Let’s face it: metal is beautiful. Not only is it one of the most functional materials on the planet, but it has a gorgeous appearance across the board. No wonder we rely on metal for everything from jewelry to home appliances and even transportation.
A residential project by Robertson Design, this simple house has two distinctive features and consists of 2 rectangular volumes. The features of 2 Courtyard House are the result of three prosaic goals while the volumes are connected by a glazed hallway of the house.
Designed by Strachan Group Architects, Point House is a holiday retreat that sits at the foot of a steep, south-facing, manuka-clad sandbank. Surrounded by awesome nature, the large sliding doors are designed to this house to create a connection between the living environments and the landscape.
Located in New Zealand, Urban Shed is a re-invention project of a displaced 1920’s bungalow into a modern, contextual, architectural home. Strachan Group Architects uses principles of sustainable design to provide thermal mass for passive heating while complementary elements are presented by the street facade with varying forms and textures.
Due to the expensive price of land in Ho Chi Minh City, Story Architecture comes with an open solution vertically and horizontally for this project. Located in Vietnam, City House 5×20 has a simple construction by choosing a white-painted iron railing. This simple aspect also includes painting the whole house in white.
Located in Seattle, Washington, Lane Street Modular House is the first green / modern modular home designed in the city. It is a 2010 project by Hybrid Architecture with 2,000 SF in size. This house also becomes a benchmark for a sustainable future of a residential building.
Home upgrades needn’t always be a major project requiring a lot of work and a huge budget. Sometimes, small changes can bring about a totally new look to any new room or home.
This project is the first of a newly developed subdivision located in Auckland’s inner-city suburb of Parnell. Nikau House is a serene, quiet urban retreat for the client designed by Strachan Group Architects. The sustainable design in this house is demonstrated in the solar water systems and the garden.
Designed by MERA Makers Design Lab, this children’s playground is a real island with a lighthouse, cave, treehouse, and water. With 10 sqm in size and located in Russian small town Sarov, Kid’s Island becomes a play space that can give every child the personification of what every adult dreamed of during the quarantine of coronavirus. It is made of plywood with some plexiglass elements.
Started in 2012 and completed in 2014, Summer House is a residential project designed by minusplus. This modern cottage is located in Hungary with an amazing panorama of the Danube. Supported by the beautiful site, north and east windows are designed for natural sight.
Located in a luxurious part of Krakow, in Wola Justowska, this apartment has been a point of honor for architects due to the investor’s expectations and the prestige of the place. Designed by Kaim Work Studio, Wola Justowska is a 2020 apartment project with 92 m2. It has a modern style with attention to all details.
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Bella Duckworth
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Karin Hoover
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