Wooden architecture

The story of this single-storey family house began with an architectural study of a neighboring house in 2021, when a young family with two children decided to move to the outskirts of Piešťany.The brief was to design a single-story wooden house that they can construct by themselves. Matej Hakár Matej Hakár Matej Hakár Matej Hakár Matej Hakár Matej Hakár When we first came into contact with the empty plot, we began with organizing the general layout. Our aim was to create a simple single-storey house with a high degree of privacy, that will provide more outdoor living options while offering framed views of the garden scenery. Another goal of our design was to cr... More

At the foot of the Bergamo hills, a single-family house reinterprets the relationship between built form and nature, choosing to relate — in its morphology, materials, and colours — not to the disjointed residential context that surrounds it, but to the green landscape in which it is immersed. Andrea Ceriani It is the dialogue with the garden and the mountain horizon that guides both form and function, restoring to architecture its role as a living component of the landscape and interpreting nature not as a background, but as a true space of life. The project finds its poetic and radical gesture in the Japanese technique of shou sugi ban: fire, used to protect the wood, reveals its deepest essence. The larch is transforme... More

In the vast territory of Quebec’s Réserve faunique des Laurentides (Laurentides Wildlife Reserve), Quebec-based Anne Carrier Architectes has designed the new 990-square-metre multidisciplinary Camp Mercier pavilion. A well known cross-country skiing and snowshoeing centre, Camp Mercier is situated 783 metres above sea level and less than an hour’s drive from Quebec City. It also serves as a meeting place for outdoor enthusiasts, researchers, and students who come to observe the local wildlife. The new pavilion’s sober design, a harmonious blend of contemporary and traditional architecture, reflects Quebec’s architectural culture in harmony with nature. Maxime Brouillet Adrien Williams AC/a In 2... More

Immersed in a green oasis, far from urban chaos, Cabin X aims to be a solution for those looking for mental and physical well-being. The architectural exploration starts from the chromatic, material and finally formal study in order to guarantee a 360° sensorial experience. NEAR project NEAR project NEAR project Natural materials for the interior and resistant for the exterior. In fact, the protective shell is made using a seamed aluminium sheet, ensuring water tightness without the need for additional waterproofing layers. The alternation of the two colours derives from chromatic studies that best integrate the volume in a completely natural environment. NEAR project NEAR project The interior is covered with... More

Monio High School and Cultural Centre, Finland’s first three-storey timber log public building, showcases a pioneering idea for large-scale Finnish wood construction. Designed by Helsinki-based AOR Architects, Monio is situated in the former garrison area in the centre of Tuusula’s Hyrylä district (Tuusula is part of the Helsinki metropolitan area). Monio’s design reflects the architectural character of the former garrison, drawing inspiration from its historic buildings. AOR Architects has created a distinctive multipurpose public building that connects a developing area of Hyrylä to the town centre. Anders Portman AOR Architects ❌︎ Remove Applied Products block will be inserted here A conti... More

"Il Parco dei Gelsi" is a residential complex funded by private investors that was born from the desire (which we share with the clients) to create a housing area with a low environmental impact. Andrea Ceriani Andrea Ceriani The project consists of nine apartments of different sizes, each of which has a privileged relationship with the outside thanks to the gardens and the large balconies. The project is based on the principles of bio-architecture with the aim of paying attention to harmony and balance. The basement, where the garages and technical rooms are located, will be built using traditional technologies based mainly on the use of reinforced concrete. Cristian Carrara The load-bearing structure and the outer claddin... More

The new Guesthouse-Hermitage is located within the Monastic Complex of Siloe, which spans an area of 38,000 square meters across a network of hilly pathways. The four living units, designated as external guest accommodations for occasional visitors to the Siloe community, are seamlessly integrated into the natural terrain and have been constructed without altering the surrounding landscape, pioneering a new form of sustainable living. Aurelio Candido Each housing unit, entirely complementary to the monastery's structure, comprises a bedroom with a kitchenette, a bathroom, a balcony on the north side, and a loggia to the south. The design meets accessibility standards. The building features a wooden load-bearing structure and infill, i... More

A nursery school with a capacity of 60 children is located in a suburban residential area in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama City. The planned site area is located in a region designated by Yokohama City as a “priority development area” due to the high demand for nursery schools. However, in densely populated residential areas, there are few opportunities to have a site large enough for a nursery school. For this site as well, the area designated to the playground was kept to a minimum by satisfying the relaxation requirements, thus the plan was approved. Takumi Ota Photography Since it was impossible to secure a playground of a sufficient size, and considering the site being on a slope and surrounded by a terraced streetscape, we... More

Cascina B is a typical rural dwelling in Alta Langa, located in the municipality of Dogliani (Cn). Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico The restoration project of the former barn, converted into an annex of the main house, was designed with the intention of offering a contemporary intervention that does not deny the original purpose of the structure. Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico The Langhe stone walls were simply cleaned, without grouting or additions, and the existing roof timbers were sanded and integrated with new planks. A small wooden extension was added to the original volume, which simultan... More