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Its Wonderful Views are its Most Outstanding Point

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In the “Region of the Lakes”, located on top of a mountain on the Peninsula of Lonconaos Lake, about fifteen kilometers from the city of Futaleufú, in the Chilean Patagonia, this small but charming cabin frames its main view towards the lake and everything else is forgotten before the wonderful views.

View of the cottage on the top of the mountain

It has 65 square meters of construction and was designed by the architectural firm Paul Steel Bouza Arquitecto in 2017.

The living room and the master bedroom are connected to a terrace above the lake, with a glass wall providing an absolute and free view. The restroom and other rooms are at the back of the house, which reduces the overall space space, creating an “A” form.

View of the cabin among thick vegetation
View of the cabin from the air
Cottage with wonderful lake views
Interior covered with wood
Rustic and cozy interior
Cozy relaxation area

A backyard with an acrylic roof serves as access to the house. It is closed through a metal door that works in two ways: the first is to protect the house in periods of storms, and the second is to give privacy to the bathroom since it has an open window that leads directly to the lake.

The sloping roof rises to create a loft which is accessed by a retractable staircase, which frees up space in the small dwelling.

Warm and cozy room
Exterior night view
View of the cottage on the top of the mountain
View of the cabin among thick vegetation
View of the cabin from the air
Cottage with wonderful lake views
Interior covered with wood
Rustic and cozy interior

Cozy relaxation area
Warm and cozy room
Exterior night view


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A House in Which Concrete and Glass are The Protagonists

By • Sep 19, 2018

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This construction, in which glass and concrete act as protagonists, is located in a pericentral neighborhood of the city of Córdoba, in Argentina. It has been designed by the architectural firm Adolfo Mondejar – Architects Studio under the direction of its professionals, Adolfo Mondejar, Francisco Figueroa Astrain, Adriana Barberis, and Ezequiel Lauria. It is intended for a young family, and covers an area of nearly 350 square meters.

Front view of the construction
Terrace with large pool

The program incorporates intermediate spaces such as the gallery, the green expansion of the bedrooms, and a pond in the master bedroom, which give the necessary environmental conditions. Also, there is a space of semi-open expansion in the living room, conceived with vines that refresh the interior of the house from the south and propose a new place of play and rest. The social areas of the home are accessed directly from the gallery.

Entrance area with concrete beams

A concrete staircase leads to a terrace space for events. The idea is summarized in two concrete walls that have a large slab of exposed concrete for a ceiling, 4 meters above the ground, creating the gallery. To further preserve the vision of concrete walls, three interior boxes lined with quebracho wood were designed to hold the bathrooms, toilets, and bedrooms.

Large outdoor area
Furnished terrace
Covered terrace with dining room
Terrace with outdoor furniture
Modern living room with glass walls
Social areas connected
Internal corridor with wooden walls
Large bathroom
Terrace in night hours
Aerial view
Front view of the construction
Terrace with large pool
Entrance area with concrete beams
Large outdoor area

Furnished terrace
Covered terrace with dining room
Terrace with outdoor furniture
Modern living room with glass walls
Social areas connected
Internal corridor with wooden walls

Large bathroom
Terrace in night hours


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Spectacular Remodeling of a House that Was in a Neglected State

By • Sep 4, 2018

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This remodeling is of an old house in Seoul, South Korea, that could not function in its entirety due to small leaks and cracks, both inside and outside; the result of carelessness. It was carried out by Lee Ju Young of the architectural firm G / O Architecture.

The large space of 421 square meters was remodeled in 2017 seeking to please the client as much as possible, who wanted a complete renovation where the atmosphere was warm and cozy and oozed a modern style.

It was a typical house in which they were mainly interested in the interior, whether they be as extravagant as marble imported from Italy or not, and had a fantasy of European-style decorations, fireplaces and large chandeliers. And so, they began by eliminating the false decorations that filled this house.

The method of separating spaces from blocked walls to open walls was changed.

In the living room, they installed a square wall with openings at different heights, in the corridor and on the second floor and changed the ceiling. In the room of the youngest son, they also created a cozy atmosphere. It is important to control the degree of privacy of a home to give its occupants safety and comfort.

Bright and spacious room
Bath done in white and green
Desktop area
Modern study
Study with terrace


Bright and spacious room
Bath done in white and green
Desktop area

Modern study
Study with terrace


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Holiday Home that Combines Modern Architecture with Reclaimed Rustic Materials

By • Aug 29, 2018

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This wonderful holiday home with high wooden ceilings and wide open spaces was designed by the architecture firm Coates Design Architects in 2016 and has an area of 3835 square feet. It is located in a historic mining area in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, USA, where the climate is extremely cold and snowy in the winter months and scorching during the summer.

Exterior view of the house

Extreme weather conditions challenged the design team to create a comfortable environment without the use of traditional cooling and heating systems with energy consumption

High external glass walls
Large covered terrace
Entrance with stone walls
Living room with high ceilings and stone fireplace
Modern and cozy kitchen

The design created combines a modern sustainable architecture with recovered rustic materials. An entrance hall and a mud room conserve energy and create an elegant entrance in the main living room. This independent room has a double function as a special place to receive visitors and an air chamber to keep the outdoor elements contained. The cold currents of winter and the excessive heat of summer are kept at bay with this simple solution.

There are two master bedrooms and a room with bunk beds in the main house to accommodate family members. The two-car garage has an electric vehicle charging station, a cellar and plenty of storage space.

Kitchen with large window
Spacious living room with glass walls
Dining room with hanging lamps
Hall with windows
Night view of the exterior
Exterior view of the house
High external glass walls
Large covered terrace
Entrance with stone walls
Living room with high ceilings and stone fireplace
Modern and cozy kitchen

Kitchen with large window
Spacious living room with glass walls
Dining room with hanging lamps
Hall with windows

Night view of the exterior



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Discrete Remodeling of a Mid-Century Bungalow

By • Aug 24, 2018

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This discreet renovation of a 1950’s bungalow belonging to a family of 5 is located on the northern shore of Castlecrag in Australia and has an area of 170 square meters. The simple project has been under the direct supervision of the architectural firm Downie North Architects, who have turned a mid-century residence into a spacious home, cozy and full of natural light.

Exterior view of the brick facade

Having previously lived in a large family home, customers were concerned about the “reduction.” However with some minimal modifications, the requirements could be accommodated within the existing building. The design focused on eliminating the unnecessary elements in order to determine a natural place for each space, while raising those functions and creating awareness and connection with the place.

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Living area full of natural light
Modern living room in bright colors
Modern kitchen on white

The alteration focused on creating a large open space, housing, kitchen, living room and dining room, which uses key carpentry pieces to create different areas and implicit thresholds that define the lobby, the kitchen, the dining room, and the living room, the pantry, and the study.

The palette of materials is based on the natural environment of Castlecrag: a clean palette of white and gray, the irregular glaze of the ceramic tiles creates reflections, and the red brick recovered that borders the roof makes reference to the house and its surroundings.

The new architectural composition is highly efficient, dynamic but serene

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Modern Living room
Small dining area
Modern Kitchen in white
Simple bathroom on white
Exterior view of the brick facade
Modern wooden shelf
Living area full of natural light
Modern living room in bright colors
Modern kitchen on white
Living room with skylights

Modern Living room
Small dining area
Modern Kitchen in white
Simple bathroom on white


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Spectacular Remodeling Carried out with a Tight Budget

By • Aug 23, 2018

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This magnificent remodeling of a space with a limited available area, approximately 112 square meters that required the utmost prudence, was carried out by the architectural firm Whiting Architects. It was supervised by its professionals Steven Whiting, Eleanor Eade, and Josie Somerville in the city of Fitzroy, in Australia.

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The original cabin was dark, cold and narrow with a staircase in the middle of the already small social area space, accessing your individual room. The goal was to create a functional two-bedroom house with a modest budget. Space constraints, light, and views drove the design response.

Modern entrance area

The views of the neighboring church and its iconic features are framed throughout the house through windows and skylights placed precisely, creating a sense of connectivity in layers. Framing specific focal points through the interior landscape, both in new and existing areas, informed the response of the architectural design. The operable glazing provides natural light and cross ventilation, while the angled volumes capture a beautiful and changing quality of light.

 

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Stairs with glass walls
Tilted window overlooking the church
Stairs with a modern style
Dining area and kitchen with white brick walls
Cozy room with white brick walls
Entrance in black and white details
Modern entrance area
Entrance stairs with inclined window
Stairs with glass walls
Tilted window overlooking the church
Stairs with a modern style

Dining area and kitchen with white brick walls

Cozy room with white brick walls

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Modern Structure with Wonderful Views of the Bay

By • Aug 21, 2018

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This wonderful house of modern structure is located in a protected area overlooking the the Wade River while it flows into the bay of Arkles, in Whangaparaoa, New Zealand. It was recently designed by the architecture firm Creative Arch and has an area of ​​248 square meters.

The construction hidden among trees
Entrance with black walls

The angular shape of the roof brings together a single-story garage with the bedroom and living spaces on the first floor, folding gently on the rectangular facade of the southeast. A central staircase framed by double-heighted glass works in conjunction with an aligned skylight and void, creating a well of light in the heart of the house on an interior garden.

Rear terrace
Classic and cozy interior
Living room overlooking the bay
Modern and spacious kitchen
Stairs with glass walls

The Project required a new four-bedroom house, with total privacy from the street and maximum views over the water. The decision to create the angular shapes of this house meets both requirements with a distinctive architectural result.

The building opens to the panoramic views of the cliffs, and at the back of the site, the facades are softened with the careful combination of materials and forms, with generous views that overlook the bay.

Upper level with private areas
Aerial view of the construction
View of the facade at night hours
Rear terrace during night hours
Rear terrace during night hours

 

 

 

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Entrance with black walls
Rear terrace
Classic and cozy interior
Living room overlooking the bay
Modern and spacious kitchen

Stairs with glass walls
Upper level with private areas
Aerial view of the construction
View of the facade at night hours
Rear terrace during night hours

Rear terrace during night hours


 

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Multipurpose Space Designed for a Young Landscape Architect

By • Aug 13, 2018

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Located in a transitory and walkable neighborhood near a corridor in the urban center of the city of Boulder in Colorado, USA, this modern construction has been dubbed by its neighbors as Space Pod.

Exterior view diagonally
Exterior view of the facade in black and concrete

It acts as a multipurpose space for a young landscape architect. Inspired by monochromatic black paintings by Ad Reinhardt and Frank Stella, a palette of minimalist concrete, metal and glass material was selected. This project was designed to be built in phases and Space Pod is Phase I. Phase II consists of a single-family residence. The location of each volume on the site was driven by the desire to create a private, sun-filled backyard space, free of large imposing structures.

Exterior view of the modern construction

Adopting a form of unique typology, the lower level of the Space Pod has a garage and a bicycle workshop, while the upper level is a flexible place to work, play and relax. The composition presents subtle textures, perforations and transparencies, which are revealed throughout the day cycle.

The project, which boasts a total area of 800 feet squared, was carried out in 2016 by the architectural firm Studio B Architecture + Interiors and was led by professionals Mike Piche, Ashley Clark and Joey Pruett.

Front view of the construction with small terrace
Modern living room with glass walls
Exterior view diagonally
Exterior view of the facade in black and concrete
Exterior view of the modern construction
Front view of the construction with small terrace
Modern living room with glass walls


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House With Wonderful Panoramic Views and Maximum Privacy

By • Aug 13, 2018

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Located in the city of Austin, Texas, United States, this 8,800 square foot house was commissioned to the architectural firm Forge Craft Architecture by a long-time collaborating general who wanted a well-designed home that could attract a wide range of people within a specific market of luxury home buyers.

View of the construction
Main entrance

In 2016, Forge Craft Architecture, together with its collaborator Camelot Custom Homes, set to work together to create this elegant design of spacious spaces full of comfort and good taste.

The house is organized to optimize the landscape of the site and the panoramic views while offering maximum privacy. The open and airy floor plan connects the interior with the exterior creating lines of vision from the living room to the east facing garden and the western negative edge pool. The most private suites are located on the top floor, away from the public area, and each room has its own bathroom and dressing room.

Wonderful terrace with pool
Pool with beautiful views

Materials such as limestone, fiber cement panels and stucco allow the house to blend in with the surrounding landscape while maintaining a modern living environment in the interior.

Large living-dining area
Modern and spacious kitchen
Kitchen in white and wood
Modern and elegant dining room
Modern lamps
Spacious bathroom
Walk in Closet
Night view of the outside
View of the construction
Main entrance
Wonderful terrace with pool
Pool with beautiful views
Large living-dining area

Modern and spacious kitchen
Kitchen in white and wood
Modern and elegant dining room
Modern lamps

Spacious bathroom
Walk in Closet
Night view of the outside

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Spectacular Construction with Elegant and Welcoming Interiors

By • Aug 2, 2018

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The main idea of this project was to preserve the original nature of the land as much as possible, which included pre-existing topography and stones, creating a minimum occupation house. We look for a better relationship between landscape and architecture.

Aerial view of the magnificent construction

This project had to be placed in a lot that was somewhat far from the bay. However, it had a magnificent view, encouraging the client to invest in that particular space. Due to the construction of the neighbor’s house, that view was partially lost. The first wish was to recover it. The second desire was to build a contemporary house, with integrated spaces, aligning design and style with efficient technologies.

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Aerial view of the pool
View of the pool and terrace area

The objective was to combine passive strategies with new technological systems to have a comfortable and energy-efficient home. To preserve the landscape, the house was suspended, leaving most of the land as a garden. This privileged position on the main floor allowed a great view of the entire North Bay and even the center of the city.

Modern and spacious terrace with pool
Front view of the modern construction
Terrace with wooden floor
Modern interior with wooden floors and ceiling

The project, of 340 square meters, is located in a low_density suburban residential neighborhood called Cacupé, in the city of Florianópolis, an island in southern Brazil. It was designed in 2018 by the architect Henrique Pimont of the architecture firm Pimont Arquitetura.

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Rest area connected to the room
Rest area with terrace
Small terrace connected to the room
Night view from the terrace
Night view of the exterior
Aerial view of the magnificent construction
View of the roof of the building with solar sheets
Aerial view of the pool
View of the pool and terrace area
Modern and spacious terrace with pool
Front view of the modern construction

Terrace with wooden floor
Modern interior with wooden floors and ceiling
Gray metal stairs
Rest area connected to the room
Rest area with terrace
Small terrace connected to the room

Night view from the terrace
Night view of the exterior

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Small and Charming Mountain Retreat on a Steep Hillside”

By • Aug 1, 2018

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This small mountain refuge could not be more charming. It is located next to the “old” ski slope, near the border post of Pomezní Boudy in the Krkonoše Mountains of Czech Republic. The architects Petr Kolář and Aleš Lapka, of the architectural firm ADR s.r.o., were in charge of carrying out this project, which was completed in 2016.

Magnificent view of the refuge in the mountain

The mountain lodge is a wooden structure measuring approximately 5.3 meters by 5.6 meters, with an adjacent steel structure terrace of approximately 5.3 meters by 2.5 meters. It has a corridor, a living room with kitchen facilities, a bathroom, and a toilet. The sleeping space extends on the upper level over part of the living room and the lobby, and is accessible via a staircase from the living room.

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View of the cabin
Interior of the cottage clad in wood
Dining area with windows
Small kitchen in black

 

Fireplace in black

The living room has an open roof with exposed beams, with the sleeping space under a protective net.

The structure is embedded in a steep slope facing northeast, right next to a stream. The foundations are concrete springs and the structure on the ground is made of wood. The roof and side facade are blackened aluminum sheet, while the gabled walls are lined with blackened wood. The mountain lodge is alone in a mountain meadow.

View of the roof inside
Bath
View of the cottage at night
View of the cottage at night
Magnificent view of the refuge in the mountain
Mountain shelter under the snow
View of the cabin
Interior of the cottage clad in wood
Dining area with windows
Small kitchen in black

Fireplace in black
View of the roof inside
Bath
View of the cottage at night
View of the cottage at night


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Mi Casa, a Project in Which an Architect Designs for Another Architect

By • Jul 30, 2018

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This project, carried out by Studio [+] Valéria Gontijo under the direction of Valéria Gontijo, Isabela Moura and Isabela Valença, was divided by the dichotomy between the enthusiasm and the objectivity of the creative process. Designing for an architect, by architects, was and always will be a challenge, since they seek to create a practical, functional and timeless home.

Spacious and well-kept gardens

Located in Brasília, Brazil and with an area of 890 square meters, the studio sought an architecture that reflected personal taste but also the desire to simplify the lives of its inhabitants.

Gardens with trees

Clear volumes and pure geometries gave the design group rationality and harmony. The house was distributed in three blocks: function, connection and permanence. In addition, the consistent application of concrete and wood created harmony, as this uniform materiality creates a sense of integration.

Pool area
Terrace with wooden floors
Covered concrete terrace
Wood details

The interior design is marked by personal choices (antiques, pieces chosen during trips, family art). The search for each piece, each painting and adornment gives the project a rare and important uniqueness.

It is a seemingly simple house, but it is one that carries a history full of challenges and efforts, right from its conception, as demonstrated by the carefully chosen lighting design, the effort in the execution of the walls, the mixture of concrete formed in a board, and the stroke of a client-architect.

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Modern living room area
Kitchen in wood and concrete
Large kitchen in wood and concrete
Modern room with wooden floors
Room with concrete walls
Modern and spacious bathroom
Spacious and well-kept gardens
Gardens with trees
Pool area
Terrace with wooden floors
Covered concrete terrace

Wood details
Interior of living room with brown leather furniture
Modern living room area
Kitchen in wood and concrete
Large kitchen in wood and concrete
Modern room with wooden floors

Room with concrete walls
Modern and spacious bathroom

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Spectacular Project Designed to Maintain the Contact of Man with Nature

By • Jul 16, 2018

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This project located in Sancheong-gun, South Korea has, among other things, spectacular views over a landscape of green mountains and a fantastic lake, which give its inhabitants an immense sense both of peace and tranquility.

Aerial view of the project surrounded by nature

As a curious fact I mention that the reservoir is artificial, as the lake in front of the site (which measures over 220,000 square meters) is an element of the landscape that did not originally exist. Maybe that is why such dramatic and mysteriously incidental scenes occur around this place, as if it were a place that not even the gods could have predicted.

Front view of the modern construction

The architectural firm JMY architects was commissioned to carry the project forward in 2016, led by a professional team composed of the architect Jaemin Yoon and the designer Seongmin Lee.

View of the terrace with views of the mountains
Exterior area in concrete

Being a place with few inhabitants, there is only a sincere dialogue between man and nature. The first method of dialogue was an interpretation of the “limit” where man meets nature. That is why the structure was planned to allow communication between the interior and exterior and between man and nature, through the various gaps that man has created in terms of his position towards nature.

Terrace with views of the mountains and the lake
Large interior with glass walls
Wooden stairs
Room with terrace
Night view
Aerial view of the project surrounded by nature
Front view of the modern construction
View of the terrace with views of the mountains
Exterior area in concrete

Terrace with views of the mountains and the lake
Large interior with glass walls
Wooden stairs
Room with terrace
Night view


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Villa hidden in a Huge, Thick Forest near Prague, in the Czech Republic

By • Jul 13, 2018

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This villa is located in huge and thick forest near Prague, Czech Republic. A few kilometers away is an old town that was historically used as a source of workers for the Emperor’s forests.

View of the village among the thick forest

The biggest inspiration was the surroundings, which led architects Jan Mach, Jan Vondrák, and Lukáš Holub of the architectural firm Mjölk architects to make this design, which due to the organic shape of the roof seems to be woven into the trees that surround it. The lower part was designed in order to enjoy the fascinating views of the forest.

Villa surrounded by tall trees

The work was carried out in 2017 and covers an area of 322 square meters of construction.

Villa surrounded by gardens

The roof covers the two structures that comprise the villa. The first is small and hides the atelier, the social areas, and the garage. The second is a house made for the family. In the lower part is a large residential area with living room, kitchen, workshop, and the master bedroom. Above, are the children’s rooms, which are the only volumes that exceed the ceiling. The first block includes the kitchen area and the second is located above the workshop. The rooms of the children are identical. They all have their own bathroom and a small dressing room.

Living room
TV area
Dining room seen from the living room
Modern dining room in wood
Dining room with views
Fireplace
Modern room with wooden walls
Modern bathroom with wooden walls
Modern bathroom with wooden walls
Night view
View of the village among the thick forest
Villa surrounded by tall trees
Villa surrounded by gardens
Living room
TV area

Dining room seen from the living room
Modern dining room in wood
Dining room with views
Fireplace
Modern room with wooden walls
Modern bathroom with wooden walls

Modern bathroom with wooden walls
Night view

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Modern Construction with Lake Views

By • Jul 13, 2018

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This house was built, within a reasonable budget, for a couple with a child, and covers an area of 230 square meters. It is located in Le Chenit, Switzerland, and was designed in the year 2017 by the architect Ralph Germann, head of the architectural firm Ralph Germann architectes.

View of the construction on the hill

All of its rooms have a common point: their views of the lake, which is one of the greatest attractions that the house has, along with beautiful landscapes.

Construction surrounded by tall trees

The architects used a prefabricated wooden construction system for facades and pediments. These elements were built directly in the workshop and then transported in situ. The “skeleton” of the house was made of concrete. The prefabricated wooden facades were joined to the interior concrete structure.

Diagonal view of the construction
Terrace made of wood
Walls and floors in wood typical of the area
Interior with glass walls

All the facades of the house are made of a spruce structure that is filled with fiberglass insulation and then covered with spruce boards, native to the area. By using this method of construction, the architects could keep costs down while reducing construction time and environmental impact.

The architectural firm was in charge of designing the interior tables, shelves and cabinets with birch veneer, and the indoor and outdoor dining tables of solid larch.

Lake view from the inside
Modern and elegant lounge area
Living room-kitchen and dining room in the same room
Modern dining room in wood
Wooden stairs
Room with wooden furniture
View of the construction on the hill
Construction surrounded by tall trees
Diagonal view of the construction
Terrace made of wood
Walls and floors in wood typical of the area

Interior with glass walls
Lake view from the inside
Modern and elegant lounge area
Living room-kitchen and dining room in the same room
Modern dining room in wood
Wooden stairs

Room with wooden furniture

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Spectacular Renovation of a House that is 23 Years Old

By • Jul 12, 2018

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The objective of this project was to renovate a two-story house that was built 23 years ago. The original floor plan had individual cells and a small living room. The space composed of small areas evoked a closed feeling.

Modern entrance of black walls

The person in charge of carrying it out was the architect Kouichi Kimura of the architectural firm FORM Kouichi Kimura Architects in 2018. The space of 140 square meters is located in a town in Japan.

Interior open and full of light
Lounge area that connects to the terrace

A plan was made to eliminate unnecessary rooms and partitions. The entrance serves as an open ground floor that connects the terrace with the living room. In order to expand the visibility and living space, a counter and a raised space were created as a unit that has been built along the wall of the room.

View of the dining room

The space seems quiet due to the moderate height of the roof and the dim light. The exposed column in the corridor had originally been hidden, but is now allowed to breathe. The house, which has many years of construction, has been renovated and has become a house with great potential.

Blank kitchen with brick walls
Dining room in dark wood
Entrance to the kitchen area
Modern stairs in black and white
Upper level
Upper level with dark wood floors
Modern entrance of black walls
Interior open and full of light
Lounge area that connects to the terrace
View of the dining room
Blank kitchen with brick walls
Dining room in dark wood

Entrance to the kitchen area
Modern stairs in black and white
Upper level
Upper level with dark wood floors


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Spacious House with Spectacular Views Over the Mountains

By • Jul 6, 2018

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In a quiet coastal town, about 40 kms south of the city of Cape, in South Africa, is this fabulous house of 319 square meters. It was designed by Gustav Roberts, an architect working for the architectural firm SALT Architects, in year 2017.

Aerial view of the land where the house is located
Diagonal view of the house from the corner

The house is a three-bedroom detached house located in a private community in the village. The magnificent coastline, mountains and flora provide a warm, welcoming and relaxed environment for the visitors, regardless of the season. This environment was, ultimately, the goal in mind when the property itself was being designed.

Side view of natural stone walls

The ground floor is a connected space that includes the living room, dining room and kitchen areas. These are differentiated by their ceilings and the way they receive natural light. Each of these spaces opens to outdoor areas, with different degrees of privacy. The living room opens completely to a wraparound exterior terrace on the more public front façade. The dining room is connected to a smaller outdoor area, shielded from the neighbor’s by its high walls; it also has a campfire, around which people can sit and spend time together. The kitchen opens to a narrow strip of outer space that serves as a visual extension.

Lounge open to the pool terrace
Rectangular pool with wooden terrace
Front view of the pool
Exterior with roofed terrace done in wood
Terrace with wooden floor and ceiling
Terrace with wooden floor
Dining room with chairs in wood and glass table
Modern dining room with fireplace
Spacious room with “V”-shaped ceiling
White room with fireplace
Bathroom incorporated into the room
Exterior nocturnal view
Aerial view of the land where the house is located
Diagonal view of the house from the corner
Side view of natural stone walls
Lounge open to the pool terrace
Rectangular pool with wooden terrace
Front view of the pool

Exterior with roofed terrace done in wood
Terrace with wooden floor and ceiling
Terrace with wooden floor
Dining room with chairs in wood and glass table
Modern dining room with fireplace

Spacious room with “V”-shaped ceiling
White room with fireplace
Bathroom incorporated into the room
Exterior nocturnal view


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