Forest architecture

Perched on a cliff where the forest meets the sea, the Stone + Shadow Villa is a canvas of nature and modern design. Crafted for a sculptor, this villa encompasses a sanctuary where creativity flows freely. The artist’s studio and exhibition space are seamlessly integrated into the home, fostering both creation and inspiration. The design, characterized by bold minimalism, embraces raw concrete and green stone elements, blending luxury with the essence of nature. Every corner whispers elegance and artistry, offering a retreat where every moment is an inspiration. Designed and rendered by VURTO Designed and rendered by VURTO Designed and rendered by VURTO Designed and rendered by VURTO Designed and rendered by VU... More

Starting point The client has acquired an existing bungalow from 1971 on a spacious wooded plot in Oss, The Netherlands. The house, made of concrete stone, has been renovated several times over the years, so that the original qualities have completely disappeared. The existing house also had no special relationship with the garden and was in a poor energetic condition. All this made a rigorous intervention necessary. The assignment concerns total sustainability to new construction level (gas-free and energy neutral), a better relationship between the residential program and the garden and the existing swimming pool and a complete aesthetic metamorphosis of the bungalow. Merle van de Veerdonk Merle van de Veerdonk Merle van de... More

Dongmingshan Senyu Hotel is located in a natural forest within the Dongmingshan Forest Park, with a dense cover of metasequoia and moso bamboo. The complex consists of a reception center and three types of detached guest rooms. Chen Xi Studio Chen Xi Studio Chen Xi Studio 01  A "Minimally Invasive Surgery" - Venue Through a long mountain trail, we come to a site embracing a murmuring stream flowing downstream and a dense metasequoia forest towering into the clouds, where a few shabby wooden houses are half-hidden. Faced with such a site, the designers insisted on maintaining the ecology with minimum intervention, and suggested making a "minimally invasive surgery" to the forest. Therefore, they adopted a softened archi... More

As architects, we are constantly inspired by the beauty of nature and the potential it holds for hosting breathtaking, functional, and sustainable spaces, vessels of life. That's why we were thrilled to have the opportunity to design a new contemporary single-family residence on the edges of the Hudson River in upstate New York. ss.mm design / sharkdeal 3D The goal for this project was to create a home that harmoniously integrates with its surroundings, taking full advantage of the fairytale environment in which it blends. To achieve this, we utilized floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive outdoor living spaces, and an open-concept interior design. These features allow residents to truly immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the si... More