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NewsNews • 23 Feb 2024

Bučina Cottage is inspired by traditional construction of timber houses in Czech Republic

Designed by Prague-based architectural studio ADR, Bučina Cottage is a contemporary residence for the manager of Malá Úpa ski resort in the Czech Republic. The building’s cross shape draws on a regional vernacular, inspired by the traditional construction of timber houses in the Krkonoše National Park area. It also takes advantage of the surrounding views, looking towards snowy mountain peaks. BoysPlayNice BoysPlayNice The project brief described a building that is both compact and functional. The home is a lightweight, single-story prefabricated wooden structure with a residential attic space. It sits on a concrete foundation base on a two-step strip foundation — the upper step is made fr... More

Project • By 24 7 ArquiteturaPrivate Houses

Muxarabi House

The Muxarabi House is part of a construction project that totals over 600m2 and has not yet been fully built. Designed as a house to accommodate friends and family, it currently houses the couple and their two children until the main house is constructed. Adriano Pacelli The extensive site of over 5000m² has a flat topography and already features some mature trees capable of creating ample shade, as well as a treehouse for the children yet to come. Coming from São Paulo, the clients found in this terrain the feeling of a refuge and closeness to nature that few other homes in the city where they lived could provide. The project aimed to establish a connection between the architecture and the concept of a less urban house, w... More

Project • By Srta. Rottenmeier Estudio de ArquitecturaPrivate Houses

Casa de Piedra

When the desire of a family is to live in an iconic and comfortable house, the design becomes Stone House.The use of this material, perennial and durable, confers that forceful character that every house should have and that transmits shelter and home. Ana Quirosa Ana Quirosa Ana Quirosa The play of wooden volumes and the white concrete covering enriches and reduces the roughness of the limestone, generating more delicate spaces that protect.The Stone House is established as a piece that combines design and technique in equal parts, and allows the generation of a timeless architectural ensemble that emphasizes its Mediterranean character. Ana Quirosa Ana Quirosa Without a doubt, a house that will last in time.... More

Project • By ASAS arkitekturResidential Landscape

Skrivestue Faldbakken

The large plot is high and beautiful over the meadow landscape and the property consists of several built houses from various eras. A new extension could link the various existing buildings together, while the great view would be drawn into a new conservatory, a family room, or a writing room for the author. The extension is planned as a small timber building designed for maximum views and high light emission. It "escapes the roof" in the adjacent buildings by adjacent recessed niches. The roof lift follows the existing roof angles and flat roof solution into existing intermediate buildings.The new building is a hot, frost-proof solid building where the main support is in laminated timber columns and girders, while the roof structure is in... More

Project • By SERA designResidential Landscape

Aviator

The house bordering with an abandoned runway in the village called Aviators More

Project • By LithouseResidential Landscape

Luxury Wooden House

This is modern design luxury wooden house built in France, Lozére region at 1200 meters height. Another example to prove that modern architecture and wood make a very good match. Client's chosen design and our experience in wooden construction enabled us to build beautiful and conformable home. "Eric&Flo" house is well insulated and conforms high insulation standards for permeant living. Exterior walls construction is made from best quality laminated 160 mm thickness logs with extra 250 mm mineral wool insulation. For exterior finishing material and spacious terrace we used larch (mélèze) wood which is known as long lasting and durable wood. House has 3 bedrooms, office room and spacious kitchen with living room. Isn't this is a drea... More