Month: February 2021

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25 unique loft designs

by ram

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 more flexible and open spaces, so we have put together a selection of 25 lofts that provide different approaches to these environments: either by creating a mezzanine to take advantage of the high ceiling or simply by arranging furniture.

https://www.archdaily.com/957221/living-in-a-single-room-25-unique-loft-designs

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j house

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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 maximum vista but also heavily safe and felt private as the users cannot to be seen from the road outside the house. Mostly, the walls are not covered with materials that is considered to be fancy, expensive or unnecessary.

https://www.archdaily.com/957599/j-house-y0-design-architect

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voyage torba hotel

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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 and the Mediterranean climate, the sparse distribution of buildings, narrow streets, street niches, buildings’ interdependency with the streets, the space between the street and the house, the stone paved courtyards, the randomness of all these elements and the thresholds derived from it, a series of gray areas…

https://www.archdaily.com/957650/voyage-torba-hotel-baraka-architects

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cedar-clad cabin

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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 quiet family living tempered by the lessons and wonder that nature offers,” project leader Steve McFarlane explained.

https://www.dezeen.com/2021/01/21/office-of-mcfarlane-biggar-architects-designers-cedar-clad-cabin/

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volax house

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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 in the space, in an almost anarchic way, as if it has fallen from the sky and it just stood there. In other words, as exactly it has happened to Volax volcanic spherical rocks.

https://www.archdaily.com/957153/volax-house-aristides-dallas-architects?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

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seabright residence

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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 privacy through the use of locally sourced Nova Scotian rough sawn hemlock.

https://www.archdaily.com/957151/seabright-residence-peter-braithwaite-studio?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

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norwegian house

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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 open space “0” level completely immerses you in the surrounding nature.  On the 1st floor there are two bedrooms, a dressing room and a bathroom.  The spiral staircase impoverishes two levels at the same time being the center of the composition. 

The staircase is made of Cor-ten too.  Two large glass end walls add air to the entire home, despite the dark colors of the entire home.  At the entrance to the center, there is a Bonsai that meets the owner and guests of the house.  All the main elements (bonsai, stairs, kitchen islands, pool) are located strictly along the axis.  The facade wall consists of vertical beams that make it impossible to directly view the interior of the site, nevertheless creating the effect of openness. 

https://archello.com/project/norwegian-house?fbclid=IwAR3inW9aL1xvmUMqFWb6BCQuWSvScBz8ri8HsIr1u78lD_tvyHE0vyKBLXI

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180 on the 81 degrees

by ram

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 small pantry and kitchenette. During design, some other ideas came to light and the project grew a little.

Below, is the original design intent, some existing and construction photos, and the final result.

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