The architects of Vo Trong Nghia describe the project as follows: “Whoever wanders around Saigon, a chaotic city with the highest density of population in the world, can easily find flower-pots crampped and displayed here and there all around the streets. This interesting custom has formed the amused character of Saigon over a long period of time [...]
Take Design Inspiration from Cherry Tree Cottage
Have you been tempted by the idea of building your own eco-friendly home for a while, but struggled for inspiration of how to actually implement it? Take a quick look at the Cherry Tree Cottage in Edenbridge, Kent for encouragement. Cherry Tree Cottage was built in 2009 and incorporates all of the latest modern design [...]
‘House at the Mountain’ by Miurashin Architect + Associates
Tokyo-based practice Miurashin Architect + Associates has sent us images of ‘House at the Mountain’, a multi-storey dwelling set on a hillside in Karuizawa, Japan. Heavily influenced by the lush scenery and presence of trees, the design aims to establish a sense of balance on the steep site by orienting the interior with a mixture of vertical posts [...]
‘Light Stage House’ by Future Studio
Japanese architecture practice Future Studio just finished their ‘Light Stage House’, a two-storey private dwelling in Hiroshima, Japan. Situated on a plot that lacks southern light due to an adjacent structure, the design features curves and edgeless surfaces that maximize on the limited solar path, creating a receptacle for natural illumination for the spaces within. Incoming search terms: [...]
