Little Black House / Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture + Design
This 1,100 sq. ft. 3-bedroom cottage in the Mad River valley was designed by architect Elizabeth Herrmann for a family of four who dreamed of downsizing and reducing energy consumption.
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Wanaka Crib, a Holiday Home by Pac Studio
In a wood lined field, near Wanaka’s lake edge, the Wanaka Crib is composed of two gables and a chisel roof slipping past one another to make three enclosed courtyards. Each courtyard creates a specific relationship with the interior.
Small Black House by German Architect Studio Buero Wagner
Rural areas in Germany are often characterized by urban sprawl, faceless villages and generic detached houses. This is especially the case for the eastern shore of Lake Ammersee, which lies inside Munich metropolitan region.
Pest Cottage / Caleb Johnson Studio
On-site of the family compound was a former work shed that had been converted into a sparse, yet beautifully located cottage, fondly reserved for unruly grandchildren to let loose.
Poisson Blanc Chalet / Naturehumaine Architects
The concept of Poisson Blanc Chalet results from the rugged topography of its site, a sloping terrain on which the project is anchored in the bedrock, revealing an angular and monolithic architecture.
Denison Rivulet Cabins / Taylor and Hinds
A series of cabins – Denison Rivulet Cabins – these structures provide accommodation for couples at the bend of river, just north of Bicheno. The buildings establish a strong engagement with the wider site, through a series of interior strategies and plan relationships that create unique and memorable experiences for guests.
Huru House: Japanese Modernism Meets New Zealand Construction
A humble but unique family home in Gisborne has been named the supreme winner in the 2019 Resene Architectural Designers NZ Design Awards. The judges praised the “exceptional” design, saying Andrew Simpson had taken a small house and made it large.
Tiny House Done: A Nature-Friendly and Cozy House by DDAANN Studio
The Done project gives you the unique opportunity to be involved in the construction process, and the smart solution used to make the individual pieces makes it easier for you to place the entire structure in the landscape
The River Cabins, Canada / Nine Yards Studio
At the end of a long rural dirt road in central Prince Edward Island facing out towards the calm Wheatley River sits The River Cabins. The cabins take their inspiration from the groupings of traditional gable farm buildings typical of rural PEI …
Budget Friendly House Completed in Just 3 Months
The project was based on an existing edicule located near one of the lateral boundaries of the site. The initial program contained only one bedroom, a bathroom and a warehouse that totaled 24sqm,
Shoreham Beach Shack / Sally Draper Architects
A classic 1950s fibro beach shack has been sensitively reclaimed as a modern weekender by Melbourne practice Sally Draper Architects. Built as a single-room fishing hut at Shoreham on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula …
Small Fisherman’s House in Toulon Transformed into a Bright Family Home
Nestled on the heights of the district of Mourillon in Toulon, this small fisherman’s house has been completely renovated by Marseille-based architecture firm vGH Company.