RESIDENTIAL | Tiny Home | Designed by dot and associates and completed in 2020, House ½ is a 45-square-meter family home located in Taiwan. Built using a tongue and groove technique in cooperation with a carpentry factory in Kochi, Japan, the construction and interior living requirements were completed in just six weeks. The project's name comes from the philosophy of leaving the house "half empty" instead of cramming it with possessions, thereby focusing on sensory experiences and connections with the natural environment. The home is located on a heavily forested site, designed to integrate with the landscape without removing trees. A white pavilion near a temple at the entrance provides a resting area for visitors. The house is intended to be adaptable and transformative, promoting an "offline life" and connection to the outdoors with features like movable furniture, a barbecue grill that functions as a kitchen, and camping chairs for the living room. The interior has an open-plan layout, with a small loft above the main living area for sleeping. A large central pillar in front of the foyer supports the home and is meant to symbolize family unity. The roof was deliberately left exposed to the elements to assess its resilience in Taiwan's climate. Camphor wood chips surrounding the cabin provide fragrance and deter insects. The house is designed to withstand typhoons and requires only human assembly. Credits Architects: dot and associates Lead Architect: Hide Lin Photography: OS studio Location: Pingzhen District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan Year: 2020 Area: 45 m² | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_29363b3ef4cd4d8bb8f3ec184aa8e825~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_739,h_499,al_c,q_85/123.House%20%C2%BD%20by%20dot%20and%20associates-OS%20studio%20(1)1.jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.7K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate House ½ Pingzhen District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan 324 dota.com.tw Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Taiwan Facts: Up Up Architecture Office dot and associates Taiwan Category: RESIDENTIAL Tiny Home Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Taiwan OS studio Photographers: Architects: dot and associates Area: 45 m² Year: 2020 City: Pingzhen District Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Designed by dot and associates and completed in 2020, House ½ is a 45-square-meter family home located in Taiwan. Built using a tongue and groove technique in cooperation with a carpentry factory in Kochi, Japan, the construction and interior living requirements were completed in just six weeks. The project's name comes from the philosophy of leaving the house "half empty" instead of cramming it with possessions, thereby focusing on sensory experiences and connections with the natural environment. The home is located on a heavily forested site, designed to integrate with the landscape without removing trees. A white pavilion near a temple at the entrance provides a resting area for visitors. The house is intended to be adaptable and transformative, promoting an "offline life" and connection to the outdoors with features like movable furniture, a barbecue grill that functions as a kitchen, and camping chairs for the living room. The interior has an open-plan layout, with a small loft above the main living area for sleeping. A large central pillar in front of the foyer supports the home and is meant to symbolize family unity. The roof was deliberately left exposed to the elements to assess its resilience in Taiwan's climate. Camphor wood chips surrounding the cabin provide fragrance and deter insects. The house is designed to withstand typhoons and requires only human assembly. Credits Architects: dot and associates Lead Architect: Hide Lin Photography: OS studio Location: Pingzhen District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan Year: 2020 Area: 45 m² 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 dot and associates About dot and associates: doT & associates is a Taiwanese architecture and design firm known for its residential projects and exhibitions that emphasize simplicity, context, and sustainability. The firm is recognized for its collaborative approach, often creating spaces that engage with their natural and cultural surroundings. A notable project is House ½ in Taoyuan City, which focused on creating a flexible and low-impact timber home. Category Tiny Home Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Taiwan Year 2020 Area 45 m² Client Photographers OS studio 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 | Located in Moëlan-sur-Mer, France, Maison I is a bioclimatic individual house designed by architect Emilien Robin and completed in 2009. The project was an early commission for Robin, who at the time was part of the firm Boidot Robin architectes urbanistes and had graduated from the Nantes National School of Architecture in 2006. The house, created as a secondary residence, was designed with a bioclimatic strategy in mind, prioritizing low-energy performance and a minimal construction budget, especially given its location in a coastal area. The design intentionally moves away from purely formal gestures, instead reinterpreting elements of vernacular architecture to create a contemporary house that is deeply connected to its surroundings. The architecture uses a simple, modern design that is well-integrated into the natural landscape. Its understated aesthetic and thoughtful use of materials create a dwelling that is both beautiful and respectful of its environment. Credits Architect: Emilien Robin Architectural Firm: Boidot Robin architectes urbanistes Photography: Clément Guillaume | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_f64b4607d56b458f849440e21780a66f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1023,h_1008,al_c,q_85/137.Maison%20I%20by%20Emilien%20Robin%20(1).jpg Please Wait 137.Maison I by Emilien Robin (1).jpg Located in Moëlan-sur-Mer, France, Maison I is a bioclimatic individual house designed by architect Emilien Robin and completed in 2009. The project was an early commission for Robin, who at the time was part of the firm Boidot Robin architectes urbanistes and had graduated from the Nantes National School of Architecture in 2006. The house, created as a secondary residence, was designed with a bioclimatic strategy in mind, prioritizing low-energy performance and a minimal construction budget, especially given its location in a coastal area. The design intentionally moves away from purely formal gestures, instead reinterpreting elements of vernacular architecture to create a contemporary house that is deeply connected to its surroundings. The architecture uses a simple, modern design that is well-integrated into the natural landscape. Its understated aesthetic and thoughtful use of materials create a dwelling that is both beautiful and respectful of its environment. Credits Architect: Emilien Robin Architectural Firm: Boidot Robin architectes urbanistes Photography: Clément Guillaume 137.Maison I by Emilien Robin (2).jpg 137.Maison I by Emilien Robin (4).jpg 1/4 0 Product 1.8K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Maison I 29350 Moëlan-sur-Mer, France Architects: Emilien Robin Emilien Robin Architecture Office France Area: Year: City: Client: - 2009 Moëlan-sur-Mer Construction: - Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: House Post Type: Building Country: France Photographers: Clement Guillaume the Architects Description: Located in Moëlan-sur-Mer, France, Maison I is a bioclimatic individual house designed by architect Emilien Robin and completed in 2009. The project was an early commission for Robin, who at the time was part of the firm Boidot Robin architectes urbanistes and had graduated from the Nantes National School of Architecture in 2006. The house, created as a secondary residence, was designed with a bioclimatic strategy in mind, prioritizing low-energy performance and a minimal construction budget, especially given its location in a coastal area. The design intentionally moves away from purely formal gestures, instead reinterpreting elements of vernacular architecture to create a contemporary house that is deeply connected to its surroundings. The architecture uses a simple, modern design that is well-integrated into the natural landscape. Its understated aesthetic and thoughtful use of materials create a dwelling that is both beautiful and respectful of its environment. Credits Architect: Emilien Robin Architectural Firm: Boidot Robin architectes urbanistes Photography: Clément Guillaume Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +10 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... First & Last Name Profession E-mail Instagram (Optional) Website (Optional) Log in Share as guest Share Share Comments 0 Newest Popular Upvoted Emilien Robin More Projects by Please Wait Maison I Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | Bunkhouse | Designed by the Miller Hull Partnership, the 400-square-foot Decatur Island Bunkhouse is a minimalist retreat that sits lightly on a sloping, remote site in Washington State's Salish Sea. The project was completed in 2019 next to a cabin originally designed by Miller Hull's late founding partner, Robert Hull, in 1986. Guided by the principles of leaving a minimal footprint, the design elevates the compact volume on six point-load foundations, preserving the natural landscape and allowing its sloping topography to be appreciated. The small size of the bunkhouse was a pragmatic decision driven by the difficulty of building on the remote site. The location is only accessible via a narrow, 500-foot trail through the woods, meaning all materials had to be carried to the site by hand. The team embraced these constraints, allowing them to shape a simple but potent structure. Its timber exoskeleton references the architecture of the neighboring cabin, supporting a simple "sleeve" of interior space arranged to maximize views and privacy. The bunkhouse is a sustainable example of design, with its low carbon footprint being a primary consideration. The extensive use of sustainably harvested and FSC-certified timber, including some from neighboring Blakely Island, helped offset the embodied carbon from other materials like concrete and steel. The passive design includes roof overhangs that control solar heat gain, while operable clerestory windows enable natural ventilation during the summer. A small photovoltaic array also helps offset the cabin's energy needs. Project credits Architects: Miller Hull Partnership Structural Engineer: Swenson Say Faget General Contractor: Kaplan Homes Unlimited Geotechnical Consultant: Aspect Consulting Photography: Juan Benavides Manufacturers: Blakely Island Timber, Quantum Windows & Doors, Sun Valley Bronze, Watermark Elements | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_b10bd37be38c4044b8d776022569faf7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/284.Decatur%20Island%20Bunkhouse%20by%20Miller%20Hull%20Partnership-Juan%20Benavides%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 Decatur Island Bunkhouse Decatur Island, Washington, USA millerhull.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 Miller Hull Partnership United States Category: RESIDENTIAL Bunkhouse Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: United States Juan Benavides Photographers: Architects: Miller Hull Partnership Area: 400 ft² Year: 2023 City: Decatur Island Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Designed by the Miller Hull Partnership, the 400-square-foot Decatur Island Bunkhouse is a minimalist retreat that sits lightly on a sloping, remote site in Washington State's Salish Sea. The project was completed in 2019 next to a cabin originally designed by Miller Hull's late founding partner, Robert Hull, in 1986. Guided by the principles of leaving a minimal footprint, the design elevates the compact volume on six point-load foundations, preserving the natural landscape and allowing its sloping topography to be appreciated. The small size of the bunkhouse was a pragmatic decision driven by the difficulty of building on the remote site. The location is only accessible via a narrow, 500-foot trail through the woods, meaning all materials had to be carried to the site by hand. The team embraced these constraints, allowing them to shape a simple but potent structure. Its timber exoskeleton references the architecture of the neighboring cabin, supporting a simple "sleeve" of interior space arranged to maximize views and privacy. The bunkhouse is a sustainable example of design, with its low carbon footprint being a primary consideration. The extensive use of sustainably harvested and FSC-certified timber, including some from neighboring Blakely Island, helped offset the embodied carbon from other materials like concrete and steel. The passive design includes roof overhangs that control solar heat gain, while operable clerestory windows enable natural ventilation during the summer. A small photovoltaic array also helps offset the cabin's energy needs. Project credits Architects: Miller Hull Partnership Structural Engineer: Swenson Say Faget General Contractor: Kaplan Homes Unlimited Geotechnical Consultant: Aspect Consulting Photography: Juan Benavides Manufacturers: Blakely Island Timber, Quantum Windows & Doors, Sun Valley Bronze, Watermark Elements 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 Miller Hull Partnership About Miller Hull Partnership: The Miller Hull Partnership is an internationally recognized, award-winning US-based architecture firm with a strong focus on sustainable and performance-based design. Founded in 1977 by David Miller and Robert Hull, the firm has studios in Seattle and San Diego and is known for creating dynamic and environmentally responsible buildings that actively engage their communities. Their projects range from residential and commercial to large-scale public and civic buildings, with a design philosophy that is deeply influenced by site, environmental conditions, and the Pacific Northwest landscape. They are renowned for their expertise in sustainable design, including numerous Living Building and LEED-certified projects, and received the prestigious AIA Firm Award in 2003. Category Bunkhouse Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country United States Year 2023 Area 400 ft² Client Photographers Juan Benavides 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 | Nestled in a pine forest on a secluded lake an hour's drive from Helsinki, Villa Rauhanniemi is the minimalist vacation home of interior architect Joanna Laajisto and her family. Completed in 2020, the 90-square-meter cabin was thoughtfully designed to minimize its impact on the natural environment and to foster a deep connection with the surrounding wild forest and water. The structure of Villa Rauhanniemi, a wood and glass building, is elevated on a platform that both provides stability and serves as a wraparound balcony, allowing the family to live as much outdoors as possible. To construct the home with minimal disruption to the forest, large machinery was not permitted on-site, and materials had to be carried in by hand. The trees removed during construction were repurposed to create the outdoor benches. Large panoramic windows were incorporated to blur the line between interior and exterior, framing spectacular views of the lake and ensuring that each room feels spacious despite the home's compact size. Reflecting Laajisto's Scandinavian design philosophy of not cluttering the world with unnecessary things, the interior is crafted from a warm, natural material palette that includes Douglas fir, light pine, and oak. Wide oak floorboards provide a sense of refined rusticity, while grey marble countertops and a fireplace in the living area add warmth and sophistication. The kitchen was intentionally kept simple and stripped back to maintain the character of a cabin rather than a residential home. In a nod to a classic Finnish feature, the house includes a sauna, which, along with the bathroom, is adorned with deep red tiles in a herringbone pattern. Villa Rauhanniemi was also conceived with sustainability in mind. Laajisto and her family own the adjacent plot of land, which they maintain as a wild forest and a carbon sink to balance the home's footprint. Credits Designer: Joanna Laajisto, Studio Joanna Laajisto Photography: Mikko Ryhänen | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_d5afb1bd05f345c2a3b1cab8e07bf893~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1500,al_c,q_85/214.Rauhanniemi%20by%20Joanna%20Laajisto%20(1).jpeg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Villa Rauhanniemi 09120 Karjalohja, Finland joannalaajisto.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Finland Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Joanna Laajisto Finland Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Finland Mikko Ryhänen Photographers: Architects: Joanna Laajisto Area: 90 m² Year: 2020 City: Karjalohja Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Nestled in a pine forest on a secluded lake an hour's drive from Helsinki, Villa Rauhanniemi is the minimalist vacation home of interior architect Joanna Laajisto and her family. Completed in 2020, the 90-square-meter cabin was thoughtfully designed to minimize its impact on the natural environment and to foster a deep connection with the surrounding wild forest and water. The structure of Villa Rauhanniemi, a wood and glass building, is elevated on a platform that both provides stability and serves as a wraparound balcony, allowing the family to live as much outdoors as possible. To construct the home with minimal disruption to the forest, large machinery was not permitted on-site, and materials had to be carried in by hand. The trees removed during construction were repurposed to create the outdoor benches. Large panoramic windows were incorporated to blur the line between interior and exterior, framing spectacular views of the lake and ensuring that each room feels spacious despite the home's compact size. Reflecting Laajisto's Scandinavian design philosophy of not cluttering the world with unnecessary things, the interior is crafted from a warm, natural material palette that includes Douglas fir, light pine, and oak. Wide oak floorboards provide a sense of refined rusticity, while grey marble countertops and a fireplace in the living area add warmth and sophistication. The kitchen was intentionally kept simple and stripped back to maintain the character of a cabin rather than a residential home. In a nod to a classic Finnish feature, the house includes a sauna, which, along with the bathroom, is adorned with deep red tiles in a herringbone pattern. Villa Rauhanniemi was also conceived with sustainability in mind. Laajisto and her family own the adjacent plot of land, which they maintain as a wild forest and a carbon sink to balance the home's footprint. Credits Designer: Joanna Laajisto, Studio Joanna Laajisto Photography: Mikko Ryhänen 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 Joanna Laajisto About Joanna Laajisto: Studio Joanna Laajisto is a Helsinki-based boutique design agency founded in 2010 by interior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto, who is also a LEED-accredited professional. The studio focuses on creating timeless, functional, and sustainable designs for commercial interiors (retail, hospitality, and workplace), as well as product and concept design. With a background working at a large architectural firm in the US, Laajisto brings an end-user perspective to her projects, emphasizing quality materials and aesthetics to avoid trends and create lasting beauty. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Finland Year 2020 Area 90 m² Client Photographers Mikko Ryhänen 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

SHELTERS | Prefabricated | The Bivacco Brédy is a high-altitude mountain shelter designed as a tribute to Claudio Brédy, a local politician and alpinist from Italy's Aosta Valley who tragically died in 2017. Designed by BCW Collective and inaugurated in 2021, the bivouac is set at an altitude of 2,528 meters in the secluded Vertosan Valley, near the alpine lakes of Dzioule. Its design is both functional and deeply symbolic, reflecting Brédy's spirit and connection to the mountains he loved. The project was initiated by the Brédy family and was the result of an invited competition organized by YACademy and Cantieri d’Alta Quota. The winning proposal by BCW Collective was chosen for its ability to poetically and practically interpret the rugged mountain landscape and honor Brédy's memory. The cantilevered structure, which appears to launch into the void, is a poignant architectural gesture that evokes the loss of a cherished member of the community. Positioned on a rock slab, the shelter serves as a new landmark in the Vertosan Valley. The bivouac is designed for both introspection and an immersive experience of the surrounding mountains. The south-facing shelter is strategically oriented to frame dramatic views of peaks like the Grivola and Gran Paradiso, a summit Brédy had climbed. The minimalist interior focuses occupants on the landscape outside. The 12 m² interior is functional and warm, clad in wood panels. Six bunks made from climbing cord line the sides, leading to a common area with a large window. A vestibule provides space for gear storage. The cabin features a solar panel to charge mobile devices, allowing for an off-grid experience. The bivouac was prefabricated in modules to minimize its environmental impact and facilitate transport to the remote location. The structure was built in three parts, which were then delivered by helicopter and assembled on-site in a matter of days. A steel frame foundation secures the structure directly to the rock, ensuring minimal disruption to the landscape. This frame supports insulated timber panels. The exterior is covered in dark, aluminum cladding selected for its durability and resistance to harsh weather conditions. Project credits Architects: BCW Collective (Chiara Tessarollo, Skye Sturm, and Facundo Arboit) Construction: Chenevier S.p.a Photographer: BCW Collective | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_a2015cf034fd41f5b358326c47364c51~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2664,h_2000,al_c,q_90/51.Bivacco%20Brady-BCW%20Collective-YAC%20srl%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.8K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Bivacco Brédy Comba di Vertosan, 11010 Avise AO, Italy bcw-collective.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Italy Facts: Up Up Architecture Office BCW Collective Italy Category: SHELTERS Prefabricated Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Italy BCW Collective, YAC srl Photographers: Architects: BCW Collective Area: 12 m² Year: 2021 City: Vertosan Valley Construction: Chenevier Client Description: the Architects Text description by The Bivacco Brédy is a high-altitude mountain shelter designed as a tribute to Claudio Brédy, a local politician and alpinist from Italy's Aosta Valley who tragically died in 2017. Designed by BCW Collective and inaugurated in 2021, the bivouac is set at an altitude of 2,528 meters in the secluded Vertosan Valley, near the alpine lakes of Dzioule. Its design is both functional and deeply symbolic, reflecting Brédy's spirit and connection to the mountains he loved. The project was initiated by the Brédy family and was the result of an invited competition organized by YACademy and Cantieri d’Alta Quota. The winning proposal by BCW Collective was chosen for its ability to poetically and practically interpret the rugged mountain landscape and honor Brédy's memory. The cantilevered structure, which appears to launch into the void, is a poignant architectural gesture that evokes the loss of a cherished member of the community. Positioned on a rock slab, the shelter serves as a new landmark in the Vertosan Valley. The bivouac is designed for both introspection and an immersive experience of the surrounding mountains. The south-facing shelter is strategically oriented to frame dramatic views of peaks like the Grivola and Gran Paradiso, a summit Brédy had climbed. The minimalist interior focuses occupants on the landscape outside. The 12 m² interior is functional and warm, clad in wood panels. Six bunks made from climbing cord line the sides, leading to a common area with a large window. A vestibule provides space for gear storage. The cabin features a solar panel to charge mobile devices, allowing for an off-grid experience. The bivouac was prefabricated in modules to minimize its environmental impact and facilitate transport to the remote location. The structure was built in three parts, which were then delivered by helicopter and assembled on-site in a matter of days. A steel frame foundation secures the structure directly to the rock, ensuring minimal disruption to the landscape. This frame supports insulated timber panels. The exterior is covered in dark, aluminum cladding selected for its durability and resistance to harsh weather conditions. Project credits Architects: BCW Collective (Chiara Tessarollo, Skye Sturm, and Facundo Arboit) Construction: Chenevier S.p.a Photographer: BCW Collective 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 BCW Collective About BCW Collective: BCW Collective is an international architectural design studio founded by Chiara Tessarollo, Skye Sturm, and Facundo Arboit in 2019. With offices in Italy, Switzerland, and Norway, the firm is known for creating meaningful and context-driven architectural and urban projects. They use an interdisciplinary approach, focusing on creating spaces that foster connection, embody sustainability, and enhance the human experience, as demonstrated by their well-known Bivacco Brédy project. Their ethos emphasizes simplicity, timelessness, material authenticity, generosity of space, and sustainability. Category Prefabricated Post Type Building Project Type SHELTERS Country Italy Year 2021 Area 12 m² Client Photographers BCW Collective, YAC srl 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 2024, INKYO is a small, 49-square-meter house in Daegu, South Korea, designed by DHPA. Created as a vacation home for an elderly couple who often visit Daegu, the project provides a comfortable and familiar space for them and their visiting family. The house is situated on an elevated eastern side of the plot to maximize yard space on the western side, which faces a public park. The design is notable for its dynamic, sloping roof, which was chosen to both prevent leaks and create an open, airy interior. The roof is cut into sections to allow natural sunlight to enter the bedrooms and bathrooms on the south side, reducing the need for artificial lighting and causing the internal atmosphere to shift throughout the day. The high-ceilinged living room is positioned to overlook the yard and the trees in the park beyond, enhancing the sense of openness. The interior layout was designed to maximize the feeling of space, with an open flow between the living room, kitchen, dining area, and a lofted attic. This design creates a minimalist and cohesive living environment. Credits Architects: DHPA (Dohyun Park) General Contractors: Etern A&C Structural Engineers: Wheean Structural Engineering Photographs: Kiwoong Hong | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_5880bd3f7c934ba7a8ac8d48aae42b69~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/119.INKYO%20by%20DHPA-Kiwoong%20Hong%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.8K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate INKYO Daegu, South Korea dhpa-arch.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from South Korea Facts: Up Up Architecture Office DHPA South Korea Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: South Korea Kiwoong Hong Photographers: Architects: DHPA Area: 49 m² Year: 2024 City: Daegu Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Completed in 2024, INKYO is a small, 49-square-meter house in Daegu, South Korea, designed by DHPA. Created as a vacation home for an elderly couple who often visit Daegu, the project provides a comfortable and familiar space for them and their visiting family. The house is situated on an elevated eastern side of the plot to maximize yard space on the western side, which faces a public park. The design is notable for its dynamic, sloping roof, which was chosen to both prevent leaks and create an open, airy interior. The roof is cut into sections to allow natural sunlight to enter the bedrooms and bathrooms on the south side, reducing the need for artificial lighting and causing the internal atmosphere to shift throughout the day. The high-ceilinged living room is positioned to overlook the yard and the trees in the park beyond, enhancing the sense of openness. The interior layout was designed to maximize the feeling of space, with an open flow between the living room, kitchen, dining area, and a lofted attic. This design creates a minimalist and cohesive living environment. Credits Architects: DHPA (Dohyun Park) General Contractors: Etern A&C Structural Engineers: Wheean Structural Engineering Photographs: Kiwoong Hong 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 DHPA About DHPA: Dohyunparkarchitects (DHPA) is a South Korean architectural practice founded by Do Hyun Park, known for its creative and context-sensitive design solutions. The firm is recognized for a diverse range of projects, including residential, commercial, and public spaces, and often collaborates with other architects and designers. They have a particular interest in projects that engage with cultural and social issues, including the INKYO project in Daegu, South Korea. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country South Korea Year 2024 Area 49 m² Client Photographers Kiwoong Hong 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

STUDIOS | Cabin | Pine Nut Cabane, designed by Daab Design, is a timber-clad retreat set within a pine forest and olive grove near Marseille, France. Created for a multi-generational family, the cabin serves as a guest studio, artist's workspace, and rural escape. Its design prioritizes flexibility and a deep connection to its natural surroundings. The minimalist design, with its simple volume and use of local materials, references traditional regional farming architecture. The cabin is intended as a subtle, understated space that enhances the client's favorite spot on their property, a place for painting and playing pétanque. The 35 m² cabin is carefully positioned on a rural property outside Marseille, hidden from both the main farmhouse and local roads. It is oriented to the east to capture the gentle morning sunlight and offer expansive valley views. A dense pine forest on the south side provides natural shading from the intense Mediterranean sun. The cabin is clad in scorched pine, a durable, locally sourced material that allows the structure to blend with the forest landscape. The interior features a combination of light plywood panels, matte-black surfaces, and polished concrete floors. This provides a tranquil, balanced atmosphere that contrasts with the bright outdoor light. The design incorporates deep eaves, high-spec double glazing, and cross-ventilation to minimize heat gain and keep the interior cool naturally. The polished concrete floor is integral to the thermal heating and cooling strategy. The cabin's open-plan layout can be reconfigured with full-height matte-black doors to create a central corridor or two private bedrooms. A central, matte-black pod contains the bathroom, which features a cave-like shower with terracotta zellige tiles. An east-facing terrace with a fire pit provides an outdoor seating area with panoramic views. Built-in storage and desks ensure the space remains uncluttered and functional for various activities like yoga, painting, or sleeping. Project credits Architects: Daab Design. Director: Anaïs Bléhaut. Builder/Contractor: Moustache Bois. Landscape Design: Tamaris Design. Photography: Henry Woide. Masonry/Ground Works: Joos. Glazing: Technal. Tiles: Art & Sud Marseille. Interior Furniture: Vitra. Exterior Furniture: Fermob. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_2b0d27c145c64b2fa38d88ef9d2f0fcf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1499,h_1000,al_c,q_85/87.Pine%20Nut%20Cabin-Daab%20Design-Henry%20Woide%20(1).jpg Out of gallery 1/0 Out of gallery Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.7K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Pine Nut Cabane Marseille, France daabdesign.co.uk Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from France Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Daab Design United Kingdom Category: STUDIOS Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: France Henry Woide Photographers: Architects: Daab Design Area: 35 m² Year: 2021 City: Marseille Construction: Moustache Bois Client Description: the Architects Text description by Pine Nut Cabane, designed by Daab Design, is a timber-clad retreat set within a pine forest and olive grove near Marseille, France. Created for a multi-generational family, the cabin serves as a guest studio, artist's workspace, and rural escape. Its design prioritizes flexibility and a deep connection to its natural surroundings. The minimalist design, with its simple volume and use of local materials, references traditional regional farming architecture. The cabin is intended as a subtle, understated space that enhances the client's favorite spot on their property, a place for painting and playing pétanque. The 35 m² cabin is carefully positioned on a rural property outside Marseille, hidden from both the main farmhouse and local roads. It is oriented to the east to capture the gentle morning sunlight and offer expansive valley views. A dense pine forest on the south side provides natural shading from the intense Mediterranean sun. The cabin is clad in scorched pine, a durable, locally sourced material that allows the structure to blend with the forest landscape. The interior features a combination of light plywood panels, matte-black surfaces, and polished concrete floors. This provides a tranquil, balanced atmosphere that contrasts with the bright outdoor light. The design incorporates deep eaves, high-spec double glazing, and cross-ventilation to minimize heat gain and keep the interior cool naturally. The polished concrete floor is integral to the thermal heating and cooling strategy. The cabin's open-plan layout can be reconfigured with full-height matte-black doors to create a central corridor or two private bedrooms. A central, matte-black pod contains the bathroom, which features a cave-like shower with terracotta zellige tiles. An east-facing terrace with a fire pit provides an outdoor seating area with panoramic views. Built-in storage and desks ensure the space remains uncluttered and functional for various activities like yoga, painting, or sleeping. Project credits Architects: Daab Design. Director: Anaïs Bléhaut. Builder/Contractor: Moustache Bois. Landscape Design: Tamaris Design. Photography: Henry Woide. Masonry/Ground Works: Joos. Glazing: Technal. Tiles: Art & Sud Marseille. Interior Furniture: Vitra. Exterior Furniture: Fermob. 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 Out of gallery Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Out of gallery 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 Daab Design About Daab Design: Daab Design is a London-based architectural practice led by Anaïs Bléhaut and Dennis Austin, known for their focus on collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable design. The firm tackles a diverse range of projects, from residential to large-scale master plans, combining a respect for context and heritage with innovative and detailed craftsmanship. They approach each project by drawing on their extensive international experience, emphasizing clear communication and creating long-term value for clients and society. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type STUDIOS Country France Year 2021 Area 35 m² Client Photographers Henry Woide 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 | Lodge | Located amid a pine forest in the Poltava region of Ukraine, the Guest Houses in Relax Park Verholy were designed by the Kyiv-based firm YOD Group. The project is an ongoing collaboration, with different versions of the guest houses, such as Guest Houses 3.0 and Chalet 4.0, completed in 2019 and 2016, respectively. The overarching concept is to provide a secluded, modernist escape where guests can feel closely connected to the surrounding nature. The guest houses are constructed using a prefabricated, lightweight metal frame. To minimize environmental impact on the pine forest, they are not built on traditional solid foundations but on a screw-base system. This technology allows the structures to be positioned quickly and without damaging trees or their root systems. The buildings are also elevated above the ground, which assists with waterproofing. The exterior cladding consists of heat-treated wood, which not only provides weather protection but also reflects the natural surroundings with its dark, sleek appearance. Inside, the interior design is minimalist and emphasizes natural materials, such as timber and stone, to extend the forest atmosphere into the living spaces. Large floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic glazing further integrate the interior with the surrounding pine trees. Guest House 3.0 features a cozy patio to enhance privacy, while Chalet 4.0 includes a terrace that runs the length of the property, connecting two separate bedrooms with a shared living space. The interiors often incorporate design elements with a modern, eco-friendly approach, such as walls covered in rhythmic veneer lines that symbolize the surrounding pine trees and the use of cow skin as a nod to forest animals. Credits Architects: YOD Group Graphic Design: Pravda Design Photography: Andrey Avdeenko Client: Verholy Relax Park | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_fe2b2952e35b41079d82dd8ae17a53ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_1200,al_c,q_85/424.Guest%20Houses%20in%20Relax%20Park%20Verholy%20by%20YOD%20Group-Andrey%20Avdeenko%20(1).jpg Please Wait 424.Guest Houses in Relax Park Verholy by YOD Group-Andrey Avdeenko (1).jpg "Located amid a pine forest in the Poltava region of Ukraine, the Guest Houses in Relax Park Verholy were designed by the Kyiv-based firm YOD Group. The project is an ongoing collaboration, with different versions of the guest houses, such as Guest Houses 3.0 and Chalet 4.0, completed in 2019 and 2016, respectively. The overarching concept is to provide a secluded, modernist escape where guests can feel closely connected to the surrounding nature. The guest houses are constructed using a prefabricated, lightweight metal frame. To minimize environmental impact on the pine forest, they are not built on traditional solid foundations but on a screw-base system. This technology allows the structures to be positioned quickly and without damaging trees or their root systems. The buildings are also elevated above the ground, which assists with waterproofing. The exterior cladding consists of heat-treated wood, which not only provides weather protection but also reflects the natural surroundings with its dark, sleek appearance. Inside, the interior design is minimalist and emphasizes natural materials, such as timber and stone, to extend the forest atmosphere into the living spaces. Large floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic glazing further integrate the interior with the surrounding pine trees. Guest House 3.0 features a cozy patio to enhance privacy, while Chalet 4.0 includes a terrace that runs the length of the property, connecting two separate bedrooms with a shared living space. The interiors often incorporate design elements with a modern, eco-friendly approach, such as walls covered in rhythmic veneer lines that symbolize the surrounding pine trees and the use of cow skin as a nod to forest animals. Credits Architects: YOD Group Graphic Design: Pravda Design Photography: Andrey Avdeenko Client: Verholy Relax Park" 424.Guest Houses in Relax Park Verholy by YOD Group-Andrey Avdeenko (4).jpg 424.Guest Houses in Relax Park Verholy by YOD Group-Andrey Avdeenko (3).jpg 1/3 0 Product 1.1K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Guest Houses in Relax Park Verholy Sosnivka, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine, 37352 Architects: YOD Group YOD Group Architecture Office Ukraine Area: Year: City: Client: 32 m² 2019 Poltava Verholy Relax Park Construction: BF Zavod Category: HOSPITALITY Project Type: Lodge Post Type: Building Country: Ukraine Photographers: Andrey Avdeenko the Architects Description: Located amid a pine forest in the Poltava region of Ukraine, the Guest Houses in Relax Park Verholy were designed by the Kyiv-based firm YOD Group. The project is an ongoing collaboration, with different versions of the guest houses, such as Guest Houses 3.0 and Chalet 4.0, completed in 2019 and 2016, respectively. The overarching concept is to provide a secluded, modernist escape where guests can feel closely connected to the surrounding nature. The guest houses are constructed using a prefabricated, lightweight metal frame. To minimize environmental impact on the pine forest, they are not built on traditional solid foundations but on a screw-base system. This technology allows the structures to be positioned quickly and without damaging trees or their root systems. The buildings are also elevated above the ground, which assists with waterproofing. The exterior cladding consists of heat-treated wood, which not only provides weather protection but also reflects the natural surroundings with its dark, sleek appearance. Inside, the interior design is minimalist and emphasizes natural materials, such as timber and stone, to extend the forest atmosphere into the living spaces. Large floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic glazing further integrate the interior with the surrounding pine trees. Guest House 3.0 features a cozy patio to enhance privacy, while Chalet 4.0 includes a terrace that runs the length of the property, connecting two separate bedrooms with a shared living space. The interiors often incorporate design elements with a modern, eco-friendly approach, such as walls covered in rhythmic veneer lines that symbolize the surrounding pine trees and the use of cow skin as a nod to forest animals. Credits Architects: YOD Group Graphic Design: Pravda Design Photography: Andrey Avdeenko Client: Verholy Relax Park Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +7 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... First & Last Name Profession E-mail Instagram (Optional) Website (Optional) Log in Share as guest Share Share Comments 0 Newest Popular Upvoted YOD Group More Projects by Please Wait Guest Houses in Relax Park Verholy Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | House | Designed by Jérôme Lapierre Architecte, Casa Spinone is a secluded house located in the forest of Potton, Quebec, designed to prioritize a deep connection with its wooded environment. Completed in 2024, the house is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional wooden cabin. Its minimalist footprint and design focus on reducing its impact on the site's unique trees and rocks. The home's spatial experience is characterized by a deliberate alternation between open and sheltered areas. The main living area features extensive glazing, stretching toward the forest and opening onto a terrace that extends the interior outward. The house's location allows the seasonal foliage to either warm the interior with sunlight or cool it by filtering the light. Functional elements such as the kitchen, storage, and mechanical systems are integrated into a central block of furniture, optimizing function while minimizing the built area and concealing conduits for a cleaner aesthetic. A low-ceilinged threshold marks the transition to the private night zone, which includes two bedrooms flanking a central block of water features. The project's material strategy emphasizes a more economical and frugal use of wood compared to glued laminated timber. It celebrates the precision of the assemblies and the beauty of raw materials. This approach highlights an architecture that is contextually rooted, humble, and poetic, and demonstrates a deep respect for Quebec's natural environment and modern issues of sustainability. Credits Architect: Jérôme Lapierre Architecte Construction: NH Construction Photography: Maxime Brouillet | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_d2f28138df944394aff4245c575590ca~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1920,h_1280,al_c,q_90/210.Casa%20Spinone%20by%20J%C3%A9r%C3%B4me%20Lapierre%20Architecte-Maxime%20Brouillet%20(1).jpg Out of gallery 1/0 Out of gallery Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.5K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Casa Spinone Potton, QC J0E 1X0, Canada jeromelapierre.ca Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Canada Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Jérôme Lapierre Architecte Canada Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Canada Maxime Brouillet Photographers: Architects: Jérôme Lapierre Architecte Area: - Year: 2024 City: Potton, Quebec Construction: NH Construction Client - Description: the Architects Text description by Designed by Jérôme Lapierre Architecte, Casa Spinone is a secluded house located in the forest of Potton, Quebec, designed to prioritize a deep connection with its wooded environment. Completed in 2024, the house is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional wooden cabin. Its minimalist footprint and design focus on reducing its impact on the site's unique trees and rocks. The home's spatial experience is characterized by a deliberate alternation between open and sheltered areas. The main living area features extensive glazing, stretching toward the forest and opening onto a terrace that extends the interior outward. The house's location allows the seasonal foliage to either warm the interior with sunlight or cool it by filtering the light. Functional elements such as the kitchen, storage, and mechanical systems are integrated into a central block of furniture, optimizing function while minimizing the built area and concealing conduits for a cleaner aesthetic. A low-ceilinged threshold marks the transition to the private night zone, which includes two bedrooms flanking a central block of water features. The project's material strategy emphasizes a more economical and frugal use of wood compared to glued laminated timber. It celebrates the precision of the assemblies and the beauty of raw materials. This approach highlights an architecture that is contextually rooted, humble, and poetic, and demonstrates a deep respect for Quebec's natural environment and modern issues of sustainability. Credits Architect: Jérôme Lapierre Architecte Construction: NH Construction Photography: Maxime Brouillet 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 Out of gallery 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 Jérôme Lapierre Architecte About Jérôme Lapierre Architecte: Jérôme Lapierre Architecte is a Québec-based studio. The studio is known for creating thoughtful, refined, contemporary architecture. It focuses on revealing the beauty in the ordinary. The studio, founded by award-winning architect Jérôme Lapierre, manages projects of various sizes. It balances practical thinking with experimental and sensitive design. The firm's work often integrates with its environment. It prioritizes context, atmosphere, and the intrinsic beauty of materials over time. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Canada Year 2024 Area - Client - Photographers Maxime Brouillet 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 | Designed by Wellington-based Patchwork Architecture, the Fontbunker is a small, two-level building that functions as both a creative workspace and a guest retreat on a compact urban property. Created for Kris and Jess Sowersby, the owners of the Klim Type Foundry, the project was a unique expansion that deliberately separates the work and leisure zones from the main home. The design is a clever, vertically organized response to the limited space, with each level having a distinct character. The lower-level workspace, referred to as the "Fontbunker," is partially submerged into the ground and enclosed by an in-situ board-form concrete exterior. The interior of the studio is a focused and calm environment, with windows carefully positioned to allow ample natural light while minimizing glare on the client's extensive book collection. Here, rimu cabinetry floats above a parquet floor, and a large pivoting glass door opens to a small garden space, connecting the interior with the landscape. The upper-level guest accommodation, accessible via an external cantilevered concrete staircase, is a lighter, warmer space. It is clad in black anodized aluminum, which contrasts with the raw concrete of the lower level. Inside, soft and warm materials create a serene atmosphere, with wool carpet, cedar wall and ceiling linings, and leathered stone. The material palette, featuring stone, brass, and timber, visually links the two levels, creating a cohesive building despite their differing functions. Throughout, exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, including custom bronze fittings by local artist Ben Pearce, imbue the project with a sense of quality and quiet refuge. Project credits Architecture: Patchwork Architecture Build: Dorset Construction Landscape Design: Local Landscape Architecture Collective Artwork (Bronze Fittings): Ben Pearce Photography: Mary Gaudin | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_155661cfb6fe446a887b36e5b3791a2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_500,h_366,al_c,q_80/317.Fontbunker%20by%20Patchwork%20Architecture-Mary%20Gaudin%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 Fontbunker Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand patchworkarchitecture.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 Patchwork Architecture New Zealand Category: HOSPITALITY Studio Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: New Zealand Mary Gaudin Photographers: Architects: Patchwork Architecture Area: - Year: 2024 City: Miramar Construction: Dorset Construction Client - Description: the Architects Text description by Designed by Wellington-based Patchwork Architecture, the Fontbunker is a small, two-level building that functions as both a creative workspace and a guest retreat on a compact urban property. Created for Kris and Jess Sowersby, the owners of the Klim Type Foundry, the project was a unique expansion that deliberately separates the work and leisure zones from the main home. The design is a clever, vertically organized response to the limited space, with each level having a distinct character. The lower-level workspace, referred to as the "Fontbunker," is partially submerged into the ground and enclosed by an in-situ board-form concrete exterior. The interior of the studio is a focused and calm environment, with windows carefully positioned to allow ample natural light while minimizing glare on the client's extensive book collection. Here, rimu cabinetry floats above a parquet floor, and a large pivoting glass door opens to a small garden space, connecting the interior with the landscape. The upper-level guest accommodation, accessible via an external cantilevered concrete staircase, is a lighter, warmer space. It is clad in black anodized aluminum, which contrasts with the raw concrete of the lower level. Inside, soft and warm materials create a serene atmosphere, with wool carpet, cedar wall and ceiling linings, and leathered stone. The material palette, featuring stone, brass, and timber, visually links the two levels, creating a cohesive building despite their differing functions. Throughout, exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, including custom bronze fittings by local artist Ben Pearce, imbue the project with a sense of quality and quiet refuge. Project credits Architecture: Patchwork Architecture Build: Dorset Construction Landscape Design: Local Landscape Architecture Collective Artwork (Bronze Fittings): Ben Pearce Photography: Mary Gaudin 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 Patchwork Architecture About Patchwork Architecture: Patchwork Architecture is an award-winning architectural practice founded by Sally Ogle and Ben Mitchell-Anyon, based in Wellington and Whanganui, New Zealand. The firm gained recognition for their hands-on approach, having physically built their first project, the Dogbox, which launched their practice. They specialize in bold and innovative architecture, creating beautiful, efficient, warm, and economical residential, commercial, and civic spaces, often from modest materials. Their design philosophy is characterized by a strong sense of ingenuity and adapting cleverly to often challenging sites. The practice is known for creating thoughtfully crafted designs that are deeply connected to the New Zealand landscape and its residents. Category Studio Post Type Building Project Type HOSPITALITY Country New Zealand Year 2024 Area - Client - Photographers Mary Gaudin 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

EXPERIMENTAL | Cabin | Designed by locallll and SUPHASIDH, the 100% Wooden House is a 55-square-meter prototype dwelling located in the park of Château de la Bourdaisière in Montlouis-sur-Loire, France. Completed in 2020 after winning a competition in 2019, the experimental project explores the potential of using wood exclusively for residential construction and challenges traditional housing models. Inspired by the historic Château while designed for contemporary life, the house is a single, monolithic volume wrapped in thick, weather-resistant wood that contrasts with the smooth, lighter finish of its interior. A fluid internal space is arranged around a central core, with an "interior topography" of varied heights creating distinct functional zones and offering a variety of possible spatial configurations. The interior features a ramp that doubles as a sofa, and different levels for sitting, cooking, and sleeping help to maximize the compact footprint. A covered terrace is located under the higher-level sleeping area. The project showcases a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. Untreated chestnut trees that had been previously felled on the castle grounds were processed at a local sawmill using CNC machines. This allowed for a short supply chain and the use of locally sourced materials. The entire structure is elevated off the ground on water-resistant acacia wood piles, allowing it to mimic the surrounding forest environment. All structural elements were prefabricated off-site for rapid assembly, with the cladding cut on-site. The exterior will develop a natural silvery-gray patina over time. The 100% Wooden House is part of an educational promenade in the Château park, feeding on ongoing research and experimentation with wood as a building material. Credits Architects: locallll (Matthieu Boustany, Benoist Desfonds) and SUPHASIDH (Peeraya Suphasidh) Local Executive Architect: Isabelle Poulain Architecte Contractors: Boussiquet Material Suppliers: Piveteau (CLT), Pavatex (insulation), l'André (sawmill) Photographer: Vincent Hecht | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_93f29f99364b4812bd1caa54bca3ded7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1234,h_1000,al_c,q_85/249.Wooden%20House%20by%20locallll-Atelier%20Vincent%20Hecht%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 100% Wooden House 37270 Montlouis-sur-Loire, France locallll.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from France Facts: Up Up Architecture Office LOCAL France Category: EXPERIMENTAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: France Vincent Hecht Photographers: Architects: locallll, Suphasidh Studio Area: 55 m² Year: 2019 City: Montlouis-sur-Loire Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Designed by locallll and SUPHASIDH, the 100% Wooden House is a 55-square-meter prototype dwelling located in the park of Château de la Bourdaisière in Montlouis-sur-Loire, France. Completed in 2020 after winning a competition in 2019, the experimental project explores the potential of using wood exclusively for residential construction and challenges traditional housing models. Inspired by the historic Château while designed for contemporary life, the house is a single, monolithic volume wrapped in thick, weather-resistant wood that contrasts with the smooth, lighter finish of its interior. A fluid internal space is arranged around a central core, with an "interior topography" of varied heights creating distinct functional zones and offering a variety of possible spatial configurations. The interior features a ramp that doubles as a sofa, and different levels for sitting, cooking, and sleeping help to maximize the compact footprint. A covered terrace is located under the higher-level sleeping area. The project showcases a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. Untreated chestnut trees that had been previously felled on the castle grounds were processed at a local sawmill using CNC machines. This allowed for a short supply chain and the use of locally sourced materials. The entire structure is elevated off the ground on water-resistant acacia wood piles, allowing it to mimic the surrounding forest environment. All structural elements were prefabricated off-site for rapid assembly, with the cladding cut on-site. The exterior will develop a natural silvery-gray patina over time. The 100% Wooden House is part of an educational promenade in the Château park, feeding on ongoing research and experimentation with wood as a building material. Credits Architects: locallll (Matthieu Boustany, Benoist Desfonds) and SUPHASIDH (Peeraya Suphasidh) Local Executive Architect: Isabelle Poulain Architecte Contractors: Boussiquet Material Suppliers: Piveteau (CLT), Pavatex (insulation), l'André (sawmill) Photographer: Vincent Hecht 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 LOCAL About LOCAL: LOCAL is an architecture and urbanism firm with offices in Bergen, Bruxelles, and Paris. They are known for their forward-thinking, surprising, and pragmatic approach, focusing on minimizing the environmental impact of materials and resources. They move across the fields of architecture and urbanism, translating situations and transposing ideas. The firm was founded by Matthieu Boustany, Benoist Desfonds, Gilles Guyot, Elida Mosquera, and Jerome Picard. Notable projects include an intergenerational urban development called Greymatter Auby, the winning entry for the new Latvian Paralympic center in Riga, a 100% Wooden house at Château De La Bourdaisière in France, and a contemporary art gallery called Ground Effect in Paris. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type EXPERIMENTAL Country France Year 2019 Area 55 m² Client Photographers Vincent Hecht 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

CULTURAL | Cultural Centre | This vibrant cultural complex houses a wide range of facilities including a theatre, concert hall, exhibition spaces, and a cinema. It boasts a modern and striking architectural design featuring dynamic shapes and innovative use of materials. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_083c8167c846451dab2aaff0637fea7c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_960,h_524,al_c,q_85/Ma%C5%82opolska%20Garden%20of%20Arts.jpg Out of gallery 1/0 Out of gallery Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 3.8K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Małopolska Garden of Arts Rajska 12, 31-124 Kraków, Poland. Source: Published on Sep 26, 2023 by: Engineer Antoni Wójcik Premium Member More Buildings from Poland Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Ingarden Poland Category: CULTURAL Cultural Centre Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Poland Photographers: Architects: Ingarden & Ewý Architekci Area: 15,000 m2 Year: 2013 City: Kraków Construction: Warbud SA Client Description: the architects Text description by This vibrant cultural complex houses a wide range of facilities including a theatre, concert hall, exhibition spaces, and a cinema. It boasts a modern and striking architectural design featuring dynamic shapes and innovative use of materials. Team Premium Member Engineer Antoni Wójcik 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 Out of gallery 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 Ingarden Roche Tower3.jpg Roche Tower4.jpg Roche Tower.jpg 1/2 Roche Tower Office tower Grenzacherstrasse 124, 4058 Basel, Switzerland About .. Category Cultural Centre Post Type Building Project Type CULTURAL Country Poland Year 2013 Area 15,000 m2 Client Photographers www.zhiig.com Premium Member Engineer Antoni Wójcik 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 | Slate House is a culmination of our best ideas from the past twenty years, teamed with the learnings from our multi-residential projects Terrace House and ParkLife. At Slate House we designed a beautiful and sustainable high end apartment building, using form, material and domestic scale to converse with the context, heritage and rich built history of the area. Proving that eco can also be luxurious, Slate House is Brighton’s first fossil-fuel-free multi-residential apartment building. IN BRIEF Slate House is a new three level, high-performing, high-end apartment building of 14 spacious homes, in the bayside suburb of Brighton. Austin Maynard Architects first completed multi-residential project as Design Architects, working with considered Developers Lucent, Slate House delivers thoughtful and refined homes, with focus on aesthetics, context and sustainability. Achieving an outstanding NatHERS rating of 8.2 stars, Slate House is Brighton’s first fossil-fuel-free multi-residential apartment building. THE WHERE Brighton is an affluent and distinctive Melbourne suburb, famous for its brightly-coloured bathing boxes. Houses here are mostly large, either contemporary modern builds, Victorian villas or Edwardian homesteads. New apartment buildings are typically monolithic, near identical off-white concrete structures (linear or boxy), with mild variations in landscaping. In designing Slate House ‘The Where’ was paramount. Recognising and appreciating the suburb’s long-standing and prevailing character led to a building that sits quietly within its context; sensitive to the size and scale of houses in the area, and to its direct neighbour Kardinia House, a heritage protected home of historic significance. Slate House is sited on a T shape block, allowing for two frontages, each exhibiting a different identity. The main entrance on Bleazby Ave is pedestrian, befitting of the quiet and leafy cul-de-sac. The Male Street frontage, a busier and wider vehicle thoroughfare, incorporates the entry to basement parking, but has the appearance of a much more private residence, relative in scale to the larger homes along the street. THE WHY We understand the need for development, to make more homes available for our rapidly growing population but surely we can do that without erasing the characteristic built fabric of an area. Multi residential buildings can be more than white boxes stacked high that either ignore or worse dominate, their siting. Apartment buildings will always be bigger, but do they have to speak a different language? Twenty years ago a City of Bayside Heritage Review stated Male Street’s ‘aesthetic significance and historic interest,’ noting a high level of integrity and cohesion in terms of scale and set backs. Ten years later the statement was revised to include ‘the integrity of the precinct has been somewhat diminished by a few recent developments.’ The documents also highlighted the significance of the former Primitive Methodist Church (now converted into apartments) which dominate the northern end of the street, constructed of polychromatic brick with a steeply pitched slate roof. The church, along with other churches and school buildings in the area (with similar pitched roofs) together with the Brighton beach boxes, were all important influences in the design of Slate House. We looked to Architecture that spoke of scale, texture and character to inform the design. We aimed for the building to appear domestic, small and loveable. The intention was a synthesis of the prevailing heritage character and domestic context, to show there was an alternative to the overbearing and clinical modernist box. THE MATERIALITY The design of Slate House is the careful articulation of built form to fit gently within the street character. To reference and respond to the context, an audit of buildings in the area was taken. Slate, terracotta, brick and white masonry were most prevalent. By utilising these three distinct materials in the construction of Slate House, we were able to break down a large building into smaller volumes. Forms reminiscent of the bathing boxes (little pitched roof houses), were wrapped in these contrasting materials and stepped back to reduce scale. Rather than appearing as one form that has landed, it poses questions of singular buildings. Slate House is one apartment building arranged into three seperate blocks, connected by common entry walkways. The concept of dividing the larger form into three seperate elements ensure greater efficiency and resulted in light filled corridors with only three front doors on each level. Each block is articulated with slate cladding providing legibility and is continued internally to make the corridors feel like outdoor space. The materiality is simple, honest and beautiful. Natural raw materials, slate straight from the quarry, robust tiles, bricks and timber, free of coatings and toxic chemicals, that require minimal maintenance and will endure many life times. INTERIORS It’s frequently assumed that sustainability comes with a certain roughshod aesthetic - exposed services, rough and raw finishes, but, as our project Garden House testifies, it can be wonderfully luxurious. Slate House is a high-end residential apartment building with interiors that are suitably sophisticated and refined. Rather than the expected white on beige on grey palette we opted for beautiful handcrafted architecture, hand-cut tiles, rich colours, textural finishes and natural sustainably-sourced materials. Dark navy bespoke joinery, fluted Tasmanian oak cladding, fluted glass and brass handles. Dramatic cabinetry and high ceilings and more subtle moments, such as the shelf beside the front door, perfect for a parcel or a plant. Every corridor has just three apartment doors, so no waiting forever for the lift. These common area, are glass filled at both ends with a continuation of the hand fixed slate tiles on the walls. It offers a sense of community without being overly dense, there is space and individuality. DOWNSIZERS Although the appeal of Slate House is broad and wide ranging, local ‘Downsizers’ are particularly drawn to the project because it has a texture that relates to their own homes. The sustainability credentials and incredibly low ongoing running costs resonate with the intelligent downsizer who understands climate crisis. Long time residents have witnessed their lovely suburb under siege, wrecking character and identity to make way for cookie cutter town houses and apartments with minimal environmental conscience or integrity. Slate House responds directly to the teal movement happening in conservative areas like Brighton. Proof that the a desire for efficient, high performing, fossil fuel free living is not merely a northern suburb leftie thing. SUSTAINABILITY In the context of apartment buildings within the Brighton area, Slate House pushes the sustainability envelope. One of the few, if not the only, fossil fuel free multi-residential building in Bayside, Slate House utilises the general principals of ESD. Attaining an overall NatHERS rating of 8.2, with a 7.7 star average per apartment (exceeding the 6 stars requirement, at time of construction) Slate House has a Melbourne Water STORM: rating 110% (again exceeding 100% requirement, at time of construction), and harvests or absorbing all the water that falls on the site. The design of Slate House draws on the forms and context of the local neighbourhood. In this way the building is sensitive to the future use of adjoining sites - the building does not detrimentally effect the current amenity of the neighbouring buildings or any future building proposed. This sets a precedent for other apartment buildings within the area. The majority of the apartment’s heating and cooling is passive, through design, materials, and window size/placement. Living spaces are oriented to the north where possible, and utilise as many full height windows as possible, allowing the winter sun to passively heat internal spaces, thus reducing the reliance on the heating system. Operable window locations facilitate cross-flow ventilation as well as exhausting off air throughout the hotter months. All windows are double glazed and have a low-E coating. Fixed awnings and screens are located on key windows to protect against the Summer sun with vertical screens to the western face where the sun is lower in the sky and harsher. Ceiling fans are installed in the living area and bedrooms to provide efficient cooling during summer. High quality insulation, made using recycled glass, was also used throughout all internal walls, floors and ceilings: R2.7 in the walls and R6 in the roof. High quality materials such as brick, concrete, aluminium framed windows, metal roofing and slate tiles were selected to construct a home that will last and reduce ongoing maintenance. Materials that have no applied coating and do not require re-painting at regular intervals. All joinery and flooring is E0 and low ZVOC paints and coatings are used internally. Carpets are 100% wool. Bricks salvaged from the existing house on the site were cleaned and re-used within the construction. Rainwater from all roof areas is harvested and directed to a 20k litre water tank (located under the slab of the basement), for toilet flushing and garden irrigation throughout the building. A 14kW photovoltaic solar power system has been connected to supplement electricity use, with the capacity for future connection to storage batteries. The design utilises low-energy LED lighting throughout and low energy usage appliances. A centralised heat pump, heating and cooling system is installed for efficiency as well as a centralised heat pump hot water systems. There are no gas appliances within the building. Bike parking facilities are provided within the basement and a visitors bike rail is provided at the development entry. Austin Maynard Architects, project team Andrew Maynard, Mark Austin, Mark Stranan Site Area 1392m2 Total floor area 2783m2 Completion date 2022 Developer Lucent Builder Swell Project Managers Lucent Engineers Structural - KPA Engineer (services) - Form ESD GIW Environmental Solutions Traffic Consultant Ratio Planning consultant Ratio Waste Management Consultant Ratio Access Consultant Access Studio Landscape Architects & Arborist John Patrick Landscapes Acoustic Consultant Cogent Acoustics Building Surveyor Florenancig Smith Photography Tess Kelly | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a02f20_29b7d0cec5b74cb3bc77602700faec28~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1334,al_c,q_90/Slate%20House-Austin%20Maynard%20Architects-Photographs-Tess%20Kelly%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.8K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Slate House Brighton VIC 3186, Australia maynardarchitects.com Source: Published on Sep 16, 2024 by: Architectural Designer Markitekt Premium Member More Buildings from Australia Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Austin Maynard Architects Australia Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Australia Tess Kelly Photographers: Architects: Austin Maynard Architects Area: 2783 m² Year: 2022 City: Brighton Construction: Client Description: the Architects Text description by Slate House is a culmination of our best ideas from the past twenty years, teamed with the learnings from our multi-residential projects Terrace House and ParkLife. At Slate House we designed a beautiful and sustainable high end apartment building, using form, material and domestic scale to converse with the context, heritage and rich built history of the area. Proving that eco can also be luxurious, Slate House is Brighton’s first fossil-fuel-free multi-residential apartment building. IN BRIEF Slate House is a new three level, high-performing, high-end apartment building of 14 spacious homes, in the bayside suburb of Brighton. Austin Maynard Architects first completed multi-residential project as Design Architects, working with considered Developers Lucent, Slate House delivers thoughtful and refined homes, with focus on aesthetics, context and sustainability. Achieving an outstanding NatHERS rating of 8.2 stars, Slate House is Brighton’s first fossil-fuel-free multi-residential apartment building. THE WHERE Brighton is an affluent and distinctive Melbourne suburb, famous for its brightly-coloured bathing boxes. Houses here are mostly large, either contemporary modern builds, Victorian villas or Edwardian homesteads. New apartment buildings are typically monolithic, near identical off-white concrete structures (linear or boxy), with mild variations in landscaping. In designing Slate House ‘The Where’ was paramount. Recognising and appreciating the suburb’s long-standing and prevailing character led to a building that sits quietly within its context; sensitive to the size and scale of houses in the area, and to its direct neighbour Kardinia House, a heritage protected home of historic significance. Slate House is sited on a T shape block, allowing for two frontages, each exhibiting a different identity. The main entrance on Bleazby Ave is pedestrian, befitting of the quiet and leafy cul-de-sac. The Male Street frontage, a busier and wider vehicle thoroughfare, incorporates the entry to basement parking, but has the appearance of a much more private residence, relative in scale to the larger homes along the street. THE WHY We understand the need for development, to make more homes available for our rapidly growing population but surely we can do that without erasing the characteristic built fabric of an area. Multi residential buildings can be more than white boxes stacked high that either ignore or worse dominate, their siting. Apartment buildings will always be bigger, but do they have to speak a different language? Twenty years ago a City of Bayside Heritage Review stated Male Street’s ‘aesthetic significance and historic interest,’ noting a high level of integrity and cohesion in terms of scale and set backs. Ten years later the statement was revised to include ‘the integrity of the precinct has been somewhat diminished by a few recent developments.’ The documents also highlighted the significance of the former Primitive Methodist Church (now converted into apartments) which dominate the northern end of the street, constructed of polychromatic brick with a steeply pitched slate roof. The church, along with other churches and school buildings in the area (with similar pitched roofs) together with the Brighton beach boxes, were all important influences in the design of Slate House. We looked to Architecture that spoke of scale, texture and character to inform the design. We aimed for the building to appear domestic, small and loveable. The intention was a synthesis of the prevailing heritage character and domestic context, to show there was an alternative to the overbearing and clinical modernist box. THE MATERIALITY The design of Slate House is the careful articulation of built form to fit gently within the street character. To reference and respond to the context, an audit of buildings in the area was taken. Slate, terracotta, brick and white masonry were most prevalent. By utilising these three distinct materials in the construction of Slate House, we were able to break down a large building into smaller volumes. Forms reminiscent of the bathing boxes (little pitched roof houses), were wrapped in these contrasting materials and stepped back to reduce scale. Rather than appearing as one form that has landed, it poses questions of singular buildings. Slate House is one apartment building arranged into three seperate blocks, connected by common entry walkways. The concept of dividing the larger form into three seperate elements ensure greater efficiency and resulted in light filled corridors with only three front doors on each level. Each block is articulated with slate cladding providing legibility and is continued internally to make the corridors feel like outdoor space. The materiality is simple, honest and beautiful. Natural raw materials, slate straight from the quarry, robust tiles, bricks and timber, free of coatings and toxic chemicals, that require minimal maintenance and will endure many life times. INTERIORS It’s frequently assumed that sustainability comes with a certain roughshod aesthetic - exposed services, rough and raw finishes, but, as our project Garden House testifies, it can be wonderfully luxurious. Slate House is a high-end residential apartment building with interiors that are suitably sophisticated and refined. Rather than the expected white on beige on grey palette we opted for beautiful handcrafted architecture, hand-cut tiles, rich colours, textural finishes and natural sustainably-sourced materials. Dark navy bespoke joinery, fluted Tasmanian oak cladding, fluted glass and brass handles. Dramatic cabinetry and high ceilings and more subtle moments, such as the shelf beside the front door, perfect for a parcel or a plant. Every corridor has just three apartment doors, so no waiting forever for the lift. These common area, are glass filled at both ends with a continuation of the hand fixed slate tiles on the walls. It offers a sense of community without being overly dense, there is space and individuality. DOWNSIZERS Although the appeal of Slate House is broad and wide ranging, local ‘Downsizers’ are particularly drawn to the project because it has a texture that relates to their own homes. The sustainability credentials and incredibly low ongoing running costs resonate with the intelligent downsizer who understands climate crisis. Long time residents have witnessed their lovely suburb under siege, wrecking character and identity to make way for cookie cutter town houses and apartments with minimal environmental conscience or integrity. Slate House responds directly to the teal movement happening in conservative areas like Brighton. Proof that the a desire for efficient, high performing, fossil fuel free living is not merely a northern suburb leftie thing. SUSTAINABILITY In the context of apartment buildings within the Brighton area, Slate House pushes the sustainability envelope. One of the few, if not the only, fossil fuel free multi-residential building in Bayside, Slate House utilises the general principals of ESD. Attaining an overall NatHERS rating of 8.2, with a 7.7 star average per apartment (exceeding the 6 stars requirement, at time of construction) Slate House has a Melbourne Water STORM: rating 110% (again exceeding 100% requirement, at time of construction), and harvests or absorbing all the water that falls on the site. The design of Slate House draws on the forms and context of the local neighbourhood. In this way the building is sensitive to the future use of adjoining sites - the building does not detrimentally effect the current amenity of the neighbouring buildings or any future building proposed. This sets a precedent for other apartment buildings within the area. The majority of the apartment’s heating and cooling is passive, through design, materials, and window size/placement. Living spaces are oriented to the north where possible, and utilise as many full height windows as possible, allowing the winter sun to passively heat internal spaces, thus reducing the reliance on the heating system. Operable window locations facilitate cross-flow ventilation as well as exhausting off air throughout the hotter months. All windows are double glazed and have a low-E coating. Fixed awnings and screens are located on key windows to protect against the Summer sun with vertical screens to the western face where the sun is lower in the sky and harsher. Ceiling fans are installed in the living area and bedrooms to provide efficient cooling during summer. High quality insulation, made using recycled glass, was also used throughout all internal walls, floors and ceilings: R2.7 in the walls and R6 in the roof. High quality materials such as brick, concrete, aluminium framed windows, metal roofing and slate tiles were selected to construct a home that will last and reduce ongoing maintenance. Materials that have no applied coating and do not require re-painting at regular intervals. All joinery and flooring is E0 and low ZVOC paints and coatings are used internally. Carpets are 100% wool. Bricks salvaged from the existing house on the site were cleaned and re-used within the construction. Rainwater from all roof areas is harvested and directed to a 20k litre water tank (located under the slab of the basement), for toilet flushing and garden irrigation throughout the building. A 14kW photovoltaic solar power system has been connected to supplement electricity use, with the capacity for future connection to storage batteries. The design utilises low-energy LED lighting throughout and low energy usage appliances. A centralised heat pump, heating and cooling system is installed for efficiency as well as a centralised heat pump hot water systems. There are no gas appliances within the building. Bike parking facilities are provided within the basement and a visitors bike rail is provided at the development entry. Austin Maynard Architects, project team Andrew Maynard, Mark Austin, Mark Stranan Site Area 1392m2 Total floor area 2783m2 Completion date 2022 Developer Lucent Builder Swell Project Managers Lucent Engineers Structural - KPA Engineer (services) - Form ESD GIW Environmental Solutions Traffic Consultant Ratio Planning consultant Ratio Waste Management Consultant Ratio Access Consultant Access Studio Landscape Architects & Arborist John Patrick Landscapes Acoustic Consultant Cogent Acoustics Building Surveyor Florenancig Smith Photography Tess Kelly 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 Austin Maynard Architects Lang House- Austin Maynard Architects-Photographs-Tess Kelly (1).jpg Lang House- Austin Maynard Architects-Photographs-Tess Kelly (4).jpg Lang House- Austin Maynard Architects-Photographs-Tess Kelly (6).jpg 1/6 Lang House RESIDENTIAL House South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia About Austin Maynard Architects: With projects all over Australia, and offices in both Melbourne and Hobart, Austin Maynard Architects have the skills, resources and tenacity to undertake a wide variety of complex projects. Happiness, fun, friends, family, ethics, sustainability and reward for effort, these are the pillars of Austin Maynard Architects. Widely renowned for their boundless creative energy Austin Maynard Architects' designs are at once well conceived, playful and edgy. Since launching in 2002, the team has built-up an exciting and diverse portfolio. The practice is not inhibited by building type, but rather navigates residential, retail and commercial arenas and is rich in envelope-pushing conceptual designs. Austin Maynard Architects explore architecture of enthusiasm. Treating each project as a unique challenge, and working directly with clients and occupants to offer individual possibilities and thoughtful responses to people, brief and place. It is through this collaborative approach that the richness in the work emerges. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Australia Year 2022 Area 2783 m² Client Photographers Tess Kelly 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 | Completed in 2017, the T House, also known as T noie, is a 102-square-meter family home located in Toyota, Japan, and designed by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates. The architects were inspired by both the human and urban scale, creating a structure with unusual proportions designed for both intimate comfort and spacious openness. The design is based on two different dimensional scales: a narrow width of 1.55 meters, which promotes a feeling of human closeness and coziness, and a soaring eight-meter ceiling, which creates a sense of openness and reflects the scale of the surrounding urban streetscape. These two scales coexist within the home, with different floors loosely connected to encourage movement and interaction. The interior is arranged across platforms that are staggered along a spiral staircase, allowing inhabitants to share the same space even when in different rooms. The house features a striking dark exterior clad in red cedar planks, giving it a minimalist and private appearance with few windows. In contrast, the interior is finished in light Falcata plywood, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Natural light enters the house primarily through clerestory windows that wrap around the top of the walls, filtering soft light into the interior throughout the day. The T-shaped structure was developed with a unique joint pillar-and-beam system to create a new way of living within the traditional Japanese dimensional framework. Credits Architect: Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates (Katsutoshi Sasaki) Structure Company: Tatsumi Terado Structural Studio Construction Company: Toyonaka construction Co., Ltd. Garden Design: GARDEN WORKS ENZO Photography: Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_0cd7d13c82c14cf0a0522ebf535143b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_85/226.T%20House%20by%20Katsutoshi%20Sasaki%20%2B%20Associates%20(1).jpg Out of gallery 1/0 Out of gallery Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.5K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate House T Toyota, Aichi, Japan sasaki-as.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Japan Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates Japan Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Japan Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates Photographers: Architects: Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates Area: 102 m² Year: 2017 City: Toyota Construction: Toyonaka Construction Co. Ltd. Client Description: the Architects Text description by Completed in 2017, the T House, also known as T noie, is a 102-square-meter family home located in Toyota, Japan, and designed by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates. The architects were inspired by both the human and urban scale, creating a structure with unusual proportions designed for both intimate comfort and spacious openness. The design is based on two different dimensional scales: a narrow width of 1.55 meters, which promotes a feeling of human closeness and coziness, and a soaring eight-meter ceiling, which creates a sense of openness and reflects the scale of the surrounding urban streetscape. These two scales coexist within the home, with different floors loosely connected to encourage movement and interaction. The interior is arranged across platforms that are staggered along a spiral staircase, allowing inhabitants to share the same space even when in different rooms. The house features a striking dark exterior clad in red cedar planks, giving it a minimalist and private appearance with few windows. In contrast, the interior is finished in light Falcata plywood, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Natural light enters the house primarily through clerestory windows that wrap around the top of the walls, filtering soft light into the interior throughout the day. The T-shaped structure was developed with a unique joint pillar-and-beam system to create a new way of living within the traditional Japanese dimensional framework. Credits Architect: Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates (Katsutoshi Sasaki) Structure Company: Tatsumi Terado Structural Studio Construction Company: Toyonaka construction Co., Ltd. Garden Design: GARDEN WORKS ENZO Photography: Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates 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 Out of gallery Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Out of gallery 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 Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates About Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates: Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates is an architectural practice founded by Katsutoshi Sasaki in Toyota, Japan, in 2008. Known for its highly contextual and often minimalist residential designs, the firm creates unique and thoughtful spaces that respond to specific client needs and site conditions. Sasaki, who also holds several university lecturing positions, has received numerous accolades for his work, which frequently explores spatial relationships, natural light, and the creative use of geometry in domestic architecture. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Japan Year 2017 Area 102 m² Client Photographers Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates 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 | A Family and a Meadow The Silver Residence is a mountain retreat from the city for an extended family. The unique landscape inspired our approach to design. The home is located in the western foothills of the North Cascades, known for its rainy temperate forests. This site presented us with an unexpected opportunity, as if carved out of the surrounding evergreens and ferns, a meadow dotted with mature Big Leaf Maple trees. Standing in the heart of the meadow, it felt like we had left the present and stepped into a fairytale or pastoral scene from the past. The only thing missing from this picture was a home and people to populate the scene. Picturing a Home in the Landscape We wanted the home to be as if it were a repurposed ruin that one had stumbled upon. We turned to tools from the English Picturesque to situate the house in the landscape so that it could participate in one’s experience of the meadow as a character in the scene. The home itself was designed as an arrangement of different buildings, with each serving separate functions. The home’s communal spaces are located in the large wooden building reminiscent of nearby wooden barns. The more private functions of the house are located in more contemporary corrugated volumes, situated as additions toward the forest. These two halves of the home are mediated by a white wall that runs the length of the building, structuring space and contributing to the composition like a three-dimensional canvas. Contractor - Bellingham Bay Builders Structural - Harriot Valentine Engineers | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a02f20_149833e47a464dcd95c089c4144ec141~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1334,al_c,q_90/Silver%20Residence%20-Studio%20Nocturne-Photographs-Mikel%20Amias%20(1).jpg Please Wait 1/6 0 Product 2.4K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Silver Residence Maple Falls, Washington 98361, USA Architects: Studio Nocturne Studio Nocturne Architecture Office United States Area: Year: City: Client: 2600 ft² 2023 Maple Falls Construction: Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: House Post Type: Building Country: United States Photographers: Mikel Amias the Architects Description: A Family and a Meadow The Silver Residence is a mountain retreat from the city for an extended family. The unique landscape inspired our approach to design. The home is located in the western foothills of the North Cascades, known for its rainy temperate forests. This site presented us with an unexpected opportunity, as if carved out of the surrounding evergreens and ferns, a meadow dotted with mature Big Leaf Maple trees. Standing in the heart of the meadow, it felt like we had left the present and stepped into a fairytale or pastoral scene from the past. The only thing missing from this picture was a home and people to populate the scene. Picturing a Home in the Landscape We wanted the home to be as if it were a repurposed ruin that one had stumbled upon. We turned to tools from the English Picturesque to situate the house in the landscape so that it could participate in one’s experience of the meadow as a character in the scene. The home itself was designed as an arrangement of different buildings, with each serving separate functions. The home’s communal spaces are located in the large wooden building reminiscent of nearby wooden barns. The more private functions of the house are located in more contemporary corrugated volumes, situated as additions toward the forest. These two halves of the home are mediated by a white wall that runs the length of the building, structuring space and contributing to the composition like a three-dimensional canvas. Contractor - Bellingham Bay Builders Structural - Harriot Valentine Engineers Published on September 17, 2024 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Markitekt View all Images +18 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... First & Last Name Profession E-mail Instagram (Optional) Website (Optional) Log in Share as guest Share Share Comments 0 Newest Popular Upvoted Studio Nocturne More Projects by Please Wait Silver Residence Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | A small outpost is bermed into a steep slope site with mountain bike and cross-country ski access for an outdoor enthusiast. Located in Mazama, WA, the site for this small cabin lies in the heart of the Methow Valley. The dramatic views and opportunity for year round recreation drew our client to this region. A strong relationship to the topography and a response to the drastically different seasons were key to the design. Tinyleaf serves as an outpost on the site prior to any further building. This creative approach allowed our client to establish use of the site much sooner in their planning. The brief for GO'C was to design a roughly 15’x22’ cabin, bermed into the hillside. With such a small footprint it was important to maximize the connection with the outdoors to expand the living area during shoulder months. The south facade of the cabin has large glazed sliding doors inviting the landscape in. The flat roof provides a bonus roof deck space and holds the snow in winter for improved thermal mass. The cast-in-place concrete exterior walls allow Tinyleaf to nestle into the natural topography of the site. The exterior palette of the cabin was carefully chosen to change and grow with the landscape. Steel cladding and awning panels age and patina to earth tones. The concrete walls pick up tones of the rocks that emerge from the hillside of the site. The desire was for the cabin to age gracefully and appear like it has always been a part of the site. Whether in the dry summer months or deep in the snows of winter, Tinyleaf is able to merge itself into its surroundings. A simple interior palette of concrete and wood ties together the space. Much like a ship's cabin, the interior space is designed almost like a piece of cabinetry with clever and hidden storage solutions concealed out of sight. A small kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom are all designed to be as efficient as possible with shared storage volumes serving as a means to separate space. The bed is raised to allow for large draws to pull out for everyday items, concealed behind these fully movable draws is occasional storage that extends the full depth of the bed. Pull out side panels from the thickened wall that separates the kitchen and bathroom create pantry and utility storage for the main space and bathroom storage on the opposite side. A bookcase at the head of the bed creates a cozy corner for sitting and reading. Natural light enters the space both through the exterior glazing but also through a linear skylight that washes the rear wall of the cabin with light. ARCHITECTURE TEAM Gentry / O'Carroll Ben Kruse STRUCTURAL ENGINEER J Welch Engineering PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Lindbloom | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_a24f8d7ed054435ba07e6791f856c8c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_1344,al_c,q_85/gocstudio-TINYLEAF-PHOTOGRAPHER--Ben%20Lindbloom%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 6.2K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate TINYLEAF Mazama, WA 98862, USA www.gocstudio.com Source: Published on Jul 7, 2024 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 GO'C Studio United States Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: United States Ben Lindbloom Photographers: Architects: GO'C Area: 30 m² Year: City: Mazama Construction: Client Private Description: the Architects Text description by A small outpost is bermed into a steep slope site with mountain bike and cross-country ski access for an outdoor enthusiast. Located in Mazama, WA, the site for this small cabin lies in the heart of the Methow Valley. The dramatic views and opportunity for year round recreation drew our client to this region. A strong relationship to the topography and a response to the drastically different seasons were key to the design. Tinyleaf serves as an outpost on the site prior to any further building. This creative approach allowed our client to establish use of the site much sooner in their planning. The brief for GO'C was to design a roughly 15’x22’ cabin, bermed into the hillside. With such a small footprint it was important to maximize the connection with the outdoors to expand the living area during shoulder months. The south facade of the cabin has large glazed sliding doors inviting the landscape in. The flat roof provides a bonus roof deck space and holds the snow in winter for improved thermal mass. The cast-in-place concrete exterior walls allow Tinyleaf to nestle into the natural topography of the site. The exterior palette of the cabin was carefully chosen to change and grow with the landscape. Steel cladding and awning panels age and patina to earth tones. The concrete walls pick up tones of the rocks that emerge from the hillside of the site. The desire was for the cabin to age gracefully and appear like it has always been a part of the site. Whether in the dry summer months or deep in the snows of winter, Tinyleaf is able to merge itself into its surroundings. A simple interior palette of concrete and wood ties together the space. Much like a ship's cabin, the interior space is designed almost like a piece of cabinetry with clever and hidden storage solutions concealed out of sight. A small kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom are all designed to be as efficient as possible with shared storage volumes serving as a means to separate space. The bed is raised to allow for large draws to pull out for everyday items, concealed behind these fully movable draws is occasional storage that extends the full depth of the bed. Pull out side panels from the thickened wall that separates the kitchen and bathroom create pantry and utility storage for the main space and bathroom storage on the opposite side. A bookcase at the head of the bed creates a cozy corner for sitting and reading. Natural light enters the space both through the exterior glazing but also through a linear skylight that washes the rear wall of the cabin with light. ARCHITECTURE TEAM Gentry / O'Carroll Ben Kruse STRUCTURAL ENGINEER J Welch Engineering PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Lindbloom 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 GO'C Studio About GO'C Studio: Founded in the Pacific Northwest and practicing internationally, GO′C is an award-winning architecture studio inspired by the interplay of rational design and artistic expression. From residential to commercial and public spaces, we thrive in the challenges of site-specific work, and find opportunity in constraint. Founding Partner Jon Gentry grew up in North Carolina, developing an eye for utilitarian structures and an impulse to challenge norms. Founding Partner Aimée O’Carroll grew up in the heart of London and comes from a family of architects that reaches back three generations. Together, our studio is driven by the concepts of practicality and imagination. When thoughtful analysis meets a spirit of exploration, we know we’re in our element. Our process is as rigorous as it is daring; it takes both knowledge and curiosity to turn a brave idea into something real. Building a foundation under ‘what if’ is where we like to be; the enduring desire behind everything we create is to push the limits of what's possible—in service to clients, communities, cultures, and landscapes. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country United States Year Area 30 m² Client Private Photographers Ben Lindbloom 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