Rural housing

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about rural housing

Project • By Neuman Hayner Architects • Private Houses

two houses in yokneam moshava

The vast area, the open landscape, the agricultural context, the people. All of these inspired the initial concept of organic forms gently “grazing” the field. Nimrod Levy Accordingly, we folded the building envelope and softened the corners of the houses, allowing them to settle peacefully and calmly into the space. Nimrod Levy The initial concept matured into plans and then into a built project, now home to two wonderful families who live there happily. Nimrod Levy The two families share a pool and several communal amenities, while each house maintains its own private indoor-outdoor patio. Nimrod Levy The two houses are hidden from the street and positioned relatively low in relation to it. Both are spr... More

Project • By Studio Bark • Private Houses

Water Farm

Water farm is a modern off-grid family home by Studio Bark for London leavers moving back to the family farm. The Paragraph 84 house was designed to nurture the needs of a young family of five, with strong historic ties to the site and off-grid living. The result is a unique and functional five bedroom off-grid home. The home is on the edge of Dedham Vale National Landscape, and has been designed with sensitivity to local character. Many of the key design features were informed by traditional farmsteads and traditional timber frame buildings. Integrity is achieved using traditional, natural materials, and the form is logically inspired by the surrounding landscape. A heavy weight plinth defines the ground floor, contrasting with the sculptu... More

Project • By azulpitanga • Apartments

Sun Shelter / Refúgio do Sol

Son of Iemanjá, Father of Saint, Son of Candomblé... it could be a story about religion of African origin, as well as the elements coming from terreiros (houses and community complexes) to give rise to a shelter. Refúgio do Sol, as the name suggests: a small cozy shelter that protects users from the scorching sun in the heart of the Brazilian hinterland. Igor Ribeiro The drums gave space for the body movements of piling and throwing the earth: the rammed earth and the wattle and daub, respectively. Stringed instruments gave way to sewing thread to fix the plastic mesh, the skeleton of the reinforced mortar that makes up the hydraulic block. Igor Ribeiro Refúgio do Sol emerges as an elegant country hou... More