The extension challenges the traditional nature of timber construction. Normally light- weight and fragile, added wall thickness to different areas results in a structure with a fluctuating sense of mass. The dynamic and varying nature of these environments is further enhanced by differing window arrangements and framing techniques. Frequently the windows are setback within the [...]

The architects designed the house by first building two parallel stone walls from stone quarried on the site. The house is experienced as indoor and outdoor space organized around the two walls. Two open pavilions on either side of the parallel walls connect interior spaces to outdoor landscaped areas. The design for Holley House was [...]

The house is an elaboration on the theme of the New Zealand ‘Bach’ with it’s mono-pitch roof, black cladding and large verandahs. It floats off the ground in the tradition of the classic ‘dune hopper’, giving it a strong sense of appropriateness to its context. This single-story family house is located on the beachfront of [...]

Queensland based, Donovan Hill join other practices working as part of a free architectural service to help rebuild the 2000 homes lost in the fires. The Bushfire Homes Service offers those who lost their homes access to architectural expertise that will add value and improve the quality and amenity of the homes being rebuilt in [...]

Designed by Japanese architect Kouichi Kimura, friendly house is minimalist and beautiful. I must say that I wish architects today would have more design houses with pets and their owners in mind.
Throughout the home, combine with crisp white walls and dark wood beautiful and large low windows, create a stylish and effective man and his [...]