10 futuristic buildings from rensselaer polytechnic institute students
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute features speculative designs from current and former students, including a “shrine to science fiction” made from mechanical debris and a replacement for Steven Holl’s Hunter’s Point Library. The projects were created as part of the students’ undergraduate degrees at the Rensselaer School of Architecture in Troy, New York. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/09/08/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute-architecture-students-school-shows/
chukum
architects are reviving an ancient Mayan stucco technique for contemporary buildings, merging modern architecture with regional history and culture. The technique is called “chukum,” a term derived from the colloquial name for the Havardia albicans tree native to Mexico. Made with chukum tree bark, the material has several defining qualities that separate it from traditional stucco, including impermeable […]
hinterhouse
Ménard Dworkind the Hinterhouse cabin and sauna are clad in white cedar board, so it will weather over time and blend in with its natural setting. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/09/08/hinterhouse-menard-dworkind-la-conception-quebec/?fbclid=IwAR15lunYlcYEUdHFJuCbZNK17vK5g16xxlskOJoE9Yds-Zpl44d1W6i6OE4
hermitage residence
Studio Dwell Studio Dwell designed the staircase to act as the “epicentre” of the house. It comprises a black steel stringer that is paired with a tempered glass enclosure, steel railing and wood steps. A bed of rocks and plants form a small garden underneath the geometric structure. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/05/31/studio-dwell-black-volume-brick-structure-heritage-residence/
cedar-clad retreat
Berman Horn Studio, “Perched atop a Rhyolite outcropping overlooking one of the island’s many coves, the project is named for its unique siting, which offers only glimpses of the house as one climbs a meandering footpath from the water,” said the studio. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/05/26/little-peek-berman-horn-studio-maine/
house of hunting
Arkitema Architects The black buildings are kept neutral and rough, to make room for the woods, the meadow and Kalø Inlet all of which embraces the domicile. https://www.archdaily.com/795669/house-of-hunting-arkitema-architects
1510 house
Nordest Arquitectura The building is integrated to the landscape reducing its presence just to a concrete volume. The other elements are materialized with natural stone from the site, in that way, they can be read like if they come out from the land. https://archello.com/project/1510-house
green revelation
HYLA Architects This detached house features 6 separate gardens and courtyards at various levels of the house. As it is surrounded by other houses with the rear neighbours being higher, privacy was a major concern. A courtyard is created at the back of the house to screen the house and at the same time let […]
ark
Drozdov & Partners Consisting of three independent units, the house explores the balance between the private and the communal, where each member of the family has their own autonomous space. The representatives of the younger generation have their own studios with independent access and their own private terraces. https://archello.com/project/ark-2
bundeena beach house
Grove Architects The house does not attempt to relate to its built context. Instead it stands in contrast to the wall of garages, providing a moment of relief in the street. With its low set form, public facing garden roof, and open site boundaries, it connects the street with the environment, beach and water beyond. […]