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Butler House Design by Andrew Maynard Architects in Australia

November 28th, 2010
Butler House Design by Andrew Maynard Architects in Australia

This building is a concept of modern urban house designed for the young family and boisterous young boys. Located in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia, the Butler House was designed by Andrew Maynard Architects is vertical and architectural pinnacle, fills the void that effects so many inner-city dwellings and a lack of outdoor space. This warehouse apartment [...]

Modern House: 12 + Alder by Skylab Design Group in Portland, Oregon

May 18th, 2009
Modern House: 12 + Alder by Skylab Design Group in Portland, Oregon

12 + Alder by Skylab is One of Portland house, Oregon’s, up-and-coming neighborhoods can thank a modern reinterpretation of a previously decrepit building for inspiring a wave of rather chic downtown development Referencing the First Presbyterian Church’s slate roof, 12 + Alder makes nice to its divine neighbor The door to the street boasts a [...]

Wolfe Avenue Residence by Measured Architecture in Canada

April 29th, 2009
Wolfe Avenue Residence by Measured Architecture in Canada

City House Vancouver at 1098 Wolfe Avenue is the first major project to be completed in Vancouver by Measured Architecture [project lead: Clinton Cuddington MAIBC]. The Wolfe house has many sustainable design features, and is an excellent example of the firm’s commitment to high-performance buildings. A green roof, permeable site paving, infiltration rain gardens and [...]