The World of Living Auswahl is open to the public for viewing and has been designed to accommodate large crowds. Inside, roll containers and drawers integrated in the surrounding seating surfaces can be used as tables for meetings, as well as additional storage space.
"The interior and exterior surfaces can be left untreated or oiled, waxed, varnished, or painted," says Wenning. "There is a wide range of ecologically harmless products available. The interiors can also consist of natural insulation materials such as wood fiber boards, sheep wool mats, or coconut fibers."
The smallest DublDom model, the DD 26, is a compact, 280-square-foot studio with a cozy bathroom with heated floors.
Light shines through the home's stone curtains at night.
The new guest house stands on the footprint of the original building.
The stone curtains give the facade a special inner glow.
The large openings facing south and west are shielded from the sun by curtains of stones that create a special effect as the sun sets.
Big Space, Little Space preserves the brick exterior.
Work It
“We wanted to open up the back of the house, but there’s nothing to look at,” says Dana. “So we decided to put something in our yard as a focal point, to create our own view.” The architects came up with a glass-walled studio, which Dana uses as
her home office. The architects mounted a steel I-beam that spans the yard, with holes drilled at eight-inch intervals for maximum flexibility of use. Right now it’s used for Ikea play equipment, but later they plan to hang a hammock and a movie screen.
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The site includes a boat shed and a tractor the family uses to pull their boat to and from the ramp.
BLAIR NICHE PROJECT
At just $167 per square foot, this high-design, low-cost barn in rural Wisconsin is an American idyll.
A circular tower echoes the former gas storage cylinder that once occupied its place. It houses a private study.
I-Kanda Architects worked closely with Fire Tower Engineered Timber and Bensonwood to engineer and pre-package all framing offsite. In order to reduce the structure’s footprint, the team cleared a minimal amount of trees and opted to enhance surrounding views by installing a custom, 24-foot-wide sliding glass wall designed by Architectural Openings.
One hundred-percent handmade in Morocco by local artisans who have learned the art of tile making from their fathers and grandfathers, Tiles of Ezra specializes in ornate Moroccan Zellige, natural-glazed clay tiles.
In summer, trees help to filter out some of the heat during the warmer days.
Massive volumes of dry stacked, locally supplied granite supports the roof.
The cross-axis bridge is faced with full-height glazing to overlook views of the pond.
Located on Lake Superior, the Week’nder is a light-filled modern prefab with dimensions pre-determined by the size of the ferry used to transport the modules to the island.
Outdoor living is enhanced by a professionally landscaped yard on just over half an acre of land. This space also includes an Gunite pool, a mahogany deck patio, and an outdoor dining area.
Settled on a picturesque hillside in Somona, California, the Connect 5 residence features stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow warm natural light to flood through the home.
With an internal space of 132 square feet and a 18' x 9.8' footprint, the Artist Bothy is constructed from cross-laminated timber panels clad in Corten corrugated metal and Scottish larch.
Red ALPOLIC aluminum composite panels have been used for the exterior cladding.
An architect and construction engineer couple build a sustainable, 624-square-foot abode for $221,580 in their Southeast Portland backyard.
This remote cabin in Sullivan County hovers above a steep slope, suspended by the trees that surround it.
Living Level
You should be sure your contractor is planning to pull the necessary permits, complete required paperwork, and schedule inspections that align with the project timeline.
Fiedler Marciano Architecture custom-designed the kitchen to complement the rest of the space, including the custom frames around the cabinets. "That kind of detail—that craft and kind of effort couldn’t happen without the best subcontractors we were fortunate to work with," says architect Martin Marciano.
A study area that looks out to the street.
The existing steel beams and wooden floor structure of the upper level were retained.
Exposed brick walls work with a black steel staircase and polished concrete floors to give the interiors an edgy and modern atmosphere.
Glass windows help connect the entrance foyer to the street outdoors.
Arriving at The French Laundry, guests now begin their experience through a sequence of new garden spaces.
Flush at the corners where the eaves of the roof meet the siding, the kitchen’s streamlined body is partly clad in charred wood.
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