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Residence on Steigereiland 2.0 by FARO Architects
Sep 16th
FARO Architects have designed their 2nd residence on Steigereiland in Amsterdam. . Description from the architects: FARO built on Steigereiland an energy neutral residence according to the principles of cradle to cradle meaning that materials after use either decompose or can be used in another product. This house was the first one in the Netherlands that received the PassiefBouwen certificate for both the design and the execution of the plans
Hover House 2 by Glen Irani Architects
Sep 10th
Glen Irani Architects have sent us the second of their Hover House series in Venice, California. “Hovering” a large volume above the landscape eliminates the typical discontinuity between the front and rear garden areas and situates a built outdoor environment in the midst of a measurably larger feeling garden space
The Waterhouse at South Bund by NHDRO
Sep 6th
Chinese architects NHDRO have transformed this disused Japanese army headquarters in Shanghai into a hotel, maintaining the building’s stripped concrete and brick walls while adding a new Corten steel extension on the roof. (more…)
Kyoai Gakuen University / BAKOKO
Aug 23rd
Courtesy of BAKOKO Japanese architects BAKOKO shared with us their project Kyoai Gakuen University , a new academic building located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. You can see more images and architect’s description after the break. Courtesy of BAKOKO Kyoai Gakuen University sought proposals for a new building on part of the campus’ recreation grounds
Modern House Design with Dark Exterior by A-cero Architects
Aug 10th
A-cero Architects presents their another magnificent project of a big single-family house where located in Madrid, Spanyol. Dubbed The Concrete House II, this is modern house design with dark exterior and natural landscape.
Concrete House II by A-cero Architects
Jul 28th
A-cero Architects have completed the Concrete House II in Madrid, Spain. . Concrete House II by A-cero Architects The architecture studio A-cero presents one of its latest works about a big single-family house. It takes place in the outskirts of Madrid on a 5000m2 plot
Wall House / Formwerkz Architects
Jul 18th
© Jeremy San Architects: Formwerks Architects Location: Singapore, Singapore Design Team: Alan Tay, Jessica Leong, Whei Huong Interior Design: Whiz Concepts Builder: Taskon Construction Photographs: Jeremy San The existing semi-detached house along Princess of Wales Road was demolished and rebuilt for a family of 6 on a budget of $1.2 million and duration of 12 months. GFA– 370 sqm.
Student Works: a roof is a roof is a roof
Jul 16th
a roof is a roof is a roof is the final Graduate School semester project by Janis Rucins as part of the UIC research studio Roadside Attractions led by professor Alex Lehnerer. The work won the Best in Show Award at the University of Illinois School of Architecture 2009/2010 Year End Show.
Safdie’s Marina Bay Sands opens in Singapore
Jun 25th
The UK’s Daily Mail reports on the �4billion Moshe Safdie-designed project that has just opened in Singapore, with a focus on the huge infinity pool on it’s cruise-line-shaped rooftop. The infinity pool on the roof is in the ‘SkyPark’ which spans the three towers of the hotel. The platform itself is longer than the Eiffel tower laid down and is one of the largest of its kind in the world
Hillside Home Design with Roof Entrance
Jun 24th
Built into a hillside in San Elena, Colombia, architect Antonio Sofan designed this innovative timber and tile slope house. From uphill, this contemporary underground architecture is virtually invisible, but for a flat wood roof. From downhill you’ll appreciate the home’s modern touches, like its geometric wood facade, glass walls and modern glass-block detail
