You have a house, a garden facing North, and 2.5 kids whose one and only vital desire seems to be playing outdoors? This next project in Melbourne, Australia, could give you an exciting idea of how to improve your living conditions, literally turning your plot’s North-South orientation upside down. Continue reading →

Sometimes all we need is simplicity. Sometimes in the middle of a workday, our heart demands clear thoughts and a simple lifestyle instantly! We go searching for beautiful cabins or unique vacation ideas, whereas all we need could be a simple rustic retreat in the countryside. Continue reading →

I have a question: Can a roof be extraordinary? The answer is YES, according to the wonderful Norwegian architects Jarmund /Vigsnaes – just look at this amazing holiday home in Thorpeness, England, and I’m sure you’ll agree with me. Continue reading →

We’ve already seen some exciting pieces of modern architecture from Australia. And this new home addition, located in Balmain’s heritage area, is no different. Such a location made it clear, that this small cottage extension had to be really outstanding in its form and philosophy, otherwise – not to exist at all. And behold! the architects succeeded in creating this playful building shape, which resembles a long dinosaur relict! Continue reading →

Concrete walls, fish tanks and shutters weighted with concrete balls…What makes these three different elements come together? The House with Balls in Ahmadabad, India.

This summer retreat of 130 sq. m. gives shelter not only to a family but also to four aquariums for breeding fish! Exceptional and irreverent, don´t you think? Let’s explore this amazing project. Continue reading →

So tactile that almost touches our soul! Isn’t it just magical when all the pieces of an inhabitable puzzle come together? Well, that´s the luxurious villa of Val Tidone… A large collection of organic materials placed in the Piacentine countryside, Italy. Here, a double-height covered patio attracts everyone to peacefully enjoy a warm sunny day…But let´s get in touch with this masterpiece, shall we? Continue reading →

“Oh, it’s all so quiet…” In Colorado there’s a tiny little excuse to get the perfect relaxation. I’m talking about a small secluded getaway called Williams Cabin – This modern cabin works as an inhabitable framework of an astonishing landscape, where mountains and pine trees surround an unpretentious shelter for people who seek quiet and tranquility… Continue reading →

3, 2, 1…ready to take off! The modern family home that I’m about to show you is simply outstanding. Form, shape and volume are so unusual that this house appears as a sculpture suspended above green gardens!

In the western periphery of Vienna, Austria a slight and steep site gave birth to a five level building with 372 sq. m. of constructed area. So far, so good…But what really makes this house so peculiar and different from the others? The answer is quite simple: innovation and creativity! Continue reading →

A single house that looks like a housing complex…Can this provocative statement be possible? Yes! The Portico house in Tokyo, Japan, show us how to turn this declaration into concrete reality. In a suburban residential area was born an ultimate re-interpretation of ancient patio houses. Respecting the traditional Italian porch with columns and a canopy, Aida Atelier subverted the concept into a bigger solution. Continue reading →

A summer cottage on a Finish island…Heaven is definitely a place on earth! In Uusikaupunki, Finland, there’s a house made of childhood landscape memories. The site is located on the island’s eastern shore and embraces between the ancient pine trees, two wood buildings. Villa Kallioniemi has a total space of 97 sq. m. framing views of a magnificent environment… This small cabin evokes an old building tradition, a special relation between man and nature. Continue reading →