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]
Promenade House by FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects
Facing extremely narrow site conditions, FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects designed a house that is only 2.7 meters wide, and 27 meters long. Located in Shiga, Japan, the limitations of the site are reflected in the interior space planning of the house, where most rooms have been arranged in a linear sequence. The internal space features a… [Read More]
Teneful House by FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects
FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects designed an affordable house in a residential neighbourhood in the city of Shiga, Japan. Situated among old and new constructions, the Teneful House features an understated facade that blends within the surrounding, yet keeps a unique appearance. Keeping the budget in mind, the architects created a house that is enhanced by its… [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]
Home 08 by i29 interior architects
Dutch interior design studio i29 interior architects, gave this small apartment, in Amsterdam, NL, a complete makeover. The 45 m² residence was completely renovated due to foundation repairs. The new layout incorporates all the functions of the house in two custom made wall units. The apartment embraces the natural elements of the pinewood, used as… [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]
