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2. 21st Century Architecture 3. 21st Century Architecture 4. Published in Australia in 2012 byThe Images Publishing Group Pty LtdABN 89 059 734 4316 Bastow Place, Mulgrave, Victoria 3170, AustraliaTel: +61 3 9561 5544 Fax: +61 3 9561 [email protected] The Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd 2012The Images Publishing Group Reference Number: 977All rights reserved. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research,criticism or review as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part of this publication maybe reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means,electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the writtenpermission of the publisher.National Library of Australia Cataloguing-in-Publication entry:Author: Mark Cleary.Title: Designer houses / Mark Cleary.ISBN: 9781864704419 (hbk.)Series: 21st century architecture.Subjects: Architecture, Modern.Architecture, Domestic.Interior decoration.Dewey Number: 728Edited by Mark Cleary/Debbie BallDesigned by The Graphic Image Studio Pty Ltd, Mulgrave, Australiawww.tgis.com.auPre-publishing services by Mission Productions Limited, Hong KongPrinted by Everbest Printing Co. Ltd., in Hong Kong/China on 150 gsm Quatro SilkMatt paperIMAGES has included on its website a page for special notices in relation to this andour other publications. Please visit www.imagespublishing.com. 5. CO N T E N T S6 5OOm2 Living Room Austria10 Alam Family Residence Indonesia16 Casa JE Brazil20 Casa SE Mexico22 Cortes Island Residence Canada26 Davis Residence Canada32 East Windsor Residence USA36 Fold Place Canada40 Garden Patio Ukraine44 H-House USA48 Headland Australia54 Hollywood Hills Residence USA60 Honiton House Australia66 Horwitz Residence USA72 House A+B Greece76 House Carqueija Brazil80 House in Ise Japan84 House in the Village Luxembourg88 House on Mountainside Spain92 Kensington Residence USA96 Kings Point Residence USA100 Kona Residence USA106 Lakewood House USA112 Moby Dick House Finland116 Nowhere but Sajima Japan120 Pacific Heights Townhouse USA124 Picture House Italy126 Pinisi House Indonesia132 Pryor Residence USA136 Queens Park Residence Australia142 Residence at Prapanca Indonesia148 Richmond House Australia154 South Yarra House Australia160 Stonehawke Australia164 Sumar Beach House New Zealand168 Summer House Vestfold Norway174 Surfside House Australia178 Takapuna House New Zealand182 The Wilderness UK184 Transformation in Charrat Switzerland188 Villa Dal The Netherlands194 Villa del Cielo USA200 Villa in the Woods The Netherlands202 Warrandyte Residence Australia208 White House Australia212 Woollahra House Australia218 Woven Nest UK222 Index of architects 6. 6Caramel Architekten5OOM2 L I V I N G R O O MRodaun, AustriaThe owners of this house a couple with one child and maybe more to come dreamtof moving from their apartment in the middle of the city to a house in a more naturalsetting. They envisioned children playing in the grass while parents and friends watchedon, and all around nothing but nature.Photography Hertha Hurnaus (www.hurnaus.com)The site is a 500-square-metre grassy meadow dotted with trees. Consisting offour levels three above ground and one below the combined total living spaceis 300 square metres. In order to retain the character of the original meadow, theground-floor living and dining areas are tied to the garden in a generous sweepinggesture. This gives the feeling of a 500-square-metre living room composed ofoutdoor and indoor spaces. The tail end of the swoosh tapers to human scale,forming smooth, shallow depressions for sitting; curvilinear furniture; a pool andterrace with rounded corners.The sweeping gesture on the ground floor is constructed of semi-transparentpolycarbonate elements. The ephemeral character of the material is also employed inthe top-floor faade, giving it the appearance of an airy, hovering swoosh. On therooftop, the patch of meadow removed from below is woven into the undulating greenoffice landscape.1 Living2 Closet3 WC4 Vestibule5 Kitchen6 Pool7 Garden8 Bedroom9 Master bedroom10 Walk-in-robe11 Bathroom12 Home office13 Terrace12 3 456 710 113 12 138 8 8 9Ground floor First floor Second floor 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. 10Elsye Alam (id-ea)A L A M FA M I LY R E S I D E N C EJakarta, IndonesiaThe open frontage of the Alam Family Residence contrasts with neighbouring houses,most of which are surrounded by large fences and contain guard booths. The highlyarticulated concrete wall acts as a breathing brise-soleil, preventing overheating of thebuilding skin and filtering abstract light patterns that transform the interior space throughoutthe day and night.The roofscape geometry maximizes roof accessibility by connecting the second-storeyto the third-storey portion of the house, culminating in a spectacular view of an historicalmarina to the east of the site. The roof deck serves as an alternative outdoor space forplay and interaction, or simply a place to enjoy the sunrise, while the extensive rooftopgarden contributes to the urban ecosystem.Photography Fernando GomulyaThe E-shape plan creates two inner voids that bring light and fresh air deep into thehouse. Generous use of skylights and extensive vertical glazing around the innercourtyards dispense with the need for artificial lighting during the day while creatinga constantly-changing light display that activates and enlivens internal spaces.The interior of the house consists of a series of continuous, free-flowing spaces that fostera supportive, interactive family lifestyle. The consistent minimal white palette in the commonarea gives visual dominance to the bold red prayer niche representing the familystraditional beliefs in a modern setting the bold yellow aquarium located in the heart of thediningliving areas, the dark wood rolling carpet of the staircase, the abstracted Borneojungle water wall with native natural stone and the vertical garden in the courtyard. 11. 1212Second floorFirst floorGround floor1 Foyer2 Shoe closet3 Aquarium4 Pantry5 Dining6 Kitchen7 Bathroom8 Living9 Prayer room10 Inner courtyard11 Master bedroom12 Walk-in robe13 Master bathroom14 Gallery15 Carport16 Storeroom17 Family room18 Home theatre19 Bedroom20 Balcony21 Guest bathroom22 Guest bedroom23 Reading room24 Roof deck25 Roof garden26 Mechanical roof27 Skylight28 Service area29 Laundry30 Maids room2627 3025 25251923720 24718 194 20172911 231213222112 1085631 297167414 1511280 5m13 12. 13 13. 14 14. 15 15. 16Humberto Hermeto ArquiteturaC A S A J ENova Lima, Minas Gerais, BrazilThe challenge faced by the architect in this project was to create a large residence, withfive bedrooms and generous living and leisure spaces, as well as a large gallery for theowner, an art enthusiast.The irregular form and shape of the site, at first glance a complicating factor, ended upguiding the project, with the 10-metre slope leading to the decision to locate the residenceand gallery on two separate levels.The gallery occupies the lower level. With the need for an air-conditioned closed space,the volume arises from the ground like a big rock or platform.Photography Jomar BraganaThe top level comprises the living quarters. Each room on this level is positionedto make the most of the impressive views the mountain range can be seen fromeach room of the house. The 81-metre-long reinforced-concrete roof forms aportico over the front entrance, setting the residences built volume.Movement between the various levels of the residence is conducted via an elevator atthe central core, directly connecting the first level of the gallery to the residence level.At an intermediate level, it connects the service and garage floor (and the mezzanineof the gallery). 16. 17 17. 181 123421222 2 26 2 25 7 81191012101 1 111 Bedroom2 Bathroom3 Living4 Gallery5 Entry6 Sauna7 Lounge8 Kitchen9 Dining10 Living11 Outdoor entertainment area12 PoolGround floorLower ground floor0 5m 18. 19 19. 20Parque HumanoC A S A S ELon, Guanajuato, MexicoThe most important determining factor of this project was the need for the design toaccommodate the requirements of the owners visually impaired son. The challenge wasto generate a sensorial experience rooted in sounds and smells within a design thatallowed for easy orientation and in which spaces were in direct contact with the outdoors.Photography Paul Rivera (Arch Photo)The volume of the building responds to the movements of the sun and wind inorder to create a comfortable internal environment without the need of mechanicalsystems. The main volume of the building contains the studio, the diningroom/reflection pool, television room, and bedrooms. The intersecting volumecomprises the living room, the dining room, and the kitchen.Geometry, structure, and construction were viewed as a single concept during thedevelopment of the project. The decision to use a structural system consisting ofreinforced concrete slabs, which lend themselves to modular repetition, allowed for quickconstruction and lower costs.10 10m1 Garage2 Office3 Dining4 Family room5 Kitchen6 TV room7 Bedroom52 3 6 74 20. 21 21. 22Balance Associates ArchitectsCORT E S I S L A N D R E S I D E N C ECortes Island, British Columbia, CanadaThe clients for this project were looking for a house that would eventually become their fulltimeresidence, but could also serve as a getaway, vacation and gathering place in the interim.Photography Steve KeatingLocated at the south end of Desolation Sound on Cortes Island, British Columbia, thesite is formed of natural granite bedrock and contains a dramatic peninsula and cliffthat serve as a windbreak for Cortes Bay, as well as the Seattle and Vancouver yachtclubs. To the south, the house is exposed to the Strait of Georgia, which deliversextremely high wind speeds and salt spray during winter storms. To withstand thehigh winds, the house structure is embedded in the bedrock with steel columns andexposed wood floor beams, allowing the house to cantilever off the hillside. Steelcross braces resist the large lateral forces brought by the high winds. The entry sideof the house sits level with the bedrock and is made of concrete forms that createthe entry space and visually anchor the house to the site.From the entry, one accesses the central great room, including the living, dining and kitchen,all with expansive views to the strait beyond. The great room is flanked by a guest suite andstudy to the west. The master suite, which captures the morning sun, lies to the east. 22. 23 23. 24 24. 259 8 7 623 4 50 5m101211 111 Entry deck2 Living3 Dining4 Kitchen5 Master bedroom6 Master bathroom7 Walk-in robe8 Mud room9 Guest bathroom10 Study11 Guest bedroom12 HallFloor plan1 25. 26Abramson Teiger ArchitectsDAV I S R E S I D E N C EToronto, Ontario, Canada 26. 27Davis Residence is an exploration of the traditional division of a building into base, middleand roof. To accommodate the occupants casual lifestyle, the architects developed anopen floor plan on the ground floor, where the kitchen and family room are one and thesame, opening up to the garden. A skylight filters soft light into the space and expansivesliding doors disappear to highlight the seamless integration of interior with the outsidegarden. There is an open flow from the kitchenfamily room to the living room and diningroom. The dining room has no doors, just views through the living room, through the fishtank and out to the garden.Photography Tom ArbanThe first-floor walls are free of the base in plan. The walls follow the profile of thesoaring roof above and are finished in white plaster to reinforce the concept oflightness as the house lifts to the sky. The bedrooms are lifted up and away fromthe earth. The first floor has an open den at its heart. Three childrens bedroomsand the master suite flow from it. The master suite, with its views towards thegarden, catches the morning light. The first-floor exterior walls start to disappearas they rise towards the roof. The result is spaces with views to the denselywooded site, bringing the green forest inside. Trees on the perimeter of the siteprovide a privacy buffer with neighbours.The swimming pool room is designed with doors that disappear into the walls connectingthe exterior patios to the pool deck. The basement contains a full sports center, the focalpoint of which is a championship-size squash court, overlooked by an entertainment areaand a sports bar. 27. 28 28. 291625 262413 825Lower ground floor Ground floor First floor87963212121014 19202114 15172818 22 29252512 12 2724 242313111451 Squash court2 Poll equipment3 Change room4 Shower5 Steam room6 Media room7 Electrical room8 Mechanical room9 Sport room10 Mud room11 Garage12 Bedroom13 Laundry14 Office15 Kitchen16 Breakfast room17 Patio18 Family room19 Dining20 Entry21 Living22 Terrace23 Swimming pool24 Bathroom25 Walk-in robe26 Gym27 Play room28 Master bathroom29 Master bedroom 29. 30 30. 31 31. 32Alterstudio Architects, LLPE A ST W I N D S O R H O U S EAustin, Texas, USAExtraordinary views in the heart of the city and a small buildable footprint limited byrestrictive easements prompted a thin, three-storey home with the main living spacesand master suite on the top floor essentially a one-bedroom loft with 270 views. A 40-centimetre ipe screen envelopes the body of the house, resting delicately atop a base oflong courses of black Lueders limestone. The visitor enters through a pivoting glass door,where the natural stone gives way to its dressed counterpart, and is immediately greetedby a stair of massive ebonised oak treads floating above twin steel channels and hangingin a three-storey vertical space. Beyond, an etched glass wall captures the projectedshadows of a stand of giant bamboo, and a band of clear glass directs ones gaze outto a private garden.Photography Paul FinkelPunctuating the ipe faade are two steel box windows, their mirror-like reflectionor deep shadow posed against the filigree of the screen. In the evening, this screentransforms into a lantern revealing a collection of spaces behind. The screen alsoholds the possibility of transforming the building when two 25-centimetre sectionsdramatically unfold and reveal the formal dining room.Upstairs, efforts are made to embrace the expansive view with an unmitigated ceilingplane that provides a surface for reflected light, while the screens 45-centimetre extensionabove the floor level gently corrals the visitor. Adjacent power lines to the west areeschewed, although a constellation of portholes arrayed across this wall embrace thedramatic western light and enliven the faade from the high street beyond. Here, an openplan is accentuated by laminated low-e corner glazing, twin Akari lanterns and slidingpanels. Exquisitely matched Lacewood veneer cabinetry and a marble bathing areapunctuate the ensemble and add a sense of finesse and delicacy throughout. 32. 33 33. 34 34. 1 Entry2 Library3 Patio4 Garage5 Storage6 Courtyard7 Elevator8 Exercise/Bedroom9 Bedroom10 Dining11 Wine storage12 Prep kitchen13 Laundry14 Mechanical room15 Guest suite16 Living17 Deck18 Kitchen19 Pantry20 Powder room21 Master suite35Second floorFirst floorGround floor7200 3m63 2 145 789 107 1312 14 15111716 1819 21 35. 36Line Box StudioF O L D P L A C EGlebe, Ontario, Canada 36. 37The clients for this project requested open, flowing spaces in which simplicity would makemodest dimensions seem bigger. Architect Andrew Reeves response was a tightcomposition of volumes that maximizes the potential of the narrow, irregular-shaped sitewhile still generating a singular street profile.The street-side component of the two-storey core volume steps in to facilitate an easternside entrance. A cantilevered bay wraps around the corner at the second level, its crisplines, layering of planes and contrasting materials producing a piece of geometric art. Onthe opposite elevation, a single-storey garage, clad in richly stained pine in contrast to theneutral light-grey stucco of the main volume, is extruded on the angle of the lot.Photography Erin Warder(Eat and Breathe Photography)Inside, an animated folding of space creates horizontal and vertical fluidity andinterconnectedness. The largely white walled and simply detailed interior rotatesaround two totemic elements centred on the west and east elevations of the house.One is a sculpted staircase whose ebony strained treads without risers seemalmost to float. The other is a light chimney, a countering void marked by a soaringopaque window spilling light onto an interior garden at its foot. These elementsalso serve to separate the kitchendining area from the living room, but withoutimpeding a sense of openness.A generous and eclectic use of windows and glazed doors draws in light from all sides. If largepicture windows that provide stunning tableaus of the Aberdeens impressive cupola and thebackyard facing wall glazed doors are boldly voyeuristic, many narrow vertical slot andhorizontal clerestory windows contribute slices of views while protecting privacy.In sum, Fold Place is an urban dwelling for an informal lifestyle that is committed toengaging its community with openness and sass. 37. 381114 15 161 Garden2 Entertainment room3 Bathroom4 Change room5 Sauna6 Mechanical room/Laundry7 Kitchen8 Dining9 Interior garden10 Entry11 Social space12 Powder room13 Garage14 Bedroom15 Open to below16 Master bedroom17 Lounge18 Rooftop patioRoof terrace4 3First floor7Ground floor1Basement23 4 5661112101310984 3172518 38. 39 39. 40Drozdov & PartnersG A R D E N PAT I OKharkov, Ukraine 40. Photography Andrey Avdeekno41The character of the Garden Patio house is heavily influenced by the four gardens itinteracts with. First is the city botanical garden, the green groves of which the houseenjoys wonderful views. Second is the houses own sloping garden. Four elegantrectangular terraces mark the different levels, presenting a peculiar contrast with thenatural landscape. The different orientation of the terraces creates a dynamic connectionbetween the house and its surroundings. The terraces grow wider as they descend thehill, creating more usable space.The third garden is a real secret garden a cosy nook, shrouded in mystery andromance. Entrance to this chamber garden is only via the terrace formed by thedifference in layers.The fourth garden, the winter garden, is the green heart of the house, situated at the verycore of the multi-functional living space. Around the winter garden there is a sequence ofzones, each having its own function: kitchen, dining, lounge, traditional Russian samovardisplay area, office and swimming pool. The members of the family can be in differentzones, but at the same time stay in one single common space. Visual connectionsbetween all internal spaces intersect the layer of the winter garden with tropical plants. Thewinter garden also plays a major role in the gallery of the second floor, where the bedroomsare situated. 41. 42 42. 431 1 G G 11 1 1Ground floor First floor1 Terrace2 Swimming pool3 Sauna4 Bathroom5 Dining6 Winter garden7 Kitchen8 Living9 Study10 Hall11 Bedroom12 Wardrobe1120 4m2657843 491044 111111114 43. 44Axis ArchitectsH - H O U S ESalt Lake City, Utah, USAThe site of H-House is adjacent to the painted H rock overlooking Salt Lake Valley, withthe house positioned to take advantage of favourable southern and western views whilebeing protected against the harsh afternoon sun.The finished design approaches each of the programme elements, seamlessly integratingthem into the overall built form. Designing the home to blend with the sites existingtopography resulted in a final form consisting of three levels. The lower level contains agarage, storage space and an entrance foyer. All public areas are located on the mainlevel including the livingdining areas, kitchen and a cantilevered music room andcan be configured to create one large open space.The master bedroom, which the client requested be contained on this level, maintains aphysical separation from the public areas while accessing the most favorable views.These western views are central to the layout of the main level, indicated by the largeexterior balcony near the living area. The upper level contains the homes remaining privatespaces, including a study and two bedrooms.Photography Paul Richer (Richer Images)The two main forms of the house are separated by a canyon designed to allow forboth vertical and horizontal ventilation. The corridor is naturally illuminated viaskylights and serves to differentiate between major areas of the residence.Materials such as architectural concrete and Corten steel cladding were selected for theexterior because they require almost no routine maintenance and enhance the modernaesthetic of the house. The sophistication of the exterior is maintained in the interiorfinishes and details, combining to form a modern residential icon for Salt Lake City. 44. 45 45. 46Upper level1 Garage2 Vestibule3 Family room4 Dining5 Kitchen6 Deck7 Master bedroom8 Office9 Study10 Bedroom11 Bathroom12 Powder room13 Laundry1Lower level Main level90 3m2438576101011112131111 46. 47 47. 48Mac-Interactive ArchitectsH E A D L A N DNorth Curl Curl, New South Wales, AustraliaSet on a sloping south-facing site, the Headland house hovers above one of Sydneysclassically laidback Northern Beach suburbs. The beguiling nature of the setting maskswhat on closer scrutiny reveals a complexity of conditions that directly informed thearchitects response in creating a relaxed and well-accommodated family home.The ocean and the beach are to the southeast and the sweeping views out over thedistrict to the south of the site culminate in views of the Sydney CBD skyline to thesouthwest. In addition to this, there is a nature reserve to the north.Photography Murray Fredericks andJames Rice (Vision Photography)Capturing all of these aspects became the focus and the challenge of the Headlandhouse design. The lower level is cut firmly into the hill and kept intentionally solid(rendered masonry with clean-cut vertical slot openings). This level houses all thebedrooms, a large laundry, garaging, and a family room spilling out onto the backgarden and swimming pool.The upper level, by contrast, is lightweight and serpentine, twisting and turning tomaximize its aspect and capture all available views, drawing them into the house. Thistwist in the upper-level form sitting over the solid base (likened to a lizard on a rock) createstwo distinct terraces on the flat roof of the lower level. These feed directly off the mainlivingdining room. This duality enables the residents to track the Australian sun (or avoidit if it gets too hot), and with large openings on opposite sides, establishes excellentnatural cross-ventilation and shaded central living space.This level comprises all the features expected in a large contemporary family house: amedia room, a computer room-cum-study, plus the requisite open-plan kitchen, livingand dining area. Raised two steps higher than the surrounding area, the kitchencommands an elevated aspect to the south and directly overlooks the pool and gardenfor optimum surveillance of the young ones. 48. 49 49. 50 50. 51227 6 86Ground floor First floor1 Bridge/Entry2 Bedroom3 Garage4 Laundry5 Rumpus room6 Terrace7 Garden8 Pool9 Study10 Media room11 Dining/Living12 Kitchen25224311011966 120 5m 51. 52 52. 53 53. 54McClean DesignH O L LYWO O D H I L L S R E S I D E N C ELos Angeles, California, USAThe new residence is a remodel of an existing home that was designed in the French styleduring the 1970s and was in very bad shape. The original structure was stripped downto framing and rebuilt in a contemporary style to take advantage of the magnificent viewsover the city of Los Angeles below.Both the house and pool are L-shaped in configuration. Central to the design conceptwas the removal of the existing pool, which was located in the middle of the yard, andpushing out a new pool to the perimeter of the lot to produce a larger outdoor living spacewrapped by the house and the infinity pool.Photography Nick SpringettCeiling heights were increased in the main living areas and the plan opened up tovisually connect the different spaces. A key element of the design is the transparentsliding door systems that open the interior up to the outdoors and the view.The house is laid out on one level, something of a rarity in the Hollywood Hills, andconsists of three bedrooms in addition to the living, dining, kitchen and family room, as wellas a small screening room or gym. The palette of materials was kept simple through theuse of white limestone, brushed aluminum and stainless steel warmed by oak walls andcabinetry. 54. 55 55. 56 56. 57 57. 581 Entry2 Bedroom3 Bathroom4 Powder room5 Garage6 Laundry7 Kitchen8 Dining9 Living10 Family room11 Gym12 Master bedroom13 Master bathroom14 Walk-in robe15 Pool and spa16 Patio17 CourtyardFloor plan20 5m14121316112101 965177815433 58. 59 59. 60Marsh Cashman Koolloos (MCK)H O N I TO N H O U S EBellevue Hill, New South Wales, AustraliaThe architects approached the redesign of Honiton House as an opportunity to take alarge compartmentalised house and open it up to create a contemporary flow thatenabled the interior spaces to connect to exterior spaces over different levels. Landscapeelements continue from garden to interior to emphasise seamlessness, while respectingthe language of the original arts-and-crafts-style architecture.A new orientation of key living spaces was a critical first step to maximising sunlight andnatural ventilation. Connecting the formerly closed-off rooms was key to unlocking thehomes spaces and bringing about highly usable and friendly living areas.Photography Steve BackExternal and internal blinds, as well as sunshade awnings, were used to controlexposure to the sunlight, while inside the house an open mezzanine hastransformed the back hall into a functional focal point.The use of the large void to connect the kitchen, formal dining and living areas givesharmony to once disparate rooms. Light and the fine control of it further enhances themezzanine, ensuring these spaces are inviting and useable at all times of the day.The interior is kept neutral, with punches of colour used to add personality and character.All over the house the evocative contrast of intense textural materials is a striking designfeature. Rough sandstone plays off against smooth concrete; timber screens contrastwith lush plants; jewel-coloured tiles arranged in an Islamic fan pattern break up blocksof austere Calacatta marble.A sandstone wall that snakes its way through the building from inside to out is a clevertactical and visual device, used to connect a variety of spaces. 60. 61 61. 62 62. 630 10m10 111821 1428 27 24Lower ground floor Ground floor First floor1829 2932 30 2927293429 3427359122322 20 17 191516 1325 2633 31191 Store2 Garage3 Cloak store4 Informal lounge room5 Wine cellar6 Existing subfloor7 Guest WC8 Daybed9 Pool10 Spa11 Upper courtyard12 Lower courtyard13 Existing entry14 Existing foyer15 Existing formal lounge16 Existing powder room17 Existing TV room18 Existing sunroom19 Existing terrace20 Existing formal dining21 New stair22 Void23 Dining courtyard24 Kitchen25 Study26 Laundry27 Terrace28 Roof garden29 Bedroom30 Robe31 Ensuite32 Hallway33 Bathroom34 Linen35 Planter41563281 7 63. 64 64. 65 65. 66MinarcH O R W I TZ R E S I D E N C EVenice, California, USA 66. 67The casually modern Horwitz Residence makes the most of the temperate SouthernCalifornian climate by opening up to an outdoor living space that includes a pool, diningand barbecue area, and a play court. The simple, eco-conscious design is focused onfunctionality and the creation of a healthy family environment, with the interior/exteriorcourtyards, along with the master sliding window and living room sliders, allowing foroptimum natural ventilation and maximum natural light.Photography Art GrayOther passive sustainable elements include a solar chimney that draws in thecooler outside air and pushes out the warmer inside air during summer. Theeffectiveness of this simple design is such that a mechanical cooling system is notrequired. Further energy reductions are realized through the use of solar thermalradiant floor heating throughout.The architects made a conscious effort to use construction materials in their most organicform, and the contrasts of the various materials used (stone, steel, wood) add an elementof warmth and family friendliness to this open and light contemporary home. Floor andceiling materials are connected in an unobtrusive and whimsical manner to increase floorplan flow and space. 67. 688 8W171611 10 91513 21214 567 1 8141616160 3m1 Courtyard2 Lounge3 Office4 Master bedroom5 Walk-in-robe6 Ensuite7 Powder room8 Bathroom9 Living/Dining10 Kitchen11 Pantry12 Guest room13 Verandah14 Pool15 Garage16 Bedroom17 LaundryFirst floorGround floor3 68. 69 69. 70 70. 71 71. 72Buerger Katsota ArchitectsH O U S E A + BSanta Maria, Paros, Greece 72. Photography Dimitris Kalapodas73House A+B consists of two holiday homes in one, designed to accommodate the needsof two families. The single volume is broken into a series of components that create avariety of niches, extrusions and spaces, achieving a plasticity of form yet at the same timearchitectural cohesion both in the interior and the exterior that reflects upon, respectsand responds to the areas traditional Cycladic architecture.The house is sited on a solid stone and concrete platform 80 centimetres above apreserved agricultural field immediately adjacent to the sea, giving dramatic viewsout to the bay, the sea beyond and the island of Naxos. The shifting layout allowsthe definition of several different outdoor spaces and rooms including breakfastterraces with outdoor kitchens, a dining terrace with a barbeque, and a terrace forwatching movie projections at night. Inside, private spaces such as wet units andsleeping areas are accommodated in the separate family sections, while thepublic living areas are accommodated in the in-between zones as extensions ofthe outdoors.Designing for a holiday home in the Cyclades required sensible and sensitive strategies totake advantage of the areas particular environment and climate, which is generally definedby mild winters, year-round sunshine with a high intensity during the summer months, highaverage temperatures and a shortage of water, especially during the holiday season. Theextensive translucent canopy acts as a vast climate moderator providing comfortableshaded areas for all-day use, especially during summer. Through efficient externalinsulation, the avoidance of direct sunlight hitting glazed surfaces and internal temperaturesregulated via the foundations thermal mass, the house remains comfortable throughsummer without the need for air conditioning or any mechanical cooling. 73. 74 74. 7510 2 11 11110 2194134 18125 83 197 7208 671516815612 2 4 57 7131713141 Master bedroom2 Master bathroom3 Living4 Kitchen5 Storage6 Guest bathroom7 Bedroom8 Bathroom9 Guest studio10 Tea kitchen11 Roof terrace12 External shower13 External kitchen14 BBQ15 Entry16 Atrium/Night cinema17 External living18 Breakfast area19 Play area20 Sun deck0 4mFirst floorGround floor 75. 76Bento E Azevedo Arquitetos AssociadosH O U S E C A R Q U E I J ACamaari, Bahia, BrazilThis site-sensitive single-storey house makes maximum use of space, emphasisingoutdoor living and providing functional and comfortable living areas. The simple, efficientplan includes a chapel and a large, flexible social area that integrates living, dining and atelevision room in an open space linked to the outside area via a porch.Photography Tarso FigueiraThe house is positioned horizontally on the site, with environmental concernsdictating the project work with the natural landscape and sloping topography, sothat the house seems to float, creating two different levels of occupation. Stepsfrom the porch lead to the garden, pool, barbecue and outdoor dining area.For privacy, the house is closed off from front street views. Narrow windows and a brise-soleilon the west-facing front faade are designed to minimise solar gain, while the rearof the house completely integrates inside and outside through large windows, slidingdoors and a porch, connecting the house with the green area.As a result, at first contact the house appears as though a closed box. This firstimpression quickly dissipates upon entering, when one discovers ample open spacebathed in natural light and strongly connected with the outdoors. 76. 77 77. 78 78. 791 Entry2 Garden3 Living4 Porch5 Chapel6 Bedroom7 Closet8 Bathroom9 Kitchen10 Powder room11 Pantry12 Storage13 WC14 Laundry15 Garage16 Barbecue17 PoolFloor plan60 2m212161314 8131211 102 3 419157865 7 17 79. 80Takashi Yamaguchi & AssociatesH O U S E I N I S EIse, JapanLocated on a bluff surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the beautiful MiyagawaRiver, House in Ise forms a rich relationship with its surroundings. The building iscomposed of two volumes running parallel to each other. A vertical void links the rooftopterrace and the light court on the ground floor, drawing nature into the interior. A horizontalvoid, located on the ground floor, connects directly to the vertical void and opens upviews of Miyagawa River.Photography Takashi Yamaguchi & AssociatesThe ground floor of the eastern volume contains the living, dining and kitchenareas all central to daily life. The dull sheen of the aluminium flooring gentlyamplifies the illumination from the light court and reflects the changing weatherpatterns onto the white interior throughout the day.The first floor contains family space and a bedroom in an enclosed area with a slopedceiling. Milky-white natural light entering through slits in the roof creates a soft, subduedatmosphere.A garage and study are located on the western volumes ground floor. The long, relativelylow opening in the study enables eyes weary from reading to rest with a view of theabundant green landscape outside.The rooftop terrace and light court are open to the surrounding natural beauty and affordexcellent vantage points for the summer fireworks festival. The buildings white exteriorwalls both reflect the fresh green of spring and catch the shadows cast by bare branchesunder the setting sun of late autumn. Such changing scenery is sure to create preciousmemories for the family that calls this house home. 80. 81 81. 82 82. 1 Lounge2 Study3 Dining4 Kitchen5 Entry6 Light court7 Bathroom8 Garage9 Family room10 Terrace11 Void12 Bedroom0 5m831Ground floorFirst floor34268579 111210 83. 84STEINMETZDEMEYER Architects Urban PlannersH O U S E I N T H E V I L L A G EDalheim, LuxembourgMaison Mather is a single-family house built to replace an old barn in Dalheim, a village20 kilometres from Luxembourg. Working in the volume of the original barn, which buttedup against another house, the design aims to remain modest and complementary to theart-deco-rural style of the neighbouring house. The basement of the barn, with its vaultedcellar, was maintained as a platform for the new house. To accommodate the basementbeing 6 metres lower than the new house, a large terrace extending the living spaces andlooking down onto the garden was incorporated into the plan.Photography Christof Weber PhotographyThe house is developed on three levels. The ground floor is a very open space that,from the street to the garden, gathers the social living areas: kitchen, dining andliving room. Two childrens bedrooms and one guest bedroom are contained onthe garden side of the first floor, while the family room, to the street and southeastside, is the heart of the house. The more private parents area, like a hotel suite, islocated on the upper level. A large dormer volume gives generous space to themaster bedroom and provides special views onto the garden.Clad in natural red cedar wood, the faade gives the appearance of a functional farmbuilding in the local tradition. The entrance window and door are the same scale as theoriginal barn gate in order to link the new design with the old. Wide use of shutters andsliding screens, other elements of the local rural architecture, make the street faadetransformable, leaving the transparency of the house completely up to the inhabitants. 84. 866Second floor8 8 891 25 7 31 Lounge2 Dining3 Kitchen4 Hall5 Technical room6 Laundry40 2mFirst floorGround floor7 WC8 Bedroom9 Entertainment room10 Bathroom11 Storage12 Master bedroom10121110 85. 87 86. 88Fran Silvestre ArquitectosH O U S E O N T H E M O U N TA I N S I D EAyora, Valencia, Spain 87. 89The sleek, clean lines of this white modernist house contrast starkly with the naturalrugged mountain range from which it seems to shoot out like a kind of crystal from deepbeneath the surface of the earth. Lined next to the more traditional houses in this smallSpanish village, it appears alien, otherworldly, and yet at the same time perfectly suitedto its surroundings.Photography Fernando Aldaand Juan RodrguezThe clean, minimalist aesthetic is continued indoors, where a central void dividesthe interior space. Located on the ground floor are the garage, wine cellar andlaundry. The first floor contains two bedrooms, open to the private street, while athird bedroom on the second floor looks over the houses opposite and the Valleyof Ayora. The study, also located on the second floor, opens onto to the centralvoid, incorporating that space.The open-plan living, dining and kitchen area on the second floor open onto an uncoveredterrace that looks out to the rugged mountain range behind, making it a wonderful areafor entertaining.Architect; Fran Silvestre, M Jos SezInterior Design; Alfaro HofmannProject team; Pedro Vicente Lpez Lpez, Jos ngel Ruz Millo,Jos Vicente Miguel Lpez, Fernando Us Martn, Sara Sancho Ferreras 88. 90 89. 911 Wine cellar2 Vestibule3 Garage4 Laundry5 Entrance hall6 Staircase7 Bedroom8 Hall9 Bathroom10 Terrace11 Lounge/Dining12 Kitchen13 Study1Ground floor69 712First floor Second floor23457879 813111068 90. 92David Jameson ArchitectK E N S I N GTO N R E S I D E N C EWashington DC, USALocated 8 kilometres (5 miles) north of Washington DC, this house is a renovatedresidence for a young family situated amongst a subdivision of utilitarian post-war houses.The 685-square-metre (2250-square-foot) residence takes the form of a simple masswhose purity is interrupted by the void space of a carport. Bounded by an introvertedexterior, luminous living spaces unfold in a series of interlocking volumes that are moreurban and contained. Stairs become a series of intersecting diagonal slices throughspace. Cement-board sheets are sheared into abstract siding shingles that contribute tothe unreadable scale of the building.Photography Paul Warchol Photography 91. 93 92. 94 93. 1 Entry2 Powder room3 Kitchen4 Dining5 Living6 Carport7 Family room8 Master bedroom9 Master bathroom10 Bathroom11 Bedroom12 Mechanical room950 6mFirst floorMezzanineGround floor10128763 4 521191 94. 96Mojo StumerK I N G S P O I N T R E S I D E N C EKings Point, New York, USAThe contemporary design of this modern retreat lends itself to the chic luxury one wouldexpect from a suburban New York home. The design juxtaposes modern living with thepreservation of the fantastic water views while suiting the homeowners aesthetic bent.Photography Scott FrancesThe blue limestone, which runs the entirety of the lower level, enhances the soft,rich interior palette. Different finishes of absolute granite and high gloss woodlacquer were used to give texture and sheen to vertical surfaces. The clients widearray of artwork was a key factor in the design, requiring vast open spaces, bothinside and out, to display their extensive private collection.Handcrafted millwork, custom windows and a double-height entry and living area giveway to sprawling open areas, all of which are significant characteristics of the house.Outdoor entertaining areas are nestled in the tranquility of verdant landscaping, and theLong Island Sound serves as a picturesque backdrop. 95. 97 96. 98 97. 990 10mGround floor1213551416201518 17191 Utility closet2 Laundry3 Training area4 Wine cellar5 Bathroom6 Bar7 Media room8 Storage9 Gym10 Boiler room11 Mechanical room12 Garage13 Office14 Library15 Foyer16 Dining17 Kitchen18 Family room19 Breakfast room20 Pool bathroom21 Bedroom22 Walk-in-robe23 Hall24 Master bedroom2122 5First floor2423235552221132212345678810 911Basement 98. 100Belzberg ArchitectsKO N A R E S I D E N C EKona, Hawaii, USANestled between cooled lava flows, the Kona residence situates its axis not with thelinearity of the property, but rather with the axiality of predominant views available to thesite. Within the dichotomy of natural elements and a geometric hardscape, the residenceattempts to integrate both the surrounding views of volcanic mountain ranges to the eastand ocean horizons to the west.The programme is arranged as a series of pods distributed throughout the property, eachhaving its own unique features and view. The pods are programmatically assigned astwo sleeping pods with common areas, media room, master suite and main living space.An exterior gallery corridor becomes the organisational and focal feature for the entirehouse, connecting the two pods along a central axis.Photography Benny Chan (Fotoworks)and Belzberg ArchitectsTo help maintain the environmental sensitivity of the house, two separate arrays ofroof-mounted photovoltaic panels offset the residence energy usage, while thechoice of darker lava stone helps heat the pool water via solar radiation. Rainwatercollection and redirection to three drywells that replenish the aquifer areimplemented throughout the property. The exterior of the home is constructed ofreclaimed teak timber from old barns and train tracks. Coupled with stacked andcut lava rock, the two materials form a historically driven medium embedded inHawaiian tradition.Local basket weaving culture was the inspiration for the entry pavilion, which re-enactsthe traditional gift upon arrival ceremony. Various digitally sculpted wood ceilings andscreens throughout the house continue the abstract approach to traditional Hawaiianwood carving, further infusing traditional elements into the contemporary arrangement. 99. 101 100. 1021 Childrens room2 Childrens common room3 Motor court4 Guest room5 Garage6 Entry pavilion7 Outdoor gallery8 Theatre9 Kitchen10 Great room11 Dining room12 Study13 Office14 Gym15 Master bedroom16 Hot tub17 Pool18 Reflecting pool19 Master bathroom20 Outdoor shower21 Outdoor tub22 Conversation pit23 Fruit grove24 Pineapple patch11122034 54418824 791217 101622 1115 1323141921620202020 2020Floor plan 101. 103 102. 104 103. 105 104. 106Centerbrook Architects and PlannersL A K E WO O D H O U S ENortheastern USA 105. 107Set in a pine forest near a still lake, this rustic house stages a friendly argument betweenthe built and the natural worlds, playfully mimicking nature while taking advantage of herbenevolent charms. Fanning out like a heliotropic spring fern, the house follows the sunsdaily arc, opening southward toward the water so inhabitants can closely observe andengage the outdoors with all their senses.Photography Peter Aaron (Esto)Connected shed roofs facing south provide deep overhangs to shade porches withtall columns that support a solar screen of indigenous logs. These rhythmicallyplaced natural shades invite the suns warming winter rays, but keep the housecool in summer. The roofs shoulder against north winds, while scattered leaf-likedormers lift skyward, luring daylight deep into the interior. The first floor flowsseamlessly into the outdoors and onto a sitting porch through folding glass wallsthat open from side to side, merging interior and exterior into one great living space.Inside, the main house is united by an arcing two-storey hall that doubles as a grand entry.Lined with walls made from local stones at the first floor, it has a catwalk balcony aboveleading to bedrooms and a studio. The hall serves as the main street for the house,connecting the garage and service rooms with the kitchen and the living room. 106. 1081 Media room2 Games room3 Mechanical room4 Wine cellar5 Powder room6 Storage7 Tractor garage8 Mudroom/Laundry9 Garage10 Outdoor cooking area11 Dining12 Entry hall13 Office14 Music/Library15 Kitchen16 Living17 Studio18 Master bathroom19 Master bedroom20 Bathroom21 Bedroom22 Open to belowLoftFirst floorGround floorLower ground floor10 22ft202345678951314101115 161217 319182121 212036 3666222222 107. 109 108. 110 109. 111 110. 112Jyrki TasaMOBY D I C K H O U S EEspoo, Finland 111. 113This biomorphic house peeks out onto the street from behind the rocks. A stair built ofstone and a bridge out of steel lead to the main entrance on the first floor above groundlevel. One enters the building through a white organic outer wall. Located on this floor arethe living room, library, master bedroom and two balconies. The ground floor houseschildrens spaces, a guestroom and a garage. The basement contains sauna facilities, afireplace and a gym.Photography Jussi TiainenFloors are connected by a tall staircase as well as by a two-storey-high wintergarden. Three translucent glasssteel bridges join these spaces as well. Thestaircase, which forms the spatial core of the house, is lit by a large skylight. Fromthe staircase one has a view of the house from every direction either directly orthrough diverse glass walls.The organic-shaped ceiling in the first floor complements free-form spatial organisationemphasised by the curved white outer wall. All interior walls are rectangular in section asopposed to the outer shell, which forms a dynamic contrast between the two. The houseopens towards the southwest in the direction of the garden through large windows. 112. 1141 Sauna cabinet2 Bathroom3 Sauna4 Dressing room5 Gym6 Cleaning room7 WC8 Technical equipment9 Wine cellar10 Storage11 Bedroom12 Clothes storage13 Winter garden14 Hall15 Garage16 Terrace17 Study18 Living19 Wardrobe20 Kitchen21 Utility room22 BalconyFirst floorGround floorLower ground floor1234562 1478 910111111121311101517 18 1819 7211142012211622 113. 115 114. 116Yasutaka Yoshimura ArchitectsNOW H E R E B U T S A J I M AYokosuka, Kanagawa, JapanThis holiday rental home located on the central east coast of Japan, sited on a point ofreclaimed land in a small fishing village, is a triangular block composed of tube-likevolumes positioned towards the ocean. While the site meets the seawall and directlyfaces the sea, it also offers views of the buildings that line the coast.Photography Chiaki Yasukawa andYasutaka YoshimuraTo provide adequate privacy without the use of curtains, narrow tube-shapedspaces are bundled together and angled to provide openings toward the sea. Theorientation of these tubes naturally blocks the line of sight from the adjacentapartments, and while gazing down the length of the tube from inside only theocean can be seen.While providing an escape from the tide of urbanism characterising what we normally calla resort, Nowhere but Sajima still maintains the key aspects of the resort experience. Inthis house the architects have managed to replicate the experience of looking out to seafrom the deck of a ship. 115. 117 116. 118Second floor122 3416987511 10 111First floorGround floor1 Terrace2 Bedroom3 Hall4 Garage5 Lounge6 Dining7 Kitchen8 Study9 Storage10 Bathroom11 Dressing room 117. 119 118. 120Feldman ArchitecturePAC I F I C H E I G H T S TOWNHOUSESan Francisco, California, USAThe Pacific Heights Townhouse is an update and reconfiguration of a 1906 stucco-cladVictorian house. The owners wanted to maintain the buildings traditional feel, but also toinfuse some modern elements, so the house would be both more livable and reflectiveof their personalities. They also wanted a light-filled house that would incorporatesustainable elements. Furthermore, the original house took up nearly the entire length ofits lot and the clients wanted a garden that would be accessible from the main living spaces.To achieve these goals, the architects placed the living areas on the top floor, where thelight would be best and where, by removing a large portion of the rear space, a roofgarden could be created. Most of the walls were removed from this floor to create spacesthat are visually connected, yet functionally separate.Photography Paul DyerThe building is set off the south property line, which allowed the addition ofnumerous large windows along the length of the house. New skylights on the northside flood the interior of the top floor and the long hallway on the second floor withnatural light. Open-riser stairs, a light well, and interior windows also allow light tofilter down to the second floor hall.Throughout the house modern elements are combined with the traditional in anunexpected manner. For example, a steel and glass staircase and garden wall, modernlighting, wallpaper, tile and cabinetry are set against traditional wainscoting, trim, and rusticwooden floorboards.Significant sustainable elements were also incorporated into the design, including a solar-poweredradiant heat system and a large photovoltaic roof array. 119. 121 120. 1221 Side entry2 Garage3 Side yard4 Lobby5 Guest suite6 Living area7 Rear yard8 Entry9 Play room10 Bathroom11 Bedroom12 Master bathroom13 Master bedroom14 Living15 Dining16 Kitchen17 Family room18 Roof garden19 SpaSecond floorFirst floor10 5m35 6 7428910 11 10 11121319171614 15Ground floor18 121. 123 122. 124Barilari ArchittetiP I C T U R E H O U S ERipatransone, Italy 123. 125The exterior of the Picture House speaks the language of the landscape that surroundsit, blending in with the natural environment, reflecting rural traditions and earthy colours.Inside, the house becomes abstract, with the outside viewed through windows thatappear as pictures on the walls. Every functional point of the house has one of thesepictures to view. The windows attract the landscape, framing it and projecting it inside.Photography Fabio BarilariThe staircase seems to extend an invitation for exploration and discovery. It is anextension of the living room a place to sit, to climb, to explore an object ofinterest in itself, with its steps of varying size, its landing and ramps. The staircaseextends to the outside terrace, creating a sense of continuity between inside andoutside; and between ground floor, mezzanine and first floor. That the samematerial is used for the stairs, terrace and internal floor adds to this continuity.The pictures in the Picture House do not remain static: the colours, light and landscapechanging with the day and with the seasons, captivating those inside with these naturalmoving images of beauty.6 5 4 3 2 176* 5* 4* 3* 2* 1*16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8810a11a 12a 13a 14a 15a 16a 17a 18a 19a 20a 21a6 5 4 3 2 176* 5* 4* 3* 2* 1*First floor1Ground floor1 Guest bathroom2 Guest bedroom3 Dining4 Entrance5 Kitchen6 Living0 2m42 537810119 12967 Patio8 Wardrobe9 Bathroom10 Master bedroom11 Family bedroom12 Mezzanine/Living/Studio 124. 126Genius LociP I N I S I H O U S EJakarta, IndonesiaPinisi House is situated within a small residential complex in Jakarta. In this development,privacy is a key essential ingredient. Right from the point of entry the house is seamlesslydesigned, managing to maintain privacy while at the same time allowing a good mix ofboth natural lighting and cross ventilation.The main living space is elevated so as to avoid the direct view of the traffic along theslip roads to the estate. With the main spaces elevated to a new plane, the edgelesspool thus becomes the main focus, where the building gravitates. A luscious tropicallandscape envelops the sides of the pool, with the planting of a 50-year-old treecompleting the setting.Photography Genius LociEach interlocking space creates a new realm of experience, making the most of theopportunities afforded by the tropical climate, integrating gardens and air wells tocapitalise on the genius loci, or spirit of place.To complete the identity of the house, a uniquely patterned metal sunscreen plotted alongthe suns path enables optimun solar deflection. Inspiration for the design was drawnfrom the basic forms of DNA code, translated into a graphic form. This identity tops offthe playfulness of the house.Architect/Designer Mr Alex Bayusaputro and Mr Stanley Savio (Genius Loci)Main Contractor Mr Eka Hendrawan (PT Duta Kreasindo)Lighting Consultant Hadi Komara 125. 127 126. 1281 Pump andgenset2 Drivers room3 Laundry4 Garden5 Garage6 Storage7 Maids room8 Kitchen9 Bathroom10 Pump room11 Home theatre12 Carport13 Balancing tank14 Secret room15 Foyer16 Walk-in-robe17 Dining room18 Pantry19 Masterbedroom20 Courtyard21 Living22 Foyer23 Pond24 Bedroom25 Sitting roomFirst floor12 3 40 5m56 7 8910111213144 4159161718212292320199249 242544249Second floorGround floor 127. 129 128. 130 129. 131 130. 132Bates Masi ArchitectsP RYO R R E S I D E N C EMontauk, New York, USA 131. Photography Bates Masi Architects133The Pryor Residence is sited atop a small hill, with views of the ocean in the distance. Thedesign of the house prompts the owners to interact with the surrounding environment,evoking experiences of camping.A departure from typical residential planning, the house has multiple entrances designedfor different guests and for different occasions. Large glass doors slide open to the living,dining and kitchen areas for a large gathering; a smaller scaled swing door for anoccasional guest opens to the centre hall with a view of the ocean; and a sequence ofauxiliary spaces beach equipment area, outdoor shower, and sand and mudroom create a seamless ritual from the daily activities for the family and friends.In all living areas and bedrooms, glass doors and insect screens slide in and outfrom pockets in the walls, transforming rooms to screened porches or spacescompletely open to the landscape.The living area, a double-height space with kitchen, dining and living areas, has 36-foot-wide(11-metre) glass doors that pocket into southern and northern walls. When open,the dining room becomes a picnic area and the living room fireplace becomes a campfire.Multiple layers of bronzed metal fabric at the clerestory windows in the living area foldand unfold to adjust sunlight for optimal brightness and temperature. 132. 134204 5 7D WFFirst floor1 Carport2 Service entry3 Guestroom4 Storage5 Outdoor shower6 Mudroom7 Basement entry8 Guest bathroom9 Entry patio10 Entry hall121111 Stair12 Hall13 Coat closet14 Pantry15 Kitchen16 Living/Dining17 Patio18 Kids bedroom19 Guest bedroom20 Bathroom21 Shower22 Linen closet23 Master bathroom24 Master closet25 Master bedroom26 Balcony27 Living/Dining below28 Bris Soleil10 10mGround floor23612910138 11 14 1617272824 25262321 2118 191522 133. 135 134. 136CplusCQ U E E N S PA R K R E S I D E N C EQueens Park, New South Wales, AustraliaLocated in a noisy urban context on the corner of a busy arterial road and laneway an existing dwelling provided the setting for this significant transformation. The originalmasonry walls on the eastern and western faades were retained and recycled, in additionto the southern entry. The existing kitchen and living spaces were extended and theexisting walls to the north were removed to make way for large glazed doors leading outto the new outdoor dining/terrace and pool areas.Photography Murray FredericksThe interior planning was dramatically re-worked to arrange the spaces around theordering elements of the entry hall and service corridor. The new entry hall providesa warm circulation path, distinctly articulated in timber that branches into andconnects the various spaces of the home.The overall spatial concept is inspired by the experience of sheltering in the dappled lightunder the canopy of the Morton Bay figs in adjacent Centennial Park. Integral to the designof the house, and carried forward from the sites original structure, is the entry sequence,marked with a custom-designed recycled-jarrah door. Passing through this portal, thehallway extends through the house as an ordering element conceived as a tree trunkfrom which the private spaces of the home branch and around which the butterfly roofform is mirrored.Ground floor1 Entry2 Hall3 Master bedroom4 Ensuite5 Walk-in-robe6 Kitchen7 Lounge/Dining8 Outdoor living9 Pool deck10 Pool11 Bedroom/Study12 Bathroom13 Bedroom14 Garage15 Storage16 Laundry17 Pantry710925315141112131416817 60 3m 135. 137 136. 138 137. 139 138. 140 139. 141 140. 142Thomas Elliott, Paramita Abirama Istasadhya (PAI)R E S I D E N C E AT P R A PA N C AJakarta, IndonesiaA lot of passion went into the design of Residence at Prapanca. The architectural style isneither classic nor modern, rather a combination of both, while the interior design has amodern, artistic aesthetic.Each room is equipped with multiple openings, allowing natural light to shower in andbrighten the interior while at the same time opening up views to the surrounding garden.Each bathroom also has an outdoor/indoor configuration.Photography Ibham JasinLarge natural teakwood doors and a dark marble floor make for an impressiveentrance to the formal living, formal dining and reading room. A corridor leading tofamily areas displays an impressive collection of modern custom artwork of goldenanodised aluminum by local artist Rita Widagdo. A clear separation between formalareas and family areas is a response to the needs of entertaining.The dramatic open sitting room and terrace leading off from the family sitting room createa calming and relaxing space overlooking the swimming pool.The master bedroom, with its large wardrobe surrounding an orchid courtyard, providesa totally different experience. A generous bathroom complete with his and hers showerand toilet plus sunken bathtub with glass skylight surrounded by an enclosed gardencreates a sense of warmth and luxury. 141. 144 142. 145 143. 14616 15181928Lower ground floor Ground floor First floor1 Driveway2 Garage3 Laundry4 Mechanical room5 Storage6 Lobby7 Maids quarters8 Reflecting pond9 Portico10 Foyer11 Living12 Formal dining13 Corridor14 Reading room15 Prayer room16 Kitchen17 Pantry18 Breakfast19 Family room20 Terrace21 Entertainment room22 Study23 Powder room24 Gym25 Master bedroom26 Wardrobe27 Master bathroom28 Childrens bedroom29 Childrens wardrobe30 Childrens bathroom31 Swimming pool32 Garden33 Hall34 Collection room35 WC36 Guest bedroom37 Guest bathroom10 5m5 57365 5442 44232112 10 111417202213 242527 25 30323231323234353736338889132629 144. 147 145. 148Morris PartnershipR I C H M O N D H O U S ERichmond, Victoria, AustraliaResponding boldly to the challenges of a tight inner city site, architect Michael Morris hasprovided a sanctuary amidst the traffic and intensity of the immediate surroundings.The interior is private, quiet and visually exciting. The exterior is assertive in its presence,yet not dominating and contributes to the vitality and interest of the street.Photography Christopher Ott and Shania ShegedynThe front faade is notched to provide a protected entry and enable views of theadjacent Victorian cottage. Large screens prevent invasive views, and roomsrevolve around protective courtyards and decks. An adjacent peppercorn tree alsoforms a protective veil. The established lush gardens are watered by rainwatertanks concealed behind a stacked stone wall along the entry path, which also holdsgrasses and orchids along the entry.The simple rectilinear form of the house creates spaces which flow into each other. Thesubtle palette of materials is deliberately restrained, relying on layering and transparencyto create a sense of elusiveness. External finishes penetrate into the building and arehighlighted by the selective use of interior colours and finishes. All Isobar and Monsoontapware used in the building has been designed by the architect. 146. 149 147. 150 148. 1519 10412 13565 7843114 814 150 5m1 Storage2 Wine cellar3 Entry4 Ensuite5 Bedroom6 Gallery7 Courtyard8 Greenwall9 Laundry10 Garage11 Master bedroom12 Upper gallery13 Kitchen14 Living/Dining15 DeckGround floorLower ground floor1 2First floor 149. 152 150. 153 151. 154Saaj Design / Willstruct Pty Ltd (Builder)S O U T H YA R R A H O U S ESouth Yarra, Victoria, AustraliaResponding to the site, a modest wedge-shaped suburban block, the strategy for theSouth Yarra House was to locate all primary living areas on the first floor to capture distantviews and natural solar gain, while preserving privacy from nearby neighbours. The housefaade addresses the street by adopting an orthogonal language to integrate it into theheritage street setting. As you move through the site the building form gradually starts tospread and cantilever like the canopy of a tree, flowing into a series of graceful arcs,sweeps and curves.Photography Matthew Mallet, Patrick Redmondand Shania ShegedynThe framed, cantilevered faade has been formed by thousands of verticallylaminated sheets of glass. The result is an abstract botanical frozen waterfall. Theentire wall responds internally to the ever-changing external light conditions, andat night glows outwards.The entire house is connected architecturally through circulation via a spine wall thatstarts off outside of the house. This wall progressively increases in scale as it slides underthe mass of the upper levels. On the lower levels, sculpted joinery units are hung off andcarved into the wall, which then grows into a cylindrical lift shaft and flows around a spiral,ribbon-like staircase. It culminates on the upper level, encasing a kitchen pod and a powderroom that anchors the entire first floor living. The kitchen has the capacity to be concealedvia curved metallic sliding doors, challenging our perception of what the kitchen is.The bedroom zones, tucked below, reference the Marion Hall/Art Deco influenced interiorof the original house. 152. 155 153. 156 154. 157 155. 158 156. 159 157. 160Base ArchitectureS TO N E H AWKEThe Gap, Queensland, AustraliaThe steep, difficult site is wedged into the side of a hill and nestled into a large parcel ofheavily wooded environmentally protected land. The charred box protrudes horizontally likefallen lumber. Solidly grounded into the site, the body of the house wraps itself around anabove-ground off-form concrete pool that also reflects the charred timber in its internal finish.Raw and organic materials were used to blend with the natural surrounds of sandstonerockwork and various species of native tall trees. With this language, the cladding andstructure are represented accordingly with rough sawn stained plywood, galvanised steel,and combinations of horizontal and vertical sections mimicking the tree forms.Photography Christopher Frederick JonesFrom this point it was critical to both soften and refine the palette to the interiordetailing while being mindful of the importance of the cohesion and notion ofinterior to exterior. Once formally inside, the occupants are transferred both visuallyand physically between this notion as the house opens up with counterbalancedglazing systems and sliding external glass walls.A central entry from the garage leads to the first-level entry point and voided space thatleads either off to the parents retreat or, further ascending, to the centre of the main bodyof the house. Although from the street it appears to be a three-storey house, 90 per centof the programme is confined to the top level, which happens to be level with naturalground due to the slope of the site.1 Garage2 Sports storage3 Tool storage4 Entry5 Pool shell6 Water tank7 External entry8 Internal entry foyer9 Walk-in-robe10 Ensuite11 Bedroom12 Private deck13 Study/Sewing room14 Bathroom15 Guestroom16 Laundry17 Dining18 Living19 Deck 120 Deck 2201721 Kitchen22 Rumpus room23 PoolLower ground floor6 63 21615144 2211 1121191823813 710 91112150 4mGround floor First floor 158. 162 159. 163 160. 164Creative ArchS U M A R B E AC H H O U S EWhangapoua, Coromandel, New Zealand 161. 165The brief for this project was for a collection of spaces that would open up in the summerand provide multiple outdoor living areas or act as a private sanctuary when used as awinter retreat.The holiday home is of a typical residential scale and proportion. The main living quartersspans the width of the site, defining the road front and private backyard. The structuresare intersected by a walkway that links the front entrance through the house to the private,north-facing living areas. It also connects the detached guests quarters with the mainliving areas.Photography Jim JanseThe walkway is defined with a solid canopy to the exterior and juxtaposed with along glazed roof light that opens up the heart of the home. This is all tied togetherwith a timber slatted boardwalk under the roof elements. The roof plane ispenetrated by another two features that allow the spaces to experience theelements in a controlled manner.The kitchen and bathroom share an internal screened garden, while the outdoor livingpavilion links the two living wings by providing a gathering point that they can spill out onto.The careful selection of timber accents and shell aggregate embedded within the honedconcrete floor emphasise the link between the beach and the inner sanctuary of theholiday home. 162. 166 163. 1677 61 1FR.O.W TO O P E R A P L A C E910599 87 62376481 Walkway2 Deck3 Living4 Outdoor living5 Kitchen6 Bedroom7 Wardrobe8 Bathroom9 Cupboard10 GarageFloor plan 164. 168Jarmund/Vigsns AS Arkitekter MNALS U M M E R H O U S E V E ST F O L DVestfold, NorwayThe Summer House is located on the coast of Vestfold, in the southern part of Norway,replacing an older building that formerly occupied the site. To secure the planningpermit, the project had to be well adjusted to the terrain, in terms of shape, scale,material and colour.Photography Nils Petter DaleThe house and terraces are partly built upon existing stone walls. The newlyconstructed parts of the wall are made from stones resulting from blasting at the site.The low, elongated volume is cut in two to allow for wind-shielded outdoor areas,embraced by the house itself. These cuts also bring down the scale of the building and,together with the local variations of the section, make the building relate to the surroundingcliff formations.On the outer perimeter of terraces and pool, a glass fence protects against wind whilealso allowing for maximum views. The Kebony wood cladding is treated via a sustainableprocess to make it more durable against exposure to the salt water. 165. 169 166. 170 167. 1718 9 71 Patio2 Living3 TV room4 Dining5 Kitchen6 Bathroom7 Bedroom8 Storage9 WC10 Changing room11 Pool12 Outdoor kitchen1 7Floor plan1110121666 69754117732 168. 172 169. 173 170. 174Connor + SolomonS U R F S I D E H O U S EClovelly, New South Wales, AustraliaA timber platform extends across two-thirds of this beachside site, sheltered to the westby a three-storey stair spine, and to the east by a dense charcoal concrete block wall.Dividing the north-facing exterior deck and 12.5-metre lap pool from the interior are slidingand folding glazed doors, with summer shading provided by the large eaves of theundulating wall and library.Photography Kraig Carlstrom PhotographyWhere wall planes become a continuously wrapping enclosure, a quietening downof the environment and increased intimacy are achieved by the judicial placementof window openings and the selection of finer materials, such as natural timberveneers and fabric. This occurs also on the upper and lower sleeping levels, withthe upper main bedroom opening up onto its own skyline terrace and the lowerchildrens bedrooms opening out onto lawn and garden.Both builder and architect share a great passion for timber boat building, and the detailingof this house reflects the sensitivity and delicacy yet inherent longevity and robustness oftimber boat design, utilising a joint understanding of Australian hardwoods, recycled timberand plantation-grown plywood. 171. 175 172. 17674 52Lower ground floorGround floorUpper ground floorRoof terrace floor1 Grey water recycling2 Bathroom3 Media room4 Laundry5 Stairs6 Outside stairs7 Bedroom8 Drying area9 Terrace10 Lawn11 Gym12 Pool13 Living14 Shower room15 Dining16 Kitchen17 Library/Informal living18 Carparking deck19 Entry20 Ensuite21 Robe and study22 Master bedroom23 Bedroom terrace24 Storage25 Roof terrace0 5m36 79101715 59111413916965122322 52120 519182524618 173. 177 174. 178Godward Guthrie ArchitectsTA K A P U N A H O U S ETakapuna, New Zealand 175. Photography Patrick Reynolds179This project is a renovation of a 1980s architect-designed home. The existing architecturehad an elegant structure comprising solid banks of bagged brick walls counterbalancinglarge glazed areas with delicate steel supports. A special feature was the central courtyardspace around which the home wraps. However, the configuration of window joinery andpoor detailing and finishing had masked the strength of the original concept.The design aim of the architects was to simplify the building as much as possible and tobreak down the divisions between the spaces, and between interior and exterior. Openingthe house to natural light is fundamental to the design response. The work reveals andresponds to the original building rather than seeking to transform or negate it.A primary design decision was to create a new stairwell in the existing centralhallway, which allowed a direct spatial and visual link between the two levels ofthe house. This simple device created a sense of volume and achieved a muchstronger flow from the entry down to the courtyard and other lower floor areas.A number of walls were removed from the living areas to create one large informal spacethat opens up to both the panoramic beach outlook and also the intimacy of the centralcourtyard. Minimalist detailing throughout the house gives the various spaces a sense ofunity and expansiveness. New joinery openings to both the upper and lower level havemaximised the connection to the garden from all rooms of the house. White oiled oak,weathered timber decking and white rendered walls now give a classic seaside feel to thismodernist home. 176. 180 177. 1812151 69Lower ground floor Ground floor71 Bedroom 0 4m2 Ensuite3 Linen room4 Laundry5 Planter6 Courtyard7 Gallery8 Storage9 Dressing room10 Lower living/Dining11 Terrace12 Pool13 Garage14 Entry15 Office16 Bathroom17 Foyer18 Kitchen19 Living20 Dining21 Deck192018211715161413111 12105 523482 178. 182Paul+O ArchitectsT H E W I L D E R N E S SSuffolk, United KingdomThe Wilderness sets a precedent for the new English country house in the 21st century.Sitting modestly in a clearing of a wood, its sculptural asymmetrical form brings arestrained grandeur to the picturesque setting.The house combines traditional materials with modern detailing and constructionmethods. The asymmetrical volumetric massing with large cantilevers is achieved with asteel structure. Traditional and local materials, including oak and flint, and a warm greyrender are used to harmonise the house with its woodland setting.Photography Fernando GuerraThe existing grid of the site, formed by rides and hedgerows, generated a cruciformplan, which exploits aspect and shelter and opens up all elevations to the surroundinglandscape. The ground-floor elevations of the house are largely transparent,dissolving the boundary between inside and out and making one feel surrounded bythe landscape. The first-floor overhang is a contemporary interpretation of thetraditional Suffolk medieval timber-framed house, with its projected upper storeys.The approach to the landscaping has been to preserve and enhance the existing soft anduntamed qualities of the existing woodland, so as to provide a contrast with the precisearchitecture of the house. The garden has been enriched with trees, shrubs and perennialsnative to the area, and contemporary sculptures and water features have been integratedinto the woodland setting. 179. 1831 Pool2 Storage3 Plant room4 Garage5 Boot room6 Laundry7 Back hall8 Kitchen/Dining9 Living10 Entrance hall11 Library12 Studio13 Bedroom14 Bathroom15 Shower room16 Dressing room17 Library102 6 7 82 315411913Ground floor First floor1313151716 131413131521413121414 180. 184clavienrossier ArchitectesT R A N S FORMAT I O N I N C H A R R ATCharrat, SwitzerlandSituated away from a small village in the middle of the Swiss Alps, this 19th-centuryproperty included an adjacent barn. The total volume being too large and too costly to berenewed in its entirety, only what was useful for the project was kept cellars, the first floorand half of the second floor while the rest was demolished in order to accommodatethe new design. The existing building had no special qualities apart from the thick stonewalls hidden by external plaster cement. The double-sided pitched roof was too low toallow views to the surrounding landscape from the garret floor. The existing windows weresmall, and a large part of the volume was blind, with half the building being used as a barn.Photography Roger FreiFrom the remains of the original building was created an ensemble thatcommunicates with the surrounding vineyards, stone walls and the Alps. The strongcontrast between the original and new structure is intentional. Clean geometriclines are juxtaposed with existing, rough old stone walls. Volumes of concrete tinteda stone-like colour replace the double-sided roof and the transformed area.Both the new concrete volumes sit atop the existing 60-centimetre-wide wall (80 centimetreswhen insulation and lining is added). The idea of the sloped walls was thus conceived asa way to erase, at least visually, the thickness of the wall; to open outwards while maintainingthe solidity of the existing structure.The original buildings small, vertical openings were kept to accentuate the contrast withthe transformed upper levels large, horizontal windows that frame the landscape. Thereare no corridors and interior walls do not touch the faade, creating a sense of opennessand giving each room a transversal view onto the landscape. 181. 185 182. 1861 Entrance2 Cellar3 Laundry4 Carnotzet (wine-tasting area)5 Technical room6 Living roomSecond floorFirst floorGround floor1100 3m5212 114367891287 Kitchen8 Bathroom9 Master bedroom10 Terrace11 Internet/Ironing12 Bedroom 183. 187 184. 188123DV ArchitectsV I L L A D A L The Hague, The NetherlandsThe owners of Villa Dal had something very specific in mind when they approached thearchitects. They wanted a very personal house that reflected their love of the ocean andpassion for art and sculpture, in particular the work of Salvador Dal. Pictures of oldSpanish architecture were also used for inspiration during the initial design discussions.Photography Christiaan de BruijneThe owners were fascinated by the closed white stucco faades and metal fencesin Jugendstil, or Art Noveau, design. So the challenge was to combine in one villathe beautiful Jugendstil forms, the closed faades, the treasures of the diving worldand the unique works of the artist Dal.For the design of the house the architects made use of the Paranoiac-critical method bySalvador Dal (creating optical illusions). The result is a cylindrical white stucco mainbuilding with a nautilus spiral structure inside representing the world of diving. The closedfaade facing the street represents so-called Spanish architecture with a blown-upJugendstil pattern in the 6-metre wooden panel as the entrance. In the centre of thehouse is a double-storey cylindrical space. The furniture has also been custom designed,and traces of Dals fluid watch art can be found in its design. 185. 189 186. 190 187. 19151 Garage2 Work space3 Living4 Hall5 Entrance6 Dining7 Kitchen8 Storage9 Bathroom10 Master bedroom11 Bedroom12 StudioFirst floorGround floor124 37 6891011119120 3m9 188. 192 189. 193 190. 194Thomas Oppelt, Paddle Creek DesignV I L L A D E L C I E LOLas Vegas, Nevada, USAVilla del Cielo offers the finest amenities of new construction while capturing the timelesscharm and Old World ambience of a European village. A main two-storey villa plus fourprivate and beautifully-appointed casitas look as if they have taken centuries to perfect.Three casitas serve guests and the fourth functions as a private office and library.Photography Synergy Sothebys International RealtyOwner and Designer, Lori Venners of LVI Design, envisioned a home that lived andlooked old warm, comfortable and inviting. Teamed with Texas architect ThomasOppelt of Paddle Creek Design and builder Greg Kaffka, the vision came to life.The compound boasts incredible attention to detail and features authentic and reclaimedmaterials from Europe, Ecuador and Mexico. The driveway is historic reclaimed sandstonecobblestone from Western Europe. The Spanish roof is two-piece clay tile imported fromSpain, installed with a blend of colours to establish an authentic look of moss and naturalstains. The hardwood flooring used is a combination of reclaimed and hand-scrapedAustrian ash, larch and spruce. Other reclaimed materials include cabinetry, beams,fireplace materials, and terracotta flooring imported from Southern France. The exteriorand dining room canterra stone was hand-quarried and imported from Tlaquepaque,Mexico. Custom carvings and hand-painted murals add an artistic touch of elegance.Property is Exclusively Marketed by Gene Northup, Synergy Sothebys International Realty 191. 1966 61234 57891012112624 25171518211916202223168914134891 Covered deck2 Sitting room3 Master wardrobe4 Office5 Master bedroom6 Bathroom7 Sauna8 Casita9 Casita bathroom10 Mechanical room11 Bedroom12 Balcony13 Covered porch14 Gathering room15 Cabana16 Storage17 Informal dining18 Kitchen19 Butlers pantry20 Entry21 Dining22 Hall23 Media room24 Mudroom25 Laundry26 GarageGround floor First floor 192. 197 193. 198 194. 199 195. 200Zecc ArchitectenV I L L A I N T H E WO O D SSoest, The NetherlandsAmid rough pine trees, in a sloping area between forest and dunes, Villa in the Woodsappears like a rock breaking through the ground. The sculptural building interacts with itsnatural surrounds, pushing out certain volumes into the landscape. Terraces areconfigured in such a way that, instead of being part of the garden design, they aretransformed into an extension of the residence.There is also a strong dialogue between building and landscape through the use ofmaterials. The stony faade anchors the villa to the ground while the pinewood sectionsof the exterior directly reference the surrounding pine forest. The combination of form andmaterial becomes an abstract response to the context of the landscape.Photography Cornbread WorksAn important theme in the villa is the spatiality between the three floors. A voidruns from the lower ground to the first floor, connecting all three levels. Parapetsand stairs run smoothly through the void, creating a sculptural connection betweenthe three floors.Walking through the house, one is continually surprised by the different views of thelandscape. In every room the dialogue between building and landscape, and man andnature, is central. Sight lines from the front door further strengthen the relationship betweenthe villa and the garden on three levels.1 Garage2 Storage3 Hall4 Bathroom5 Sauna6 Guestroom7 Bedroom8 Living9 Study10 WC10 1311 Dog kennel12 Kitchen/Dining13 Walk-in-robeLower ground floorGround floor First floor1221274 47391189334576 196. 201 197. 202BBP ArchitectsWARRANDY T E R E S I D E N C EWarrandyte, Victoria, AustraliaThis large residence, located in a cleared bush setting, was designed to engage withboth the rural context of its surroundings and the Yarra River, which flows along thenortheastern boundary of the property.Contemporary in its execution, the residence consists of two wings one functioning asa bedroom wing, while the other serves as the primary living wing. The two parts of thebuilding intersect to form an entrance vestibule that gives the house a central focus whileproviding usable space with outdoor qualities.Photography Robert HamerThe two wings also connect via two stone wall spines that interface at theentrance of the residence. This space is designed to blur the boundaries betweenoutside and inside, bringing indoors the quality and the materiality of the residenceand the site.The garage, which also ties in at this point, becomes the shed, attached to the side ofthe house. A timber box forming part of this shed serves as a home office looking out ontoa sheltered courtyard that also opens up from the kitchen area. This wraps into theentrance hall and is accentuated by a rich red stain that runs internally and externally.The house is single storey and consists primarily of two volumes with low skillion roofs.Interior spaces are sculpted with these roof forms forming opening clerestory windows.Louvres set into these clerestories provide natural ventilation and control natural light levelsentering the house. The skillions overhang the building to protect it from the summer sunwhile allowing the lower winter sun to penetrate the building. 198. 203 199. 204 200. 2051 Master bedroom2 Bath3 Ensuite4 Pantry5 Laundry6 Kitchen7 Dining8 Lounge9 Deck10 Entry11 Home office12 Powder room13 Carport14 Garage15 Storage16 Bedroom17 Bathroom18 Living19 Lawn20 Driveway2 1012Floor plan9134568 1916 17 18 16 16 3 1620131411150 5m7 201. 206 202. 207 203. 208nervegna reed architecture + ph architectsW H I T E H O U S EPrahran, Victoria, AustraliaThe client, an art gallery director, asked for a contemporary home on a narrow inner-cityallotment. The house was to have two bedrooms plus an extra study to be used asaccommodation for visiting artists and a private subterranean gallery.Photography John GollingsThe house extends over three levels the entry is located on the middle (ground)level, where all the living spaces flow around a courtyard, which is a slice of a circle.The dispersed placement of objects, materials and functions on this level worksmuch like the layout of a pinball machine, each surface hinting at a multitude ofpossible routes that one could take through the building, sometimes encouraginga certain movement, sometimes not.The front study with adjoining bathroom is for visiting artists. Downstairs is a basementgallery, indirectly lit by a concrete light shaft/skylight that also functions as a seat and asculpture podium.The house works a bit like a Rorschach test, enabling people to read into it what they like.For example, the front faade might appear as a virtual ?, or the number 2. 204. 2101 Gallery2 Terrace3 Living4 Dining5 Courtyard6 Kitchen7 Pantry8 Laundry9 Bathroom10 Entry11 Guestroom/Study12 Skylight13 Master bedroom14 Ensuite15 Robe16 BedroomLower ground floorGround floorFirst floor2 13 1415 916 212118 96 75 1042 31 205. 211 206. 212Stanic HardingWO O L L A H R A H O U S EWoollahra, New South Wales, AustraliaLocated on a ridge overlooking Cooper Park, the Woollahra House is one of a row ofdetached Federation houses built in 1901. The frontages are mostly intact, however therear of the properties facing north are diverse in both character and quality. The quality ofthe renovation done to this house in the 1970s was so poor that only the front street-facingPhotography Steve Backroom and street faade were retained.The project involved the complete removal of all other structure and the excavationof a new complete floor level under the existing street entry level, including a pool.The street frontage had to be restored, so the architects endeavored to create acontrasting contemporary rear faade that addressed the northern aspect and thePark. The edge treatment of the new rear balcony literally frames these views.The small scale of the footprint resulted in the need for careful spatial connects bothhorizontally and vertically to extend the available space. A new slatted light courtyardreplaces the existing front terrace. Floor level changes, joinery elements and ceilingtreatments create and conceal spaces. 207. 213 208. 214 209. 215 210. 2160 1 2 3 4 5 M0 1 2 3 4 5 M0 1 2 3 4 5 M110 3m6108 9 64 563211917 1813514 16151219232221201 Courtyard2 Laundry3 Storage/Plant room4 Bathroom5 Hall6 Bedroom7 Garden storage8 Walk-in-robe9 Cellar10 Ensuite11 Terrace12 Verandah13 Dining14 Entry15 Study16 Guest WC17 Living18 Kitchen19 Deck20 Void21 Landing22 Attic bathroom23 Attic bedroom7Lower ground floor Ground floor First floor 211. 218Atmos StudiosWOV E N N E STLondon, United KingdomThe Woven Nest carefully slots between buildings and sight lines, and wraps built-infurniture into every available surface. Both plan and Planning constraints generated acomplex series of intertwining spaces, enlivened by light and interconnectivity.The massing was generated from the view-lines along the High Street below, tuckedcarefully out of sight to achieve planning permission for a new storey, with front outdoorspace hidden within the row of listed buildings.Photography Christoph Bolten and Atmos StudiosThe house assembles around the central open stairs, its timber strands growingupwards towards the light and unleashing delicate tendrils to frame each step, asingle thin metallic line dancing across their lines to offer the lightest of additionalsupport to the hands that seek it. To the right, spaces sneak into the stairs asbathroom storage below or the underside of the desk above while to the right theopen treads fan and splay into a generous array of surfaces for the living room.Their lower steps support a seat and soft-spot, while their upper elements flowaround the sitter with a sea of books and shelves.Upstairs, the stair-tree verticals curl into architraves and continue into rooms either sideof the eyelid to the sky above. Their lines flow to form a desk and shelving unit in thestudy, wrapping around to welcome the unfolding sheaves of floor plank that conceal abed within the floor-depth.The house is unified by a single curl of complex in-built furniture, bridging inside and out,closed and open, his and hers and anyone elses in its careful compaction of storage anduse and its careful alignment of the body within spaces and the eye towards sky. 212. 219 213. 220Ground floor First floor1 Kitchen2 Hall3 Shower room4 Living5 Balcony6 Bedroom7 Terrace8 Bathroom6286712345 214. 221 215. 222I N D E X O F A R C H I T E C T S123DV 188www.123dv.nlAbramson Teiger Architects 26www.abramsonteiger.comAlterstudio 32www.alterstudio.netJyrki Tasa 112www.n-r-t.fiAtmos Studio 218www.atmosstudio.comAxis Architects 44www.axisarchitects.comBalance Associates Architects 22www.balanceassociates.comBarilari Architetti 124www.barilariarchitetti.comBase Architecture 160www.basearchitecture.com.auBates and Masi Architects 132www.batesmasi.comBBP architects 202www.bbparchitects.comBelzberg Architects 100www.belzbergarchitects.comBento + Azevedo Arquitetos Associados 76www.bentoeazevedo.comBuerger Katsota Architects 72www.buerger-katsota.comCaramel 6www.caramel.atCenterbrook Architects and Planners 106www.centerbrook.comClavienrossier Architectes 184www.clavienrossier.chConnor + Solomon Architects 174www.coso.com.auCplusC 136www.cplusc.com.auCreative Arch 164www.creativearch.co.nzDavid Jameson Architect 92www.davidjamesonarchitect.comDrozdov & Partners Ltd 40www.drozdov-partners.comFeldman 120www.feldmanarchitecture.comFran Silvestre Arquitectos 88www.fransilvestrearquitectos.comGenius Loci 126www.geniusloci.bzGodwardguthrie 178www.gga.co.nz 216. 223Humberto Hermeto Arquitetura 16www.humbertohermeto.com.brid-ea 10www.id-ea.comJVA 168www.jva.noLineBox Studio Inc. 36www.linebox.caMac-Interactive 48www.mac-interactive.comMarsh Cashman Koolloos Architects 60www.mckarchitects.comMcClean Design 54www.mccleandesign.comMinarc 66www.minarc.comMojo Stumer 96www.mojostumer.comMorris Partnership 148www.morrispartnership.com.auNervegna Reed Architecture 208www.nervegna-reed.com.auPaddle Creek Design 194www.paddlecreek.comParamita Abirama Istasdhya, PT. 142www.paidesign.comParque Humano 20www.parquehumano.comPaul+O Architects 182www.paul-o-architects.comSaaj Design 154www.saaj.com.auStanic Harding 212www.stanicharding.com.auSTEINMETZDEMEYER 84www.stdm.luTakashi Yamaguchi 80www.yamaguchi-a.jpYasutaka Yoshimura Architects 116www.ysmr.comZECC Architects 200www.zecc.nl 217. 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