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Collection by Austin Park

Nature-tecture

Things which fall into the natural side of architecture, honoring the materials given by God to humanity.

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The sloped roof of Carlton’s art studio grows a colorful mix of sedum species.
The sloped roof of Carlton’s art studio grows a colorful mix of sedum species.
Through its use of sleek, horizontal lines, Outhouse appears embedded within the natural landscape.
Through its use of sleek, horizontal lines, Outhouse appears embedded within the natural landscape.
The structure consists of two curved steel beams, covered with a continuous layer of hand-cut logs of timber — a fusion of modern architectural expression and the style of traditional Norwegian mountain cabins. The roof, with its organic form, “grows” out of the landscape and is overgrown with grass. The materials of the facades are local stone, tar treated wood and glass. To make room for a surprisingly large number of guests in such a tiny space, the architects found inspiration in ancient lodging traditions: The space in the center serves as gathering place, and the beds along the walls provide a spot to sit comfortably around the middle of the room in the evening — one piece of furniture for socializing, eating and sleeping. A narrow nook by the entrance accommodates cooking equipment and storage.
The structure consists of two curved steel beams, covered with a continuous layer of hand-cut logs of timber — a fusion of modern architectural expression and the style of traditional Norwegian mountain cabins. The roof, with its organic form, “grows” out of the landscape and is overgrown with grass. The materials of the facades are local stone, tar treated wood and glass. To make room for a surprisingly large number of guests in such a tiny space, the architects found inspiration in ancient lodging traditions: The space in the center serves as gathering place, and the beds along the walls provide a spot to sit comfortably around the middle of the room in the evening — one piece of furniture for socializing, eating and sleeping. A narrow nook by the entrance accommodates cooking equipment and storage.
The architect created a non-mechanical cooling system leading to the master bedroom. By opening low-level wooden louvers, doors, and overhead windows, air is allowed to pass through the home via the hallway. Shutting the doors, louvers, or windows changes the function of airflow.
The architect created a non-mechanical cooling system leading to the master bedroom. By opening low-level wooden louvers, doors, and overhead windows, air is allowed to pass through the home via the hallway. Shutting the doors, louvers, or windows changes the function of airflow.
concrete, wood slats + smooth stucco at orange pivot door / exterior courtyard entry [midcentury modern renovation / laguna niguel, california]
concrete, wood slats + smooth stucco at orange pivot door / exterior courtyard entry [midcentury modern renovation / laguna niguel, california]
Tucked away on the edge of a small lake surrounded by mountains and topped off with a grass-covered roof, this hunting cabin designed by Snøhetta is made with locally sourced stones. The 376-square-foot prefab mountain hut sleeps up to 21 guests around a central fireplace.
Tucked away on the edge of a small lake surrounded by mountains and topped off with a grass-covered roof, this hunting cabin designed by Snøhetta is made with locally sourced stones. The 376-square-foot prefab mountain hut sleeps up to 21 guests around a central fireplace.