB recently converted an old chocolate factory into offices for the company Sauspiel GmbH. Built around 1870 “Chocolate Factory” is one of the oldest commercial buildings in this part of Berlin. The old factory building
