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Central Otago House by Sumich Chaplin Architects

Central Otago House is a traditional mountain refuge designed by New Zealand studio Sumich Chaplin Architects. Description by Sumich Chaplin Architects: This mountain house is situated in a stunning and remote location, facing up to the Southern Alps and Mt Aspiring. Due to the sensitive zoning and location of the land, a large area of […]

Kern Residence – Seaside Retreat by Modal Design

Kern Residence was completed by architect Daniel Monti from Modal Design Studio. The interior design was conceived by Jamie Bush + Co. This project was a gut-remodel of an existing 3400 square foot, 4 bedroom 4.5 bathroom home located in the bluffs above Malibu. Perched high on the westerly slope of Malibu Road, the Kern Residence

Forest House by Fearon Hay Architects

Forest House was completed this year by NZ-based Fearon Hay Architects. Set at the foot of the Waitakere Ranges, the Forest House is a collection of timber clad, gabled structures. They slip past each other, opening spaces for courtyards, cooking and fire. Exterior shells of native timber boards and shingle roof are founded over cast in situ

Casa Caldera: Small Shelter in Arizona by DUST Architects

Architects: DUST, Cade Hayes, Jesus Robles Project: Casa Caldera Team: Jay Ritchey, Agustin Valdez, Ben Gallegos Location: San Rafael Valley, Tucson, Arizona, USA Total area: 323 sqm Built area: 158 sqm Photographs: Jeff Goldberg / Esto The story of this place is rooted deep in the history and culture of the region. The biodiversity of

Musk Bunker: Modern Prefab Cabin by Modscape

Musk Bunker is a stylish modern prefab cabin designed by Melbourne-based Modscape. The design concept lends itself to the ideal bush hideaway. Perfectly proportioned and finished, this discreet two bedroom getaway is a typical example of the way Modscape tailors design outcome with habitat. Nestled in the native bush surrounds, a lightly treed setting provides

House at Big Hill by Kerstin Thompson Architects

House at Big Hill is a vacation home designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects. Description by Kerstin Thompson: Our most recent project near Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is characterised by a restrained material palette and singular form. The triangular plan, semi-recessed into the sloping site, is orientated to take advantage of the 180 degree views towards the townships of

Modern Retreat Home Features Wood and Steel Facade

Designed by Fredman Design Group, this modern retreat has a facade of wood and steel shipping containers. Located in Union Pier, Michigan, the retreat is the designers own personal home that she shares with her partner. Designers gave the house a wood-and-steel façade that blends traditional and industrial elements. This home’s noteworthy steel shipping container

Single-Storey Bungalow for a Family of Five – The Lake House

Project: VOJ—The Lake House / Single-storey bungalow Completion: 2016 Area: 65 sqm Location: Vojka nad Dunajom, Slovakia Studio: JRKVC Architects: Peter Jurkovič Photographs: Peter Jurkovič During the design process of the lake house I focused on finding the essence of a holiday home—a complement to family life. The house serves as a refuge for a family

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