A roof has the power to make or break the architectural masterpiece that is a home. It can change the entire look of a building. It is also one of the most important investments many homeowners will make as the roof secures the rest of their investment from the elements. Here are some roof facts […]
Taylor and Miller Architecture and Design have designed Lake Retreat in Western Massachusetts. Description by Taylor and Miller: This residence in Western Massachusetts maintains a dualistic relationship with the lake against which it is nestled. When seen from the street, the house is abstract in form, showing no aperture or puncture. As one steps down
The Turkish architect Onur Teke has designed Teke house for a retired couple who yielded to “the pull of the land” and settled in Aegean village to start an olive grove. Teke house has 200 square meters and is located in Mordogan, Izmir Province, Turkey. Description by Onur Teke: The Teke House is uniquely suited to
This concrete cottage is located in Mase, Switzerland, and was designed by Savioz Fabrizzi Architectes. Located in the Val d’Hérens, the new building, facing due south, enjoys an open view on the valley. The sloping plot offers a natural plateau at its top. Consequently, the building sets up on this flat area, avoiding major land modifications.
Project: Vegan House with Creative Colour Blocking Façade Architects: Block Architects Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Architect in Charge: Duc Hoa Dang Area: 60.0 sqm Photographs: Quang Tran Block Architects have renovated Vegan House, an old rundown building in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The architects have used secondhand windows to make a creative colour
The W.I.N.D. House in the north of Holland incorporates both integrated sustainable solutions and home automation, whilst enabling a flexible use of space.
Project: Twelve Earth Covered Residences Location: North Western Australia Design Architect: Luigi Rosselli Architects Project Architects: Kristina Sahlestrom, Edward Birch, David Mitchell Interior Designer: Sarah Foletta Builder: Jaxon Construction Rammed Earth Contractor: Murchison Stabilised Earth Pty Ltd Landscaping: Tim Davies Landscaping Structural Consultant: Pritchard Francis Environmental Consultant: Floyd Energy Photography: Edward Birch Luigi Rosselli Architects
Arkitekt August Schmidt have designed Dikehaugen 12 “Sponhuset”, a modern wooden family house located in Trondheim, Norway. Description by Arkitekt August Schmidt: Dikehaugen 12 is a small one-family home situated amid trees in the outskirts of the city of Trondheim, Norway. The complex comprises three saddle-roof built volumes: dwelling, suana and annex, all constructed in wood
