Hewlett Street House by MPR Design Group
Sydney-based MPR Design Group have designed the Hewlett Street House in Sydney, Australia. The family house is located on the northern flank of the Bronte gully with views towards Bronte beach and the coastline beyond. Here is a description from the architects, “Our design response was to place the living spaces on the upper floor...
Summer House Skatoy by Filter Arkitekter As
Norwegian practice Filter Arkitekter As have designed a summer house in Skatoy island in the Kragerø archipelago, on the South coast of Norway. The summer house is built on the footprint of an old cottage from the 40′s, damaged by dry rot. The building opens up towards the beautiful archipelago and has two volumes. One...
Seaside Single House by modostudio
Italian architectural practice modostudio has transformed an old agricultural warehouse into a house in Monte Argentario National Park, Italy. The site is located on the top of a hill with an amazing view to the sea and islands. The house is built using recovery stones from the old building. The roof is designed according to...
Cabin Dahl by Jarmund/Vigsnæs
Norwegian architectural firm Jarmund/Vigsnæs has designed a small cabin in Risør, Norway. Located at a windswept peninsula, the 100m² cabin replaces an older structure from the 50′s. According to the architects, “The volumetric composition is dictated by the old structure and the slope of the site, together with a wish to create quiet nooks protected...
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.
Sea Ranch Residence by Todd Verwers
Danish architect Todd Verwers has designed the Sea Ranch Residence in Northern California. The house was built as a weekend getaway and informal entertainment venue for a Danish consul and his wife. Following is a description from the architect, “Sited on a sloping lot which opens to spectacular downslope views over the Pacific Ocean, the...
Anstruther Sea View Extension by Oliver Chapman Architects
Edinburgh-based Oliver Chapman Architects have designed an extension to an 19th century fishing cottage overlooking in Anstruther, Fife. Following is a description from the architects, “Our strategy involved the challenge of opening and re-engaging living areas to face the sea, but retaining the character of the existing dwelling.
