The Y house sits on a ridge, bordered by mature spruce and fir, and looks down towards Anna Lake and the Rocky Mountains beyond. The principal level of the house is arranged in a Y-shaped plan that maximises the potential of the site
This micro-house by Bergen-based practice Saunders Arkitektur addresses every contemporary obsessions head on. The XS Mikrohus is a finely detailed cabin designed to be manufactured off-site
The Røksunds and their two children had been living on one of the islands in the Bømlo district to the south of Bergen for many years when they discovered plans for a new road and bridge would have a significant impact on their existing home.
The Villa AT sits atop a small rocky outcrop in the coastal town of Søgne, along Norway’s southern coast. The design is precisely tailored for the requirements of the clients’ family, containing three bedrooms and a guesthouse, all arranged across a single level.
The setting for Villa Grieg could hardly be more seductive or enticing. The house sits upon the brow of a hill, overlooking the waters of Lake Nordås and its collection of small islands.
The design of Villa S evolved not only in response to the needs of Saunders himself and his family, but also the nature of the site and, in particular, the weather. It can rain in Bergen for as much as 250 days in a year …
Project: Fogo Island Inn Architects: Saunders Architecture Credits: Todd Saunders with Ryan Jørgensen, Joseph Kellner and Attila Béres Location: Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada Area: 4000 m2 Completed: 2013 Photographers: Iwan Baan, Alex Fradkin, Bent René Synnevåg A five star inn for the Shorefast Foundation on Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada. Using wood as the main material,
