Atelier Dome design this house for an artist

    

“It is a site-specific, life-size sculpture,” says architect Michelle Linden.

A studio, living space and shed are combined in an L-shape plan. A simple gabled matte-black form the various areas each reflect their function.



The shed is tall and narrow, the studio lofty and wide to hold sculptures and large canvases; and the living space is tight and polished, with 6 elegant glass doors stretching from floor to ceiling to frame the view.

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S-House by Kouichi Kimura (Japan)

 

A multitude of different sized cuboid volumes make up this hilltop residence overlooking a lake in Shiga, Japan.

The concept to provide different framed views of the scenic surroundings and light qualities inside.

A variety of built-in furniture creates seating, shelves and tables.

An assortment of finishes including polished concrete, ceramic tiles, wooden panels, and plastered surfaces are used to create a dynamic and changing living landscape.

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(Kolmar Reno) Marble & Kitchen Island

 
"Paomazetto marble, bronze patina and high-quality woods – and mixes warm and cool, rich and raw."



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Naruse House by MDS in Tokyo

    

Raw and unassuming - with details that provide a sense of drama.

The house lies at a 3-point intersection of neighbourhood streets.

A shallow gable and modest square windows give a mild first impression.

Intersecting spatial axis create a dynamic space interior living space, while private spaces

A built-in dining table anchors the plan, while private spaces line the exterior walls.

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Tham & Videgård Arkitekter - Vacation House in Stockholm

Folded black metal sheet roof and cladding (outer skin), hardwood timber framed windows and doors, a glulam structure and upstairs particle board natural stained lining.

A nice array of finishing textures / palette of materials...

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/// Mae Engelgeer Textiles

   

Stunning textiles by Mae Engelgeer from the Netherlands bringing fabric to life.

Featuring boucherouite-style rugs and wall hangings.

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Beacon - a vision to improving NZ's housing

A fantastic site dedicated to improving New Zealand's standard of housing.

Beacon Housing's goal is to:

"[transform] New Zealand's homes and neighbourhoods. Through research and demonstration projects, we hope to show how to make our homes higher performing (resource-efficient, cheaper to run, healthier to live in), adaptable, resilient and affordable."

(Via Beacon Pathway)