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Explore - PreFab
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Sum of Its Parts
Taking cues from traditional Swedish rooflines but rejecting the precedent of subpar prefab, Claesson Koivisto Rune bring light and style to their "site-generic" design.
written by: Virginia Gardinerphotos by: Åke E:son Lindman01.14.09 -
Massie Produced
Art object or machine for living in Architect William Massie’s personal prefab project takes the mass out of mass customization to create a one-of-a-kind wonder.
written by: David Hayphotos by: Henrik Knudsen01.14.09 -
Swiss Mix
Built for a young family of Spartan-minded clients, architect Felix Oesch's spare, concrete prefab outside of Zurich is a marvel of clean living.
written by: Grant Gibsonphotos by: Hertha Hurnaus01.13.09 -
Sweet Nothing
We’re heading into an uncertain future, but two things are clear: Technology is getting better and the environment is getting worse. Fortunately, the former offers solutions for the latter,...
written by: Sarah Rich01.08.09 -
Take Me Home
A “tree house” of clean lines, ample glass, and thoughtful ingenuity lets a Washington, DC–area family and a stream of weekend guests enjoy prefab living in an unlikely locale:...
written by: Jeremy Berlinphotos by: Chris Mueller01.08.09 -
The Yurt: Ancient Dwelling, Modern Lifestyle
The yurt, one of the most ancient forms of shelter, has seen a resurgence in popularity among modernists in the last several years—Ecoshack’s Nomad Yurt is one of our favorites. These...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake01.06.09 -
Structural Steel
The first workstation sits just outside the factory’s rear entrance, where deliveries of recycled steel are deposited.
01.01.09 -
Last Day for Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling
Today is the final day to venture through this well-received survey of the phenomenon that is the prefabricated home.
written by: Jamie Waugh10.20.08 -
Look to the Lustron
As MoMA's “Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling” comes to a close (on Oct. 20), let's give props to the ugly duckling of the prefab bunch, the Lustron House.
written by: David A. Greene10.12.08 -
LA's First Prefab Home Open for Opinions
Three months ago, this was the site of Leo Marmol's new prefabbed residence in Venice. It took a bit longer than the stated 6 weeks, but the 2,800 square foot Palms House is now finished and open...
written by: Laure Joliet09.20.08
