25 unique loft designs
Lofts can refer to the highest story of a building, such as attics, for example, which have been converted into apartments or studios. Later on, the term loft started to be used to describe open-concept spaces, where the entire architectural program was incorporated into one large room, resulting in a market trend. People are increasingly looking for […]
j house
y0 Design Architect The space that considered to be prioritized in this house is the living room area which blends the dining room together as a semi-public space. Large openings with sliding doors are applied to this area to be able to interact with the patio on the outside. This area is designed to have […]
voyage torba hotel
Baraka Architects it was important to avoid the typical hotel scheme organized in separate compartments, according to mass consumption habits, indifferent to and in denial of its predecessors and surroundings, and to look for clues of reconciliation with the space/locality. These local clues include the open, semi-open and closed space setup, conditioned by the Aegean […]
cedar-clad cabin
Office of McFarlane Biggar Architects + Designers Office of McFarlane Biggar Architects + Designers created a contemporary twist on a cabin in the woods, in line with the client’s wishes to “remain only steps away from untamed nature and outdoor adventures”. “The principle aim of the house is to complement their busy city lives with a place for […]
volax house
Aristides Dallas Architects Respecting this landscape we designed 3 separate volumes around a central patio. These volumes house the main functions of the residence, and differ in height, dimensions, and materials. Their principal feature is that no organized design – site concept was followed for their construction but instead, each part has been freely set […]
seabright residence
Peter Braithwaite Studio Located in the small coastal community of Seabright, Nova Scotia, this private residence, designed and built by Peter Braithwaite Studio, overlooks a picturesque lake and babbling brook. The panoramic living area provides a unique experience of the prospect of nature and refuge from the harsh Nova Scotian climate. The form articulates areas of […]
norwegian house
Yaroslav Galant Mostly wood was used in the structure of the building. Cor-ten finish. The house is located on one side to the coniferous forest, the structure of the building frame emphasizes the vertical lines of the forest. Cor-ten with its color emphasizes the earthy (clay) shades of the mountains close to the house. The […]
stack-cube House
TOUCH Architect In order to reduce the size, it has to be stacked a level on top of the other into a cube space to provide a square floor plan. Not only the square-shape plans, but also pulling out and eliminate an unnecessary space would help creating a compact function together with the best utilizing […]
czech cottage
Mjölk Architekti The blackened facades are punctured by new windows, including a large glazed opening that replaced several smaller windows and provides a view over the landscape. Circular windows on each of the gable ends add a quirky detail that the architects suggested makes the building “look like an overgrown birdhouse”. https://www.dezeen.com/2021/02/20/mjolk-architekti-czech-cottage-burnt-wood-cladding/
180 on the 81 degrees
As part of the 81 degrees of renovation, one project needed attention and a quick turnaround-the home office! Ironically, this was meant to be the last of the mini-projects, but 2020 has taught many to pivot. The mini-project was to design and build a work-from-home area (formerly called office space) that also doubles as a […]