Duplex & the City / Luigi Rosselli

Architects: Luigi RosselliArea: 250 m²Year: 2015Photography: Edward Birch, Justin AlexanderDesign Architect: Luigi RosselliProject Architects: Jane McNeill, Hugh CampbellInterior Design: Jane McNeillBuilder: BWO Constructions Pty LtdStructural Consultant: Rooney & Bye Pty LtdHeritage Consultant: John Oultram Heritage & DesignHydraulic Consultant: Rooney & Bye Pty LtdJoiner: Space JoineryManufacturers: Cultured Stone, JWI Louvres, Lift ShopLandscaper: Susan Miles Landscape ArchitectCity: …

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Tinyleaf / GO’C

Architect: GO’C Size: 1,000 ft²Year: 2024Photographer: Ben LindbloomGO’C Project Team: Jon Gentry (AIA), Aimée O’Carroll (ARB), Ben KruseStructural Engineer: J Welch EngineeringLocation: Mazama, WashingtonCountry: USA Tinyleaf, a residential cabin designed by GO’C in Mazama, Washington, functions as a small outpost for outdoor enthusiasts, integrating seamlessly into a steep slope with mountain bike and cross-country ski …

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Hollywood Hills House / Mutuus Studio

Architects: Mutuus StudioYear: 2016Photography: Kevin ScottProject Designer: Kristen Becker of Mutuus Studio (mentored by Tom Kundig while at Olson Kundig)Project Team: Renee Boone, CJ Christensen, Andrea Cochran, Labibe Structural EngineersInterior Design: Kristen Becker, Mia Sara, Jerry SarapochielloContractor: DowbuiltCity: Los AngelesCountry: USA Hollywood Hills House, a residential building designed by Mutuus Studio, is a bespoke residence …

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Glass Link House / Robbie Walker

Architects: Robbie WalkerArea: 102 m²Year: 2016Photography: Nic GranleeseCollaborators: Danius Malunis, Ben WillickCity: MelbourneCountry: Australia Glass Link House, designed by Robbie Walker in 2016, transformed an old suburban house into a modern family home. The renovation added a master bedroom pod, separated from the original structure by a glass link. This design element highlights the contrast …

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Dragon-fly House / Barbara Berson + Horacio Sardin

Architects: Barbara Berson, Horacio SardinArea: 95 m²Year: 2023Photographs: Albano GarcíaCountry: Argentina The Dragon-fly House, designed by Barbara Berson and Horacio Sardin, is located on an island in the Paraná River delta amidst a willow forest. Elevated on stilts to protect against water level rises, it features glazed facades that extend outward. The design reinterprets traditional …

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House Matsumoto Okada / MTKarchitects

Architects: MTKarchitectsArea: 128 m²Year: 2015Photographs: Yuko TadaConstruction: Matsumoto-Doken Co. ltd.Architect In Charge: Akira MetokiStructural Engineer: Hidemasa NagataSite Area: 300.17 sqmCity: MatsumotoCountry: Japan House Matsumoto Okada, known as “ROKUTENGOKEN-DO,” is a two-story home in a quiet residential area designed by MTKarchitects. The owner requested a gable roof, which was executed with a simple, rectilinear plan. The …

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Mountains & Opening House / EASTERN Design Office

Architects: EASTERN Design OfficeArea: 711 m²Year: 2009Photographs: Koichi TorimuraCity: TakarazukaCountry: Japan The Mountains and Opening House in Takarazuka City, designed by EASTERN Design Office, redefines hillside architecture in Hyogo Prefecture. Built at an elevation of 330 meters with an 8-meter slope, it skillfully integrates living spaces with the natural landscape, emphasizing uninterrupted mountain curves. Completed …

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Off-Grid Guest House / Anacapa Architecture

Architects: Anacapa ArchitectureArea: 1,800 ft²Year: 2017Photographs: Erin Feinblatt, Mike KelleyArchitecture: Anacapa Architecture in collaboration with Willson DesignLead Architects: Dan WeberInterior Design: Jessica Helgerson Interior DesignBuilder: Curtis HomesLandscape Designer: Danielle GastonStructural Engineer: Ashley & Vance EngineeringCivil Engineer: Braun & AssociatesCity: Santa Barbara, Central Coast CaliforniaCountry: United States Off-Grid Guest House, a residential building designed by Anacapa …

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River Island Villa / Jishang Space Design

Design Company: Jishang Space DesignArea: 1,000 m²Design Year: 2020Year: 2023Photography: Hanmo Visual – Ye Song, A‘xuanDesign Director: Ding LinjiDesigners: Xu LinConstruction: Guo LaishengCollaborative Brands: VELUX, Wenzhou Weber Building Materials, Wenzhou Runbo Home Museum, Wenzhou Ruiji Intelligent Lighting, Wenzhou Honglian International Sanitary Ware, Royana, FULACity: WenzhouCountry: China River Island Villa, a residential building designed by Jishang …

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ShineMaker Residence / CLB Architects & HSH Interiors

Architects: CLB ArchitectsInterior Designer: HSH InteriorsProperty Area: 35 acresArea: 8,157 ft²Year: 2022Photography: Matthew Millman, Douglas Friedman, Aaron KraftPrincipal Architect: Eric Logan, Andy Ankeny, Sam AnkenyProject Manager: Leo NaegeleManufacturers: 1stdibs, Campana Brothers, De La Vega, Future Perfect, Johanna Grawunder, Kyle Bunting x Douglas Friedman, Lowen Windows, Marc Philips Rugs, Montana Timberworks, Remains Lighting, Robert Montgomery, Rosie …

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House with a Wooden Skin / VARDAstudio

Architects: VARDAstudioYear: 2012Photographs: Maria EfthymiouDistrict: LimassolCountry: Cyprus House with a Wooden Skin designed by VARDAstudio in Platres, Cyprus, has transformed the hillside home with a luminous interior and rustic stone exterior. Completed in 2022, the design integrates facades and roof with Irokko wood cladding, featuring openings that frame the natural surroundings. Traditional materials like local …

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Low Energy House / Architecture for London

Architects: Architecture for LondonArea: 190 m²Year: 2021Photographers: Lorenzo Zandri, Christian Brailey, Jack HardingStructural Engineer: Architecture for LondonServices Engineer: Green Building StoreMain Contractor: Construction HubManufacturers: Dinesen, Grassi Pietre, Ize, Really Well Made, Reliance Veneer, Velfac, Vola, TwentyTwentyOneCity: LondonCountry: United Kingdom Low Energy House, designed by Architecture for London at 1 Halliwick Road, London, exemplifies sustainable refurbishment …

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Garden House / Caspar Schols

Architects: Caspar ScholsArea: 45 m²Year: 2016Photographs: Jorrit’t HoenManufacturers: Fransman Glas, Houthandel Smetsers, Knauf, Konijnenburg, Pflaum, PlakaDrawings: Eva Ibáñez FuertesBudget: 20.000 euroCity: EindhovenCountry: The Netherlands Garden House, designed by Caspar Schols, is a dynamic structure at his parental home, built mainly from Douglas wood with an inner shell of double glass and a steel roof. The …

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House in Jardim Paulistano / André Vainer Arquitetos

Architects: André Vainer ArquitetosArea: 143 m²Year: 2015Photographs: Cacá BratkeStructure: Benedictis Engenharia, Eduardo DupratElectrical: Engeplot Engenharia, Roseane VendrameConstructor: Skaf Construtora, Antonio SkafEletric and Hydraulic: Engeplot Engenharia e Serviços S/C Ltda.- Engº Roseane VendrameAuthors: André Vainer, Tiago Wright, Fernanda JozsefArchitect In Charge: André VainerTeam: Juliana F. Penteado, Marina FerreiraHydraulic: Roseane Vendrame, Engeplot EngenhariaCity: Jardim AméricaCountry: Brazil The …

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Shelter in the Swiss Alps / Personeni Raffaele Schärer Architectes

Architects: Personeni Raffaele Schärer ArchitectesYear: 2008Photography: Tonatiuh AmbrosettiCity: ValaisCountry: Switzerland Shelter in the Swiss Alps, designed by Personeni Raffaele Schärer Architectes in the Herens district of Switzerland, is a transformed livestock shelter situated at 1850 meters altitude. Completed in 2008, the project embraces modern realities and minimalism, featuring local sanded concrete floors, fire for heating …

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GB House / emA Arquitectos

Architects: emA ArquitectosPhotographs: Marcelo CáceresYear: 2015City: QuinteroCountry: Chile GB House, designed by emA Arquitectos, is a permanent residence located in Mantagua, 8 km from Concon, Chile. This project evolved from previous weekend house designs, utilizing a similar structural system to reduce construction times while accommodating a more complex program. The house includes a small office …

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House with a Small Garden / Plan21

Architects: Plan21Area: 94 m²Year: 2021Photographs: Akira UedaCity: KakamigaharaCountry: Japan House with a Small Garden by Plan21 centers around a 3×4 meter garden, enclosed by low stone walls and a translucent roof with louvers. This garden serves as a porch, outdoor dining area, and nap space. In densely packed Japanese towns, the design solves the challenge …

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Country Garden House / Olson Kundig

Architects: Olson KundigArea: 5300 ft²Year: 2013Photographs: Jeremy BittermannManufacturers: AutoDesk, -, ASN Natural Stone, Baba Antique Wooden Floors, Block Mountain Stone, Dynamic Architectural Windows & Doors, Meta, San Marco, Spearhead, Stone Source, Villeroy & Boch, flyLoEngineering: ZTEC Engineers Inc, Madden & BaughmanConsultants: Brian Hood Lighting DesignLandscape: Daniel J. HinkleyCollaborators: Otis ConstructionDesign Team: Jim Olson, Steve Grim, …

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Garden House / Vécsey Schmidt Architekten

Architects: Vécsey Schmidt ArchitektenYear: 2013Photographs: Doris LaschMunicipality: BuggingenCountry: Germany Garden House, designed by Vécsey Schmidt Architekten, occupies the site of a former large barn from the 1970s. The boundary wall merges with the garden house wall, and a cornice transitions between the wall and the steep roof, with matching ornamentation on the gables. The house …

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Hollywood House / Oscar Sainsbury Architects + Insider / Outsider

Architects: Oscar Sainsbury Architects, Insider / OutsiderArea: 150 m²Year: 2022Photographs: Rory GardinerBuilder: Cordell ProjectsLandscape: Coastal Native GardensProgram / Use / Building Function: ResidentialArea Decks: 65 m2Engineer: R Bliem & AssociatesTown: Smiths BeachCountry: Australia Hollywood House, designed by Oscar Sainsbury Architects + Insider / Outsider, is located at Smiths Beach, Phillip Island. Originally designed by John …

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Sandringham House / Ellul Architecture

Architects: Ellul ArchitectureArea: 234 m²Year: 2022Photographs: Hamish McIntosh, Rory GardinerInteriors: Ellul ArchitectureBuilder: Jada HomesESD: Eco ResultsLandscape: Kangaroo PawsStructural and Civil Engineers: Beattie Consulting EngineersCity: MelbourneCountry: Australia Sandringham House, designed by Ellul Architecture, is a single-story family home in Melbourne’s Bayside suburb of Sandringham. Nestled under a large oak tree, this minimalist black pavilion includes courtyards …

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UNI / Mayer & Selders

Architects: Mayer & SeldersArea: 110 m²Year: 2016Manufacturers: Ezarri, Alunik, Atlantic Wood, BRUMA, Duarte Abreu, RevigresCoordinator: Dirk MayerStructural Engineering: Luis CanhaConstructor: Tomas CanhaAuthor: Dirk MayerDesign Team: Dirk Mayer, Susanne Selders, Elizabeth NobregaMunicipality: CalhetaCountry: Portugal UNI, designed by Mayer & Selders, is located in Jardim do Mar, a village on Madeira Island’s southwest coast. The project, situated …

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Nth Fitzroy by Milieu / FIELDWORK

Architects: FieldworkArea: 3230 m²Year: 2019Photographs: Rory Gardiner, Sean FennessyManufacturers: Duravit, Brodware Yokato, EC Residence, NavUrban, Signorino, SmegInterior Designer: Flack StudioDeveloper: Milieu PropertyCity: Fitzroy NorthCountry: Australia Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, designed by Fieldwork with interiors by Flack Studio, is a 26-apartment vertical community in North Fitzroy, Melbourne. The project integrates seamlessly with the area’s historic architecture …

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Spruce House and Studio / ao-ft

Architects: ao-ftArea: 132 m²Year: 2021Photography: Rory GardinerStructural Engineer: EntuitiveSolar Consultant: MES Building SolutionsLandscape Architects: Meeuwsen MuldoonMain Construction: PSS LondonCLT Contractor: ConstruktCLTGroundworks Construction: Axel KeatingStaircase: Industrial Project / James GreenFire Consultants: IFC GroupBuilding Inspector: London Building ControlCity: LondonCountry: United Kingdom Spruce House and Studio, a residential project designed by ao-ft in East London, is a sustainable …

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Casa CCFF / Leopold Banchini Architects

Architects: Leopold Banchini ArchitectsArea: 180 m²Year: 2018Photography: Dylan PerrenoudEngineer: INGENI / Marc WalgenwitzConstruction: Christian GiussoniCity: LancyCountry: Switzerland Casa CCFF, a residential project designed by Leopold Banchini Architects in Geneva, is an eco-friendly urban house that emphasizes minimal construction costs and high insulation values. The design includes a floating volume above an untouched garden, achieving solar …

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House Sømme / Knut Hjeltnes

Architects: Knut Hjeltnes ArkitekterYear: 2012Photography: Courtesy of Knut Hjeltnes ArkitekterProject Team: Øystein Trondahl, Nils Ole Bae Brandtzæg, Nils Erik Hjorth Joneid, Sieglinde MuribøCity: OsloCountry: Norway House Sømme, a residential project designed by Knut Hjeltnes in an Oslo suburb, addresses the challenge of densifying large villa sites with smaller homes while adhering to local building regulations. …

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Buitenhuis House / VLOT Architecten

Architects: VLOT ArchitectenArea: 54 m²Year: 2020Photography: Courtesy of VLOT ArchitectenProject Team: Jeroen Lemans, Stefan de VosConstruction: Transistor, GoudaInstallation Consultant: Kusters Bouwadvies, Hendrik-Ido-AmbachtCity: HeinenoordCountry: The Netherlands Buitenhuis House, designed by VLOT Architecten in 2020, integrates a small wooden structure within a garden setting between a dike and farmland. The 54 m² house features a fully glazed …

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House AND / ADN Architectures

Architects: ADN ArchitecturesArea: 25 m²Year: 2014Photography: Filip DujardinProject Team: Félix Haudrechy, Mélanie RousselConstruction: PinoCity: AnderluesCountry: Belgium House AND, designed by ADN Architectures in Belgium, expanded a small pavilion-type home to improve living space. Completed in 2014, the project addresses the limitations of standardized housing by adding an extra room with an inverted roof and unique …

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Mona Vale House / CHROFI

Architects: CHROFI – Choi Ropiha FigheraArea: 265 m²Year: 2008Photography: Brett BoardmanLead Architects: John Choi, Tai RopihaCity: Mona ValeCountry: Australia Mona Vale House, designed by CHROFI, is a residential project on the south side of Mona Vale Headland. Completed in 2008, the house integrates both active and passive sustainable initiatives to accommodate a contemporary coastal lifestyle. …

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LeJeune Residence / MXMA Architecture & Design

Architects: MXMA Architecture & DesignArea: 77 m²Year: 2014Photography: Andrien WilliamsLead Architects: Maxime MoreauProject Team: Adam Robinson, Dany Durand-Courchesne, Eric EngdahlInterior Designs: Christian Bélanger DesignEngineering: DelfortCity: MontrealCountry: Canada The LeJeune Residence, located in the Plateau-Mont-Royal Borough of Montreal, was transformed by MXMA Architecture & Design in 2013 and completed in 2014. Originally built in 1890, the …

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Wanaka Alpine House / DMA

Architect: DMA (Daniel Marshall Architects)Photography: Simon Devitt, Ernie ShacklesLead Architects and Designers: Daniel Marshall, Nick SayesLocation: Wanaka, Central Otago, New Zealand Wanaka Alpine House, a residential building designed by Daniel Marshall and Nick Sayes in Wanaka, nestles within the Southern Alps. This two-level house developed on a tight budget, captures spectacular lake and mountain views. …

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Encosta House / SIA Arquitectura

Architects: SIA ArquitecturaArea: 571 m²Year: 2023Photography: Fransisco NogueiraCoordinators: Ana Cravinho, Inês Cordovil, Sofia Pinto BastoCollaborators: Ana Rita Martins, Matija PericEngineering: ProdetailLandscape Architects: GreengestConstruction: ECM Engenharia e Construção, LdaGardens: Olhó RosmaninhoCity: CarvalhalCountry: Portugal Encosta House, a residential building designed by SIA Arquitectura in a coastal area, creates a unified design amid a fragmented landscape. Completed in …

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Casa Ajau / Nutum Estudio

Architects: Nutum EstudioArea: 170 m²Year: 2023Photography: Manolo R. SolisProject Team: Pablo Jose Rivero Vallado, Sarar Ferrer Inaebnit, Josep Azuara RoblesCity: MéridaCountry: Mexico Casa Ajau, a residential building designed by Nutum Estudio in Mérida, embraces traditional Mayan architectural elements and materials to honor the historical landscape of the MAYAB. Completed in 2023, the project transformed a …

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PH MIRÓ / PH TIPO CASA

Architects: PH TIPO CASAArea: 145 m²Year: 2022Photography: Federico KulekdjianLead Architect: Marcelo SassoConstructions: DINAMICA ConstruccionesClient: Belen & TroCity: Buenos AiresCountry: Argentina PH MIRÓ, designed by PH TIPO CASA, renovates a house in Parque Chacabuco, integrating light and functionality into the existing structure. Completed in 2022, the project reclaims and enhances the house’s original spaces without expanding …

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The House of Courtyards / Studio VDGA

Architects: Studio VDGAArea: 4,000 m²Year: 2023Photography: Ema Peter Photography, Shoayb KhattabLead Architects: Deepak GuggariProject Managers: Winner Hilistic ConsultantsLandscape Designers: Urban Landscapes, LLCLighting Designers: Nader Gammas Lighting DesignCivil Contractors: Allied Contracting, LLCCreative Design Head: Rashi SansonDesign Coordinator: Abhishek PatelMEP & HVAC: Al Farasha Electro Mechanical Contracting, LLCCorten Steel: Facade SolutionsCity: DubaiCountry: United Arab Emirates The House …

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The House for Contemporary Art / F.A.D.S.

Architects: F.A.D.S. – Fujiki Architectural Design StudioArea: 137 m²Year: N/APhotography: Hiroshi UedaStructural Engineering: Yasutaa KonishiMEP Engineering: Osamitsu KagenagaElectrical Engineering: Kazuo ShutoConstruction: Matsuda Koumuten Co., Ltd.City: FukuiCountry: Japan The House for Contemporary Art, a detached house designed by F.A.D.S. – Fujiki Architectural Design Studio, in Japan, has improved air circulation and responded to the snowy climate …

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Perforated House / KLUJ STUDIO

Architects: KLUJ STUDIOArea: 177.5 m²Year: 2013Photography: Jeremi Buczkowski, Anna B. GregorczykLead Architects: Piotr Kluj, Pawel LitwinowiczConstruction: Waclaw Latawiec, Mieczyslaw GuśćCity: PoznanCountry: Poland Perforated house residential project designed by Piotr Kluj and Pawel Litwinowicz from KLUJ STUDIO in Poland transforms a typical 1970s semi-detached house into a contemporary home. Completed in 2013, the renovation maintains a …

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PH Helguera / OADD Arquitectos

Architects: OADD ArquitectosYear: 2023Area: 94 m²Uncover Area: 58.50 m²Photographs: Bruto StudioLead Architects: Andrés Barone, Jorge Báez Moore, Fabricio Contreras AnsbergsStructures: Darío MárquezLocation: Villa del Parque, Buenos AiresCountry: Argentina PH Helguera, a residential building designed by OADD Arquitectos in Villa del Parque, Buenos Aires, transformed a former carpentry shop into a contemporary home with light-filled spaces …

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Roam Ranch / Baldridge Architects

Architects: Baldridge ArchitectsArea: 4,362 ft²Photography: Casey DunnProject Architect: Burton BaldridgeProject Manager: Brian BedrosianSenior Designer: Drew McMillianInteriors: Baldridge ArchitectsBuilder: Duecker Construction CompanyStructural Engineer: Dennis Duffy EngineeringLandscape: Campbell Landscape Architecture (preexisting)City: Fredericksburg, TexasCountry: USA Roam Ranch, a single-family home designed by Baldridge Architects in Fredericksburg, Texas, seamlessly integrates modern design with traditional Texas ranch aesthetics. This 4,362-square-foot …

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Urban Beat / WY-TO

Architects: WY-TO ArchitectsArea: 106 m²Year: 2015Photography: Svend AndersenStructural Engineering: Plus ConceptConstruction: ARB Agencement Rénovation BelghaliCity: MontreuilCountry: France Urban Beat residential project designed by WY-TO architects in France has enhanced the existing family home with a respectful yet contemporary vertical extension. Completed in 2015, this project adds a new floor to the house, maintaining its historical …

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OKM / ARTechnic Architects

Architects: ARTechnic ArchitectsArea: 328 m²Year: 2014Photography: Noboro InoueCity: SuginamiCountry: Japan OKM, designed by ARTechnic Architects in Tokyo, is a 4-story building featuring a private residence and apartment units. The 1st and 2ns floors provide parking and house three apartments, while the 3rd and 4th floors contain the owner’s living space. The building faces a pocket …

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Bredeney House / Alexander Brenner Architekten

Architects: Alexander Brenner ArchitektenArea: 2,375 m²Year: 2015Photography: Zooey BraunCity: EssenCountry: Germany Bredeney House, designed by Alexander Brenner Architects in 2017, is located in the Brucker-Holt District of Essen, which was developed in the 190s. The house references the district’s original villas, featuring an open, semi-public front garden and generous driveway. The design aims to provide …

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Basecamp / Johnston Architects

Architects: Johnston ArchitectsArea: 715 m² (7,700 ft²)Year: 2014Photography: Benjamin BenschneiderConstruction: Nine Pine DevelopmentsCity: RonaldCountry: United States Basecamp, designed by Johnston Architects in 2014, serves as a retreat for a family of seven. The project offers distinct zones that blur boundaries, allowing for reorientation and reconnection with nature. The design, featuring durable natural materials and an …

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Wooden Box House / Suzuki Architects

Architects: Suzuki ArchitectsArea: 79 m²Year: 2015Photography: Kenta HasegawaLead Architects: Kosuke Suzuki, Hisako YamamuraConstruction: Home Buider Co., Ltd.Structural Design: Seiji OhkawaCity: KawaguchiCountry: Japan Wooden Box House, designed by Suzuki Architects in 2015, serves as a combined residential and work space in Japan. The project, encompassing 79 m², provides a functional environment tailored to the specific needs …

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Woodland Residences / Derrington Building Studio

Architects: Derrington Building StudioArea: 465 m²Year: 2015Photography: Craig Washburn PicturesContractor: GreenTex BuildersDeveloper / Design Director: GHB3, George BlumeStructural Engineering: JM StructuralLandscape Designer: Casey BoyterCity: AustinCountry: United States Woodland Residences, designed by Derrington Building Studio and completed in 2015, is a small residential community in Austin, Texas. Nestled among large trees, the project consists of four …

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Yerger Residence / Chen + Suchart Studio LLC

Architects: Chen + Suchart Studio LLCArea: 361 m²Year: 2009Photography: Bill TimmermanStructural Engineering: Christopher J. Sosnowski / AED Structural Engineer, Inc.Construction: Creative Concrete and Mansory LLCCity: PhoenixCountry: United States Yerger Residence, designed by Chen + Suchart Studio LLC in Scottsdale, Arizona, focuses on capturing views of Camelback Mountain while creating introspective moments within the house. Completed …

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Writer’s House / Branch Studio Architects

Architects: Branch Studio ArchitectsArea: 344 m²Year: 2016Photography: Peter ClarkeLandscape Architect: Plume StudioStructural Engineer: Perrett Simpson P/LDesign Team: Brad Wray, Simon Dinh, Rowena HenryOriginal Architect: Michael R E FeldhagenOriginal Furniture: Jakob RudowskiNew Dining & Coffee Tables: Brad Wray WorkshopRudowski Side Board Restorations: Orchard DesignCity: MelbourneCountry: Australia Writer’s House, designed by Branch Studio Architects and located in …

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Wood Studio House / Dom Arquitectura

Architects: Dom ArquitecturaArea: 76 m²Year: 2015Photography: Jordi AngueraLead Architects: Pablo Serrano ElorduyInterior Designer: Blanca ElorduyCollaborators: Sebastia (Fustes)City: Sant Cugat del VallèsCountry: Spain Wood Studio House, designed by Dom Arquitectura and completed in 2015, is a 76 m² sustainable home located on a south-oriented steep slope. The design focuses on optimizing natural resources and minimizing environmental …

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Katsutadai House / Yuko Nagayama & Associates

Architects: Yuko Nagayama & AssociatesArea: 178.5 m²Year: 2013Photography: Daici AnoLead Architects: Yuko Nagayama, Yohei KawashimaCity: YachiyoCountry: Japan Katsutadai House residential building with a shop designed by Yuko Nagayama & Associates in Chiba prefecture, Japan, merges a patisserie with a floating family dwelling. Completed in 2013, the design creates an inter-observing relationship between the shop and …

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Four-cornered Villa / Avanto Architects

Architects: Avanto ArchitectsArea: 78 m²Year: 2010Photography: Kuvio – Anders Portman and Martin SommerschieldStructural Engineering: Konstru OyElectrical Engineering: Virtain Sähkötyö OyCity: VirratCountry: Finland Four-cornered Villa residential building designed by Avanto Architects on a horseshoe-shaped island, completed in 2010, utilizes a cross-shaped layout to capture four distinct views. The villa’s dark exterior contrasts with its light interior, …

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Beach House / Dualchas Architects

Architects: Dualchas ArchitectsArea: 150 m²Year: 2014Photography: Andrew LeeLead Architects: Daniel BärEnvironmental Consultant: An Cuilionn ConsultancyStructural Engineer: IPM AssociatesContractor: AN Fraser Joinery, Robbie Gordon, Alastair FraserDrainage Consultant: Jig EnvironmentCity: MorarCountry: United Kingdom Beach House, a holiday home designed by Dualchas Architects in Morar, Scotland, overlooks the White Sands of Morar and the Small Isles. Completed in …

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