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Woodland House / ALTUS Architecture + Design

February 27, 2018 Daniel Tapia 0

Sited on a wooded plateau overlooking a wetland and lake beyond, this new residence seeks to quietly integrate into the surroundings while capturing dramatic views and optimizing natural light.  Organized as a single-level home, the “realms” of the program are defined by three wood clad wings that are connected by glass entry links.  The placement of the wings of the house creates an arrival courtyard complemented by a free-standing “mystery object”. 

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Safdie Architects Selected to Design the Main Library and Cultural Center in Boise

February 27, 2018 Ella Thorns 0

Last week, Boise City Council unanimously approved world-renowned Safdie Architects to lead the local design team for the new cultural and civic center in downtown Boise. The center will expand the main library and bring it into the 21st century as well as becoming the new home for Boise Department of Arts & History that will house a performing arts venue for 400 capacity, gallery, and retail space. 

Self-sufficient Yin & Yang house incorporates gardens on its interlocking roof

February 27, 2018 Alyn Griffiths 0

Architecture studio Penda has released visualisations of a house designed for a tiny plot near the German city of Kassel that show how its owners will be able to grow food on both sides of its terraced roof. The studio founded by architects Chris Precht and Dayong Sun designed Yin & Yang house for a

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Villa IJsselzig / EVA architecten

February 27, 2018 Daniel Tapia 0

The villa is situated overlooking the river Hollandse IJssel. The riverside has been kept transparent to maximise the view, the dyke side has a more modest, closed character to guarantee privacy. The house refers to the neighbouring houses in the original ribbon development in terms of form but has a contemporary character with minimal details and rich colours. The copper roof and bricks have been chosen in the same shade of redbrown colour to make the whole appear as one volume.

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33 m² flat / Studio Bazi

February 27, 2018 Cristobal Rojas 0

33 m² flat – a compact multifunctional flat by Studio Bazi. The project was commisioned by a client, a single man who wanted to update and transform the interior of the 33 square metre flat, so it was a place with all facilities to meet the modern human needs. The flat is located in a historic house in centre of Moscow.