The Glade House project is a renovation of a late 1950’s residential dwelling in a bush glade setting in suburban Remuera. The house is modernist in style, typical of the period with low-pitched gabled roof, raking ceilings and exposed rafters. Fundamental to the re-design was the notion of providing “graduated connections” to the surrounding glade, physical and visual.
Located in Austin, Texas, the Bunny Run Residence is a stunning two-story home that takes full advantage of its picturesque surroundings. The house is strategically positioned to highlight the unexpected greenbelt and the lovely views at the back of the property. This thoughtful orientation ensures that residents can enjoy the beauty of nature every day.
San Francisco-based Aidlin Darling Design recently completed Mill Valley Courtyard House. The site for this residence is a typical suburban lot not unlike any other in Northern California. The intention of this residence was to create a sanctuary for a writer, his wife and two college-age sons.
These buildings, a house, boathouse, and studio structure, are located on a rocky outcrop with long views southwest down Penobscot Bay. It is a spectacular site with varied topography, flora, and views. The structures were designed to carefully stitch into the landscape.
The brief was to replace an existing garage with a pair of semi-detached contemporary timber & zinc clad houses in Winchester, Hampshire which would accommodate 2 bedrooms, bathroom and living accommodation. The proposal provides parking whilst making use of the south facing aspect for amenity spaces.
Set in tropical north Queensland, the house embraces the heritage rainforest surrounds and utilises experimental passive design methods. The simplistic approach and use of Lo-Fi technologies results in a raw and honest dwelling.
The Mountain Wood residence from California, realized by Walker Warner Architects, includes separate buildings to create a variety of complementary indoor-outdoor spaces that would provide varied living experiences. Walker-Warner has arranged around a free central courtyard, three structures: the main house, an office and a barn.
Projected by Isola Homes in Seattle, this three bedroom house is categorized as having 4 Star Built Green. When the building was made there were used especial products preferable to the environment, which do not generate waste and can be recycled. Also high energy efficiency has been taken into account.
