RESIDENTIAL | Tiny House | Reflection of Mineral is a futuristic and abstract micro-home located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by Atelier Tekuto and completed in 2006. The project was a response to the client's desire for an exciting, volume-maximizing home with a covered garage on a small, irregularly shaped corner lot in a densely populated urban area. The design drew inspiration from the concepts of a "mineral" and "reflection." The multifaceted, polygonal shape was a direct result of maximizing the buildable volume within the confines of three different height restrictions. This process was likened to cutting a precious gemstone. The pristine white facade contrasts with the urban context, emphasizing its distinct geometric form. The "reflection" concept: Inside, the interplay of light and geometry creates a dynamic, fluid sense of space, expanding the perceived boundaries of the compact interior. Transparent and translucent surfaces, as well as mirrored finishes on the third-floor bathroom unit, induce visual reflection that changes as people move or as light shifts. Despite its small footprint (around 86 square meters across four levels, including a basement), the interior feels much more expansive due to the clever design. Strategic window placements, particularly on the corners, draw the eye along diagonals, increasing the sense of depth. The functional elements, such as the kitchen, counter shelves, and floors, contrast with the abstractness of the building's overall polyhedron shape. Reflective stainless steel in the bathroom and carefully considered interior appointments further the themes of mineral and reflection. A small plaza-like space on the ground floor, created by elevating the house with a piloti, provides a rare sense of openness in the tight urban setting. Project credits Architects: Atelier Tekuto Design Team: Yasuhiro Yamashita, Yoichi Tanaka Structural Design: Takeyuki Gaino / G.Design Construction: Shigeki Matsuoka / Home Builder Photographer: Makoto Yoshida Location: Nakano ward, Tokyo, Japan Completion Year: 2006 | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_ebd27720b3dd4cf699b98500e7c1152e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_480,h_720,al_c,q_80/44.Reflection%20of%20Mineral-Atelier%20Tekuto-Jimmy%20Cohrssen%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.0K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Reflection of Mineral Tokyo, Japan tekuto.com Source: Published on Sep 12, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Japan Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Atelier Tekuto Japan Category: RESIDENTIAL Tiny House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Japan Makoto Yoshida, Jimmy Cohrssen Photographers: Architects: Atelier Tekuto Area: 50 m² Year: 2006 City: Tokyo Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Reflection of Mineral is a futuristic and abstract micro-home located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by Atelier Tekuto and completed in 2006. The project was a response to the client's desire for an exciting, volume-maximizing home with a covered garage on a small, irregularly shaped corner lot in a densely populated urban area. The design drew inspiration from the concepts of a "mineral" and "reflection." The multifaceted, polygonal shape was a direct result of maximizing the buildable volume within the confines of three different height restrictions. This process was likened to cutting a precious gemstone. The pristine white facade contrasts with the urban context, emphasizing its distinct geometric form. The "reflection" concept: Inside, the interplay of light and geometry creates a dynamic, fluid sense of space, expanding the perceived boundaries of the compact interior. Transparent and translucent surfaces, as well as mirrored finishes on the third-floor bathroom unit, induce visual reflection that changes as people move or as light shifts. Despite its small footprint (around 86 square meters across four levels, including a basement), the interior feels much more expansive due to the clever design. Strategic window placements, particularly on the corners, draw the eye along diagonals, increasing the sense of depth. The functional elements, such as the kitchen, counter shelves, and floors, contrast with the abstractness of the building's overall polyhedron shape. Reflective stainless steel in the bathroom and carefully considered interior appointments further the themes of mineral and reflection. A small plaza-like space on the ground floor, created by elevating the house with a piloti, provides a rare sense of openness in the tight urban setting. Project credits Architects: Atelier Tekuto Design Team: Yasuhiro Yamashita, Yoichi Tanaka Structural Design: Takeyuki Gaino / G.Design Construction: Shigeki Matsuoka / Home Builder Photographer: Makoto Yoshida Location: Nakano ward, Tokyo, Japan Completion Year: 2006 Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Atelier Tekuto About Atelier Tekuto: Atelier Tekuto, founded by Yasuhiro Yamashita, is a Tokyo-based architectural design firm known for its exploration of material properties and innovative structural techniques, particularly within high-density urban environments. The firm is recognized for projects that challenge traditional norms by using materials in new ways, developing 100% recyclable concrete from volcanic ash, and utilizing complex geometric forms to maximize space and natural light on challenging sites. Beyond private commissions, Atelier Tekuto also engages in community-building initiatives, such as rejuvenating traditional villages in the Amami Islands. Category Tiny House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Japan Year 2006 Area 50 m² Client Photographers Makoto Yoshida, Jimmy Cohrssen www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | House | Completed in 2022, the ING-SUK House is a 50-square-meter wooden platform home designed and built by Yangnar Studio. Situated within a pristine forest of the Obkhan National Park in Nam Phrae, Chiang Mai, Thailand, the project was conceived as an experimental and harmonious response to budget limitations and the natural environment. Its design is reminiscent of the traditional Kha-Nham, a temporary shelter used by gardeners in southern Thailand. The house sits elevated on compacted soil, with a corrugated sheet metal roof and an open-plan interior space surrounded by a perimeter deck. The layout is composed of two main sections connected by an elongated terrace, with staircases on either side facilitating movement. A raised den provides additional versatile living space. The architects placed a strong emphasis on using local materials and preserving their natural characteristics. The structure was built with untreated wood sourced from the immediate surroundings and from recycled materials, including old wooden doors, windows, and steel profiles. Notably, old wooden pillars salvaged from traditional Vietnamese houses were repurposed for the front stairs. The use of raw, natural materials ensures that the home blends seamlessly into its rich natural context. Credits Architects: Yangnar Studio Lead Architects: Dechophon Rattanasatchatham and Metee Moonmuang Construction Supervisor: Metee Moonmuang Builder Team: Yangnar Studio Builder Team Photography: Rungkit Charoenwat | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_4b8d4a915ade4d868c5a6df233a90fe6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1582,h_864,al_c,q_85/422.ING-SUK%20House%20by%20Yangnar%20Studio-Rungkit%20Charoenwat%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.0K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate ING-SUK House Nam Phrae, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai, Thailand - Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Thailand Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Yangnar Studio Thailand Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Thailand Rungkit Charoenwat Photographers: Architects: Yangnar Studio Area: 50 m² Year: 2022 City: Nam Phrae Construction: - Client - Description: the Architects Text description by Completed in 2022, the ING-SUK House is a 50-square-meter wooden platform home designed and built by Yangnar Studio. Situated within a pristine forest of the Obkhan National Park in Nam Phrae, Chiang Mai, Thailand, the project was conceived as an experimental and harmonious response to budget limitations and the natural environment. Its design is reminiscent of the traditional Kha-Nham, a temporary shelter used by gardeners in southern Thailand. The house sits elevated on compacted soil, with a corrugated sheet metal roof and an open-plan interior space surrounded by a perimeter deck. The layout is composed of two main sections connected by an elongated terrace, with staircases on either side facilitating movement. A raised den provides additional versatile living space. The architects placed a strong emphasis on using local materials and preserving their natural characteristics. The structure was built with untreated wood sourced from the immediate surroundings and from recycled materials, including old wooden doors, windows, and steel profiles. Notably, old wooden pillars salvaged from traditional Vietnamese houses were repurposed for the front stairs. The use of raw, natural materials ensures that the home blends seamlessly into its rich natural context. Credits Architects: Yangnar Studio Lead Architects: Dechophon Rattanasatchatham and Metee Moonmuang Construction Supervisor: Metee Moonmuang Builder Team: Yangnar Studio Builder Team Photography: Rungkit Charoenwat Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Yangnar Studio About Yangnar Studio: Yangnar Studio is a Thai architectural practice based in Chiang Mai known for its experimental and resource-conscious approach to design. The studio frequently uses locally sourced and repurposed materials, such as reclaimed wood and old doors, to create contextual and sustainable dwellings. Led by architects Dechophon Rattanasatchatham and Metee Moonmuang, the firm's projects often draw inspiration from traditional Thai shelters and building techniques, creating thoughtful, low-budget structures that blend harmoniously with their natural surroundings. Their work includes conversions of agricultural buildings, residential retreats, and commercial spaces. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Thailand Year 2022 Area 50 m² Client - Photographers Rungkit Charoenwat www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | House | The dynamic new addition redefines an existing dwelling achieving city and bay views. Separate living spaces and accommodation on each level offer flexibility for an adult family and include an upper-level lap pool/spa. Rich interiors bring a level of sophisticated glamour to the revamp of their home of 20 years. Presenting a brave and dynamic façade to the street, a new dark 3-storey structure appears to engulf the original single-level art-deco dwelling, raising its status and visibility within the streetscape and stepping up to meet with its neighbors on Beaconsfield Parade as an equal. The new building form maximizes the use and aspect of the small site, achieving views of both the city to the north and the bay to the south. Designed to embrace and exploit its coastal setting, external and internal materials have been selected for their robustness and suitability for marine environments. The anodized solid aluminum rain-screen cladding is low maintenance, resistant to salt attack, and fully recyclable at the end of life. The client and her family enjoy the flexibility of the spaces with the opportunity created for adult family members to retreat or come together as the mood dictates. Designed for entertainment, both the ground and first floors offer different moods. Indoor and outdoor spaces blur, with natural stone and timber featuring at every level and extending into courtyards and garden views. Dynamic external architecture pairs with sophisticated interiors to create a home that is a calm retreat yet an entertainment with a focus on natural materials both inside and out. The internal palette is progressively ramped up in terms of glamour as the spaces become more personal with a culmination of luxury in the main bedroom and open plan ensuite. In the client’s own words: “An entertainer’s dream, my new home is oriented perfectly to maximize light, minimize coastal weather impact, and exploit the stunning bay and city views. Internally and externally, a brave and confident choice of form and material creates theatre, mood, and drama with the natural light choreographed and filtered to offer a unique feeling in every room at every moment. George and Rosa have designed an aesthetically beautiful, functional home that is simply a joy to live in. “ Builders: CBD Contracting, Martin Noakes, Phoebe Moore Mechanical Engineering: Quirkeir, Andrew Keir Land Surveyor: Taylors Landscape Architects: Renata Fairhall Garden Designs Structural Engineering: Perrett Simpson, Alan O’Driscoll (Director), Jeff Robinson (Engineer) Building Surveyor: Seamus Lightwood Energy Rating Consultant: Samuel Thomson Swimming Pool Consultants: Rob Davidson Building Surveyors: GE Building Surveyors Swimming Pools: Aloha Pools | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a02f20_2563a985cdc845628d42d5447172780e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1334,al_c,q_90/Harold%20HouseCoy%20Yiontis%20Architects-Photographs-Peter%20Clarke%20(15).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Harold House Middle Park VIC 3206, Australia cyarchitects.com.au Source: Published on Sep 16, 2024 by: Architectural Designer Markitekt Premium Member More Buildings from Australia Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Coy Yiontis Australia Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Australia Peter Clarke Photographers: Architects: Coy Yiontis Architects Area: 333 m² Year: 2022 City: Middle Park Construction: Client - Description: the Architects Text description by The dynamic new addition redefines an existing dwelling achieving city and bay views. Separate living spaces and accommodation on each level offer flexibility for an adult family and include an upper-level lap pool/spa. Rich interiors bring a level of sophisticated glamour to the revamp of their home of 20 years. Presenting a brave and dynamic façade to the street, a new dark 3-storey structure appears to engulf the original single-level art-deco dwelling, raising its status and visibility within the streetscape and stepping up to meet with its neighbors on Beaconsfield Parade as an equal. The new building form maximizes the use and aspect of the small site, achieving views of both the city to the north and the bay to the south. Designed to embrace and exploit its coastal setting, external and internal materials have been selected for their robustness and suitability for marine environments. The anodized solid aluminum rain-screen cladding is low maintenance, resistant to salt attack, and fully recyclable at the end of life. The client and her family enjoy the flexibility of the spaces with the opportunity created for adult family members to retreat or come together as the mood dictates. Designed for entertainment, both the ground and first floors offer different moods. Indoor and outdoor spaces blur, with natural stone and timber featuring at every level and extending into courtyards and garden views. Dynamic external architecture pairs with sophisticated interiors to create a home that is a calm retreat yet an entertainment with a focus on natural materials both inside and out. The internal palette is progressively ramped up in terms of glamour as the spaces become more personal with a culmination of luxury in the main bedroom and open plan ensuite. In the client’s own words: “An entertainer’s dream, my new home is oriented perfectly to maximize light, minimize coastal weather impact, and exploit the stunning bay and city views. Internally and externally, a brave and confident choice of form and material creates theatre, mood, and drama with the natural light choreographed and filtered to offer a unique feeling in every room at every moment. George and Rosa have designed an aesthetically beautiful, functional home that is simply a joy to live in. “ Builders: CBD Contracting, Martin Noakes, Phoebe Moore Mechanical Engineering: Quirkeir, Andrew Keir Land Surveyor: Taylors Landscape Architects: Renata Fairhall Garden Designs Structural Engineering: Perrett Simpson, Alan O’Driscoll (Director), Jeff Robinson (Engineer) Building Surveyor: Seamus Lightwood Energy Rating Consultant: Samuel Thomson Swimming Pool Consultants: Rob Davidson Building Surveyors: GE Building Surveyors Swimming Pools: Aloha Pools Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Markitekt In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Coy Yiontis About Coy Yiontis: Established in Melbourne in 1996, Coy Yiontis is a highly awarded architectural practice recognised within the industry for its rigorous approach. Thoughtful and meticulous, this approach is defined by experience and knowledge reflecting 30 years of architecture across residential, retail, commercial and institutional projects in Australia and abroad. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Australia Year 2022 Area 333 m² Client - Photographers Peter Clarke www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Markitekt Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

EXPERIMENTAL | Tower | Built in 2019, the Tower for Meditation and Views is a small, off-the-ground structure located within a secluded artist community in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China. Designed by the architecture firm Jumping House Lab, the 12-square-meter tower was conceived as a serene escape from the world, providing artists with a tranquil space for contemplation and observation. The building offers three distinct vistas: a broad view of a paddy field, an upward view of the sky for meditation, and a narrow horizontal view of a yard with pine trees and ponds. To create these different experiences, the architects designed a 3.2 by 3.8-meter wooden structure that is split by an interior wall, dividing the space into an "inward" half for quiet meditation and an "outward" half for taking in the views. The interior is thus separated into a bright and a shady area, each fostering a different atmosphere. The overall appearance and layout of the tower were dictated by the views it frames. The project was completed while the surrounding community was still undergoing renovation, with the project being 80% finished. The architects noted that this flaw reflected the distance between the ideal and reality, but also contributed to the tower's status as an absolute spiritual space. The design is simple, elevated, and intended to help visitors reconnect with nature. Credits Architects: Jumping House Lab Photographs: Zhi Xia | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_ed5b7a752f1a40a499d09885281e6e24~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1582,h_889,al_c,q_85/220.Tower%20for%20Meditation%20and%20Views%20by%20Jumping%20House%20Lab-Zhi%20Xia%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Tower for Meditation and Views Huzhou, Zhejiang, China - Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from China Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Jumping House Lab China Category: EXPERIMENTAL Tower Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: China Zhi Xia Photographers: Architects: Jumping House Lab Area: 12 m² Year: 2021 City: Huzhou Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Built in 2019, the Tower for Meditation and Views is a small, off-the-ground structure located within a secluded artist community in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China. Designed by the architecture firm Jumping House Lab, the 12-square-meter tower was conceived as a serene escape from the world, providing artists with a tranquil space for contemplation and observation. The building offers three distinct vistas: a broad view of a paddy field, an upward view of the sky for meditation, and a narrow horizontal view of a yard with pine trees and ponds. To create these different experiences, the architects designed a 3.2 by 3.8-meter wooden structure that is split by an interior wall, dividing the space into an "inward" half for quiet meditation and an "outward" half for taking in the views. The interior is thus separated into a bright and a shady area, each fostering a different atmosphere. The overall appearance and layout of the tower were dictated by the views it frames. The project was completed while the surrounding community was still undergoing renovation, with the project being 80% finished. The architects noted that this flaw reflected the distance between the ideal and reality, but also contributed to the tower's status as an absolute spiritual space. The design is simple, elevated, and intended to help visitors reconnect with nature. Credits Architects: Jumping House Lab Photographs: Zhi Xia Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Jumping House Lab About Jumping House Lab: Jumping House Lab is an architectural studio based in Hangzhou, China, known for its focus on hospitality, interior, and landscape design. The firm, with lead architects such as Tiantian Wang and Yanqin Luo, is recognized for creating designs that engage with their natural and rural surroundings, often using contrasting textures and forms. Projects like the Cipo Laoling Residence demonstrate a thoughtful integration of multiple volumes to create interwoven, contextually sensitive spaces for a hotel in a natural setting. Category Tower Post Type Building Project Type EXPERIMENTAL Country China Year 2021 Area 12 m² Client Photographers Zhi Xia www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | The Forest Retreat is a minimalist, 1,200-square-foot cabin located in a sloped, forest clearing in Litchfield, Connecticut, and designed by New York-based Scalar Architecture for a family of writers and producers. The project was conceived as a sustainable and thoughtful retreat, with a compact, efficient design that minimizes its ecological footprint and impact on the rocky terrain. The cabin is situated in a remote area, only accessible by foot or light utility vehicle, enhancing its feeling of seclusion. The design is a compact, dark green box that hovers lightly above the ground on concrete piers, an approach that reduces site disturbance. Large, strategically placed openings carve into the facade, allowing for an immersive connection with nature and framing specific views of the forest. A notable architectural feature is the concave roof plane, or impluvium, which serves multiple functions: it collects rainwater, channels light and ventilation into the house, and focuses attention on the surrounding terrain. This central courtyard space creates a protected clearing within the forest clearing, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere. The interior of the Forest Retreat is defined by a tiered, open-plan layout that accommodates the sloping site. Light-colored wood accentuates the different levels, which include a sunken living room, a dining area, a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a loft. A key detail is the seamless integration of a large boulder, which was left in place and is partially exposed within the impluvium, strengthening the relationship between the interior and the forest. A porch is located on the highest part of the slope, while a semi-covered walkway leads to a lower entry point. Throughout the house, the simple material palette and large windows work together to create a space that is both peaceful and comfortable. The heavily insulated, wood-framed structure is designed to be energy-efficient and was crafted from engineered and nominal wood. Credits Architect: Scalar Architecture Principal in Charge: Julio Salcedo-Fernandez Design Team: Tomás Rodríguez, Raúl Tenoira, Elda Hernández, Sharon Mendoza Interior Designer: Paul Feldsher Structural Engineer: Zen Rill Builder: Haley Construction Photography: Imagen Subliminal (Miguel de Guzman, Rocio Romero) | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_6f51c73994c7442db482a24a28af60e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1800,h_1200,al_c,q_90/358.Forest%20Retreat%20by%20Scalar%20Architecture-Imagen%20Subliminal%20%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Forest Retreat Litchfield County, CT, USA scalararchitecture.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member NH VT RI NJ DE MD DC MA CT HI AK FL ME NY PA VA WV OH IN IL WI NC TN AR MO GA SC KY AL LA MS IA MN OK TX NM KS NE SD ND WY MT CO UT AZ NV OR WA ID CA MI More Buildings from United States Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Scalar Architecture United States Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: United States Imagen Subliminal Photographers: Architects: Scalar Architecture Area: 1,200 ft² Year: 2022 City: Litchfield County Construction: Zen Rill Client Description: the Architects Text description by The Forest Retreat is a minimalist, 1,200-square-foot cabin located in a sloped, forest clearing in Litchfield, Connecticut, and designed by New York-based Scalar Architecture for a family of writers and producers. The project was conceived as a sustainable and thoughtful retreat, with a compact, efficient design that minimizes its ecological footprint and impact on the rocky terrain. The cabin is situated in a remote area, only accessible by foot or light utility vehicle, enhancing its feeling of seclusion. The design is a compact, dark green box that hovers lightly above the ground on concrete piers, an approach that reduces site disturbance. Large, strategically placed openings carve into the facade, allowing for an immersive connection with nature and framing specific views of the forest. A notable architectural feature is the concave roof plane, or impluvium, which serves multiple functions: it collects rainwater, channels light and ventilation into the house, and focuses attention on the surrounding terrain. This central courtyard space creates a protected clearing within the forest clearing, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere. The interior of the Forest Retreat is defined by a tiered, open-plan layout that accommodates the sloping site. Light-colored wood accentuates the different levels, which include a sunken living room, a dining area, a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a loft. A key detail is the seamless integration of a large boulder, which was left in place and is partially exposed within the impluvium, strengthening the relationship between the interior and the forest. A porch is located on the highest part of the slope, while a semi-covered walkway leads to a lower entry point. Throughout the house, the simple material palette and large windows work together to create a space that is both peaceful and comfortable. The heavily insulated, wood-framed structure is designed to be energy-efficient and was crafted from engineered and nominal wood. Credits Architect: Scalar Architecture Principal in Charge: Julio Salcedo-Fernandez Design Team: Tomás Rodríguez, Raúl Tenoira, Elda Hernández, Sharon Mendoza Interior Designer: Paul Feldsher Structural Engineer: Zen Rill Builder: Haley Construction Photography: Imagen Subliminal (Miguel de Guzman, Rocio Romero) Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Scalar Architecture About Scalar Architecture: Scalar Architecture is an internationally recognized, award-winning, multidisciplinary design firm based in New York City, founded by Julio Salcedo, an architect and professor. The firm is known for its transformative and sustainable designs that prioritize sensory experiences and environmental agenda. Scalar Architecture operates at various scales, from urban planning to residential and institutional buildings, often collaborating with expert partners to create comprehensive and context-sensitive projects. Their work has received numerous awards, including the International First Prize for the development of Hamar, Norway, and a Young Architect's Award from the Architectural League of New York. Salcedo also teaches at the City College of New York and advocates for social justice in architecture. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country United States Year 2022 Area 1,200 ft² Client Photographers Imagen Subliminal www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | House | The Field House, a project by Lookofsky Architecture completed in 2020 on the Swedish island of Fårö, is a contemporary take on the area's traditional fishermen's huts and farmhouses. Instead of a single, large structure, the design is composed of several small, interconnected timber volumes, each with a distinct purpose, such as a bedroom unit, a communal living area, or a reading room. This clustered arrangement is a modern interpretation of local settlement patterns and allows for flexible expansion with additional units in the future. The house stands on a continuous concrete platform that also serves as the interior flooring, echoing Gotland's characteristic limestone bedrock. The exterior is clad in solid larch wood boards, a regional tradition, which will naturally weather from a golden brown to a silver-grey color over time. Inside, the walls are covered in birch plywood, which provides a warm and inviting contrast to the bare concrete floor. The interiors are characterized by an austere minimalism, with storage and furniture seamlessly integrated into the walls to emphasize the simple intersecting surfaces. Large, frameless windows and a sliding door create carefully framed views of the surrounding field, fostering a sense of continuity between the house and the natural landscape. Credits Architects: Lookofsky Architecture Builder: Indecon Home Photographs: Mattias Hamrén | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_3ca2803fb80f45c4b3b9aabf82c31f35~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/251.Field%20House%20by%20Lookofsky%20Architecture-Mattias%20Hamr%C3%A9n%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Field House Gotland, Sweden lookofskyarch.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Sweden Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Lookofsky Architecture Sweden Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Sweden Mattias Hamrén Photographers: Architects: Lookofsky Architecture Area: 51 m² Year: 2020 City: Gotland N Construction: Indecon Home Client Description: the Architects Text description by The Field House, a project by Lookofsky Architecture completed in 2020 on the Swedish island of Fårö, is a contemporary take on the area's traditional fishermen's huts and farmhouses. Instead of a single, large structure, the design is composed of several small, interconnected timber volumes, each with a distinct purpose, such as a bedroom unit, a communal living area, or a reading room. This clustered arrangement is a modern interpretation of local settlement patterns and allows for flexible expansion with additional units in the future. The house stands on a continuous concrete platform that also serves as the interior flooring, echoing Gotland's characteristic limestone bedrock. The exterior is clad in solid larch wood boards, a regional tradition, which will naturally weather from a golden brown to a silver-grey color over time. Inside, the walls are covered in birch plywood, which provides a warm and inviting contrast to the bare concrete floor. The interiors are characterized by an austere minimalism, with storage and furniture seamlessly integrated into the walls to emphasize the simple intersecting surfaces. Large, frameless windows and a sliding door create carefully framed views of the surrounding field, fostering a sense of continuity between the house and the natural landscape. Credits Architects: Lookofsky Architecture Builder: Indecon Home Photographs: Mattias Hamrén Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Lookofsky Architecture About Lookofsky Architecture: Lookofsky Architecture is an architecture practice based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2016 by Architect David Lookofsky. The studio specializes in a wide range of projects, including residential architecture, refurbishment, and interior design. Their design philosophy centers on creating both aesthetically pleasing and functionally sound designs, with a focus on sustainability by considering the longevity of materials and treating each assignment as a unique opportunity. They are known for their contextual approach, often clustering timber volumes in designs like the "Field House" to create a modern interpretation of traditional local settlements. They are also recognized for projects that optimize small spaces, such as the "Function Walls Apartment" renovation in Stockholm, which maximizes functionality while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic. 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RESIDENTIAL | Tiny Home | Perched on a steep, challenging site in Redcliffs, Christchurch, the Augusta Treehouse by Performance Architecture is a compact and energy-efficient two-bedroom home. Designed to feel like a "treehouse," the 65-square-meter dwelling, which has a footprint roughly the size of a double garage, was conceived for a couple committed to simple, compact living. The house maximizes its connection to the dramatic landscape through large feature windows that frame views over the treetops to the Ihutai estuary and the Heathcote and Avon Rivers below. The design of the Augusta Treehouse prioritized energy efficiency and a low-impact construction process. It was constructed with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), which, combined with the building's compact form, create a well-insulated thermal envelope that requires very little heating. The interior features a warm, cozy feel, with the SIPs and timber tones left exposed on the walls, roof, and floor panels. To further enhance energy performance and privacy, polycarbonate panels were used in the stairwell, allowing soft, south-facing light to filter in. The house also includes a mechanical heat recovery ventilation system due to its airtight construction. The main living areas, including the kitchen, dining, and laundry, are located on the lower level, while the two bedrooms and a bathroom are situated on an open mezzanine. A skylight above the main bedroom can be opened to purge excess heat during the summer. The thoughtful design, from the efficient use of space to the sustainable material choices, earned the Augusta Treehouse a Highly Commended Award for New Home up to 150m² and a Regional Kaitiakitanga Award at the 2024 Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) awards. Project credits Architecture: Performance Architecture (Dan McCormick and Hailey Sinke) Builder: Chatterton Homes Photography: Stephen Goodenough Supplier (SIPs): Formance Supplier (Roofing): Metalcraft Roofing | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_40f6c468488e4c32b5f212c744c51ae0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2784,h_1856,al_c,q_90/324.Augusta%20Treehouse%20by%20Performance%20Architecture-Stephen%20Goodenough%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Augusta Treehouse Redcliffs, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand performancearchitecture.co.nz Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from New Zealand Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Performance Architecture New Zealand Category: RESIDENTIAL Tiny Home Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: New Zealand Stephen Goodenough Photographers: Architects: Performance Architecture Area: 65 m² Year: 2022 City: Christchurch Construction: - Client - Description: the Architects Text description by Perched on a steep, challenging site in Redcliffs, Christchurch, the Augusta Treehouse by Performance Architecture is a compact and energy-efficient two-bedroom home. Designed to feel like a "treehouse," the 65-square-meter dwelling, which has a footprint roughly the size of a double garage, was conceived for a couple committed to simple, compact living. The house maximizes its connection to the dramatic landscape through large feature windows that frame views over the treetops to the Ihutai estuary and the Heathcote and Avon Rivers below. The design of the Augusta Treehouse prioritized energy efficiency and a low-impact construction process. It was constructed with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), which, combined with the building's compact form, create a well-insulated thermal envelope that requires very little heating. The interior features a warm, cozy feel, with the SIPs and timber tones left exposed on the walls, roof, and floor panels. To further enhance energy performance and privacy, polycarbonate panels were used in the stairwell, allowing soft, south-facing light to filter in. The house also includes a mechanical heat recovery ventilation system due to its airtight construction. The main living areas, including the kitchen, dining, and laundry, are located on the lower level, while the two bedrooms and a bathroom are situated on an open mezzanine. A skylight above the main bedroom can be opened to purge excess heat during the summer. The thoughtful design, from the efficient use of space to the sustainable material choices, earned the Augusta Treehouse a Highly Commended Award for New Home up to 150m² and a Regional Kaitiakitanga Award at the 2024 Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) awards. Project credits Architecture: Performance Architecture (Dan McCormick and Hailey Sinke) Builder: Chatterton Homes Photography: Stephen Goodenough Supplier (SIPs): Formance Supplier (Roofing): Metalcraft Roofing Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Performance Architecture About Performance Architecture: Performance Architecture is an architectural design studio in New Zealand, led by founding director Dan McCormick. The team specializes in high-performance, energy-efficient homes and buildings for residential and commercial clients. Their designs focus on improving the built environment and reducing environmental impact throughout the construction and lifespan of the building. They are known for incorporating Formance SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) and have won awards for their sustainable designs, such as the ADNZ Resene Kaitiakitanga Award for the "Augusta Treehouse" project. The firm is committed to collaborative design that aligns with both client goals and high-performance building standards. Category Tiny Home Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country New Zealand Year 2022 Area 65 m² Client - Photographers Stephen Goodenough www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | Located just south of Hamburgsund on Sweden's west coast, the Hee House is a compact, 7x7 meter vacation cabin designed by Studio Ellsinger for a creative family. Completed in 2024, the cabin is set on a granite clearing amid a landscape of pines, rocks, and meadow grass. The design draws inspiration from the studio founders' own home, Villa Ellsinger, and was conceived as a modest structure that "grows upwards" to maximize its small footprint and address the harsh coastal climate of wind, rain, and salt spray. The house is oriented on a north-south axis, with a largely closed-off northern facade to shield it from neighbors and a nearby county road, while opening up with large windows to the south and east to capture sun and views of the forest and fields. The structure is a standout on its rural plot, topped with a distinctive, steep, hat-shaped roof and gables clad in untreated aluminum sheeting for durability. A cantilevered canopy extends from the structure, providing a covered entrance. To create a spacious, unobstructed internal volume, the roof loads are transferred to a horizontal glue-laminated timber frame that sits atop the exterior walls, visible from the outside. Inside, the walls are clad in warm, untreated pine, which contrasts with the red tiles on the kitchen floor. The interior features bespoke furniture and an open-plan living and kitchen area with a high ceiling. An oversized bookshelf serves multiple functions as a room divider, storage, and structural support for the loft, which contains a children's sleeping area, a sofa bed, and a workspace. A custom-built wood-burning stove is also incorporated within the bookshelf. Maritime-themed circular prisms in the front door and loft windows nod to the cabin's seaside location and spread light into the entryway. Credits Architects: Studio Ellsinger (Mikael Ellsinger, Fanny Ellsinger) Lead Architect: Mikael Ellsinger Clients: A photographer and a writer Contractor: Svenneby Bygg AB Structural Engineer: Green Construction i Västsverige AB Photographer: Christopher Hunt Kitchen and Bathroom Furniture: Nadén Studio Kitchen Appliances: Liebherr (refrigerator and freezer), Smeg (cooktop and oven) Living and Dining Furniture: Vaarnii (dining table and chairs), NO GA Studio (Orchestra Chairs) Upholstery: Nevotex Wood-burning Stove: Hwam (Classic 4 model) Lighting: FLOS (Bellhop Lamp) Flooring: Buchtal (kitchen tiles) Custom Window Units: Steninge Snickeri | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_d95db6fb8b7b4c8aa8f61daf28f30680~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/382.Hee%20House%20by%20Studio%20Ellsinger-Christopher%20Hunt%20(1).jpg Please Wait 382.Hee House by Studio Ellsinger-Christopher Hunt (1).jpg "Located just south of Hamburgsund on Sweden's west coast, the Hee House is a compact, 7x7 meter vacation cabin designed by Studio Ellsinger for a creative family. Completed in 2024, the cabin is set on a granite clearing amid a landscape of pines, rocks, and meadow grass. The design draws inspiration from the studio founders' own home, Villa Ellsinger, and was conceived as a modest structure that ""grows upwards"" to maximize its small footprint and address the harsh coastal climate of wind, rain, and salt spray. The house is oriented on a north-south axis, with a largely closed-off northern facade to shield it from neighbors and a nearby county road, while opening up with large windows to the south and east to capture sun and views of the forest and fields. The structure is a standout on its rural plot, topped with a distinctive, steep, hat-shaped roof and gables clad in untreated aluminum sheeting for durability. A cantilevered canopy extends from the structure, providing a covered entrance. To create a spacious, unobstructed internal volume, the roof loads are transferred to a horizontal glue-laminated timber frame that sits atop the exterior walls, visible from the outside. Inside, the walls are clad in warm, untreated pine, which contrasts with the red tiles on the kitchen floor. The interior features bespoke furniture and an open-plan living and kitchen area with a high ceiling. An oversized bookshelf serves multiple functions as a room divider, storage, and structural support for the loft, which contains a children's sleeping area, a sofa bed, and a workspace. A custom-built wood-burning stove is also incorporated within the bookshelf. Maritime-themed circular prisms in the front door and loft windows nod to the cabin's seaside location and spread light into the entryway. Credits Architects: Studio Ellsinger (Mikael Ellsinger, Fanny Ellsinger) Lead Architect: Mikael Ellsinger Clients: A photographer and a writer Contractor: Svenneby Bygg AB Structural Engineer: Green Construction i Västsverige AB Photographer: Christopher Hunt Kitchen and Bathroom Furniture: Nadén Studio Kitchen Appliances: Liebherr (refrigerator and freezer), Smeg (cooktop and oven) Living and Dining Furniture: Vaarnii (dining table and chairs), NO GA Studio (Orchestra Chairs) Upholstery: Nevotex Wood-burning Stove: Hwam (Classic 4 model) Lighting: FLOS (Bellhop Lamp) Flooring: Buchtal (kitchen tiles) Custom Window Units: Steninge Snickeri " 382.Hee House by Studio Ellsinger-Christopher Hunt (16).jpg 382.Hee House by Studio Ellsinger-Christopher Hunt (18).jpg 1/6 0 Product 1.5K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Hee House 457 47 Hee, Sweden Architects: Studio Ellsinger Studio Ellsinger Architecture Office Sweden Area: Year: City: Client: 49 m² 2024 Hee - Construction: - Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: Cabin Post Type: Building Country: Sweden Photographers: Christopher Hunt the Architects Description: Located just south of Hamburgsund on Sweden's west coast, the Hee House is a compact, 7x7 meter vacation cabin designed by Studio Ellsinger for a creative family. Completed in 2024, the cabin is set on a granite clearing amid a landscape of pines, rocks, and meadow grass. The design draws inspiration from the studio founders' own home, Villa Ellsinger, and was conceived as a modest structure that "grows upwards" to maximize its small footprint and address the harsh coastal climate of wind, rain, and salt spray. The house is oriented on a north-south axis, with a largely closed-off northern facade to shield it from neighbors and a nearby county road, while opening up with large windows to the south and east to capture sun and views of the forest and fields. The structure is a standout on its rural plot, topped with a distinctive, steep, hat-shaped roof and gables clad in untreated aluminum sheeting for durability. A cantilevered canopy extends from the structure, providing a covered entrance. To create a spacious, unobstructed internal volume, the roof loads are transferred to a horizontal glue-laminated timber frame that sits atop the exterior walls, visible from the outside. Inside, the walls are clad in warm, untreated pine, which contrasts with the red tiles on the kitchen floor. The interior features bespoke furniture and an open-plan living and kitchen area with a high ceiling. An oversized bookshelf serves multiple functions as a room divider, storage, and structural support for the loft, which contains a children's sleeping area, a sofa bed, and a workspace. A custom-built wood-burning stove is also incorporated within the bookshelf. Maritime-themed circular prisms in the front door and loft windows nod to the cabin's seaside location and spread light into the entryway. Credits Architects: Studio Ellsinger (Mikael Ellsinger, Fanny Ellsinger) Lead Architect: Mikael Ellsinger Clients: A photographer and a writer Contractor: Svenneby Bygg AB Structural Engineer: Green Construction i Västsverige AB Photographer: Christopher Hunt Kitchen and Bathroom Furniture: Nadén Studio Kitchen Appliances: Liebherr (refrigerator and freezer), Smeg (cooktop and oven) Living and Dining Furniture: Vaarnii (dining table and chairs), NO GA Studio (Orchestra Chairs) Upholstery: Nevotex Wood-burning Stove: Hwam (Classic 4 model) Lighting: FLOS (Bellhop Lamp) Flooring: Buchtal (kitchen tiles) Custom Window Units: Steninge Snickeri Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +16 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... 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RESIDENTIAL | House | As an artistic architectural response to Australia’s coastline and the contours of the rural landscape, Peninsula House forms a dramatic sculptural relic, weathered by its context. The dwelling is located on the high point of the site overlooking a coastal stretch of Flinders with Bass Strait beyond. Approached along a meandering driveway, a ribbon of rammed earth rises monumentally 10 meters into the air, wrapping behind the dwelling, before gradually tapering and returning to the landscape. The elevation has minimal glazing and considerable thermal mass – stabilising the heat from the afternoon sun. A notch midway along the wall, forms a shadow line, subtly defining the entry. Crossing the entry threshold, a lush, planted atrium defines the building’s axial centre, and allows natural light to flood into the interior. Bending hallways snake from the atrium to create three distinct zones – a living zone for entertaining, a bedroom zone, and a recreation zone. The private master bedroom sits above the living zone, accessed by a sweeping stair cloaked in darkness. The main double height living space dramatically rises towards the glazing and the expansive views of the rural terrain and ocean. The sweeping parabolic ceiling affords a unique acoustic quality to the space that accommodates the sound from the owner’s grand piano and collection of musical instruments. Adjacent to the main living space is a large, sheltered terrace fulfilling the client’s brief to host grand poolside events with views of the valley and water. Each of the five bedrooms and main living spaces celebrates views of the rural context and surrounds. At the end of an evocative hallway, lined on one side with rammed earth and slot windows, lies a purpose-built recording studio. The dark, natural external material palette of charred timber and rammed earth shrouds the building, selected for its robust and low-maintenance qualities. The charred battens cloak the building mass allowing it to recede into the rural context as an enigmatic form. Internally the thematic quality of darkness continues with black mosaic tiles, black timber battens, blackened brass, and black terrazzo flooring. There is an emphasis on the shifting nature of light and shadow along curving surfaces and forms of walls and openings. The monochromatic tones frame views of the natural colours present in the surrounding setting. Peninsula House is envisioned in the round, to sit harmoniously in the topography of its site – its raw sculptural language belying its domestic use – an erosional remnant formed by its harsh, exposed coastal setting. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a02f20_db33fc0c3ebb476bb1f706b2df74941c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1124,al_c,q_90/Peninsula%20House-Wood%20Marsh-Photographs-Timothy%20Kaye%20(4).jpg Please Wait Peninsula House-Wood Marsh-Photographs-Timothy Kaye (1).jpg Peninsula House-Wood Marsh-Photographs-Timothy Kaye (2).jpg Peninsula House-Wood Marsh-Photographs-Timothy Kaye (5).jpg 1/6 0 Product 2.2K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Peninsula House Mornington Peninsula, VIC, Australia Architects: Wood Marsh Architecture Wood Marsh Architecture Office Australia Area: Year: City: Client: 2023 Mornington Peninsula Construction: Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: House Post Type: Building Country: Australia Photographers: Timothy Kaye the Architects Description: As an artistic architectural response to Australia’s coastline and the contours of the rural landscape, Peninsula House forms a dramatic sculptural relic, weathered by its context. The dwelling is located on the high point of the site overlooking a coastal stretch of Flinders with Bass Strait beyond. Approached along a meandering driveway, a ribbon of rammed earth rises monumentally 10 meters into the air, wrapping behind the dwelling, before gradually tapering and returning to the landscape. The elevation has minimal glazing and considerable thermal mass – stabilising the heat from the afternoon sun. A notch midway along the wall, forms a shadow line, subtly defining the entry. Crossing the entry threshold, a lush, planted atrium defines the building’s axial centre, and allows natural light to flood into the interior. Bending hallways snake from the atrium to create three distinct zones – a living zone for entertaining, a bedroom zone, and a recreation zone. The private master bedroom sits above the living zone, accessed by a sweeping stair cloaked in darkness. The main double height living space dramatically rises towards the glazing and the expansive views of the rural terrain and ocean. The sweeping parabolic ceiling affords a unique acoustic quality to the space that accommodates the sound from the owner’s grand piano and collection of musical instruments. Adjacent to the main living space is a large, sheltered terrace fulfilling the client’s brief to host grand poolside events with views of the valley and water. Each of the five bedrooms and main living spaces celebrates views of the rural context and surrounds. At the end of an evocative hallway, lined on one side with rammed earth and slot windows, lies a purpose-built recording studio. The dark, natural external material palette of charred timber and rammed earth shrouds the building, selected for its robust and low-maintenance qualities. The charred battens cloak the building mass allowing it to recede into the rural context as an enigmatic form. Internally the thematic quality of darkness continues with black mosaic tiles, black timber battens, blackened brass, and black terrazzo flooring. There is an emphasis on the shifting nature of light and shadow along curving surfaces and forms of walls and openings. The monochromatic tones frame views of the natural colours present in the surrounding setting. Peninsula House is envisioned in the round, to sit harmoniously in the topography of its site – its raw sculptural language belying its domestic use – an erosional remnant formed by its harsh, exposed coastal setting. Published on September 16, 2024 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Markitekt View all Images +18 Out of gallery Plans & 2Ds Out of gallery Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... 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RESIDENTIAL | House | To try to summarise this house is virtually impossible. Walking into the space for the first time is difficult to describe. It feels ancient and modern at the same time. The references are so varied, "it feels like a church, a castle, a railway arch, a middle eastern grain store". The commissioning client was inspired by a 19th-century ammunition bunker he once saw in Romania built of raw brick with arches. The architect references work by Le Corbusier in India. However, it is distinctly a singular design. The key architectural feature is the parabolic vaulted ceiling, a self-supporting structure made of recycled bricks having a 3.5m long by 2.5m wide elliptical retractable skylight that is unglazed and tilted 20 degrees to the south to gaze at the stars. Finding the location of the skylight in an unusual soaring roof, 7.5m at its apex. It is a parabolic vault, a self-supporting structure made of recycled bricks, many of which were picked by Mr. Borun. Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Basil was wheelchair bound and therefore the design has to be truly accessible. It took trial and error to find the right size and spot for the skylight so Mr. Borun could see his favorite constellations in the Milky Way, including Pavo. Peter Stutchbury Architecture’s project designer Fernanda Cabral and builder Mark Tan held cut-outs of prototypes of the skylight up against the sky until Mr. Borun was satisfied. The wheelchair had a tolerance of 10mm, therefore no step could be larger than 10mm. The house was designed so Mr. Borun could go from his car to anywhere in his house with a single turn of the wheelchair. The rooms were designed off a long, wide hallway with sliding doors. Built of bricks, recycled when an apartment building in western Sydney was demolished. The vaulted room is reminiscent of a cathedral yet feels embracing and welcoming rather than imposing. And of a domestic scale, albeit an extraordinarily voluminous one. Mr. Stutchbury said rarely was a project more considerate of the night than day. “We have put skylights in a building but not in such a prophetic and highly considered way.” The Sustainability features include: Designed to last beyond 120 years. 48 photovoltaic panels. 15.5 kW of power gen, 34 kW of storage. Electric vehicle charging x2. 60,000 liters filtered rainwater tank. Evacuated tubes for solar hot water. Hydronic in-floor heating. Low-toxic finishes and fittings. Low-energy lighting. Low-water gardens. Recycled double-brick and insulated walls provide thermal mass to absorb and release heat. The oculus is central to the dwelling’s passive heating and cooling system, enabling two-way ventilation. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a02f20_940860a4234b49c3896a0ff257f7c169~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1500,al_c,q_90/Night%20Sky%20House-%20Peter%20Stutchbury%20Architecture-Photographs-Brett%20Boardman%20(25).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.7K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Night Sky House Blackheath NSW 2785, Australia peterstutchbury.com.au Source: Published on Sep 16, 2024 by: Architectural Designer Markitekt Premium Member More Buildings from Australia Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Peter Stutchbury Architecture Australia Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Australia Brett Boardman Photographers: Architects: Peter Stutchbury Architecture Area: 158 m² Year: 2020 City: Blackheath Construction: Client - Description: the Architects Text description by To try to summarise this house is virtually impossible. Walking into the space for the first time is difficult to describe. It feels ancient and modern at the same time. The references are so varied, "it feels like a church, a castle, a railway arch, a middle eastern grain store". The commissioning client was inspired by a 19th-century ammunition bunker he once saw in Romania built of raw brick with arches. The architect references work by Le Corbusier in India. However, it is distinctly a singular design. The key architectural feature is the parabolic vaulted ceiling, a self-supporting structure made of recycled bricks having a 3.5m long by 2.5m wide elliptical retractable skylight that is unglazed and tilted 20 degrees to the south to gaze at the stars. Finding the location of the skylight in an unusual soaring roof, 7.5m at its apex. It is a parabolic vault, a self-supporting structure made of recycled bricks, many of which were picked by Mr. Borun. Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Basil was wheelchair bound and therefore the design has to be truly accessible. It took trial and error to find the right size and spot for the skylight so Mr. Borun could see his favorite constellations in the Milky Way, including Pavo. Peter Stutchbury Architecture’s project designer Fernanda Cabral and builder Mark Tan held cut-outs of prototypes of the skylight up against the sky until Mr. Borun was satisfied. The wheelchair had a tolerance of 10mm, therefore no step could be larger than 10mm. The house was designed so Mr. Borun could go from his car to anywhere in his house with a single turn of the wheelchair. The rooms were designed off a long, wide hallway with sliding doors. Built of bricks, recycled when an apartment building in western Sydney was demolished. The vaulted room is reminiscent of a cathedral yet feels embracing and welcoming rather than imposing. And of a domestic scale, albeit an extraordinarily voluminous one. Mr. Stutchbury said rarely was a project more considerate of the night than day. “We have put skylights in a building but not in such a prophetic and highly considered way.” The Sustainability features include: Designed to last beyond 120 years. 48 photovoltaic panels. 15.5 kW of power gen, 34 kW of storage. Electric vehicle charging x2. 60,000 liters filtered rainwater tank. Evacuated tubes for solar hot water. Hydronic in-floor heating. Low-toxic finishes and fittings. Low-energy lighting. Low-water gardens. Recycled double-brick and insulated walls provide thermal mass to absorb and release heat. The oculus is central to the dwelling’s passive heating and cooling system, enabling two-way ventilation. Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Markitekt In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Peter Stutchbury Architecture About Peter Stutchbury Architecture: Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Australia Year 2020 Area 158 m² Client - Photographers Brett Boardman www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Markitekt Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | House | Perched along the rugged Bay of Chaleur in New Brunswick, Canada, The Sandbox is a contemporary, three-story timber-clad residence designed by Halifax-based Peter Braithwaite Studio. Completed in 2023 for a couple who run a local excavation business, the home was conceived as a resilient and thoughtful beach house that celebrates both its dramatic coastal location and the local construction trades. The design is a deliberate contrast of elements, combining a minimalist, boxy form with robust, durable materials chosen to withstand the harsh Atlantic climate of heavy winds and rain. The exterior is clad in Eastern white cedar and weathering steel, which will gracefully age and patina over time to blend with the weathered shoreline. A striking Corten steel staircase wraps around the building's exterior, leading to an elevated viewing deck that offers expansive vistas of the bay. This industrial detailing, along with the home's sturdy construction, gives it a tough, resilient character. Inside, the home is a celebration of craftsmanship, light, and an open layout designed to connect with the landscape. A custom-built kitchen island serves as a central hearth for social gatherings, while strategically placed windows frame views and fill the space with natural light. The material palette is a thoughtful mix of timber, plywood, and other natural materials. A master bedroom hovers over the living area, featuring a glazed corner that allows for immersive views of the bay. The home's design and build were approached on a humble budget, with local connections to regional trades and manufacturers fostering lasting relationships and resulting in a well-crafted dwelling built to last. Project credits Architecture and Design-Build: Peter Braithwaite Studio Client: Joshua and Chelsea Jenks Photography: Ema Peter | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_a5291f82efb24c0793980de4154713c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2327,h_2000,al_c,q_90/325.The%20Sandbox%20by%20Peter%20Braithwaite%20Studio-Ema%20Peter%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate The Sandbox Bathurst, NB, Canada peterbraithwaitestudio.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Canada Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Peter Braithwaite Studio Canada Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Canada Ema Peter Photographers: Architects: Peter Braithwaite Studio Area: 185 m² Year: 2023 City: New Brunswick Construction: Jenks Excavation Client Joshua and Chelsea Jenks Description: the Architects Text description by Perched along the rugged Bay of Chaleur in New Brunswick, Canada, The Sandbox is a contemporary, three-story timber-clad residence designed by Halifax-based Peter Braithwaite Studio. Completed in 2023 for a couple who run a local excavation business, the home was conceived as a resilient and thoughtful beach house that celebrates both its dramatic coastal location and the local construction trades. The design is a deliberate contrast of elements, combining a minimalist, boxy form with robust, durable materials chosen to withstand the harsh Atlantic climate of heavy winds and rain. The exterior is clad in Eastern white cedar and weathering steel, which will gracefully age and patina over time to blend with the weathered shoreline. A striking Corten steel staircase wraps around the building's exterior, leading to an elevated viewing deck that offers expansive vistas of the bay. This industrial detailing, along with the home's sturdy construction, gives it a tough, resilient character. Inside, the home is a celebration of craftsmanship, light, and an open layout designed to connect with the landscape. A custom-built kitchen island serves as a central hearth for social gatherings, while strategically placed windows frame views and fill the space with natural light. The material palette is a thoughtful mix of timber, plywood, and other natural materials. A master bedroom hovers over the living area, featuring a glazed corner that allows for immersive views of the bay. The home's design and build were approached on a humble budget, with local connections to regional trades and manufacturers fostering lasting relationships and resulting in a well-crafted dwelling built to last. Project credits Architecture and Design-Build: Peter Braithwaite Studio Client: Joshua and Chelsea Jenks Photography: Ema Peter Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Peter Braithwaite Studio About Peter Braithwaite Studio: Peter Braithwaite Studio is a multi-disciplinary, award-winning, design-build architecture firm located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a strong focus on environmentally sustainable and culturally contextual design. The studio, founded by Peter Braithwaite in 2014, specializes in projects that creatively approach design and construction as integrated processes. Their work, which includes single and multi-unit housing, commercial, and hospitality projects, emphasizes material craftsmanship and contextual solutions, often using humble material palettes to create engaging and sustainable spaces. Braithwaite, who holds a PhD and also teaches at Dalhousie School of Architecture, focuses on ecological stewardship and creating buildings that foster biodiversity. The firm was the recipient of the 2024 RAIC Emerging Architectural Practice Award. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Canada Year 2023 Area 185 m² Client Joshua and Chelsea Jenks Photographers Ema Peter www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

HOSPITALITY | Wellness Resort Cabins | The Ziedlejas Wellness Resort in Latvia is a place where traditional Latvian heritage meets modern design and innovation. Designed by Riga-based architectural firm Open AD, the resort offers guests a tranquil and mindful retreat into nature. The project, which has been developed in a highly collaborative process with the owners and a landscape team, focuses on celebrating Latvian folklore and nature without compromising modern standards. The resort's cabins and saunas, with their thoughtful design and use of local materials, create an immersive experience that encourages rest, rejuvenation, and connection with one's surroundings. The Corten Steel and Glass Cabins In 2020, Open AD introduced three compact cabins to the hillside at Ziedlejas. Clad in contrasting Cor-Ten steel and glass, these structures offer an immersive experience by embedding guests directly into the landscape. The cabins were inspired by the "tiny living" movement and Japanese design, with the intent to create a minimalist, clutter-free space that facilitates a connection to nature. The multi-functional design includes a foldaway bed that can be stowed to make room for a tea table that pops up from the wood floor. A ladder leads to a mezzanine loft, providing additional sleeping space. The fully glazed fronts and roofs provide guests with panoramic, "full screen" views of the surrounding ponds, forests, and starry night skies. Interior details: The bathroom is discreetly tucked into the steel-clad portion of the cabin, and the interiors feature muted, natural tones of gray and cream. Special storage boxes are attached inside the door to encourage guests to remove their shoes upon entry. The Traditional and Contemporary Saunas A central element of the resort is the traditional Latvian sauna ritual, or pirts. Open AD designed several unique saunas, each offering a distinct experience. Glass Sauna (baltā pirts): Built into a hillside, this concrete-structured "white sauna" features a large glass facade that provides panoramic views of the ponds and surrounding landscape. It is situated close to a pond for a refreshing plunge. Smoke Sauna (melnā pirts): A more traditional sauna, the "black sauna" is constructed from red spruce and is hidden within the forest for a more primeval, secluded experience. Wool Sauna (aitas vilnas pirts): Completed in 2021, this sauna features an internal yurt-like canvas structure wrapped in wool, which releases lanolin when heated for its purported healing properties. The room is round and centered around a wood stove, and a winding walkway leading to it helps guests mentally prepare for the ritual. Project contributors Architecture: Open AD Design Team: Zane Tetere – Sulce (lead architect), Dace Bula, Zane Legzdina, Beatrise Dzerve, Alvis Petrovskis, Eva Heidingere – Jukama Landscape Architecture: Girts Runis (LANDSHAPE) Photography: Alvis Rozenbergs | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_8878d998c946442b8a57dd5d8ff37832~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/Ziedlejas%20Cabin-Open%20AD-Alvis%20Rozenbergs%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.3K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Ziedlejas Wellness Resort Cabins Krimulda Parish, Sigulda Municipality, Latvia oad.archi Source: Published on Sep 12, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Latvia Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Open AD Latvia Category: HOSPITALITY Wellness Resort Cabins Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Latvia Alvis Rozenbergs Photographers: Architects: Open AD Area: 14.7 m² Year: 2020 City: Krimulda Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by The Ziedlejas Wellness Resort in Latvia is a place where traditional Latvian heritage meets modern design and innovation. Designed by Riga-based architectural firm Open AD, the resort offers guests a tranquil and mindful retreat into nature. The project, which has been developed in a highly collaborative process with the owners and a landscape team, focuses on celebrating Latvian folklore and nature without compromising modern standards. The resort's cabins and saunas, with their thoughtful design and use of local materials, create an immersive experience that encourages rest, rejuvenation, and connection with one's surroundings. The Corten Steel and Glass Cabins In 2020, Open AD introduced three compact cabins to the hillside at Ziedlejas. Clad in contrasting Cor-Ten steel and glass, these structures offer an immersive experience by embedding guests directly into the landscape. The cabins were inspired by the "tiny living" movement and Japanese design, with the intent to create a minimalist, clutter-free space that facilitates a connection to nature. The multi-functional design includes a foldaway bed that can be stowed to make room for a tea table that pops up from the wood floor. A ladder leads to a mezzanine loft, providing additional sleeping space. The fully glazed fronts and roofs provide guests with panoramic, "full screen" views of the surrounding ponds, forests, and starry night skies. Interior details: The bathroom is discreetly tucked into the steel-clad portion of the cabin, and the interiors feature muted, natural tones of gray and cream. Special storage boxes are attached inside the door to encourage guests to remove their shoes upon entry. The Traditional and Contemporary Saunas A central element of the resort is the traditional Latvian sauna ritual, or pirts. Open AD designed several unique saunas, each offering a distinct experience. Glass Sauna (baltā pirts): Built into a hillside, this concrete-structured "white sauna" features a large glass facade that provides panoramic views of the ponds and surrounding landscape. It is situated close to a pond for a refreshing plunge. Smoke Sauna (melnā pirts): A more traditional sauna, the "black sauna" is constructed from red spruce and is hidden within the forest for a more primeval, secluded experience. Wool Sauna (aitas vilnas pirts): Completed in 2021, this sauna features an internal yurt-like canvas structure wrapped in wool, which releases lanolin when heated for its purported healing properties. The room is round and centered around a wood stove, and a winding walkway leading to it helps guests mentally prepare for the ritual. Project contributors Architecture: Open AD Design Team: Zane Tetere – Sulce (lead architect), Dace Bula, Zane Legzdina, Beatrise Dzerve, Alvis Petrovskis, Eva Heidingere – Jukama Landscape Architecture: Girts Runis (LANDSHAPE) Photography: Alvis Rozenbergs Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Open AD About Open AD: Open Architecture Design (OAD) is a professional and experienced architecture bureau with open-minded thinking. We believe the best results lie outside the box – beyond definitions, standards, and expectations. We appreciate challenging projects, which demand advanced skills and experience by allowing us to exercise our creativity, ability to experiment, and anything that keeps us evolving. Our portfolio already spans over Riga, Berlin, London, Barcelona, Dubai, and beyond. We work with private and corporate clients from various backgrounds by developing our cultural understanding, awareness, and sensitivity. Category Wellness Resort Cabins Post Type Building Project Type HOSPITALITY Country Latvia Year 2020 Area 14.7 m² Client Photographers Alvis Rozenbergs www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

HOSPITALITY | Studio | The Atelier Nyp is a sustainable artist's studio and guesthouse designed by Studio Bua on the site of a former sheep shed in remote western Iceland. Completed in 2023, the cabin was built on the repurposed concrete foundation of the original structure, which had been destroyed by extreme weather. This approach minimized the project's environmental impact and maximized existing resources, both material and cultural. Located in Skarðsströnd, the cabin is part of a broader development by Studio Bua of former farm buildings into a home, cultural spaces, and additional guesthouses. The project is named after the Nypurhyrna mountain that rises up from behind it. The cabin features a deliberately simple, jet-black corrugated steel exterior that references the local vernacular and protects against the harsh Icelandic weather. Its off-center pitched roof echoes the distinctive shape of one of the area's dominant mountain peaks. The interior features exposed cross-laminated timber (CLT) walls, which create a warm and cozy atmosphere. The space is divided into two independent units: a workspace with living quarters for the artist and her husband, and a self-contained mini-apartment for guests. Salvaged materials were incorporated throughout the project, including a staircase from a historic Reykjavík building and kitchen units from a 1950s apartment. Credits Architect: Studio Bua Architects: Sigrún Sumarliðadóttir (co-founder, Studio Bua) Client: Þóra Sigurðardóttir and Sumarliði R. Structural Engineer: Gísli Guðmundsson Contractor: Eiríkur Kristjánsson Photographer: Studio Bua Manufacturers: Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), concrete, and corrugated steel | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_0657612351354807b9daf1b8a2f9ef32~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1280,h_960,al_c,q_85/380.Atelier%20Nyp%20by%20Studio%20Bua%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.5K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Atelier Nyp Á Skarðsströnd, 371 Búðardal (dreifbýli, 371, Iceland studiobua.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Iceland Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Studio Bua United Kingdom Category: HOSPITALITY Studio Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Iceland Studio Bua Photographers: Architects: Studio Bua Area: - Year: 2023 City: Skardstrond Construction: - Client Þóra Sigurðardóttir and Sumarl Description: the Architects Text description by The Atelier Nyp is a sustainable artist's studio and guesthouse designed by Studio Bua on the site of a former sheep shed in remote western Iceland. Completed in 2023, the cabin was built on the repurposed concrete foundation of the original structure, which had been destroyed by extreme weather. This approach minimized the project's environmental impact and maximized existing resources, both material and cultural. Located in Skarðsströnd, the cabin is part of a broader development by Studio Bua of former farm buildings into a home, cultural spaces, and additional guesthouses. The project is named after the Nypurhyrna mountain that rises up from behind it. The cabin features a deliberately simple, jet-black corrugated steel exterior that references the local vernacular and protects against the harsh Icelandic weather. Its off-center pitched roof echoes the distinctive shape of one of the area's dominant mountain peaks. The interior features exposed cross-laminated timber (CLT) walls, which create a warm and cozy atmosphere. The space is divided into two independent units: a workspace with living quarters for the artist and her husband, and a self-contained mini-apartment for guests. Salvaged materials were incorporated throughout the project, including a staircase from a historic Reykjavík building and kitchen units from a 1950s apartment. Credits Architect: Studio Bua Architects: Sigrún Sumarliðadóttir (co-founder, Studio Bua) Client: Þóra Sigurðardóttir and Sumarliði R. Structural Engineer: Gísli Guðmundsson Contractor: Eiríkur Kristjánsson Photographer: Studio Bua Manufacturers: Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), concrete, and corrugated steel Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Studio Bua About Studio Bua: Studio Bua is an architectural and design practice based in London, UK, but co-founded by Icelander Sigrún Sumarliðadóttir and Mark Smyth, with a focus on collaborative projects in Iceland. The studio's name, derived from the Icelandic word for "inhabit," reflects its human-centered approach to creating sensitive, context-aware, and sustainable spaces. The firm has gained international recognition for its work in Iceland, including the renovation of a derelict concrete barn into the "Hlöðuberg Artist Studio," where they utilized local craftsmanship and materials to create a modern and comfortable space. Studio Bua is known for its hands-on approach and for creating thoughtful designs that respect and respond to the unique characteristics of each environment. Category Studio Post Type Building Project Type HOSPITALITY Country Iceland Year 2023 Area - Client Þóra Sigurðardóttir and Sumarl Photographers Studio Bua www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

MARITIME MUSEUM | Museum | The National Maritime Museum of China is situated in Northern China, outside the city of Tianjin. The museum houses both new and historic maritime items with a focus on celebrating the achievements of Chinese naval exploration throughout the ages. The 80,000-square-metre museum project was won through an international design competition in 2011. The National Maritime Museum of China comprises five hall structures radiating out to the port harbour and converging in a central preface hall. Each hall is dedicated to a different aspect of China’s marine heritage. These aspects include nature and ocean, world maritime civilisation, Chinese marine culture and historic vessels. There is a temporary exhibition hall and spaces for public education, business, research and curatorial facilities. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_72332f54e03946e8b85862b4131e7575~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1980,h_1319,al_c,q_90/National%20Maritime%20Museum%20of%20China%20(3).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate National Maritime Museum of China Tianjin, China coxarchitecture.com.au Source: Published on Sep 30, 2023 by: Interior Designer Huang Wei Premium Member More Buildings from China Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Cox Architecture Australia Category: MARITIME MUSEUM Museum Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: China Terence Zhang Photographers: Architects: Cox Architecture Area: 80,000 m² Year: 2019 City: Tianjin Construction: Client Tianjin Municipality Description: the architects Text description by The National Maritime Museum of China is situated in Northern China, outside the city of Tianjin. The museum houses both new and historic maritime items with a focus on celebrating the achievements of Chinese naval exploration throughout the ages. The 80,000-square-metre museum project was won through an international design competition in 2011. The National Maritime Museum of China comprises five hall structures radiating out to the port harbour and converging in a central preface hall. Each hall is dedicated to a different aspect of China’s marine heritage. These aspects include nature and ocean, world maritime civilisation, Chinese marine culture and historic vessels. There is a temporary exhibition hall and spaces for public education, business, research and curatorial facilities. Team Premium Member Interior Designer Huang Wei In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Cox Architecture Albany Entertainment Centre (1).jpg Albany Entertainment Centre (2).jpg Albany Entertainment Centre (3).jpg 1/2 Albany Entertainment Centre CULTURAL Entertainment Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany Entertainment Centre, Toll Place, Albany WA, Australia Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre (3).jpg Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre (5).jpg Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre (4).jpg 1/2 Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre CULTURAL Exhibition Center Kaohsiung, Taiwan Jakarta International Velodrome (2).jpg Jakarta International Velodrome (3).jpg Jakarta International Velodrome (4).jpg 1/2 Jakarta International Velodrome VELODROME Sports Venue Jakarta International Velodrome, Jalan Balap Sepeda, RW.6, Jati, East Jakarta City, Jakarta, Indonesia Indonesian Convention Exhibition (ICE) (2).jpg Indonesian Convention Exhibition (ICE) (3).jpg Indonesian Convention Exhibition (ICE) (4).jpg 1/2 Indonesian Convention Exhibition (ICE) EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION HALL Convention Center Jalan BSD Grand Boulevard, Pagedangan, Tangerang Regency, Banten, Indonesia Australian Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar (2).png Australian Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar (3).png Australian Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar (4).png 1/2 Australian Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar GOVERNMENTAL Embassy Australian Embassy Yangon, Pyay Road, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Optus Stadium2.jpg Optus Stadium5.jpg Optus Stadium4.jpg 1/2 Optus Stadium CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE Sports Stadium Optus Stadium, Victoria Park Drive, Burswood WA, Australia About Cox Architecture: Our practice is built around designers that collaborate with clients, stakeholders and communities. We are By the Many, For the Many. COX seeks to do more with less, tapping into resourceful Australian culture to build value through ingenuity. We strive for quality through our beliefs in equality and opportunity. We embed culture in our designs, taking time to listen and understand cultural context and social impacts. We continuously seek the brightest minds to innovate design, process, and typology. We welcome collaboration, from both traditional and disruptive sources, should it have the potential to contribute to better design. Our history in Australian architecture began with the transformative Tocal Agricultural College in New South Wales. Epitomising the renowned Sydney School, the project had a deep and sensitive understanding of context and place, blended with honest and expressive structure and craft. This has informed the work of COX ever since. This history has established key principles we continue to prioritise today. One being the planning of cities and design of buildings that are adaptable to change – cultural, social, technological, and economic. The other is the creation of sustainable spaces – environmental strategies that are embedded, rather than added, to our designs. Today, we have offices across Australia and New Zealand, working on projects of international significance. Our team brings experience and enthusiasm to every new project and client. Our projects demonstrate a dedication to research as well as an ability to work with clients to deliver successful design solutions on time and budget. What we bring to our work transcends design. Our innovative technology and structural design solutions place emphasis and value on the design of core elements. Our structures designed as destinations to bring people together to share experiences that are unique to their time and place. source: coxarchitecture.com.au Category Museum Post Type Building Project Type MARITIME MUSEUM Country China Year 2019 Area 80,000 m² Client Tianjin Municipality Photographers Terence Zhang www.zhiig.com Premium Member Interior Designer Huang Wei Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | House | The dynamic new addition redefines an existing dwelling achieving city and bay views. Separate living spaces and accommodation on each level offer flexibility for an adult family and include an upper-level lap pool/spa. Rich interiors bring a level of sophisticated glamour to the revamp of their home of 20 years. Presenting a brave and dynamic façade to the street, a new dark 3-storey structure appears to engulf the original single-level art-deco dwelling, raising its status and visibility within the streetscape and stepping up to meet with its neighbors on Beaconsfield Parade as an equal. The new building form maximizes the use and aspect of the small site, achieving views of both the city to the north and the bay to the south. Designed to embrace and exploit its coastal setting, external and internal materials have been selected for their robustness and suitability for marine environments. The anodized solid aluminum rain-screen cladding is low maintenance, resistant to salt attack, and fully recyclable at the end of life. The client and her family enjoy the flexibility of the spaces with the opportunity created for adult family members to retreat or come together as the mood dictates. Designed for entertainment, both the ground and first floors offer different moods. Indoor and outdoor spaces blur, with natural stone and timber featuring at every level and extending into courtyards and garden views. Dynamic external architecture pairs with sophisticated interiors to create a home that is a calm retreat yet an entertainment with a focus on natural materials both inside and out. The internal palette is progressively ramped up in terms of glamour as the spaces become more personal with a culmination of luxury in the main bedroom and open plan ensuite. In the client’s own words: “An entertainer’s dream, my new home is oriented perfectly to maximize light, minimize coastal weather impact, and exploit the stunning bay and city views. Internally and externally, a brave and confident choice of form and material creates theatre, mood, and drama with the natural light choreographed and filtered to offer a unique feeling in every room at every moment. George and Rosa have designed an aesthetically beautiful, functional home that is simply a joy to live in. “ Builders: CBD Contracting, Martin Noakes, Phoebe Moore Mechanical Engineering: Quirkeir, Andrew Keir Land Surveyor: Taylors Landscape Architects: Renata Fairhall Garden Designs Structural Engineering: Perrett Simpson, Alan O’Driscoll (Director), Jeff Robinson (Engineer) Building Surveyor: Seamus Lightwood Energy Rating Consultant: Samuel Thomson Swimming Pool Consultants: Rob Davidson Building Surveyors: GE Building Surveyors Swimming Pools: Aloha Pools | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a02f20_2563a985cdc845628d42d5447172780e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1334,al_c,q_90/Harold%20HouseCoy%20Yiontis%20Architects-Photographs-Peter%20Clarke%20(15).jpg Please Wait Harold HouseCoy Yiontis Architects-Photographs-Peter Clarke (1).jpg Harold HouseCoy Yiontis Architects-Photographs-Peter Clarke (2).jpg Harold HouseCoy Yiontis Architects-Photographs-Peter Clarke (3).jpg 1/6 0 Product 2.4K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Harold House Middle Park VIC 3206, Australia Architects: Coy Yiontis Architects Coy Yiontis Architecture Office Australia Area: Year: City: Client: 333 m² 2022 Middle Park - Construction: Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: House Post Type: Building Country: Australia Photographers: Peter Clarke the Architects Description: The dynamic new addition redefines an existing dwelling achieving city and bay views. Separate living spaces and accommodation on each level offer flexibility for an adult family and include an upper-level lap pool/spa. Rich interiors bring a level of sophisticated glamour to the revamp of their home of 20 years. Presenting a brave and dynamic façade to the street, a new dark 3-storey structure appears to engulf the original single-level art-deco dwelling, raising its status and visibility within the streetscape and stepping up to meet with its neighbors on Beaconsfield Parade as an equal. The new building form maximizes the use and aspect of the small site, achieving views of both the city to the north and the bay to the south. Designed to embrace and exploit its coastal setting, external and internal materials have been selected for their robustness and suitability for marine environments. The anodized solid aluminum rain-screen cladding is low maintenance, resistant to salt attack, and fully recyclable at the end of life. The client and her family enjoy the flexibility of the spaces with the opportunity created for adult family members to retreat or come together as the mood dictates. Designed for entertainment, both the ground and first floors offer different moods. Indoor and outdoor spaces blur, with natural stone and timber featuring at every level and extending into courtyards and garden views. Dynamic external architecture pairs with sophisticated interiors to create a home that is a calm retreat yet an entertainment with a focus on natural materials both inside and out. The internal palette is progressively ramped up in terms of glamour as the spaces become more personal with a culmination of luxury in the main bedroom and open plan ensuite. In the client’s own words: “An entertainer’s dream, my new home is oriented perfectly to maximize light, minimize coastal weather impact, and exploit the stunning bay and city views. Internally and externally, a brave and confident choice of form and material creates theatre, mood, and drama with the natural light choreographed and filtered to offer a unique feeling in every room at every moment. George and Rosa have designed an aesthetically beautiful, functional home that is simply a joy to live in. “ Builders: CBD Contracting, Martin Noakes, Phoebe Moore Mechanical Engineering: Quirkeir, Andrew Keir Land Surveyor: Taylors Landscape Architects: Renata Fairhall Garden Designs Structural Engineering: Perrett Simpson, Alan O’Driscoll (Director), Jeff Robinson (Engineer) Building Surveyor: Seamus Lightwood Energy Rating Consultant: Samuel Thomson Swimming Pool Consultants: Rob Davidson Building Surveyors: GE Building Surveyors Swimming Pools: Aloha Pools Published on September 16, 2024 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Markitekt View all Images +17 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... 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RESIDENTIAL | House | Inspired by the traditional farmhouse and hayrack that once occupied the site, Her arhitektura's Hiša Š is a striking and sympathetic reinterpretation of rural vernacular architecture, situated in a small farming hamlet in Slovenia. The 262 m2 residence balances traditional form with contemporary expression, integrating itself harmoniously with its surroundings through a thoughtful use of material and structure. The design is intrinsically shaped by the sloping terrain of the site. A partially underground basement, constructed from exposed concrete, anchors the home, providing a grounded counterpoint to the warm wooden structure above. This lower level accommodates practical spaces such as a large garage and service areas, as well as a more rustic "country-style room". The main living spaces are located on the upper floor, where the ceiling soars dramatically to the roof ridge, revealing the exposed timber frame and creating a sense of spaciousness. A sleeping area is also on this floor, with a gallery above it designed as a flexible and playful space for the owners' grandchildren. A key architectural element that bridges the new design with the regional building traditions is the covered porch, or gank, on the eastern side of the building. This external corridor connects the rooms on the ground floor, functioning as both a practical pathway and a symbolic link to the communal outdoor spaces of historic rural dwellings. This gesture, along with the prominently visible timber frame and the use of natural materials, ensures the new build feels both modern and deeply connected to its alpine setting. The interior of Hiša Š contrasts the rustic wooden structure with a clean, contemporary aesthetic. Modern furniture and materials are balanced with carefully chosen color accents and wallpaper. A notable feature is the suspended, rotating fireplace, which serves as a central point of life during colder months. In warmer weather, the living area can be extended outdoors onto a terrace and towards the pool area, which is cleverly shielded from the road by a green barrier. Through this project, Her arhitektura successfully delivered a home that respectfully nods to its heritage while providing a distinctly modern and functional space for its inhabitants. Credits Architecture: Her arhitektura Main Contractor (Wood Construction): Alfa natura d.o.o. Photography: Ana Skobe | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_33cf2bcbd57647099a6c0f41b717494a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_85/183.Hi%C5%A1a%20%C5%A0%20by%20Her%20arhitektura-Ana%20Skobe%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.3K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Hiša Š Ljubljana, Slovenia her.si Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Slovenia Facts: Up Up Architecture Office HER Architecture Slovenia Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Slovenia Ana Skobe Photographers: Architects: Her arhitektura Area: 262 m² Year: 2022 City: Ljubljana Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Inspired by the traditional farmhouse and hayrack that once occupied the site, Her arhitektura's Hiša Š is a striking and sympathetic reinterpretation of rural vernacular architecture, situated in a small farming hamlet in Slovenia. The 262 m2 residence balances traditional form with contemporary expression, integrating itself harmoniously with its surroundings through a thoughtful use of material and structure. The design is intrinsically shaped by the sloping terrain of the site. A partially underground basement, constructed from exposed concrete, anchors the home, providing a grounded counterpoint to the warm wooden structure above. This lower level accommodates practical spaces such as a large garage and service areas, as well as a more rustic "country-style room". The main living spaces are located on the upper floor, where the ceiling soars dramatically to the roof ridge, revealing the exposed timber frame and creating a sense of spaciousness. A sleeping area is also on this floor, with a gallery above it designed as a flexible and playful space for the owners' grandchildren. A key architectural element that bridges the new design with the regional building traditions is the covered porch, or gank, on the eastern side of the building. This external corridor connects the rooms on the ground floor, functioning as both a practical pathway and a symbolic link to the communal outdoor spaces of historic rural dwellings. This gesture, along with the prominently visible timber frame and the use of natural materials, ensures the new build feels both modern and deeply connected to its alpine setting. The interior of Hiša Š contrasts the rustic wooden structure with a clean, contemporary aesthetic. Modern furniture and materials are balanced with carefully chosen color accents and wallpaper. A notable feature is the suspended, rotating fireplace, which serves as a central point of life during colder months. In warmer weather, the living area can be extended outdoors onto a terrace and towards the pool area, which is cleverly shielded from the road by a green barrier. Through this project, Her arhitektura successfully delivered a home that respectfully nods to its heritage while providing a distinctly modern and functional space for its inhabitants. Credits Architecture: Her arhitektura Main Contractor (Wood Construction): Alfa natura d.o.o. Photography: Ana Skobe Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by HER Architecture About HER Architecture: HER arhitektura is a Slovenian architecture studio led by architect Nina Herič, focusing on residential and interior design projects. Herič, who began her independent journey in 2017, emphasizes creating functional, beautiful, and timeless architecture that is inspired by quality traditional architecture and in harmony with the surrounding environment. The studio believes in a holistic approach, collaborating with various professionals to manage projects from concept to completion. Their work includes modern homes that reinterpret farmhouse tradition and elegant interior designs. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Slovenia Year 2022 Area 262 m² Client Photographers Ana Skobe www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more