Sharon Residence is a 1,892 square foot (176 m2) prefab house designed by Resolution: 4 Architecture, located in Sharon, Connecticut, USA.
This modern residence offers sweeping views of the Housatonic Valley, with a large wrap-around deck and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The interior features durable and low-maintenance materials like dark bamboo floor, maple cabinets, black quartz countertops, and large format floor and wall tiles. The Sharon Residence is a high-performance building envelope, combining closed cell spray foam and batt insulation, geothermal energy, solar-ready roof and a wood-burning stove.
Explore the stunning two-story Alambique House, designed by Najas Arquitectos and located in Quito, Ecuador – known for its abundance of natural beauty. Constructed in 2020, this contemporary property is nestled between the Chiche and Guambí rivers, and boasts a unique 70% single floor architectural program.
With internal gardens, outdoor decks and pools, plus a parking garage, this house offers a variety of activities while providing a stunning view of the ravine. The three volumetric elements are connected by a stair volume that is carefully designed to blend in harmoniously with the surrounding environment, while preserving the local trees. Inside the house, the reinforced concrete walls, teak wood, and open glassing create a rich and timeless atmosphere.
The Mushroom is a surreal forest retreat located in Xinyu, China, designed by ZJJZ Atelier in 2020.
Located near Fairy Lake, an area with over 1600 years of history, this retreat provides guests with the opportunity to relax and enjoy nature. The two-volume design features a panoramic window and a skylight to bring nature into the space, while the steel structure and granolithic concrete cladding ensures that the building will harmoniously blend into the surrounding environment.
Discover 181Chambers@Semantan, an office building located in the residential neighbourhood of Damansara Heights, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Designed by Gibertandtan Design Studios in 2022, this building features an expanse of brickwork that unites the existing and new building sections and provides increased thermal mass.
Large glazed surfaces open up to a series of pocket gardens that allow for ample natural daylight and cross ventilation to the interiors. The use of passive cooling methods optimizes the building’s performance and prevents extensive use of mechanical air conditioning. 181Chambers@Semantan also incorporates a variety of ‘breakaway’ spaces such as indoor ‘lounges’, outdoor spaces, private meeting rooms, a café/bar, two pantries with terraces, and a roof-terrace for functions and events. Lastly, the interiors feature custom-made, prefabricated polished concrete plates and woodworks, artworks and furniture designed and selected by Studio Supereka, further expressing the ideas of values and solidity inherent to the firm.
Welcome to House by Lago Maggiore, a stunning single-family house located in Gerra, Switzerland. This beautiful real estate was designed by Ruinelli Associati Architetti in 2020 and is a perfect blend of rustic and contemporary design styles. It is situated on the banks of Lago Maggiore (Lake Maggiore), a beautiful lake that is known for its breathtaking views and picturesque towns.
The project addresses the theme of the urban gap and consists of the reconstruction of a small single-family house located between two adjoining buildings. The lake front has been redesigned with small windows on the ground floor, and wider openings on the upper floors. Inside, the walls in rasapietra are left exposed, while the wooden components and windows are in chestnut and painted iron, respectively.
A.A. House, a three-story house designed by Atelier d’Arquitectura Lopes da Costa in 2018, is an amazing property located in Ílhavo, Portugal, right beside the Ria de Aveiro.
Combining modern design with elements of nature, this house offers the ultimate family experience. With its social areas extending to outdoor patios and balconies to provide shade slabs, this real estate has been designed to provide the perfect balance between family togetherness and privacy.
Large amounts of waste can be generated during a renovation, construction, or demolition project. If not handled and disposed of properly, this waste can cause environmental damage and put people’s health at risk. That’s why it’s important to know the best practices for disposing of renovation waste. Here are some tips for getting the job done right.
Nestled in Castasegna, Switzerland lies the beautifully redesigned Studio Cascina Garbald. Originally built as a farmhouse in 2019, this traditional property was given an upgrade by Ruinelli Associati Architetti. Featuring stunning views of the meadow behind villa Garbald complex, Studio Cascina Garbald is designed with current building practice and few light contemporary touches that are most clearly seen through the selection of materials used.
With its careful construction process, harmony of materials used and ability to draw visitors on an emotional level – Studio Cascina Garbald is certainly worth experiencing!
