Joeb Moore + Partners Architects designed a house in Kent, Connecticut that spans across the landscape. The Bridge House sits along a 300 feet ridge that parallels the Housatonic River and Kent Falls State Park. Our impression of the falls and the more recent “historic covered-wood bridges” of the area inspired the conceptual design of… [Read More]
Veronica Beach House by Longhi Architects
Peru based architecture firm Longhi Architects has recently completed the Veronica Beach House on the rocky terrain of Pucusana, Perú. The home presented the firm with the opportunity to explore contemporary Peruvian architecture, in a context known from its ‘international styles’. In our environment, it is more difficult to try to offer Peruvian architecture than… [Read More]
Arne Garborg Extension by TYIN tegnestue Architects
TYIN tegnestue Architects designed an extension to single-family home in Trondheim, Norway. The architects took the project as their first attempt to commercial architecture in the Norwegian setting, as well as the first time working with detail in accordance to the Norwegian building code and regulations. In keeping with the methods adopted in the international… [Read More]
Sorel Residence by _naturehumaine
_naturehumaine designed a house in Montreal’s suburb Sorel, that stands out from its surrounds. The Canadian based architects were faced with the challenge of designing a contemporary single-family home in the middle of a neighbourhood full of Victorian-inspired houses. The client purchased a vacant lot in Sorel, a suburb of Montreal, to be close to… [Read More]
Coleraine Residence by _naturehumaine
Montreal based _naturehumaine completed the Corelaine Residence for a developer, at the intersection between Corelaine Street and a laneway, in Montreal’s Point St-Charles neighbourhood. The main challenge of the project was the extremely narrow site, that required the construction of two row-homes on an 8.7m wide lot. After taking into account all setbacks and constraints,… [Read More]
Contrast House by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
Toronto based firm Dubbeldam Architecture + Design transformed a 125-year old home, into a modern, up-to-date residence. Located on a corner lot in a dense Toronto neighbourhood, the Contrast House aimed to increase natural light in the interior using contrast, as well as to reduce the house’s ecological impact. The architects accomplished their goal to… [Read More]
8th Ave. Residence by _naturehumaine
Montreal based firm _naturehumaine transformed a two storey residential duplex, into a single family dwelling unit. Located in Rosemount (Montreal, Canada), 8th Ave. residence received a 430 sq. ft. extension, and a full redesign of its interior. The extension includes a master bedroom on the second floor, and a family room with access to an intimate… [Read More]
Wrap House Extension by Alison Brooks Architects
Alison Brooks Architects developed a 100 m² extension to the ground floor of a large detached house in London, UK. Winner of the prestigious RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize, the ribbon-like design creates an interesting roofscape that can be admired from the master bedroom. The concept of the Wrap House, was developed through distorting a single surface… [Read More]
Apartment building in Cessange by Metaform architecture
Luxembourg based Metaform architecture, designed in 2011 an apartment building where architecture and art are found working in synergy. Located in Cessange, Luxembourg, the apartment building was designed as a collaboration between Metaform architecture and graffiti artist SUMO. This collaboration illustrates an example of an architecture necessitating artistic reinforcement while at the same time dominating… [Read More]
Lens House Extension by Alison Brooks Architects
Award-winning firm Alison Brooks Architects (ABA) gives a contemporary twist to a classic Victorian villa. Located in north London, the Lens House was designed as an extension to a nineteenth century house for a client involved in photography and design. The extension features two projecting tapered volumes that wrap around the house, offering a spectacular… [Read More]
