Timber House Design
Delen Cabin by Tommie Wilhelmsen
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This a bit unusual building is located on the Norwegian island Rennesoy. It was done by projects of architect Tommie Wilhelmsen and named Delen Cabin. Its contemporary private house used for family recreation close to nature. The architecture of the building is original and even a little unexpected, offering as sharp angles and smooth curves. Unusual visual effect is created through the combination of dark and light wood, as well as the presence of panoramic windows, and all this is combined with natural stone, which serves as the foundation for the house and an open area next to it. The interior design has made in minimalistic style that even more emphasizes the beauty of surrounding nature.
L-Stack House in Arkansas, USA by Marlon Blackwell Architect
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This contemporary L-stack house designed by Marlon Blackwell Architect is located in the city of Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. It is built in trapezoid-shaped lot, traversed diagonally by a dry-bed creek. The designer’s concept is ‘L’ configuration that subdivides the interior program and the site into private and public entities. The house structure is formed by the two 18 -foot wide boxes hinged together by a glass-enclosed stairway. The L-Stack house as bridge provides an intensification of place, a cultured place revealing the evolving relations between home, nature, and city. The windows all over the house provide the sense of privacy and perfect illumination. Primary materials at the interior include teak floors, walnut, white oak millwork, and painted wood plank accent walls.
Eco Houl House by Simon Winstanley Architects
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Houl House by Simon Winstanley Architects was built in Scotland. The house is situated on a hillside and partly sunk into it, which helps to protect it from cold northern winds and opens a nice view over the valley, nearby river and mountain range behind it. The residence is almost completely provided with electricity by wind turbines, large windows allow to save indoor lighting, and modern insulation system helps to keep a comfortable temperature inside the house all year round. As a result, we could see one more contemporary eco-house on the pictures below. The Houl received an Award in the Residential category of the 2010 GIA Awards.
Modest Sunset Cabin by Taylor Smyth Architects
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Have you ever dreamed to have a small, cozy wooden house far from city bustle? Customer of this unusual Sunset Cabin had such dreams. The house is located in Canada and designed by Taylor Smyth Architects. The house is very modest, there is only one room and a small hall inside. It hasnt all modern conveniences; there is only electricity and furnace heating. But it is not so important because beauty and peace make you forget about everything. Of course, this house is not meant for permanent residence: it is not equipped enough. Sunset Cabin was created to spend a few days there, relaxing on the nature and to gathering your thoughts.
Buholmen Cottage by SKAARA Arkitekter AS
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Buholmen Cottage is small but very interesting house, situated on the coast of Norway and designed SKAARA Arkitekter AS. Earlier there was a small barn on this site that was renovated to become convenient family home. Another structure was built nearby, and between the houses was equipped comfortable patio, sheltered from cold north winds. The facade of buildings made from specially treated pine boards that allows to establish a wonderful relationship with nature and make the home part of the natural landscape. So Buholmen Cottage perfectly blends with natural landscape. There are bedrooms in one part of building, while the second has the public areas. I think, its cool to live in this picturesque place.
Peninsula Residence by Bercy Chen Studio
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Peninsula Residence is located in Texas, near the beautiful Lake Austin. The house was built in the early 80\’s and has recently been partially rebuilt and renovated. The authors of the transformation of the house were the architects of Bercy Chen Studio. The residence has been equipped with new large windows and glazing fragments to use natural light and enjoy the beauty of surrounding nature. The designers also changed the shape of the roof and made replanning of the interior. There is a variety of materials in the new structure of the house such as dark wood, steel and glass. As a result, the house looks more interesting due to a little extravagant and geometric shape. And warm neutral tones of living areas provide welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
Woodland Home: The Hobbit House by Simon Dale
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Isn’t it great to live in the house that you built with your own hands? When you are your architect, you put your soul into your house design and make everything exactly how you want it to be. It’s also the best way to save money. Simon Dale and his father in law built this beautiful house in Wales by themselves and only a little help from their friends. It seems that they mostly used the materials found on the building site – the cost of construction is approximately 3000 pounds. Look at how cozy and unique this house is – the hobbits would love to live there. The house makes Simon’s family feel as close to the nature as possible and it has minimal visual impact being dug into the hillside.
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Forest dwelling: Harkavy Residence by Robert Gurney Architect
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The authors of this project were specialists of Robert Gurney Architect. Contemporary house, called Harkavy Residence is located deep in forest, in a very quiet place away from the road. The house was built mostly of wood and consists of two parts. One-storied part includes bedrooms and two storied consists of living room, kitchen and two small offices in which family members can work without leaving their Forest dwelling. In the interior finishing, as well as in the facade, there area lots of wood: beech, cherry and teak. Two-storey house has a roof in the shape of a butterfly that was not done by accident. The roof of this form allows you to maximize collect rainwater, which is later used for a number of household needs.
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