The following project is all about ecological thinking…In the heart of Victoria’s Central Highlands a small modern cabin is perfectly involved within a wild forest, kindly baptized as the Trunk House! In fact, the formal conception of this weekend retreat gently pursuits the shape of a bird’s nest… But can it really be similar to such a delicate form of shelter? Definitely, yes! Forked tree branches were used to achieve this outstanding result. Continue reading →

Architecture is a useful tool when it comes to turn old lifestyles into a concrete reality…In Hubbars, Canada, an elderly couple has its youthful artist ambitions recovered in a small building called the Moore Studio! An inspirational platform where their artistic aspirations can grow once again, and also a quiet place for the couple to enjoy the surrounding landscape with their dogs, fully released from the stress of city life. Continue reading →

In Ikoma City, Japan, prefabricated architecture shows once again all its value and quality. The modern Niu House proudly arises between traditional Japanese style homes. This two story building (with a total floor area of 76 sq.m.) is all about innovation and originality…Let’s take a trip together through this exceptional tiny house where Small is definitely turned into the new Big! Continue reading →

Sometimes architecture has to deal with a very particular concept: ephemerality. In Shoham, Israel, Pavilion 2012 arises from the ground as an outstanding example of contemporary prefab building that works as an object!

The program for this transitory architecture is focused on creating a distinctive place to sell a future residential project for a large real estate. Some are born to last indefinitely…some are born to live for a short period of time! In this special case, Pavilion 2012 will be demolished in a year’s time, so a peculiar approach was developed in order to turn this building into a unique study case: a single ground floor with 300 sq. m. assembles the entire sales office program. Continue reading →

I would like to share with you today this large yet modestly beautiful family home in Bromont, Canada. This 3,925 sq. ft. house consists of 2 blocks: as I usually call them – an active area (dining, living, kitchen, lounge, library, etc.) and a quiet zone (bedrooms and bathrooms).

The active block is a one-story, U-shaped structure, which forms a courtyard inside. This volume has a one-pitched roof that inclines towards the outer walls of the house. The walls, overlooking the inner yard, are fully glazed and have sliding doors. So, as a result of the U-shaped volume and its human scale (rather low and narrow), a cozy yet modern family home with a friendly courtyard and inviting interiors are created. Continue reading →

This jungle house is situated not far away from Barra Do Una, Brazil. The main point of interest about this house is its location: an area of the preserved rain forest! This is an environment that must have a respectful approach, doesn’t it? In my opinion, the house blends very well with the splendid surrounding greenery – wild trees and fancy lianas. Continue reading →

Architecture is always related to the deep notion of shelter…Against all kinds of adversities, men created a process to erect an artificial body that could protect themselves from all kinds of menace! I’m beginning this post with a special introduction because the following project deals with a very fresh and innovative attitude against the most ancient of the threats: destructive typhoons!

Villa 921 is a concrete bungalow built on a remote Japanese island which its main purpose is related to the primary need of shelter and protection. A peculiar context always leads to unusual results! Continue reading →

The saunas I have been in have no windows and give an impression of closeness. For some reason we never thought otherwise… Until, I saw this beautiful sauna building located near the Juvet Landscape Hotel, in Gudbrandsjuvet, Norway. Now I definitely have higher demands for saunas! Continue reading →

Origami is a traditional Japanese art of folding paper. The purpose of this fine art is to focus on transforming a flat sheet of paper into a sculpture. The principles of Origami are also being used in architecture and this House in Konoku is a living example.

In Yokohama, Japan, an unusual concrete house rises from the ground as an inhabitable origami… Designed for a married couple, this refreshing conceptual building has 65 sq. m. of constructed area cleverly disposed on two levels. Continue reading →

Are you familiar with the traditional Japanese wrapping art called Furoshiki? It’s a type of wrapping cloth that’s frequently used to protect and decorate a gift… House N seems to be a giant present waiting to be opened in Oita, Japan! A total floor area of 85 sq. m. is completely involved in a wrapping perforated concrete box… Continue reading →