Monthly Archives: November 2021

Wai’olu Residence by de Reus Architects

Wai’olu Residence is a project designed by de Reus Architects. Overlooking coastal anchialine ponds where ancient Hawai’ians raised fish, this 13,497-square-foot home for an extended family was designed so that all its major living spaces capture views of Uluweuweu Bay and Kikaua Point. The name Wai’olu comes from the Hawai’ian words wai (fresh water) and olu (pleasant) and means cool, attractive, soft, and gentle. Photography by Joe Fletcher.

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E+J Apartment by k-da

E+J Apartment is a project designed by k-da, An ambitious new take gives this apartment renewed life. Sitting over 450 feet above the street, the clients of this apartment wanted a contemporary remodel that challenged the typical way these older apartments are usually arranged.
With rich materiality and a centralized walnut volume that defines the space, we were able to transform this space, celebrate the views, and challenge the typical layouts of this traditional building. Photography by Nick Glimenakis.

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Little Richardson by mcmahon and nerlich

Little Richardson is a project designed by mcmahon and nerlich. Nestled in amongst the Victorian heritage streetscape boulevard of Albert Park, Little Richardson is a small-footprint renovation with an ambitious spatial vision. Photography by Shannon McGrath.

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Totoro House by CplusC Architectural Workshop

Totoro House is a project designed by CplusC Architectural Workshop. Three decades ago, Studio Ghibli’s animated fantasy My Neighbor Totoro taught us about the importance of relationships; with family, friends, and nature. Similarly, the concept of Totoro House is heavily inspired by the strong family bond of the clients, the connection between its occupants and relationship to landscape. Photography by Ryan Ng, Murray Fredericks.

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Over Pool House by Jane Riddell Architects

Over Pool House was designed by Jane Riddell Architects to allow for contemporary family life to play out beyond the formal front rooms of an existing Victorian house. The pool sits at the threshold between old and new built form and provides the element of surprise as one moves between the two distinct parts of the house.
The house continues JRA’s exploration of house/pool relationship and the inherent opportunities in duality of pool as both water feature and recreational element. Photography by Tess Kelly.

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Dogtrot Residence by CLB Architects

Dogtrot Residence is a project designed by CLB Architects. Dogtrot is sited at the center of a quiet 18-acre meadow with panoramic views of the surrounding ranchlands, foot-hills, and mountains, notably Mount Glory, the distinctive southernmost peak of the Teton Range.

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Peckham Glass Box by Unagru

Peckham Glass Box designed by Unagru is a contemporary extension of a Victorian terrace home, located in London, UK. Photography by Attilio Fiumarella.

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Edifício S.Roque by Sónia Cruz – Arquitectura

The S.Roque Building designed by Sónia Cruz – Arquitectura, appears in an expectant and expanding area of the city of Aveiro. Its location is marked by the proximity of one of the channels of the Ria de Aveiro – Canal de S.Roque, which constitutes a local symbol possible to enjoy on walks, sports and leisure. Photography by Ivo Tavares Studio.

Edificio Multifamiliar no Canal Sao Roque em Aveiro do atelier Sonia Cruz Arquitectura e fotografia de Ivo Tavares Studio

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KNYE3 2 by Yaron Eldad

The jagged line that winds in and out throughout this garden level apartment designed by the architect Yaron Eldad in Tel Aviv emphasizes interesting architecture and space with careful design. Photography by Oded Smadar.

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Water Tower by Tonkin Liu

Water Tower is a project designed by Tonkin Liu. The historic village of Castle Acre is home to a ruined Norman Castle, a ruined 11th century Priory, a ruin Bailey gate and a ruined steel Water Tower. The Water Tower had been relocated from a local airfield after the war and had become a popular landmark with villagers, many of whom had climbed it during their youth. Bidding against scrap metal dealers the tower was bought by the client in an auction. As part of the living history of the village, the disused structure’s preservation and reuse as a home drew great support from the local community. Photography by Taran Wilkhu, Mike Tonkin, Dennis Pedersen.

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