Affordable Houses
Perfect Country Retreat – Connecticut Pool House
 October 31, 2011 |  Mary | Share:  |
The design studio Resolution: 4 Architecture (Res4) from New York has completed work on the project of Connecticut Pool House. This unusual villa with an area of 832 square foot is the perfect country house. Connecticut Pool House is located in Sharon, Connecticut, USA. In one part of the residence there is a bedroom, in the other – living area with kitchen. The residence also features sauna, laundry room, pantry and even and a heat-generating fireplace. However, perhaps the most interesting elements are sliding doors, which not only provide ventilation, are an excellent source of natural light, but also allow you to enjoy nature without leaving the comfortable couch or directly from the bed!
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Eagle Ridge – the modern residence surrounded by forest
| October 28, 2011 | Mary | Share: |
The designers from Gary Gladwish Architecture have completed a draft of Eagle Ridge, a house in Washington. The site is located on a hill in a wooded area overlooking the lake, and the house is fully meet lifestyle of the owner and it is a dream come true for her. The open plan, a simple design, harmony with nature – these were the basic wishes of the client. The island and the forest were the main sources of inspiration, so each point of residence provides a magnificent view. As a result, the mansion feature united kitchen, dining room and living room, as well as a bedroom, office, art studio and a small warehouse. Wood and steel were used as the main materials, and even moss and rocks from the outside world became the part of the residence. Windows and glass doors can be opened, turning the living room into a cozy place to rest in the forest.
Functional 4 × 30 House in Sao Paulo, Brazil
| October 16, 2011 | Mary | Share: |
The company CR2 Arquitetos in collaboration with FGMF Architects presented this interesting project of 4 × 30 House located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. 4 × 30m is the size of the site where the architects was going to create a comfortable residence. The main goal was to provide the necessary level of lighting and ventilation, that’s why it was decided to design a courtyard with garden. Two residential blocks of different sizes are connected by bridges. In larger one living room and kitchen are situated on the ground floor and bedrooms are placed upstairs. The second block is of secondary importance, there is an office and business premises. The interior of the house is fully represented by floor to ceiling windows and sliding glass walls that emphasizes the integration of indoor and outdoor.
Cracked House by Mass Studies
| October 6, 2011 | Mary | Share: |
The Cracked House was presented by Mass Studies in South Korea. On an area of 290 sq.m., there are six bedrooms, five bathrooms, three kitchens and a living area, combined with the dining room and library. The project was initiated by a married couple from Seoul, which was preparing for retirement and would like to have their house located in a quiet suburb. The owners have three children so it was important to create enough space when they visit their parents. The two-storey building with three bedrooms and adjoining guest house became a kind of "mini-hotel", which is perfect for large families. Exterior is clad in concrete, which blends with the environment.
Juranda House by Apiacás Arquitetos in Brazil
| September 29, 2011 | Mary | Share: |
Apiacás Arquitetos studio has completed the Juranda House, located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. On the narrow urban plot with dimensions of 6 x 24 m the house is straightened up. The total area of residence is 150 sq.m. The terrain has led to differences in the levels from the road and back yard, so the building was distributed over half levels, separated by a three storey void which contains the staircase access to the floors. The main goal of the architects was to make the house as spacious and open as possible. It was achieved due to the glass facade and an open plan. The absence of a clear division of the floors gives the impression of one large room. But in fact the house is very functional. On the first floor there is a living room, dining room and kitchen. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, office and terrace are placed on the upper floors.
Easy to install house – Loftcube by Studio Aisslinger
| September 6, 2011 | Mary | Share: |
Could you imagine a room, which offers an overview of a full 360 degrees? The designers from Studio Aisslinger have created such project. LoftCube is a place where you can work, relax, spend time with friends. This design offers endless possibilities of thrilling spaces, stunning views, so the moments, you’ll spent there, will be simply unforgettable. LoftCube features a futuristic architecture, a huge amount of daylight, the possibility of individual design, light weight and ease of installation. Comfort and innovative technology are joined together in this project. The result of designers’ work is a set-up time of only three days including the interior. It’s very interesting and fresh idea for modern lifestyle, how do you think?
Refurbished Attic With Glossy White Facade by Clavel Arquitectos
| June 29, 2011 | Mary | Share: |
Clavel Arquitectos completed the renovation of an existing attic in Murcia, Spain. The owner wanted to have comfort space for living and for display his personal collection of paintings. And the designers tried to create the feelings of a suburban house in the city. The refurbishment was made on an existing penthouse that was affected by strict regulations that impeded to modify the alignment of the facade walls. Initially, the attic had closed uncomfortable layout, and the designers have proposed to embody the idea of housing bubbles. On the plan below we can see four units for different use: dining, living, main bedroom, children bedrooms while the space in between works as service and circulation. The contemporary glossy facade design is clad with opaque white glass.
Wooden Forest Shelter by Hidemi Nishida
| June 28, 2011 | Mary | Share: |
It’s very romantic to walk deep in the forest and enjoy the nature and fresh air. But what should we do in winter season? Japanese designer Hidemi Nishida has created a gentle project, which is located deep in woods in Sapporo, Japan and provides warm retreat during the winter. The fragile shelter consists of six identical units that hug the landscape. The roof design should protect guests, its body purposefully hovering above the average snow line. Due to translucent walls, it glows magical at night. The project has very simple design and doesn’t influence on the enviroment. And this shelter can be easily dismantled.
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