Housing
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Project • By H. E. A. De Studio • Housing
House of Quiescence
South Lebanon - Chaqra
An area of 2000 square meters of land located in the north-west prong of the village, and is characterized by its location on the edge of the hill and mountain views along the famous Valley Hjeer and North of Palestine.
Advantage of this part of the village quiet and picturesque of mountains landscape perspective of nature, we take advantage of the strong ground level tendencies in favor of the architectural design is to give privacy and exploitation of natural landscapes.
Contemporary traditional architecture gives a transparent design in the North West where the spaces of daily living and terrace with swimming pool located close together.
The western wing party of the building located master bedroom with... More
50 Lispenard
50 Lispenard is a seven story refurbishment project located in the TriBeCa neighborhood of New York City. The original building was a garment factory, and is historically protected, thus the extent of the refurbishment was limited to strictly interior improvements, with the exception of a duplex penthouse addition to the roof. The interiors are rich with wood, steel, and concrete, recalling the original industrial function of the building. The duplex penthouse revolves around a double height void and glass bridge overlooking two outdoor roof terraces. More
Project • By SOMA • Private Houses
Manoukian House
MANOUKIAN HOUSE
Published by: SOMA architects More
Project • By Alberto Pizzoli Architetto • Housing
Back to the Future
The project is part of a family courtyard, providing a direct ground floor connection with it and maintaining the typical roof typology on the northern front. On the opposite side the flat-roof volume containing the bedroom and the living room pushes itself towards the open countryside, rising in height to ensure a new level of privacy and to allow the entrance path below it, through a large covered terrace.
The point of contact between the two main volumes is solved through a portion of inclined roof facing south and holding the photovoltaic system; on the northern side a large window diffuses the light in the loft area through the wooden beams.
The house stands out in the quarter both for its formal solutions and for its construction me... More
Castor
Two factors determined the paired buildings' angular façades: the site location among built up small streets and blind alleys and the zoning regulations. The structural ensemble that emerges is formed from two skins: an interior core in tune with traditional architectural construction found regionally and a steel exoskeleton wrapping the interior core. The exoskeleton has a thin, light cable structure that serves as support for vines, vertical "green" walls and landscaping. This outer skin expertly screens the interior core and gives a unified identity to both buildings as a whole, while ensuring that each building retains its own character based on orientation and growth patterns. This in effect yields three distinct layers: the interior c... More
Pollux
Much like its paired project Castor, two factors determined the building form: the site location and the zoning regulations. The structure that emerges is formed from two skins: its interior core is in tune with traditional construction; and a steel exoskeleton covering this core. In turn, the exoskeleton has a thin, light cable structure that serves as support for vines and landscaping. This screens the interior core and gives a unique identity to the structure. This yields three distinct layers: the interior core; the metallic skin; and the band of greenery that slinks over the building, changing over time. This dynamic shifting effect of the façade produces an abstract and monolithic green form which emerges between the surrounding low r... More
The Gate
The Gate is located on Charles Helou Avenue, one of the major thoroughfares into the center of Beirut. Specifically, this site is located on the boundary of Beirut Center district, and its location along this route, causes the project to be perceived as a portal into the city. The Gate is constituted of two towers: a 25 story office building with retail base directly located on the major highway, and an 18 story residential building located to the inside of the site. Each building's subtle shifts and chamfers react to the surrounding context, while allowing the best possible configuration for views and lighting. A vertical garden extends through each building, unifying the two and connecting them via a public sky-bridge. More
Project • By Knauf Danoline • Private Houses
Private residence Arendal
In this Norwegian luxury villa, high quality design and comfort are the keywords when it comes to interior design. The large open space in the living room and kitchen area required effective acoustic treatment. Naturally, the choice fell on Designpanel Micro which offers unique design flexibility and excellent sound absorption. More
NACCACHE459
Located in Naccache, Lebanon, this site has spectacular views towards Beirut and the Mediterranean Sea. The site is severely sloped toward this view, creating a situation in which there are only three main facades. The project is conceived as one monolithic block, which is then carved and sliced in order to open up toward the view. A series of perforations along the other three facades respond directly to the interior program, and take use of parametric modeling techniques in order to accurately reflect these areas. The proposal contains two duplexes, each with a private garden situated on the rooftop and lower terrace respectively. More
MTAYLEB 4134
Situated on the Mtayleb prominence in Lebanon, this residential building consists of two volumes overlooking a steep hill with impressive views of the surrounding areas. Responding to regional zoning regulations, the two volumes are sliced and molded to not only conform to these regulations, but also to maximize views, day lighting, and orientation. The use of terracotta cladding and glass on the facades along with the geometrical form transforms the interior into an enclosed yet transparent volume. More
Project • By Knauf Danoline • Private Houses
Private Residence Hjortevej
In modern homes, acoustic treatment may be just as necessary as in offices or classrooms. The Danish family at Hjortevej in Ans wanted their living rooms and kitchen area to be spacious and filled with daylight. This required large window sections and high ceilings which combined with minimalistic Scandinavian design often are synonymous of poor acoustics.
The family at Hjortevej therefore chose to integrate the acoustic panel Designpanel Micro in the ceilings. Designpanel Micro has the advantage of having highly effective sound absorption as well as a discreet design that matches the interior design of the home. In addition, Designpanel is easily integrated with the rest of the drylining in the home, leaving a uniform, clean surface. More
Project • By Hunter Douglas Architectural • Apartments
Ferienapartments
Sliding Shutters are used in this project.
More information about Sliding Shutters are on the Hunter Douglas website. (see link below) More
Project • By ECLISSE • Private Houses
Private apartment - Optimal use of the available space
Improving the subdivision of space in order to perfectly use the available environment and to obtain a more practical fruition in response to the inhabitants’ specific needs: this is the goal of the simple, rational layout of a private apartment in Sarano di Piave, on the outskirts of Conegliano, essentially composed of an open living area with a corridor leading to the bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The owners, a couple with one child, took great care to plan the subdivision of the spaces, which required replacement of the hinged doors (their initial design choice) with five Eclisse Syntesis®Line sliding doors systems with no external finishes and jambs. In the only case in which it was impossible to install a counter-frame, a flush-mounted... More