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Project • By Archmondo • Private Houses
Kownatki Lake House
Set beside the tranquil, crystal clear waters of Lake Kownatki in the Polish Masuria region, a new enclave of holiday homes is taking shape – one that may well become a benchmark for uncompromising leisure architecture in Poland. The 36-hectare Kownatki Lake House development introduces itself to the world through a show home designed by the Gdańsk based studio, Archmondo.A Defining SettingKownatki Lake House is a project built on a refusal to compromise – in both the architecture and the landscape. From the outset, the developer Rohe set out to create a project Poland had not seen before.
A major asset is its setting: Lake Kownatki, a 217-hectare body of exceptionally clean water and a haven for anglers and watersport enthusia... More
Project • By Bohlin Cywinski Jackson • Private Houses
Liten Hytte
Liten Hytte is located on the shore of Lake Michigan, near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The area is a popular summer destination, with modest clapboard cabins and cottages within easy walking distance of the pristine beaches and clear waters of the lake.
Corey Gaffer / @gafferphoto
Corey Gaffer / @gafferphoto
Corey Gaffer / @gafferphoto
Corey Gaffer / @gafferphoto
During a site visit with our client and initial sketches together at a nearby tavern, we explored ideas for a compact, efficient dwelling. The original family cabin, once located nearby, would swell with family members during the summer despite its small size. Our clients wanted to instill that same sense of communal ease in Liten Hytte, or &ldq... More
Project • By Camponovo Baumgartner Architekten • Private Houses
CIAHAD
The cabin CIAHAD is located in Arosa at 1’800 metres above sea level, with a great over the stunning landscape of the Grison Alps. The town is characterised by old mountain barns and by the contemporary witnes- ses of the early tourism movement.
Walter Mair
The cabin is shaped by it’s ancient history and is a place to linger. An anecdote tells that once hikers sat down in front of the house as if it was a mountain restaurant. The building owner’s mother brought them drinks and left them believing it was a restaurant. The hikers were not completely mistaken though, as the cabin’s name CIAHAD, pronounced in English, means: «Come In And Have A Drink» indeed.
Walter Mair
The former farmhouse was u... More
Project • By Archisphere • Private Houses
Haus am See
In one of Austria's most enchanting settings, directly on the shores of the picturesque Lake Traunsee, an extraordinary house by Archisphere was built in 2023.the unique location of this property required a sensitive and respectful approach to the surroundings. With clean lines and high-quality materials, the house presents itself in a minimalist, yet luxurious design.viewed from the street, the house appears modest and reserved. Upon entering, however, it reveals spacious rooms that open up to the south and offer breathtaking views of Lake Traunsee and the majestic mountains.the centrepiece of the house is undoubtedly the spacious terrace facing the lake. Here you can enjoy the view of the marvellous Traunstein and the tranquil Traunsee, w... More