Transparent house

The wood houses always create warm and elegant atmosphere, they look cozier than the houses made of brick or steel. Wood house made of solid wood stands for versatility, strength and high quality. Have a look at this linear wooden house constructed by Steven Holl who got the inspiration of the close proximity to the studio of the painter Jackson Pollock. This residence may look a bit transparent due to its design. However it is closed at the south side to provide the privacy to the inhabitants while opening up the interior to the bay and the north view of the Atlantic Ocean. Strips of the sunlight get into the house and bend internal area dramatically during the day. Cool house!

I guess all of you dream about the place which can become a shelter from the everyday routine. The architects from Stapleton Elliot Design Group have presented their new holiday house called Dixon house in Martinborough, New Zealand. It is perfect for spending weekends in the family circle or with the friends. The design is a modern interpretation of the Kiwi batch based upon the creation of simple building forms to articulate an uncluttered lifestyle. Modern Dixon house is located in an area of 5000 sq m, and a green background with views of the golf course. The plan is articulated into three pavilions positioned around an enclosed and sheltered courtyard. Each pavilion contains master bedroom and the space for guests. The design of the house allows inhabitants to enjoy surrounding views and catch morning and evening sunset light making the house very airy and light inside.

The house is located in profound tranquility place that reflects natural environment of the majestic Hudson River. The surrounding nature is impressive, the air is clean and soft, the space breathes with calmness… “A place where twilights are a thousand colours as the water breaks into a thousand reflections.” This was the association of Alberto Campo Baeza, the Spanish architect who designed this wonderful Olnick Spanu House.