Home Reviews

Architecture & House Design

Contemporary Gorki House by Atrium

Atrium Architects Company presented this unusual house, located near Moscow. The total area of Gorki house is ??731 sq.m. The project was designed specifically for a young couple with a child. Their only wish was modern architecture. Nestled on a hilltop, the house is surrounded by pine trees. Nevertheless, there is not a shortage of sunlight due to large windows. Structure is characterized by open floor plan, rooms are stylish and functional at the same time. Public areas smoothly pass to the private space and vice versa. It’s a beautiful place where the owners will have a rest of the megalopolis bustle. Via



More photos →
  • G+ it
  • Pin it
Share this post
An Lam Ninh Van Bay – A Real Paradise

Ninh Van Bay is a picturesque, virgin paradise, located 45 kilometers away from the city of Nha Trang, Vietnam. This is a place for travelers who want to dive into the world of luxury and bliss, tranquility, good food and white beach. 35 villas An Lam Ninh Van Bay comfortably settled near the tropical forest below the grassy slopes. You can choose the location of the villa on your own - on the beach, lagoon or on the hill. The more active guest will appreciate the fully equipped gym, nature trails, yoga platform and SPA center. Rest in a hotel will be a true godsend.



More photos →
  • G+ it
  • Pin it
Share this post
Refurbished Attic With Glossy White Facade by Clavel Arquitectos

Clavel Arquitectos completed the renovation of an existing attic in Murcia, Spain. The owner wanted to have comfort  space for living and for display his personal collection of paintings. And the designers tried to create the feelings of a suburban house in the city. The refurbishment was made on an existing penthouse that was affected by strict regulations that impeded to modify the alignment of the facade walls. Initially, the attic had closed uncomfortable layout, and the designers have proposed to embody the idea of housing bubbles. On the plan below we can see four units for different use: dining, living, main bedroom, children bedrooms while the space in between works as service and circulation. The contemporary glossy facade design is clad with opaque white glass.



More photos →
  • G+ it
  • Pin it
Share this post
House With Plants-Protected Exterior in Brussels by Samyn and Partners

Have you ever seen plant facade design? We are going to review a very unusual and beautiful project by Samyn and Partners. First of all, it was desided to maintain the existing one story house on the ground level. The renovation provided structure for the entry, office and kitchen for the residence, and the living room and stairway extend to the rest of the building. The house presents curved and vegetalised facades that are very private and closed to the neighbours to the north, the east and the south. In contrast, the west facade is is fully glassed  to provide natural lighting. The architects worked in collaboration with botanist Patrick Blanc and the facade is equipped with all necessary systems for plants life.



More photos →
  • G+ it
  • Pin it
Share this post
Wooden Forest Shelter by Hidemi Nishida

It's very romantic to walk deep in the forest and enjoy the nature and fresh air. But what should we do in winter season? Japanese designer Hidemi Nishida has created a gentle project, which is located deep in woods in Sapporo, Japan and provides warm retreat during the winter. The fragile shelter consists of six identical units that hug the landscape. The roof design should protect guests, its body purposefully hovering above the average snow line. Due to translucent walls, it glows magical at night. The project has very simple design and doesn't influence on the enviroment. And this shelter can be easily dismantled.



More photos →
  • G+ it
  • Pin it
Share this post
Light Modern Home in Buckinghamshire by British Architect McLean Quinlan

British architects McLean Quinlan created this modern project in Buckinghamshire, England. The owner wanted to have light spacious house, built with natural, timeless materials that seamlessly link indoor and outdoor spaces. The house is located on hill overlooking gardens with rolling countryside beyond. The interesting feature of the project is the main entrance, approached by a causeway of large granite slabs across a shallow pool, that it seems floating over the pool to the left of the entrance.  The building harmonizes with surrounding landscape and many of the walls were designed to be covered, in time, by climbing plants. One more unusual characteristic of the house is windows design. The first floor is fully glazed while the second is wrapped by stone with several windows of different sizes.



More photos →
  • G+ it
  • Pin it
Share this post
Beautiful Bonney Avenue Residence by Willis Greenhalgh Architects

Bonney Avenue Residence is a beautiful combination between past and present. The designers from Willis Greenhalgh Architects have transformed an old church into a modern living residence. Located in Brisbane, Australia, the construction was built in 1867 and underwent many changes over its history. After church there was a theater. Today, you can see a charming luxury residence, which preserved part of its rich history. Extensive community and heritage consultation ensured the balance between conserving the integrity of the buildings, the subtle introduction of contemporary elements, and the relationship with the surrounding area. Via.



More photos →
  • G+ it
  • Pin it
Share this post
Ski House H2o by Hughes Umbanhowar Architects

Hughes Umbanhowar Architects has completed the Ski House H2o in Hobe Sound, Florida. The owners are very fond of water sport, namely water-skiing. That's why, they purchased agricultural land and modified an existing artificial lake to be used for water skiing/slalom course racing. The construction consists of three parts: public area, guest zone and master bedroom. he roof design also provides shade to the lakeside terrace adjacent to the lap pool, while simultaneously capturing and directing the water-cooled breezes through the upper transom windows of the living space. To minimize costs, the architects used simple materials, such as SIP panels, concrete floor, Stucco over insulated concrete form blocks, board form concrete wall finish, aluminum clad windows. The house also features passive conditioning and rain water collection systems.



More photos →
  • G+ it
  • Pin it
Share this post

clear