The Roost by OPAL Architecture sits on a wooded slope in Maine, designed as a year-round retreat for a large family. Completed in 2022, the home maximizes a limited footprint with a two-story porch, including a sheltered entry and expansive living spaces. Inside, native ash wood paneling complements energy-efficient features, adhering to Passive House principles.
OPAL Architecture has nestled a modest home known as Sandbox into Cape Cod’s sand dunes, lined with brightly toned bedrooms, a deck and a neat living room. A “typical gable form” was rotated and extended to provide a series of spaces which are “less private”, such as a garage, located in the middle of the L-shaped home. As the spaces inside become more intimate, rooms were organised with larger and smaller windows set in darkened frames.
Maine Rural Modern by OPAL Architecture is a house in ME, United States. Designed in 2017, the project combines modernist rigor with Passive House principles, offering efficiency and architectural clarity. It features three shed-roofed wings, cedar siding, fieldstone-faced foundations, and steel roofing.
The remote Mountain Retreat, completed in 2021 by OPAL Architecture, overlooks a serene lake from its Canadian setting, presenting a unique architectural opportunity. A pinwheel form, highlighting a core all-wood panel, inspired the layout, designed to provide privacy and maximize surrounding site views.
BIG | Bjarke Ingels Group has completed an office building for its own staff in Copenhagen, Denmark. Designed by the studio applying its LEAPP methodology, the headquarters include a landscaped outdoor park and a rooftop terrace.
The Voids by Asnow Design and Construct is located in Tehran, Iran. Designed in 2024, this house features a dynamic interplay of indoor and outdoor spaces. It blends solid and void volumes, creating intrigue and vitality.
The villa’s extroverted-introverted typology embraces internal courtyards and intermediate spaces. With a focus on leisure, living, and nighttime habitation, it offers diverse access possibilities. The design aims to respond to the need for nature, providing an inviting atmosphere for its residents.
Vincent van Leeuwen designed Villa Ruwiel in Breukelen, Netherlands, in 2022. Situated on a historic estate, the house features an asymmetrical roof inspired by local barns, providing shade and connecting the interior to the landscape. Clad in Fraké wood, the energy-neutral home offers panoramic views and natural light through large sliding windows.
Wiltshire House, located in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, is a Victorian residence revamped by YARD Architects in 2017. The refurbishment includes a contemporary rear extension featuring black zinc cladding. Designed to offer open-plan living accommodation, it showcases playful reinterpretations of pitched roof profiles.
Inside, the roofs define distinct zones such as dining and living areas, complemented by a suspended fireplace and folding doors that open to garden and countryside views. The design aims to blend with the scenic surroundings while maintaining a modern aesthetic.
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