valley of the moon retreat
Butler Armsden Architects Perched on a wooded stretch overlooking the Valley of the Moon, this family retreat is at once warm and embracing, and light and spacious. Approaching the large, sloped site with a bold hand, Butler Armsden placed this Sonoma home on a poured-concrete platform, providing expansive views that reveal themselves only after visitors […]
casita house
The Ranch Mine “casiTa,” spelled with a capital T, derives its name from its ‘T’ shaped plan that features 2 symmetrical bedrooms that sandwich a kitchen/laundry/bathroom plumbing core adjacent to the open living space. The 974 square foot home lives much larger than its footprint thanks in part to a 750 pound, 12 foot wide pivot […]
indigo cabin
Woonpioniers The Indigo cabins are designed to be highly adjustable, meaning their size is tailored to the specific needs and chosen site of the client. However, each one utilizes the same prefabricated elements that are combined to form spacious interiors, characterized by tall ceilings that curve down to meet the walls. https://www.dezeen.com/2021/03/29/woonpioneers-prefabricated-indigo-cabin-forest/
art preserve
Tres Birds Workshop “The Art Preserve is based on a responsive model that is reflected in the architecture of the building and ongoing commissioning of work by contemporary artists,” explained Amy Horst, associate director of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, in a statement. “The experience is one that will evolve and change in response […]
farace house
Lillo Giglia Architecture a white strong gem proudly set in the surrounding urban fabric – showing a low architectural value – linked with the city through small holes and scenic overlooks on the Old Town. https://www.archdaily.com/958844/farace-house-lillo-giglia-architecture
passivhaus detailing and design
British architectural technologist and author Emma Walshaw of First in Architecture, whose new book Understanding Passivhaus – A Simple Guide to Passivhaus Detailing and Design forms a comprehensive resource on the subject. Walshaw’s book goes far beyond the usual summaries of the Passivhaus approach, including in-depth technical guidance, CAD drawings and even 3D models of key details needed […]
villa fjeldhøi
MORFEUS arkitekter The architectural expression of the new “Villa Fjeldhøi” is contemporary and tailored to the specific situation. The roof slopes upwards from east to west, thus opening towards the main view, the evening sun, and garden. The sloping of the roof is also done to keep building heights down in consideration of surrounding neighbors […]
casa rio
PAULO MERLINI ARCHITECTS The project results from the remodeling of an old farmhouse. By disassembling the poor materials of the old facade we discovered that the house was actually made up of three smallhouses built according to the needs of the former owner. This was the key premise for the creation of our project. Maintain […]
cuckoo’s nest
BetweenSpaces The entire narrative of this house is constructed around the idea of playfulness and pragmatism. The name Cuckoo’s Nest, alludes more to the playful imagery of Cuckoo’s clock. The proposed design interprets the typical layering in south Indian temple complex, where the inner sanctum is surrounded by layers of pillared verandahs and the outermost […]
the house in silesia
Gornik Architects The house is surrounded by fields, meadows and forests. The object consists of three simple ridge roofed buildings shaped like traditional houses. They were functionally divided into garage, art studio and home building. The main conditions for this project we took into consideration were the functional arrangement, plot’s exposure to sunlight and topography. […]