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Project • By MUS ARCHITECTS • Private Houses
FOREST ENGAWA
The term "Forest Engawa" is a combination of a Japanese architectural element and the context of our project.
The project of a single-family house in Miłoszyce near Wrocław is a contemporary interpretation of a single-story pavilion immersed in a forest clearing. The building was conceived as a calm, horizontal form that does not dominate the landscape but enters into an equal dialogue with it. The starting point was the need to create a house with a distinct identity while being maximally integrated with the surrounding forest and the daily routine of its inhabitants.
MUS ARCHITECTS
Concept, Context, and Assumptions
The architecture of the house is shaped by a combination of Japan-inspired minimalism with functionality and warmth c... More
Villa NW6
A modern villa in North Limburg.
Glass House!
A modern villa has been designed for these rural surroundings in the north of Limburg. “The location of this property, in the heart of the fields, surrounded by greenhouses, was the starting point for the design. The house is a glasshouse with a slate shell. The whole building inclusive sun terrace has been built on a raised plateau, so that the building is visible as a landmark above the level of the surrounding fields.
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Through constructing one side façade and gable end in glass, the surroundings are experienced to the full.
As an extension of this, the interior is modest and sober in design.
Lots of white and light tints have been employed.
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Project • By Gariselli Associati • Shops
Florist Nontiscordardime
An old gas station on the boundaries of the city to distribute fuel after a long journey or for who had to leave for somewhere.
A skinny architecture, transformed into a macro advertising signs. Still performing its function as a distributor, no more fuel, but of poetry and emotions.
The renovated building is located in the city of Reggio Emilia, on the main traffic street of the city, in a residential area.
This area has the connotation of commercial axis, over time has become an urban fabric for the relationship between citizens.
Like all buildings in this climate zone has to respond to the need for good quality waterproofing, thermal insulation and solar shading.
The planning included an expansion and a change of use. Th... More