August 22nd, 2010
Corona y P. Amaral Arquitectos designed this house at the edge of a cliff so that the view over the water would be entirely fulfilling. The house is located on the north coat of the Canary Islands (Tenerife) in Spain. As if the view and pool weren’t enough, the house also has a basement gym that also has outward views.
The interior and exterior of the house use really nice mixup of wood to concrete. I’ve always felt that that combination almost always gives a house more personality.
Via Archdaily
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July 23rd, 2010
Argentina seems to be the holy land of beautiful homes. This home by Andrés Remy Arquitectos was created for a young family who wanted to feel close to nature in an urban environment. There are some pretty interesting thoughts by the architect. Continue reading to see what the architect had to say.
Found via Design Milk.
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July 9th, 2010
Time after time I dream of living in a beautiful home nestled amongst the Swiss Alps. This particular house by Christian Speck (Formzone) is that dream home. It’s style, “modern meets stone” looks welcoming.
The house combines a beautiful minimalist modern interior with a traditional rustic stone exterior that really creates a really sensational design. It’s also really great to see wood used so nicely in the flooring and rooms. I know I’d love to spend a sunrise or sunset out on the deck—would you?
Via Design to Inspire
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July 2nd, 2010
The Ferrous House was designed by Johnsen Schmaling Architects and sits in a row of 1970’s ranches, part of a narrow subdivision west of Milwaukee. The existing dwelling that had fallen into serious disrepair and was entirely gutted and stripped of its roof. The budget for building the new house required the reuse of the existing foundation, main perimeter walls, and plumbing cores.
The main level of the house, a simple rectangular volume with 1,380sqf of living space, is wrapped on three sides with a suspended curtain of weathered-looking steel panels, a color of warm, ferrous corrosion. The steel wrapper protects the inside of the house from the elements; in the back, it extends beyond the building’s perimeter, where it shelters the sides of a south-facing patio.
Via Arch Daily
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June 28th, 2010
The Australians seem to have some of the most stunning houses, especially this one by Fox Johnston Architects. The house combines beautiful wood flooring with large sliding glass doors and windows. The main living, sleeping and entertaining areas are contained in the long linear west wing of the house (seen in the first few pictures). The east wing encloses a living space that serves the barbecue and pool deck, with a separate bedroom and bathroom above. Another cool thing about this house is that there is a long pool that cuts across the building through the entrance hall.
Photos by Brett Boardman
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June 17th, 2010
Once again I’ve landed on BAK Architects website. Their work is quite amazing regardless if some of their architectural designs are repetitive. It’s these summer houses made mainly with concrete and in clear wooded areas that really catch me. In my post here, I mentioned that Local construction codes of Mar Azul, Argentina prevent the remove of trees.
Cement houses like this always seem rather dry internally and could benefit from some soft, comfortable furniture pieces. It might soften up the interior and feel more like a place you’d want to live.
Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla & Images via The Contemporist.
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June 14th, 2010
The James-Robertson house is located on a hill overlooking Pittwater Bay in Australia. The house is made up of three black coated aluminum and steel structures combined with timber decking. All of the house’s sides are opened up to the outside by large glass windows, creating a sense of naturality.
Via Buzz-Beast.
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