Passive solar home makes the most of a difficult, triangular site in Sydney
When asked to renovate and expand a home on a challenging triangular lot in Sydney, local architectural practice...
Charred timber home perched above Silicon Valley takes cues from nature
High above Silicon Valley sits a striking home with a two-story volume clad in blackened cedar. Schwartz and Architecture...
Blackened timber cottage with solar replaces a decayed brick home
An old and decayed brick house north of Amsterdam has transformed into a modern solar-powered dwelling that stands...
MUJI’s $26k prefab huts are finally available for sale
The wait is over—MUJI’s microhomes are now officially on sale to the public. Ever since MUJI debuted their...
Floating sauna with charred timber cladding boasts minimal site impact
When Milan-based Small Architecture Workshop was asked to design a tiny sauna for a bed and breakfast in Åmot,...
Blackened timber home draws energy from a large wood-burning stove
The House Bäumle 2 was built on a slender strip of land next to a steep incline that falls away to a small stream....
Tiny Glass and Timber Cabin Cleverly Folds Open to Blend in With the Dutch Landscape
Since the client's site was located in a sensitive nature reserve, 2by4-architects were forced to abide by strict...
Green-roofed seaside cabins offer an off-grid getaway on a remote Swedish island
To minimize its appearance on the landscape, the house is split into five smaller structures inspired by the form...
Elegant Japanese wedding chapel mimics curved leaves
Located on the verdant grounds of the Risonare Resort, the 80-person Leaf Chapel overlooks a manmade pond and views...
Prefab C/Z House is clad in blackened timber on the island of Pico
Built into the hilly terrain, the C/Z House is divided into four rectangular volumes that connect at the center...
White Arkitekter's Stunning Hotel Extension Blends Swedish Architecture With Japanese Interiors
Japanese architect Yoji Kasajima built the Yasuragi Spa Hotel back in 1970. Located on Cape Hasseludden, it was...
Uhlik Architekti's Tiny Timber Forest Retreat Rests Atop a Giant Boulder
Finished with blackened timber and rabbet joints, the periscope-shaped retreat features two large glazed openings...
The Ridge Road Residence Fuses Energy Efficiency and Contemporary Design in Australia
As the architects put it, the design of the Ridge Road Residence was inspired to provide “a sense of sanctuary,...
