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Folly House in Kangoroo Valley by Esa Architect

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:29:19 +0000

This Folly house was designed by Esa Architect, located in Kangoroo Valley, Australia. A house in the high plains, with views of nature, and of course with fresh air. Visit Esa Architect site for further detail.

Bowen Mountain Custom Home by CplusC Architects

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:52:44 +0000

This is Bowen Mountain custom home was designed by CplusC Architects.
Description from Architects:
Conceived as a simple weekender, this pavilion house grew into something a lot more substantial. Landscaping, a pool, pool house and sauna were added to the original brief, with spectacular results. The house has a steel frame that was welded on-site prior to being shot-blasted and finished with a two-part epoxy paint system. This is one of the longest lasting corrosion protection systems available today.

New and recycled Australian hardwoods were used to frame the steel structure. Soft-toned grey steel used for the dramatically angled roof blends with the muted tones of the surrounding bush. Glass was used extensively throughout the home, with dramatic effect. The structure seems to almost hover over the site and indoor and outdoor spaces merge seamlessly.

A A House in Sao Paulo by Andrade Morettin Architects

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:38:46 +0000

This A A house is located in Sao Paulo was designed by Andrade Morettin Architects.
Description from Architects:
This is a residence embedded in an urban lot in the neighborhood of Morumbi, Sao Paulo. Through its implantation on the site, it seeks to leave its ground floor entirely free, giving continuity to the public space. To enhance this potential, the glass prism that serves as a “natural light injector” inside the house, is installed so that it can be lifted up (like a crane), completely freeing the entrance level.

Cutler Residence, Contemporary House Design by Murdock Young Architects

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:44:26 +0000

Description of Cutler Residence from Architects:
Perched on a bluff overlooking Block Island Sound, the property is a flag lot at the edge of a new subdivision, bordered on three sides by water, wetlands, and woods. The client asked us to design a house with a minimal impact on the pristine landscape, maximum exposure to the views and all the amenities of a year round vacation home.
The basic requirements of each space were considered integrally with the effects of sunlight, breezes and views. The house was conceived as a lens, continually framing and magnifying the subtle changes in the surrounding environment. [ Murdock Young Architects ]

Ridgewood Residence Design by Assembledge+, Takes Full Advantage of Southern California Climate

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:55:56 +0000

Designed by Assembledge+, Ridgewood Residence Located in the Larchmont area of Los Angeles.
Description from Architects :
This 2400 sq ft house takes full advantage of the Southern California climate with a series of areas that exploit the luxury of indoor/outdoor-living. The glass-cornered living room provides a viewing platform, which makes the experience of the space feel as though the occupant is outside. The full-length front porch is reminiscent of the surrounding neighborhood craftsman homes. The cedar siding, smooth white plaster, and-colored MDO panels provide a material palette to complement the refined forms and crisp geometries. The full height sliding glass wall at the rear yard allows the house to be completely opened up providing little distinction between indoor and outdoor.
Please visit Assembledge+ site for further detail about this Ridgewood Residence.

House at Punta Chilen by DRN, Site Offers an Open View

Sat, 29 May 2010 00:48:34 +0000

Description of House at Punta Chilen :
Located on the tip of a peninsula on the island of Chiloe, the site offers an open view of the horizon 360º around it and distant views over the Andes mountains where at least 8 volcanos can be seen (some of them still active). A rhythmic repetition of columns on the first floor carry the structure to the perimeter and generates changing shadows on the interiors. The oblique shape of the corten steel roof on the second floor defines an irregular perimeter opposed to the flat line of the horizon, creating a contained living space to inhabit during the rainy days of Chiloe. Please visit DRN site for further detail about this house.

House at Punta Chilen by DRN

House at Punta Chilen by DRN

House at Punta Chilen by DRN

House at Punta Chilen by DRN

Interior Design of House at Punta Chilen

Interior Design of House at Punta Chilen

Interior Design of House at Punta Chilen

Interior Design of House at Punta Chilen

Interior Design of House at Punta Chilen

Interior Design of House at Punta Chilen

Interior Design of House at Punta Chilen

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:08:52 +0000

Let me to share this post, this is lovely house with beautiful garden around it. According to the Digsdigs : This lovely house shows how you can decorate the area around it in order to connect the living space with outdoors. Cleverly planned flowerbeds and walkways creates great transition between the nature and the interior. Natural materials like stone and wood serve the same purpose and look amazing with plaster walls. Using these materials in the interior makes it more comfy and livable. The first level includes the living area and service rooms. The second floor is a private part of the house with three bedrooms. There is also a garage near the house which is done in the same style. Even though the house is designed not by Frank Lloyd Wright, his works definitely had inspired its architect. It’s always awesome when the house’s design is blended with surroundings so well. [ Digsdigs ]

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Contemporary Family House with Beautiful Garden Around It

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:18:58 +0000

This Brown/Saide Residence, located in Sagaponack, NY. This residence was designed by BNO Design. For further detail visit BNO Design site.

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, NY by BNO Design

Freschi Residence, Casual Family Extension by Enoki

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:27:11 +0000

This is Freschi Residence in Australia was designed by Enoki. According to the Enoki, ” This is A casual family extension to an existing rural cottage using hardy materials with proportions sensitive to Australian conditions. The exterior is complimented by an interior palette of polished concrete floors and ecoply walls and joinery. ” Designed by Enoki

Freschi Residence by Enoki

Freschi Residence by Enoki

Freschi Residence by Enoki

Freschi Residence by Enoki

Chalon Road Residence, Contemporary House in Los Angles

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:09:15 +0000

This Chalon Road Residence, contemporary house was designed by Rockefeller Partners Architect. Located in Los Angles, CA.
From Architects : This residence is derived from a clear and simple concept that draws its inspiration from the unique site, consisting of dense canopy and unencumbered views of the surrounding canyons. Like the site, the house is composed of two distinct and equally appealing parts – private and public – that are defined by a thick interior wall running physically and figuratively through the length of the house and beyond.

The landscape is also defined by the wall: wild and natural, reflecting the surrounding chaparral hillsides and canyons, and manicured lawn – a nod to the client’s east coast nostalgia.

Chalon Road Residence, Contemporary House in Los Angles

Chalon Road Residence, Contemporary House in Los Angles

Chalon Road Residence, Contemporary House in Los Angles

Chalon Road Residence, Contemporary House in Los Angles

Chalon Road Residence, Contemporary House in Los Angles

Chalon Road Residence, Contemporary House in Los Angles

Chalon Road Residence, Contemporary House in Los Angles

Chalon Road Residence, Contemporary House in Los Angles

Chalon Road Residence, Contemporary House in Los Angles

Chalon Road Residence, Contemporary House in Los Angles

Chalon Road Residence, Contemporary House in Los Angles

For further information about this Chalon Road Residence visit Rockefeller Partners Architects site.
Photography: Douglas Hill