A gently sloping 3-acre, tree-rimmed hayfield is the site for the Hayfield House, a Passive House certified, 2,100SF, three-bedroom residence. Hayfield House has been designed to accommodate a family with three young children
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This Wooden Mountain House Features Delightful Mix of Traditional and Modern
In this highly preserved Alpine valley, stringent architectural guidelines allow for very little freedom of architectural expression. Everything from building height/width ratio to roof slope, via building material and window sizes are strictly controlled
Syros Summer House by Block722
Syros Summer House is a vacation home designed by Greek studio Block722 Description by Block722: Situated in the island of Syros, this summer house hosts a family of four and their guests. In contrast to the neighbouring Syros I residence, the steep and intense topography dominated the design process. A massive staircase leads to a […]
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 […]
Melana Villa, Contemporary Architecture with Traditional Materials
This project was completed by Studio 2Pi Architecture in collaboration with fellow architect Valia Foufa. Melana Villa is located in Tyros, Greece. The architect’s description: It all started as a simple snapshot; At a very steep site with clear view towards the sea a holiday retreat protects its inhabitants from the sun and the strong winds while […]
