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- Pool house uses traditional Spain "pedra en sec" design Thu, 11 Nov 21, 4:30amCasa Fly is a home that mirrors the surrounding Mallorca, Spain landscape and culture. Finished in 2020, it offers expansive views embracing quintessential small coastal town appeal. [...]
- It took only five hours to assemble this modern prefab house in Spain Thu, 28 Dec 17, 11:16pmIt took less than four months to build this modern prefab home in a factory, and only five hours to assemble it on-site. The minimalist modern abode is set in Valdés, a small town in Asturias, northwest of Madrid. Studio...
- Beautifully restored 135-year-old building revives one of Delhi's oldest markets Tue, 9 Aug 16, 11:26pmThe architects spent two years researching the urban and architectural characteristics of Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India where the building is located...
- Hamptons home built with salvaged materials marries luxury and sustainability Tue, 9 Aug 16, 8:57pmThe 3,800-square-foot residence sits on a 160-acre reserve located in between Gardiner’s Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Part of one of the seaside communities of the Hamptons, the house draws from the region's rural architecture,...
- Every corner of this minimalist Japanese home was designed around art Fri, 20 May 16, 12:00amThe architects collaborated with the owner to determine the proportion of each room in accordance with the art collection to be displayed. Even the height of the living room ceiling is based on the optimal wall size for a...
- Slovakian home uses STEKO, a unique construction method from Switzerland Thu, 21 Jan 16, 5:00amThe house replaces and reproduces the architecture of an old brick building. Additionally, old wooden barns in the rear of the property were also demolished, which opened views of the natural surroundings. The architects...
- Beautiful brick and glass elevator connects old and new parts of historic Catalan town Sat, 14 Nov 15, 2:14amThe elevator is located at the foot of the fortress and connects the old town with the modernized urban area, divided by the Llobregat river. The old town was once only accessible via a steep and uneven staircase, making...
- This cozy mountain retreat in Serbia was built using locally sourced timber Thu, 22 Oct 15, 4:00pmBuilt into the hillside of Mount Maljen, close to the Divcibare tourist resort, the house blends into the natural surroundings dominated by pine forests...
- Tato Architects turned this congested Japanese home into an open, modern marvel Tue, 19 May 15, 4:30amJapanese design studio Tato Architects transformed an old house in Kamisawa in Hyogo Prefecture, into a single-storey residence for a young couple. The architects tore down the entire interior of the house and established...
- Traditional pole houses may be ideal shelters for a weather-ravaged future Wed, 8 Apr 15, 2:40amWith the unpleasant prediction of more devastating weather patterns over the next twenty years (and beyond), safety and resilience are becoming top priorities for builders in disaster-prone areas...
- Casa MMMMMS is a beautiful solar-powered Catalan stone house in Spain Tue, 10 Feb 15, 5:00pmThe exterior of the house is dominated by a canopy which offers shade, views and creates a central space for the house, while pertaining to its exterior...
- Oaxacan Vernacular Comes Alive With La Salle University’s Clay and Bamboo Building in Mexico Tue, 30 Sep 14, 4:30amThe building’s structure is based on traditional construction methods used in Oaxaca. Red bricks were used due to its aesthetic potential and allow different textural patterns that allude to the human spinal column. The...
- Mole Architects Updates Hawthbush Farmhouse With Reclaimed Brick Extension Fri, 22 Mar 13, 4:00pmRead the rest of Mole Architects Updates Hawthbush Farmhouse With Reclaimed Brick Extension Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "natural materials", Eco Architecture, green design, green extension,...
- Même Experimental House: A Luminous Reinterpretation of Japanese Earth and Grass Architecture Sat, 26 Jan 13, 2:26amRead the rest of Même Experimental House: A Luminous Reinterpretation of Japanese Earth and Grass Architecture Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: chise, earth and grass, earth and grass homes, Hokkaido...
- Même Experimental House is a Luminous Reinterpretation of Japanese Earth and Grass Architecture Sat, 26 Jan 13, 2:26amRead the rest of Même Experimental House is a Luminous Reinterpretation of Japanese Earth and Grass Architecture Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: chise, earth and grass, earth and grass homes, Hokkaido...