town house

Guillaume Levesque Architecte transform an old 1880s duplex into a multi-unit and harmonize the original style of the building with a decidedly contemporary and uncluttered addition. https://archello.com/project/alexandre-de-seve-town-house

off-the-grid cabin

Marc Thorpe Rectangular in plan, the dwelling is a simple box clad in stained cedar. Limited openings enhance the cabin’s sense of enclosure and privacy. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/02/08/edifice-cabin-marc-thorpe-upstate-new-york/

royal house

William Kaven Architecture Two stacked rectangular volumes clad with black siding by Aspyre and large windows comprise the geometric 4,352-square-foot (404.3-square-metre) house, which is set on a concrete foundation. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/06/09/black-wood-glass-volumes-stagger-woodland-oregon-royal-house/

hinterhouse

Ménard Dworkind the Hinterhouse cabin and sauna are clad in white cedar board, so it will weather over time and blend in with its natural setting. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/09/08/hinterhouse-menard-dworkind-la-conception-quebec/?fbclid=IwAR15lunYlcYEUdHFJuCbZNK17vK5g16xxlskOJoE9Yds-Zpl44d1W6i6OE4

hermitage residence

Studio Dwell  Studio Dwell designed the staircase to act as the “epicentre” of the house. It comprises a black steel stringer that is paired with a tempered glass enclosure, steel railing and wood steps. A bed of rocks and plants form a small garden underneath the geometric structure. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/05/31/studio-dwell-black-volume-brick-structure-heritage-residence/

cedar-clad retreat

Berman Horn Studio, “Perched atop a Rhyolite outcropping overlooking one of the island’s many coves, the project is named for its unique siting, which offers only glimpses of the house as one climbs a meandering footpath from the water,” said the studio. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/05/26/little-peek-berman-horn-studio-maine/

house of hunting

Arkitema Architects The black buildings are kept neutral and rough, to make room for the woods, the meadow and Kalø Inlet all of which embraces the domicile.  https://www.archdaily.com/795669/house-of-hunting-arkitema-architects

1510 house

Nordest Arquitectura  The building is integrated to the landscape reducing its presence just to a concrete volume. The other elements are materialized with natural stone from the site, in that way, they can be read like if they come out from the land. https://archello.com/project/1510-house

green revelation

HYLA Architects This detached house features 6 separate gardens and courtyards at various levels of the house. As it is surrounded by other houses with the rear neighbours being higher, privacy was a major concern. A courtyard is created at the back of the house to screen the house and at the same time let […]

ark

Drozdov & Partners  Consisting of three independent units, the house explores the balance between the private and the communal, where each member of the family has their own autonomous space. The representatives of the younger generation have their own studios with independent access and their own private terraces. https://archello.com/project/ark-2