55 Blair Road by ONG&ONG Pte.Ltd in Singapore

55 Blair Road by ONG&ONG Pte.Ltd in Singapore

This house has spatial experience that excites the senses by promoting light open plan living with unusual terrace. 55 Blair Road has balancing between nature and contemporary living in a renovation of a heritage Art Deco style terrace. the important thing is bringing light into long plot. A large air well divides the two sections [...]

December 25th, 2009In Home Design Ideas

Skybox House by Primus Architects In Denmark

Skybox House by Primus Architects In Denmark

The Skybox was designed as a partitioning of a larger plot belonging to an old whitewashed, thatched house belonging to the client’s family. the client didn’t want the fence separate the two plots. they wanted a light and spacious contemporary home for themselves and their 4 year-old daughter. Primus Architects was challenged to create a [...]

December 25th, 2009In Home Design Ideas

Bunga Temubusu by K2LD Architects in Singapore

Bunga Temubusu by K2LD Architects in Singapore

Bunga Temubusu is located within a tree conservation area. A strategic organization of the space within the house was carried out to ensure the best spatial flow. K2LD was succses to design the elegant home with aim to respect the natural terrain on which the house sits. the house only lightly touches the ground. This [...]

December 25th, 2009In Home Design Ideas

House M by Caramel Architekten in Austria

House M by Caramel Architekten in Austria

House M is located on the slope of Pöstlingberg-Hill in Linz, Austria. the cube is about 12×12m. it was established as far into the north-eastern corner of the site as building codes permit. that two sides have a very hermetic appearance, thus preventing neighbours from looking in. the house opens itself toward the [...]

December 25th, 2009In Home Design Ideas

Cliff House by Altius Architects in Canada

Cliff House by Altius Architects in Canada

Cliff House is located on a rock formation overlooking a spectacular lake and designed by Altius Architects. it seeks the different, unique and extraordinary surroundings through the thoughtful integration of building elements with the natural assets of the site and terrain. The program called for intimate spaces carefully tuned to the unique views, light, and [...]

December 24th, 2009In Home Design Ideas, Sustainable Home Design

Franke-Mirzian House by Mafco House in Canada

Franke-Mirzian House by Mafco House in Canada

The Franke-Mirzian House is located three hours north of Toronto, the property is accessible only by water or across the frozen lake in winter. This house is 1200 sq. ft. and entirely off the grid and independent from all municipal services.
Mafco House designed this house as challenging to configure 5 standard 16′0″ x 16′0″ modules [...]

December 24th, 2009In Home Design Ideas, Sustainable Home Design

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