Magnolia: A Dynamic Residence Situated on a Tight Infill Manhattan Beach Lot
The south wing of the house was rotated sixteen degrees towards the Downtown LA and San Gabriel Mountains.
The south wing of the house was rotated sixteen degrees towards the Downtown LA and San Gabriel Mountains.
The furniture in the children’s room is arranged in a linear composition. In the middle, there is a crib that can be configured into a full bed. The rest of the space is quite bare from furniture so that it can be used for games, playpens, and more.
This hotel is located in the unusual land shape. That’s why the architect needs to change some levels for each layout of the villa. It will create some various separated zones that can still connect and interact with each other.
Finalized in 2012, Little Brick Studio consists of a garage with a studio space above. The textured-brick façade of this property was actually inspired by the nearby brick factories in Abbotsford.
MVRDV uses two methods to design this housing project. They create a ring road with large parking lots located around the four rows. The infrastructure is transformed into a pedestrianized and the friendly environment has been created for the children.
Situated in Melbourne, Australia, K2 House is a modern residence that emphasizes the cohesion of external and internal forms, emerging the sense of continuity.
The kitchen has a strict modern design with a black tabletop that matches the black apron of Imola Kalahari Black. This space also comes with open shelves and lighting that lines up toward the corner window, adding grace to the kitchen design.
The playful spaces in Local House can be found in any room, including the bathroom. The wood elements are used for the staircase, window frame, furniture, and also bathroom storage. The architect also makes the spaces fun by playing some colors on the lamp and wall.
The compact volume of this simple house becomes the inherent characteristic. The architect cuts the house corners on the ground floor, creating an easy access to the house. It is same with the upper floor too, creating terraces that open to the house landscape.
The design team incorporated nature element, such as potted green plants and wood bench, to decorate this particular bedroom. On the other hand, two other bedrooms are more vibrant in design. While the tones are equally soft, the design team added more textures, colors, and playful decorations.
The fractured plan of this living place helped the firm to form a dynamic series of masses softened by the nearby vegetation. Residual courtyards let the interior spaces to be invaded by natural light and respond to the desert’s solar exposure.