Chipping Norton House

Published in Modern Architecture | On March 17th, 2010

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This new holiday home was built with salvaged stonework on the site of a demolished farmhouse in Oxfordshire, UK. Designed to appear as a traditional agricultural building, this converted barn sits naturally in the open countryside landscape.

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Crescent House

Published in Modern Architecture | On March 15th, 2010

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This unique piece of modern architecture was designed by Japanese Shigeru Ban Architects. Located on a slope in South Hakone, the house has an unusual crescent-shaped plan and a never-ending glass wall, which opens up to the remarkable scenery of Mt. Fuji.

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Bandon Bluff House

Published in Modern Architecture | On March 10th, 2010

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This beautiful house is absolutely one of my favorites. It’s located on the Oregon coast where the Coquille river meets the ocean – a remarkable spot opening to the expansive sky, ocean and dunes beyond.

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Twisp Cabin

Published in Modern Architecture | On March 7th, 2010

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This beautiful cabin has definitely got what it takes – a stunning location, double height space with a modern yet warm ambiance, large glass openings and an outside deck looking over wonderful expansive views of the valley below.

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Schell Wheeler House

Published in Modern Architecture | On March 1st, 2010

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Spacious and charming, the Schell Wheeler house consists of two buildings designed by Johnston Architects for mountain guides Scott Schell and Margaret Wheeler. I love the combination of wood and metal as well as the colorful exterior and beautiful glass openings, celebrating the sheer beauty of Washington’s Cascade Mountains.

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Prefab Wedge Home

Published in Modern Architecture | On February 25th, 2010

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Set among tall pines just a short drive from downtown Durham, North Carolina, the Wedge is a modern, 1,829 sq. ft. prefab family home.

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G House

Published in Modern Architecture | , On February 23rd, 2010

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Located in the dense residential area of Tokyo’s Meguro district, ‘G’ is a contemporary single family home with a small living area of approx. 155 sq. meters, distributed over three floors. This concrete and timber structure sits on a compact (107 sq. meters) plot area. It features large open areas combined with different shades of white and minimal decorations.

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Rimrock Ranch House

Published in Modern Architecture | On February 21st, 2010

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Created by San Diego based architect, Lloyd Russell, the Rimrock Ranch House is a contemporary California desert home, that is constructed out of recycled materials and uses passive ventilation techniques to keep the house cool during the hot summer months.

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Eco-Shed

Published in Modern Architecture | On February 17th, 2010

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Located on a hillside above Snug Cove Village on Bowen Island, B.C., a lovely 280 sq. ft. guest house suite, by the name of Eco-Shed, awaits one or two people who would like to enjoy a relaxing getaway with spectacular forest, ocean, and mountain surroundings at just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.

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Paco

Published in Modern Architecture | , , On February 15th, 2010

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Meet Paco, an all in one living unit from Japanese Schemata Architecture Office and Jo Nagasaka. It’s a 3m box cube that offers a compact yet sufficient living space despite its tiny size.

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Prefab Upcher House

Published in Modern Architecture | , On February 14th, 2010

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Upcher is a small home which can be adapted and retrofitted, expanded or reduced through prefabrication and smart design. Located in East Hampton, NY, this 1,400 sq. ft. home is a simplified and compact residence for a writer, built near her existing house on an adjacent property.

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Prefab Zufferey House

Published in Modern Architecture | On February 9th, 2010

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Set amongst grapevines and rock walls in the Swiss canton of Valais, this unique piece of modern architecture is a 185 sq. meters, single family prefab home. The house is an inclined gray slate clad box, based on a prefabricated timber construction, rising into the sky like the towering L’Ardevaz mountain in the background.

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Re-Cover Home

Published in Modern Architecture | On February 7th, 2010

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This 1,500 sq. ft. vacation home sits on a half an acre lot in New York. The house is cladded inside and out in 12” wide cypress boards, which give it a straightforward box-like simplicity.

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Prefab Pryor House

Published in Modern Architecture | On February 4th, 2010

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Pryor is a 3,200 sq. ft. prefabricated family vacation home on a hillside in Montauk, NY. The house was designed so the owners, a couple with two young boys, could interact with the surrounding environment.

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