Lean on Me House by Strachan Group Architects
Continuing the tradition of refurbishment of Auckland’s heritage housing stock, this project is a re-interpretation of the ‘lean-to’ form.
Continuing the tradition of refurbishment of Auckland’s heritage housing stock, this project is a re-interpretation of the ‘lean-to’ form.
The Reef House brief was for a family holiday home for a Mum, her three adult sons and their eventual families. The site has extensive sea views from the northeast to the south and overlooks the rocky beach break of Daniels Reef.
A four-bedroom home in midtown Toronto designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, Garden Circle House is a response to the client’s desire for a sustainable home inspired by nature, connected to the outdoors and awash in daylight.
A house that brings nature back to the city, promoting shared spaces and social dialogue between its residents is what inspired us to design the Garden House.
Located directly adjacent to Pacific Spirit Park, the FdVA design team identified the forest setting of the neighbourhood as the driving design element. The Vancouver house is conceived as a pavilion in a park: a loose arrangement of simple, bold elements that float in a park-like atmosphere.
A contemporary or modern garden always represents an oasis of peace, of physical and mental revive, extremely beneficial when we have a hectic lifestyle, specific to the big cities.
The Californian company EPT Design has projected this beautiful Italian style garden starting from the owners’ desire to have a place where relaxation and joy prevail.