Barn Retreat / Malcolm Davis Architecture

Architects: Malcolm Davis ArchitectureYear: 2024Photographs: Joe FletcherLandscape Architecture: Lucas & LucasInterior Design: Grant Gibson Interior DesignGeneral Contractor: Bettega ConstructionCity: HealdsburgCountry: United States Wine Country Barn, a residential addition in Northern California designed by Malcolm Davis Architecture (MDa), seamlessly integrates modern architectural principles with the natural landscape of the Wine Country. The structure envisioned as a …

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Cabin in the Woods / K+S Architects

Architects: K+S ArchitectsArea: 51 m²Year: 2020Photography: Hiroshi UedaLead Architects: Aya Sato, Nobuya KashimaStructure Engineers: Nagasaka Structure Engineers, Ken Nagasaka, Miho OkadaMechanical And Electrical Engineers: K+S ArchitectsContractors: Hapia Design, Kenichi SakaguchiExternal Structure, Planting Contractor: Hiroshi HaraCity: KaruizawaCountry: Japan The Karuizawa Villa, a residential project by K+S Architects in Karuizawa, Japan, blends harmoniously with its forested surroundings …

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Mylla Winter Cabin / Fjord Arkitekter

Architects: Fjord ArkitekterArea: 117 m²Year: 2023Photographs: Einar AslaksenManufacturers: Diastone Norge, HAY, Ifö Electric, Ikea, Superfront, Vifix BetongLead Architects: Finn Magnus RasmussenInterior Styling: Marthe Bergan Osen – Studio bostedStructure Engineers: Fjord IngeniørerCity: OsloCountry: Norway Mylla Cabin is a winter cabin designed by Fjord Arkitekter in the Nordmarka region of Oslo, Norway, known for its striking winter …

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House of Light at the Edge / Atsuhiro Nakata

Architects: Atsuhiro NakataArea: 65 m²Year: 2022Photographs: Akira ItoLead Architect: Atsuhiro NakataBuilders: Amasaki CorpolatiomCity: OsakaCountry: Japan The renovation of a condominium with a distinct slanted roof and reinforced concrete hanging walls by Atsuhiro Nakata located in Osaka, showcases an innovative use of space and lighting that enhances the home’s original framework. Designed for a private residence, …

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Dong Baek Wooden House / mlnp Architects

Architects: mlnp architectsArea: 105 m²Year: 2021Photography: Jinbo ChoiManufacturers: American Standard, Boral, Custom made, DOMUS METAL, Legrand, NOVITA 208, YOUNGLIMLead Architects: Myung Ho Lee, Eui Jin ParkConstruction: TaeYoun D&F ArchitectCity: Yongin-siCountry: South Korea Dongbaek Wooden House, a residential building designed by mlnp architects in Yongin-si, South Korea, utilizes the unique qualities of timber in its construction. …

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Once Upon a Time in the Perche House / Java Architecture

Architects: Java ArchitectureArea: 220 m²Year: 2022Photographs: Caroline DethierManufacturers: Monier, SUNCLEARMasonry: SAS LAFOSSE BATIMENTCarpentry: TREFIBOISStructural Engineering: RAAIProgram / Use / Building Function: HousingJoinery: MENUISERIE GADEYNECity: Les GenettesCountry: France A residential renovation project designed by Java Architecture in Normandy’s Perche region has successfully integrated the past with contemporary living standards. Inheriting a ’70s “Phoenix house” positioned in …

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Green Screen House / Hideo Kumaki Architect Office

Architects: Hideo Kumaki Architect OfficeArea: 130 m²Year: 2012Photography: Yukinori Okamura, Mayuko EbinaDesign Team: Hideo Kumaki(dir), Natsuko MashimoStructure Engineering: Ohno JapanCity: SaitamaCountry: Japan The Green Screen House, a residential building designed by Hideo Kumaki Architect Office in Saitama, Japan, incorporates an innovative green screen facade to provide thermal comfort and sun protection while enhancing the connection …

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‘t Bosbad / GAAGA

Architects: GAAGAArea: 2800 m²Year: 2022Photographs: Melchior Overdevest, Max Hart NibbrigManufacturers: VBI, Van Hameren houthandelArchitectural Design: Esther StevelinkContractor: Dura Vermeer BVStructural Design: Van Rossum Raadgevende IngenieursLandscape Design: MAAK SpaceArchitectural Design and Engineering: Arie Bergsma, Maaike Van der Veer, Rozemarijn NederendProgram / Use / Building Function: ResidentialCity: EindhovenCountry: The Netherlands Het Bosbad, a residential building designed in …

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House in Umanose / Buttondesign

Architects: ButtondesignArea: 65 m²Year: 2022Photographs: Keisuke IshiiLead Architects: Kohei Kikuta, Yuzuru MurakamiContractors: Yamashita Construction, Kazushige YamashitaStructure Engineer: Kotaro MaruyamaCity: NishitokyoCountry: Japan House in Umanose is residence in Nishi-Tokyo City, Tokyo designed by Buttondesign as a multi-functional space: an atelier for a creative couple and a family home. Positioned near a naturally rich promenade, the house …

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Home Around the Forest / YSLA Architects

Architects: YSLA ArchitectsArea: 70 m²Year: 2023Photographs: Munetaka OnoderaInterior Designers: YSLA architectsContractors: DK KensetsuStructure Engineers: yAt structure design office limited liability Company, yAt Structure Design OfficeLighting Designers: Daisuki LightingCity: KaruizawaCountry: Japan “A Home Around the Forest,” a weekend retreat in Karuizawa, Japan, designed by YSLA for a Tokyo-based family, offers a serene escape into nature. Positioned …

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House in Shirasagi / Buttondesign

Architects: ButtondesignArea: 90 m²Year: 2019Photographs: Satoshi AsakawaManufacturers: BEALLead Architects: Kohei Kikuta, Yuzuru MurakamiContractors: Kichi&Associates, Yuta YoshiokaCarpenter: Kichi&Associates, Satoshi MurakamiStructural Engineer: Kotaro MaruyamaCity: Nakano CityCountry: Japan This residential building and small baked sweets store, designed by Buttondesign architects and located just beyond a shopping street in a serene neighborhood, presents an innovative concept by merging living …

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Residence Chez Léon / Quinzhee Architecture

Architects: Quinzhee ArchitectureArea: 129 m²Year: 2023Photographs: Adrien WilliamsMain Contractor: KEVLAR HabitationsConstruction Contractors: Boreas ConstructionGeneral Engineering: MA-TH Solutions d’ingénierieProject Team: Guillaume Fafard, Gabriel LemelinCity: Charlevoix Regional County MunicipalityCountry: Canada The Chez Léon residence, a residential building designed by Quinzhee Architecture in Charlevoix, Quebec, rises on stilts to merge with the treetops, enabling views of the St. …

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Kamenice Villas / NEW HOW architects

Architects: NEW HOW architectsArea: 1815 m²Year: 2022Photographs: Petr PolákManufacturers: Grohe, Laufen, Rako, Schneider Electric, KoradoLandscape Architecture: Atelier ParteroDesign Team: NEW HOW architectsGeneral Construction Contractor: StavixSteel And Glass Railings Contractor: Alia systémGarden Contractor: LandecoExtensive Green Roof: GreenvilleCity: KameniceCountry: Czech Republic The Two Villas residential project designed by NEW HOW architects in Kamenice village, close to its …

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Tini S Cabin / tini

Architects: tiniArea: 23 m²Year: 2022Photographs: Paco MarínCity: MadridCountry: Spain The Tini S Space, a compact residential area designed by tini architects, offers a serene corner to appreciate nature. This 23.5 square meter space is optimally utilized to create an expansive feeling, significantly enhanced by two expansive corner windows. The layout concentrates private functions along the …

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Village Verde Sotogrande / L35 Architects

Architects: L35 ArchitectsArea: 17,663 m²Year: 2022Photography: Javier Bravo, Nau CreativeProject Architects Team: José Luis Querol Aragón, Borja Fernández del Vallado Fernández-Bravo, Marco Silva Montoya, José Carlos Martín Mateos, Marta Gómez Díaz, Diego Acón Segura, Sebastian Negro, Francisco ArenasProject Interior Design Team: Marta Ollero Ruiz-Gollury, María Cabrera Millán, Angeles Imaz, Miriam KlingenbergConstruction: BS –Bonifacio SolísProvince: CádizRegion: …

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Hill House / Horomystudio

rchitects: HoromystudioArea: 284 m²Year: 2021Manufacturers: Axolight, Gessi, Baxter, Cielo, HAY, SchucoProducts used in this Project: Bathroom Accessories – Rettangolo, Pendant Lights – AlysoidCity: St. PetersburgCountry: Russia This article delves into the architectural design of a hillside house designed by Horomystudio, where the natural terrain significantly influences the overall structure. The design integrates the home seamlessly … Read more

Tiny House TEKITEKI-AN / 6lines studio

Architects: 6lines studioArea: 9 m²Year: 2023Photographs: Ryo Oyama, Tsukamoto LaboratoryStructural Consultants: Wa-KenchikukoboDesign Team: Ryo Oyama, Kaho Katayama, Sho Sasaki, Tsuyoshi Fuchino, Yukako Masui, Riku MiyazakiStructure Design and Construction: Koji OshidaDry Stone Wall: Ishizumi-Gakko, Junko SanadaCity: KamogawaCountry: Japan TEKITEKI-AN emerges as a quintessential expression of architectural integration within the Satoyama village of Kamanuma, a two-hour drive …

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Tiny House / Cazú Zegers Arquitectura

Architects: Cazú Zegers ArquitecturaArea: 69 m²Year: 2022Photographs: Marcos ZegersInterior Area: 50,75 m2Exterior Area: 18,45 m2City: Lo BarnecheaCountry: Chile Set in Lo Barnechea, Santiago, the Tiny House project or Pueblo La Dehesa represents a forward-thinking approach to neighborhood design. Created by Zegers and Figueroa, this project comprises three prefabricated housing types, all designed to promote sustainability …

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Chalet Papillon / RobitailleCurtis

Architects: RobitailleCurtisYear: 2024Photographs: Adrien WilliamsMechanical Engineering: MRAGeneral Contractor: Bois et NaturePrincipal In Charge: Andrew CurtisProject Manager: Anne CharbitLandscape: Sophie Robitaille, Teressa PeillStructural Engineering: BCACity: Wentworth NorthCountry: Canada Nestled in a steep, wooded site, this two-story residence optimizes its challenging terrain with minimal environmental impact. Designed with strategic positioning and natural materials, the home features expansive …

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Jomthong Raintree House / Sher Maker

Architects: Sher MakerArea: 360 m²Year: 2023Photography: Rungkit CharoenwatLead Architects: Patcharada Inplang, Thongchai ChansamakDesign Team: Patcharada Inplang, Thongchai Chansamak, Akapan Kanyen, Sirilanna Siripen, Patthaporn PhuangmalaiContractor: Nattaphume NantabunStructure Engineer: Pilawan PiriyapokaiCity: Chiang MaiCountry: Thailand This architectural exploration, located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, meticulously designed by Sher Maker, integrates into a 3-acre plot adjacent to a Chamchuri forest. …

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Y House / Saunders Architecture

Architects: Saunders ArchitectureArea: 190 m²Year: 2022Photography: Ema PeterTeam Architects: Todd Saunders with Attila Béres, Pedro Léger Pereira, Pål Storsveen, Monika Jasikova, Joe KellnerLocal Design and Construction Coordination: XYC DesignLead Builder: Priman HomesInterior Furnishings: Kit Interior ObjectsLocation: Carraig Ridge, AlbertaCountry: Canada Nestled amid Alberta’s serene landscapes, Carraig Ridge combines sustainable living with architectural innovation, offering a …

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Villa Austevoll / Saunders Architecture

Architects: Saunders ArchitectureArea: 285 m²Year: 2020Photography: Ivar KvaalTeam Architects: Todd Saunders with Pedro Léger Pereira and Attila BéresInterior Designer: Saunders ArchitectureStructural Engineer: Erling Olsen – Konstruksjonsteknikk ASBuilders: Blænes Bygg, GG Möbel ASCity: AustevollCountry: Norway The design of Villa Austevoll, nestled on the rugged island of Selbjørn in Norway, embodies a profound engagement with its harsh …

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Hazamacho House / Tatsuya Kawamoto + Associates

Architects: Tatsuya Kawamoto + AssociatesArea: 2,077 Square Feet (193 Square Meter)Year: 2022Photographs: Takashi UemuraContractors: Hakoya co.,ltd.Landscape Consultants: NISHIMURAKOGEIStructural Engineers: Enshu Structural ConsultantsPrefecture: AichiCountry: Japan Exploring the architectural integration of the Hazamacho House designed by Tatsuya Kawamoto + Associates, this project epitomizes the fusion of functionality and environmental harmony. Constructed in a naturally abundant setting with …

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Ember House / MRTN Architects

Architects: MRTN ArchitectsArea: 27 m²Year: 2023Photography: Anthony BasheerLead Architect: Antony MartinBuilders: Rod GreavesLandscape Designer: Sam CoxCity: DoncasterCountry: Australia MRTN Architects designed a 27 m² extension to a suburban home completed in Doncaster, Australia in 2023. Rather than a typical expansion, this project crafted two specialized spaces: one work, and one leisure. Drawing inspiration from the …

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House F / Bogenfeld Architektur

Architects: Bogenfeld ArchitekturArea: 122 m²Year: 2022Photography: Violetta WakolbingerManufacturers: Bauder Ges.m.b.H, Böhler Fenster, Freistil Werkstatt für Gestaltung, Fussböden Pammer, Harald Seyr, P2 Elektrotechnik OG, Palisa Bauelemente, Stern & Hafferl Baugesellschaft m.b.H., Tischlerei Berhard HitlStructural Planning: GSB GesmbhCompetition Planning, Design Planning: Arch. Di Birgit Kornmüller, Arch. Di Gerald ZehetnerDetail Planning: Arch. Debby Haepers, M. Arch. Andrea Hilmbauer-HofmacherBuilding …

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House M / Busch & Takasaki Architekten + Ann-Kathrin Lepke

Architects: Ann-Kathrin Lepke, Busch & Takasaki ArchitektenArea: 140 m²Year: 2023Photography: Ruben BeilbyConstruction Supervision: Ann-Kathrin LepkeMunicipality: IsenbüttelCountry: Germany A distinctive residential structure was completed in Isenbüttel, near Braunschweig, Germany, under the architectural vision of Ann-Kathrin Lepke and Busch & Takasaki Architekten in 2023. Captured vividly through the lens of photographer Ruben Beilby, this house merges a …

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Brick Manor / Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio

Architects: Bhutha Earthen Architecture StudioArea: 2800 ft²Year: 2023Photography: f/8Manufacturers: HybecLead Architects: S.Vinoth Kumar, V.Srinath GowthamConstruction Contractors: Hands for EarthStructural Engineers: Galaxy Engineering Design ConsultantsInterior Designers: Bhutha Earthen Architecture StudioMEP Engineering: Bhutha Earthen Architecture StudioLighting Designers: Bhutha Earthen Architecture StudioEnvironmental Sustainability Consultant: Bhutha Earthen Architecture StudioDesigner: Kishore Asan, Sudar NagrajanDesign And Construction Coordination: Ajith Kumar R.Construction …

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Forest of Pillars House / IGArchitects

Architects: IGArchitectsArea: 115 m²Year: 2023Photography: Ooki JinguLead Architect: Masato IgarashiStructural Engineering: EQSDConstruction: Komori Construction, Hakaru KomoriStructural Engineer: Yousuke MisakiCity: FukushimaCountry: Japan IGArchitects introduced a two-family home in Fukushima, Japan, meticulously designed to honor both communal living and individual privacy in 2023. Situated on a flagpole plot with a mountain backdrop and surrounded by existing homes, …

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Skagen Klitgård House / PAX Architects

Architects: PAX ArchitectsArea: 288 m²Year: 2021Photography: Coast StudioManufacturers: DinesenProject Development: Mathias BrockdorffCity: SkagenCountry: Denmark The Skagen summer house, designed by PAX Architects, elegantly blends tradition with family-centric modern living. Situated in Denmark’s northernmost town, the house draws from the historical use of shipwrecked timber during Skagen’s Black Period, featuring a black-painted wooden exterior and a …

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Library House / Fria Folket + Hanna Michelson

Architects: Fria FolketArea: 190 m²Year: 2022Lead Architect: Hanna MichelsonCity: StockholmCountry: Sweden The Library House, conceptualized by architectural studio Fria Folket, exemplifies a delicate balance of functionality and aesthetic unity tailored for a ceramicist and a lawyer. This project revolves around a central library, which not only serves as the heart of the home but also …

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