Situated on a 3,420 sq. ft. corner lot in Venice, LA., a small bungalow home has been extended with a new aluminum-sided addition. The two structures sharply contrast each other, and this is where it becomes interesting. The new extension has been set behind the original home, instead of next to it, resulting in better air flow and space distribution. Continue reading
With names such as Hollyhock, Sweetbriar and Greencote, Moody cottages seem straight out of an English fairy tale. Built in the 1930s and ’40s in the Santa Barbara area by sisters Harriet, Mildred, Brenda and Wilma Moody, these small houses are whimsical and eccentric, full of history, character, magic and charm. Continue reading
The unique approach of Terunobu Fujimori is both playful and intriguing. Fujumori, a leading historian of modern Japanese architecture, who came to designing his own architecture late, has conceived some of Japan’s most startlingly original buildings, such as the one-legged Teahouse Tetsu, or the charred cedar-clad guest house that appear to be perched precariously on a single wall. Continue reading
This self-sufficient prefab home is called the FabLab House (among other names like ‘forest zeppelin’ or ‘whale belly’). It was presented at the Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 competition in Madrid. Its goal? To design an integral solar house, which will generate maximum resources with minimum investment. Continue reading
This beautiful home sits on a sloped 1.75-acre site, wedged between steep avalanche fields beneath Shadow Mountain and overhangs Castle Creek below. Building on a sloped angular site, with expansive views and full-day sun and avalanche exposure, was a challenge. In my opinion, the architects did a terrific job in creating a modern home that reflects the different angularities of its surroundings. Continue reading
This contemporary family home sits on a charming lot, with chestnut, oak, and beech trees, in a Paris suburb called La Celle-Saint-Cloud. It has been beautifully renovated from a 19th-century stone-and-glass building, a former gardener’s residence with a second-floor greenhouse. Inspired by the original greenhouse, glass panels, in various sizes and layouts, are found throughout the house. Continue reading
The Finca Bellavista is a sustainable treehouse community nestled in the mountains of Costa Rica. It’s designed for ecologically minded, adventurous individuals, who are looking to live within the treetops of a unique rainforest ecosystem while promoting the conservation of species and the natural environment. It’s off the ground, off the grid and out of this world – a true treetop paradise. Continue reading
This modern ranch home consists of three main volumes, each one featuring both private and public areas. The project sits on an eight acre site on the fringe of a vast cattle ranch, and lies under the gaze of the Elk Mountain Range near Old Snowmass, Colorado. Continue reading
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sleep on the edge of a tower, overlooking a beautiful metropolis like Barcelona? Check out this amazing concept for Barcelona 2011 Bohemian Hostel for Backpackers international competition. Continue reading
The Cube Project features a tiny house, a compact 3x3x3 meters cube structure constructed from a variety of sustainable materials, in which one person can live a comfortable life with a minimum impact on the environment. This small home is the initiative of Dr Mike Page at the University of Hertfordshire, UK; it illustrates the best of low-carbon living, designed to generate at least as much energy as it uses. Continue reading
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