house of wood, straw and cork
LCA Architetti design is deliberately pared-back, in a bid to retain focus on the home’s rural surroundings while minimizing its environmental impact. the use of natural and recyclable construction materials, including a prefabricated timber structure, straw insulation and cladding made from cork – a renewable, resistant and insulating material that is harvested from the bark […]
rockingham townhouse 2
Chris Briffa Architects he sandstone cladding and bronze detailing to the windows are a reference to the great 1930’s buildings Melbourne is renowned for; the banks and grand apartment buildings of that era. Bespoke interior design, inclusive of furniture selection and artwork and the subtle use of the client’s favourite colour blue lend an individuality […]
zhang yan cultural museum
Horizontal Design “Preservation, Growth, and Expansion” is our strategy for the renovation and rehabilitation of Zhang Yan Village and other similar villages in China. It does not aim to dominate and reconstruct, nor to repair the old as old. Rather, it strives to follow the development and context of history, to put contemporary needs and […]
courtyards in peruvian houses
Courtyards, characterized as outdoor areas within the confines of a home or building, have always served as a way of creating a bond between a structure’s indoor and outdoor spaces without sacrificing the privacy of the inhabitants. Courtyards serve a variety of purposes, providing not only outdoor space for a structure’s users, but also connecting the other […]