A tree-filled courtyard is glimpsed through the shimmering glass-brick facade of this house in Hiroshima, designed by Japanese architect Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP. ‘Optical Glass House’ was constructed beside a busy road, so Hiroshi Nakamura and his studio NAP wanted to create a private oasis where residents could still make out the movements of people and traffic [...]
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‘God’s Loftstory’ by Leijh, Kappelhof, Seckel, van den Dobbelsteen
Posted on November 20, 2012
Leijh, Kappelhof, Seckel, van den Dobbelsteen Architects transformed a historical Dutch church into a unique loft living space in Haarlo, The Netherlands. Project description: “The former Dutch Reformed Evangelism Building in Haarlo has been transformed into a unique loft. The starting point for the design were the retained (mostly with a need for restoration) qualities [...]
‘Hill House’ by Andrew Maynard Architects
Posted on September 28, 2012
Andrew Maynard Architects created a house with an artificial hill and synthetic grass. The so called ‘Hill House’ is located in Melbourne, Australia, where lots are narrow, requiring architects to think outside the box. The owners of the home wished for a modern update that included reorienting the entryway and an outdoor space that actually [...]
VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre by Perkins+Will
Posted on February 14, 2012
A recently-opened building that stunningly combines modern architecture and sustainable design has been turning heads in Vancouver, Canada, and among designers around the world. Officially opened late last year, the VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre provides a beautiful and unique entry point to one of Western Canada’s most highly-regarded botanical gardens. The 1,765 square meter [...]