Owhanake Bay House by Strachan Group Architects
New Zealand-based practice Strachan Group Architects has designed the Owhanake Bay House. The house is located on Waiheke Island, overlooking Owhanake Bay and just below a significant ridge line. The design of the house is based on the idea of “living on the verandah” in a sub-tropical climate. Built for a semi-retired couple, single level...
Knoll Ridge Café by Harris Butt Architecture
New Zealand-based practice Harris Butt Architecture has designed the Knoll Ridge Café at Whakapapa Ski Field on Mt. Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park. The new café, built for skiers and visitors to Mt. Ruapehu which is New Zealand’s largest active volcano replaces the original Knoll Ridge Chalet which was destroyed by a fire in February 2009....
Squish Studio by Saunders Architecture
Bergen-based architect Todd Saunders has designed the Squish Studio. The 30 m2 artists’ studio is located just outside the small town of Tilting on the eastern end of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada. The Squish Studio is a part of a series of six artists’ studios designed by Saunders Architecture on various Fogo Island locations for...
Elliott Ripper House by Christopher Polly Architect
Australian architect Christopher Polly has designed the Elliott Ripper House in Rozelle, Sydney. According to the architect, “The project extrapolates existing formal qualities in plan and section, with extension of key existing materials and finishes to retain some memory of its previous incarnation – while providing a significantly expanded series of connected interior volumes that...
Teahouse in the garden by A1 Architects
Czech studio A1 Architects has designed a small Teahouse in a garden located at the foot of the hill dividing Hloubetin and Aloisov in Prague. The teahouse serves as a place for gathering with friends and guests over a cup of tea. The minimalist design of the teahouse follows the Japanese tradition of minimizing the...
Hackney Shed by Office Sian
London-based architectural studio Office Sian has designed a garden working studio in Hackney, London. It is a new “shed” which replaces a “dilapidated asbestos-ridden and spider-filled hut.” Following is a description from the architects, “Built to a limited budget and timescale, the simple aesthetic of the materials is celebrated to create a functional and warm...
Skirt + Rock Extension House by MCK Architects
Australian practice MCK Architects has designed the Skirt + Rock House in Sydney, Australia. It is an extension built for a modest bungalow situated on a hill overlooking Vaucluse House. The extension house is designed to fulfill the need for more space with connection to the garden, sunlight and air. Here is a description from...
Balmain Archive by Innovarchi
Australian architectural studio Innovarchi has designed the Balmain Archive. It is an extension to a small cottage located in the heritage city Balmain. According to the architects, “In the context of the heritage area in and around Balmain this extension to a small cottage demanded careful consideration of the philosophy behind the new intervention. Careful...
Oregon Coast Beach House by Boora Architects
American practice Boora Architects has designed a weekend retreat on the Central Oregon Coast. The architecture is based on a Pacific Northwest Modern vernacular and features a clean and sculptural design with an abundance of natural wood and stone, as well as hand-crafted details.
The Madalena House by Castanheira & Bastai Architects
Portugal-based architectural practice Castanheira & Bastai has designed the Madalena House. The house has three volumes. The central volume is a two-storey one and houses a living room, a kitchen and a dining room. The volume to the west of the central volume has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The volume to the east is...
Recreational Island House by 2by4-architects
The Netherlands-based practice 2by4-architects has designed a recreational house on an island in the lake of Loosdrecht. It is a single family residence that embraces the natural context of the island and subtly blends in. The transparent facades on two opposite sides create a visual tunnel effect; emphasizing the island’s slim but long shape.
Dutch Mountain by denieuwegeneratie
Amsterdam-based architectural practice denieuwegeneratie has designed the Dutch Mountain. It is an underground house embedded in the moorland. According to the architects, “The large glass facade allows the sun to warm the concrete shell. The thermal mass keeps this warmth and cools the house in the summer. The wooden cantilever regulates sun and is the...
