Galvanised steel

Rockin’ the suburbs. Forest Road House breaks the suburban cookie-cutter mould creating a lifestyle block oasis. The design explores the family’s love of native timbers and local materials while reflecting their values and living requirements, as the retired couple age in place with their daughter with special needs. Ben Hosking CONCEPT This home creates a self-contained retreat for the owners, reinforcing the notion of a bush garden property that attracted them to the then-rural area 40 years ago. Inspired by the work of Australian architects, particularly Glenn Murcutt’s work, the house references his approach to spatial layout, order of structure and clarity of intent. Local materials were used throughout, inclu... More

The project involves renovating and restructuring the ground floor of a family home in Montreuil. Set in a dense suburban environment, the facades of the extension are deliberately understated. It features a galvanised steel gate and light-coloured coating to blend in with its surroundings. uti architectes uti architectes uti architectes uti architectes Built on a strip-shaped plot, the extension is divided into three different levels to break up the length of the house. The entrance is the plinth that leads to the existing living room and study on the middle level, and then to the bedroom at the top, from which you can see the garden at the other end of the house uti architectes uti architectes uti archite... More

The project takes place in an ancient farmhouse located in the Morvan region, partially renovated twenty years ago.  BCDF Studio BCDF Studio BCDF Studio The intervention consists in restoring a second part of the existing building, while both preserving the authenticity of the old building and being consistent with the first contemporary intervention. BCDF Studio BCDF Studio BCDF Studio The starting point is the creation of a new floor. Conceived as a grid, the structure hosts the composite floors, integrates the electricity grid as well as a hanging net, the luminaires, sliding doors, railings, suspended shelves… BCDF Studio BCDF Studio BCDF Studio Galvanised steel has been chosen... More

Exuberance-free, the home reflects Latvians’ reserved and modest nature. No element is purely decorative, so as not to take away from the rugged beauty of the landscape. Even elements like drains and gutters are hidden or replaced with a rain chain.  Alvis Rozenbergs Alvis Rozenbergs Latvian legislation does not permit newbuilds within the proximity of the coastline, however, it is possible to build on existing foundations. With this in mind Open AD’s clients purchased a coastal property with the idea of transforming it.  Alvis Rozenbergs Alvis Rozenbergs The property consisted of four mismatched buildings – the main house, a garage, shed and garden house. Open AD established how to preserve... More

Wani is located in the northern part of Otsu City, which is between Lake Biwa and Hira Mountains. It is a suburban residential area where people live leisurely, with the JR Kosei Line running north and south, giving good access to Kyoto and Osaka. We designed a small house on a hill in Wani. The owner is a dog lover who likes outdoor activities and whose hobby is swimming with his dogs in Lake Biwa on the weekends. The owner's request was to live with his pets and fully enjoy the scenery and atmosphere unique to Wani. We chose a one-story building with a courtyard so that he could stay outdoors while preserving privacy from the surrounding houses. However, even if it is a courtyard style, the view to Lake Biwa will be lost if it is surroun... More

Expansion of the health unit, galvanized iron structure More

De Waterduivel is a dual-purpose building earmarked for the regional fire department of Mechelen and the City of Mechelen’s municipal services. Both programme elements have very specific requirements but will nevertheless occupy shared facilities in the future.    The building comprises truck parking, workshop space, a salt depot, office and meeting rooms, extensive sanitary facilities and living quarters for the fire department. The ensemble can be thought of as a machine, whose design is the direct consequence of the operational activities which take place within it, and the efficiency with which they are, by necessity, conducted.    All principle programmatic elements are organised around a centrally located... More