Contemporary building

The famous Parisian studio Jakob + Macfarlane Architects has completed unusual commercial project in Lyon, France. Orange cube is situated in old harbour zone and stands out among the dull gray buildings for its bright colors and modern architecture. This 5-storey commercial and cultural complex resembles a piece of cheese, as the inside and outside there are many holes of different sizes. Here there will be the offices of different companies such as Cardinal Group or the Design Showroom RBC. Large top-floor terrace offers astounding views of Lyon, la Fourvière and Lyon-Confluence. In fact orange hue (abstraction of lead paint) is popular industrial color, wich often used for areas of the harbor. But it looks so original and brilliant.

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This contemporary house is unique in many ways because it was modeled using the more environmentally involved micro design. It was created by parametric software that considered dozens of parameters. The unusual architecture is a response to the requirements to provide privacy from the neighbors and at the same time let in as much light as possible and encompass the views of Sydney Opera and Harbour Bridge. The name of the house comes from the moebius strip, the mathematical surface looking similar to the house’s external shape. shape The complex geometry of this house required the unusual construction process too. It would be extremely hard to build the structure like it is as a usual building – from basement to the roof; the Moebius house was assembled the way the car would be. The metal panels were exclusively manufactured on China and applied to the pre-built steel frame.

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This luxury house is located in Australia. 36 Clipper Bay home by FGR Architects combines a magnificent view over the water and plenty of entertainments. For example, you can swim in the pool, take care of yourself in spa and enjoy the waterfront. The house is rather large to accommodate three families with comfort. The entertainment zone also includes built-in wine cellar with kitchen access and integrated bar. Living areas on both levels offer five bedrooms and four bathrooms with overlooking the quay and the pool. This contemporary building is constructed of mostly natural and classic materials including timber, glass, stone and steel with the exterior rendered in concrete.

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