a touch of personality

I love grids, and the scale and structure it provides. but I am also not trapped by a rigidity that one assumes with grids-i call it more of a guide than a grid. I sketch all my ideas on grid paper, but I ran out of it last week. (i will “pen” a separate post […]

hannington farm

James Gorst Architects an evolving tradition that creates modern vernacular houses in rural settings. https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/riba-regional-awards/riba-east-midlands-award-winners/2019/hannington-farm

black house

Dualchas Architects persuasive integrity to the rigorous use of pure rectangular forms, the strictly limited palette of colour and materials, and the consistent purity of minimalist detailing throughout, which enriched by the inclusion of the art and artefacts of the owners, have succeeded in creating a calm, inviting and exceptional home. https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/riba-regional-awards/RIAS-award-winners/2019/black-house

oz house

Andrade Morettin Associates  The house is built with exposed concrete and a modular wooden structure. The roof and facade cladding is made of metal tiles and a polystyrene filling for thermal protection. The south façade, made entirely of glass, opens all interior areas to the view and extends them beyond the shell of metal tile […]