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Cupertino Courtyard House / SHED Architecture

Cupertino Courtyard House / SHED Architecture

Cupertino Courtyard House by SHED Architecture reinterprets local California traditions through a contemporary lens. Located on a flat lot near Apple’s headquarters, the residence sits between two contrasting contexts—the mid-century Eichler neighborhood and nearby homes built in…

Shou Sugi Ban: Japanese Wood-Charring Technique

Shou Sugi Ban: Japanese Wood-Charring Technique

Shou Sugi Ban is the Western term for the Japanese technique Yakisugi (焼杉), meaning “burned cedar.” The name derives from sugi, or Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), a softwood prized for its straight grain and natural oils.

Maison du Ruisseau / Le local Design

Maison du Ruisseau / Le local Design

Maison du Ruisseau by Le local Design is a thoughtful renovation that proves architecture can embrace the past while addressing today’s environmental and functional demands. Instead of opting for demolition, the design team transformed the existing family…

H House / Margot Aurensan Architecte

H House / Margot Aurensan Architecte

H House by Margot Aurensan Architecte exemplifies a design philosophy grounded in sobriety and simplicity. From the outset, the architects focused on creating a structure that not only blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings but also preserves…

Log Tavern Pond House / Specht Novak

Log Tavern Pond House / Specht Novak

Nestled within a lakeside setting in Milford, PA, Log Tavern Pond House draws inspiration from its mid-century neighbors—many of which reflect the Usonian principles pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright. Echoing their long, low proportions, natural materials, and…

House Five / Easton Combs

House Five / Easton Combs

Located in the rural township of New Marlborough, Massachusetts, House FIVE by Easton Combs sits in the southern Berkshire County countryside. The design integrates the adjacent river, wetlands, and Berkshire mountain landscape, creating a series of view corridors that connect the…

Waimataruru House / Pac Studio

Waimataruru House / Pac Studio

Nestled in Otama’s captivating terrain, Waimataruru House by Pac Studio is carefully orchestrated to engage with both the sweeping ocean vistas and the lush forested gullies that define the property. Indeed, few sites boast such varied natural…

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