This huge treehouse rises 97 feet into the sky, supported by a live, 80 foot tall white oak 12 feet in diameter at its base. People flock from across the country to Crossville, Tennessee, to marvel at this tree creation. It was built by 56-year-old landscape architect, Horace Burgess, who was inspired by a vision of a treehouse church. You’ve got to see it, to believe it. Continue reading
Building a house for the disabled requires meticulous planning and the implementation of creative solutions that are customized specifically for that person. This project is a renovation and addition to a 1950s, modernist spec-built rancher of 3,000 sq. ft. designed to meet the requirements of Mr. Siple, an independent filmmaker who is also confined to a wheelchair. Continue reading
One of things I like most about the architectural work of Allen Maurer Architects, is the way they adapt their design to fit harmoniously with the existing landscape. It’s great to see how everything simply comes together, structure and nature combined. Continue reading
Not too big, yet with enough space for entertaining guests and a working studio, for me this house is just right. I love this house! Not only its location, but the design, the implementation and especially, the vision:
“do two people really need 5 bathrooms? By building only what we need, less material is used, less space needs to be heated, and more of the landscape is preserved for trees, plants, birds, insects, light and air.”
Surrounded by several huge oaks, this courtyard design, at the back of a small lot, provides a quiet outdoor space to relax in. The lot is divided in a such a way that the front structure and garage serve as a buffer, preventing street noise from entering the small courtyard in the back, as well as to the main public spaces of the house. Continue reading
One of the most interesting aspects of modern architecture is finding creative solutions in order to deal with environmental issues, site location and budget – literally thinking out of the box. What caught my eye in the design of Villa Geldrop was the fact that half of it was situated below ground level. You dont see that everyday, do you? Continue reading
When we last wrote about Joe’s House – a coastal home retreat, we knew it was one of a group of small buildings commissioned by the same client – all located on an island off the south west coast of British Columbia, Canada. Now we managed to have a glimpse of the rest of these gorgeous modern cabins. Take a look… Continue reading
This narrow building is being used by its owners as a getaway, an office outbuilding to their existing house, and a guest house to accommodate out of town guests. The house is situated on the western facing slopes of Seattle, Washington, with views to the Puget Sound. Continue reading
This award-winning house is a small coastal home, a seasonal retreat on a small private island off the coast of Vancouver Island. This house was built with a clear compact plan, which would preserve, protect and complement the natural beauty of the site, while taking advantage of its natural aspects. Continue reading
This modern cabin is every artist’s dream – Secluded yet in touch with nature. It serves as a small vacation home as well as an artists’ retreat, and in fact was commissioned by a highly creative family including a painter, writer and set-designer. Continue reading
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