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- Passive solar home makes the most of a difficult, triangular site in Sydney Thu, 18 Jul 19, 5:30amWhen asked to renovate and expand a home on a challenging triangular lot in Sydney, local architectural practice studioplusthree decided to build upward to make the most of the awkward site...
- Charred timber home perched above Silicon Valley takes cues from nature Mon, 15 Jan 18, 7:00pmHigh above Silicon Valley sits a striking home with a two-story volume clad in blackened cedar. Schwartz and Architecture designed the residence, named Shou Sugi Ban House after the traditional Japanese method used to burn...
- Blackened timber cottage with solar replaces a decayed brick home Mon, 27 Nov 17, 10:07pmAn old and decayed brick house north of Amsterdam has transformed into a modern solar-powered dwelling that stands out from its neighbors, while respecting the local vernacular...
- MUJIs $26k prefab huts are finally available for sale Tue, 7 Nov 17, 9:00pmThe wait is over—MUJI’s microhomes are now officially on sale to the public. Ever since MUJI debuted their line of tiny prefabricated homes in 2015, fans of the minimalist design brand have eagerly awaited the chance...
- Floating sauna with charred timber cladding boasts minimal site impact Fri, 27 Oct 17, 6:54pmWhen Milan-based Small Architecture Workshop was asked to design a tiny sauna for a bed and breakfast in Åmot, Sweden, they wanted to do so with minimal environmental impact...
- Green-roofed seaside cabins offer an off-grid getaway on a remote Swedish island Sat, 5 Mar 16, 5:00amTo minimize its appearance on the landscape, the house is split into five smaller structures inspired by the form of the traditional Swedish fishing hut and set around a protected bay...
- Elegant Japanese wedding chapel mimics curved leaves Mon, 16 Nov 15, 8:00pmLocated on the verdant grounds of the Risonare Resort, the 80-person Leaf Chapel overlooks a manmade pond and views of Mt. Fuji, the southern Japanese Alps, and the Yatsugatake Mountains. The architects built the chapel into...
- Prefab C/Z House is clad in blackened timber on the island of Pico Tue, 21 Apr 15, 11:15pmBuilt into the hilly terrain, the C/Z House is divided into four rectangular volumes that connect at the center with a glazed living room. Its irregular shape was created to take advantage of views in different directions,...
- White Arkitekter’s Stunning Hotel Extension Blends Swedish Architecture With Japanese Interiors Wed, 3 Dec 14, 5:00pmJapanese architect Yoji Kasajima built the Yasuragi Spa Hotel back in 1970. Located on Cape Hasseludden, it was first used as a conference center before it was turned into a Japanese-style hotel in 1997. Its new brilliant...
- Tiny Glass and Timber Cabin Cleverly Folds Open to Blend in With the Dutch Landscape Wed, 13 Aug 14, 11:10pmSince the client's site was located in a sensitive nature reserve, 2by4-architects were forced to abide by strict Dutch regulations that restricted the size and shape of the final design...
- Uhlik Architekti’s Tiny Timber Forest Retreat Rests Atop a Giant Boulder Tue, 1 Jul 14, 3:00pmFinished with blackened timber and rabbet joints, the periscope-shaped retreat features two large glazed openings that let in natural light and direct views towards two different directions in the landscape...
- The Ridge Road Residence Fuses Energy Efficiency and Contemporary Design in Australia Sat, 23 Feb 13, 2:32amRead the rest of The Ridge Road Residence Fuses Energy Efficiency and Contemporary Design in Australia Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: australia, Blackened Timber, daylight, eco design, green design,...