house akerdijk

Arjen Reas Architects a dike house for a single-family in a place where there is a lot of dynamism due to special views, a deep back garden and the level difference that is present because of the dike. https://www.archdaily.com/933030/house-akerdijk-arjen-reas-architects?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR23LKZ93S9vYkfEzUlGX6J48r3WLtyWJ68kpY_r7oCGZE4ZFneKmIqsFDE

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 […]

the front porch

while the main construction of the front porch went fast, the stone veneer facade took a little longer than anticipated. below are a few images of the before and the progress

411 on the after

While the renovation on the apartment was fast and furious, it was followed by an equally fast and furious reantal agreemnt. However, with the new year, an opportunity to take another look at the work done presented itself…and some more photos. Here are some images of the before, and the after of the kitchen.

mid-century modern facade-the build

if there is something I love more than design, its construction-especially seeing the build progress. The mid-century façade makeover is progressing well. Finding a contractor that understands the intent and be cost efficient is a hard task. The owners spent a lot of effort and time towards this and have persisted in not compromising. While […]