VitraHaus by Herzog & de Meuron
The main idea behind the design of this five story building is to present Vitra furniture and objects for the home as if they are in your house. The showrooms proportions and dimensions are very similar to a residential setting, however the architects (Herzog & de Meuron) prefer to use the term ‘domestic scale’ to describe the case. Despite the showroom appearance, the interiors have turned out to be very cozy and welcoming. Step inside after the jump!
Patchwork Park by Cigler Marani Architects
This patchwork park is located between a large office complex in Prague, Czech Republic. The business complex was designed by Cigler Marani Architects, who designed this interesting courtyard for employees to enjoy in their free time. Grassy knolls, chess boards, and some creative seating are all sprinkled throughout the area. More images after the jump!
A House Made of Two
This single family residence, located in Kanagawa Japan, was designed by naf architect & design for one family living in two houses that are built slightly apart from one another. A House Made of Two was an experiment for allowing more life style options in the life based in the urban area. See more images after the jump!
Exploded House Is Ideal For Outdoor Living
Passive ventilation ,utilization of rainwater as a natural cooling system, and blending with the surrounding landscape makes this home ideal for outdoor living. Global Architectural Development designed the Exploded House located in Bodrum, Turkey. The home is made from three separate buildings a metaphor for a single building that has been “exploded” into many parts. The angular design of the home allows it to blend in with the surrounding contours of neighboring hillsides.When viewed from above the rooftop pools mimic the surrounding landscape to help mask the presence of the dwelling on the hill. The open plan of the house easily allows ...
Underground Eco Home
This zero-carbon underground home was designed by Make Architects for green enthusiast and British soccer star Gary Neville. This one-story 8,000 sq ft structure has been designed to be beautiful and functional while keeping energy consumption to a minimum. See more images after the jump!
Aatrial House
The Aatrial House reverses the concept of the Roman Atrial House, by enclosing the interior atrium and opening the home to its surroundings. The driveway is located underneath the building but still leads you inside to the the ground floor level. The architects created an inner atrium with the driveway as the focal point. This design created a new type of home, which is the reverse of an atrial building. The Aatrial House is closed to the inside but open to the surroundings. See more images after the jump! “The site where the building is designed has one weak point: southwestern access, generating ...
