SHELTERS | Cabin | The Shelter, designed by Slovakian-based Grau Architects, is a minimalist hiking refuge located on the SNP trail in the Slovak Ore Mountains. The project, an initiative of the hikers' association Hikemates, was completed in 2022 and provides a simple, year-round rest stop and meeting point for tourists and hikers at an altitude of 850 meters. The design prioritizes practicality and functionality over aesthetics, aiming for a utilitarian interior free of unnecessary elements while still providing optimal comfort. The 30-square-meter cabin features a straightforward, pragmatic layout designed for efficient use. To the right of the entrance are tiered sleeping platforms that span the height of the cabin, while to the left is a dining area with a small stove. Storage shelves are integrated for luggage and food. The building is set on road panels to protect it from moisture, and its pitched roof extends beyond the entrance to provide a sheltered entryway. Constructed entirely of wood, the Shelter's exterior is clad in black-stained spruce boards, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the forest environment. The frame is hinged and reinforced with black-grey stained pine plywood from the inside. For insulation, a horizontal grate of spruce prisms is used, filled with thermal insulation, and covered with a vapor-permeable foil. The roof consists of spruce prisms with insulation and is covered with corrugated galvanized sheet metal. The dark facade is accented by a vibrant blue-painted window frame and a red table, adding a playful touch of color to the otherwise monochromatic exterior. Credits Architecture: Grau Architects (Andrej Olah, Filip Marčák, Matej Kurajda, Simona Fischerová, Jana Filípková) Photography: Matej Hakár Collaborators: Hikemates (hiking association) | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_3cf7cfb2d8d64ccba77c25f8f1fab3d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1333,h_914,al_c,q_85/170.Shelter%20by%20Grau%20Architects-Matej%20Hak%C3%A1r%20(1)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 Shelter 044 25 Vyšný Medzev, Slovakia grau.sk Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Slovakia Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Grau Architects Slovakia Category: SHELTERS Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Slovakia Matej Hakár Photographers: Architects: Grau Architects Area: 30 m² Year: 2022 City: Vyšný Medzev Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by The Shelter, designed by Slovakian-based Grau Architects, is a minimalist hiking refuge located on the SNP trail in the Slovak Ore Mountains. The project, an initiative of the hikers' association Hikemates, was completed in 2022 and provides a simple, year-round rest stop and meeting point for tourists and hikers at an altitude of 850 meters. The design prioritizes practicality and functionality over aesthetics, aiming for a utilitarian interior free of unnecessary elements while still providing optimal comfort. The 30-square-meter cabin features a straightforward, pragmatic layout designed for efficient use. To the right of the entrance are tiered sleeping platforms that span the height of the cabin, while to the left is a dining area with a small stove. Storage shelves are integrated for luggage and food. The building is set on road panels to protect it from moisture, and its pitched roof extends beyond the entrance to provide a sheltered entryway. Constructed entirely of wood, the Shelter's exterior is clad in black-stained spruce boards, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the forest environment. The frame is hinged and reinforced with black-grey stained pine plywood from the inside. For insulation, a horizontal grate of spruce prisms is used, filled with thermal insulation, and covered with a vapor-permeable foil. The roof consists of spruce prisms with insulation and is covered with corrugated galvanized sheet metal. The dark facade is accented by a vibrant blue-painted window frame and a red table, adding a playful touch of color to the otherwise monochromatic exterior. Credits Architecture: Grau Architects (Andrej Olah, Filip Marčák, Matej Kurajda, Simona Fischerová, Jana Filípková) Photography: Matej Hakár Collaborators: Hikemates (hiking association) 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 Grau Architects About Grau Architects: GRAU architects is an architectural studio based in Bratislava, Slovakia, founded in 2014 by Andrej Olah and Filip Marčák. The firm works on projects of various scales, from interior design to public buildings. Their design philosophy emphasizes working with context, using honest materials and approaches, and constantly seeking a connection between interior and exterior spaces. GRAU focuses on the entire design process, from the initial vision to the final realization. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type SHELTERS Country Slovakia Year 2022 Area 30 m² Client Photographers Matej Hakár 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 | Museum | Now the official museum of the German Armed Forces, the Dresden Museum of Military History has assumed varying and contradictory identities across its history. The building began its life as an armory, before becoming the Saxon Army Museum, followed by a stint as a Nazi military museum, then a Soviet and East German Museum. Uncertain of the institution’s role in the reunified state, the German government closed the museum and launched an international competition to redesign the structure. Studio Libeskind was selected as design architect for the extension in 2001, after presenting a bold design outside the competition guidelines. The Studio’s approach was that the museum must change its identity in order to achieve the institution’s vision. The unique challenge of this project was that the original brief required that the extension must not interfere with the historic façade. The design boldly interrupts the original building’s classical symmetry. The extension, a massive, five-story 14,500-ton wedge of glass, concrete, and steel, cuts into and through the former arsenal’s classical order. An 82-foot high viewing platform (the highest point of the wedge is at 98 feet) provides breathtaking views of modern Dresden, while pointing towards the triangulation of the area where the fire bombing began in Dresden, creating a space for reflection. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_1dd8dc6af29f4199b07d2fdfbb1ab2a0~mv2.webp Please Wait MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM1.webp MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM.webp MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM9.webp 1/5 0 Product 3.8K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Military history museum Olbrichtpl. 2, 01099 Dresden, Germany Architects: Daniel Libeskind Studio Daniel Libeskind Studio Architecture Office United States Area: Year: City: Client: 14,000 m2 2011 Dresden The Federal Republic of Germany – Ministry of Defense Construction: - Category: CULTURAL Project Type: Museum Post Type: Building Country: Germany Photographers: the architects Description: Now the official museum of the German Armed Forces, the Dresden Museum of Military History has assumed varying and contradictory identities across its history. The building began its life as an armory, before becoming the Saxon Army Museum, followed by a stint as a Nazi military museum, then a Soviet and East German Museum. Uncertain of the institution’s role in the reunified state, the German government closed the museum and launched an international competition to redesign the structure. Studio Libeskind was selected as design architect for the extension in 2001, after presenting a bold design outside the competition guidelines. The Studio’s approach was that the museum must change its identity in order to achieve the institution’s vision. The unique challenge of this project was that the original brief required that the extension must not interfere with the historic façade. The design boldly interrupts the original building’s classical symmetry. The extension, a massive, five-story 14,500-ton wedge of glass, concrete, and steel, cuts into and through the former arsenal’s classical order. An 82-foot high viewing platform (the highest point of the wedge is at 98 feet) provides breathtaking views of modern Dresden, while pointing towards the triangulation of the area where the fire bombing began in Dresden, creating a space for reflection. Published on September 27, 2023 by: Premium Member CG artist Carl Hecht View all Images +13 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 Daniel Libeskind Studio More Projects by KURDISTAN MUSEUM3.jpg KURDISTAN MUSEUM.jpg KURDISTAN MUSEUM2.jpg 1/2 Museum KURDISTAN MUSEUM CULTURAL Citadel of Erbil, Erbil, Iraq CENTRE DE CONGRÈS À MONS9.jpg CENTRE DE CONGRÈS À MONS4.jpg CENTRE DE CONGRÈS À MONS1.jpg 1/3 Congress Center Centre de congrès à mons PUBLIC Av. Mélina Mercouri 9, 7000 Mons, Belgium OUTSIDE LINE.jpg OUTSIDE LINE1.jpg OUTSIDE LINE3.jpg 1/2 Housing Outside line RESIDENTIAL Uozu, Toyama, Japan TANGENT FAÇADE2.jpg TANGENT FAÇADE3.jpg TANGENT FAÇADE4.jpg 1/3 Facade design Tangent façade COMMERCIAL Seoul, South Korea VANKE PAVILION.jpg VANKE PAVILION10.jpg VANKE PAVILION11.jpg 1/4 housing Vanke pavilion RESIDENTIAL Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy FRACTILE1.jpg FRACTILE2.jpg FRACTILE3.jpg 1/3 Sculpture Fractile ART Via Statale, 73, 42013 Casalgrande, RE, Italy MAGNET HOUSING MASTER PLAN4.jpg MAGNET HOUSING MASTER PLAN3.jpg MAGNET HOUSING MASTER PLAN.jpg 1/2 Housing development Magnet housing master plan MASTER PLAN Tirana, Albania IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM NORTH.jpg IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM NORTH0.jpg IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM NORTH1.jpg 1/4 Museum Imperial war museum north CULTURAL Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1AB, United Kingdom Please Wait Military history museum Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | House | The Fremont House is a 1,000-square-foot, 100% solar-powered, off-grid home located in the remote Western Catskill Mountains near Roscoe, New York. Designed by Marc Thorpe Design + Architecture and completed around 2023, the cabin was built as an affordable, sustainable, and contemporary home with integrated technology. The project is based on a philosophy of self-reliance, with the house designed to exist in harmony with nature and emphasize quality over quantity. The house features a compact footprint but incorporates a traditional residential layout, with a division between public and private spaces. The ground floor contains the kitchen, dining, and living areas, while two bedrooms and a bathroom are located on the upper level. The exterior is clad in Douglas fir stained in a charcoal grey color, which aids in heat retention during the region's cool year-round climate. The house was constructed using locally sourced lumber. A rooftop array of 16 solar panels provides all the home's electricity, contributing to its self-sustaining, independent nature. Large windows and a terrace on the upper level help connect the interior with the surrounding forest. Inside, the home has a minimalist aesthetic, with oak flooring, sheetrock walls, and quartz countertops. The furnishings and decor, chosen by Marc Thorpe and his wife, Claire Pijoulat, are simple yet stylish, avoiding distraction from the natural views. The Fremont House stands as a symbol of sustainable architecture and a testament to respectful, ecologically conscious design. Credits Architecture & Interiors: Marc Thorpe Design Architect of Record (AOR): JBA Collective General Contractor: Shady Grove Building & Construction Solar Technology: Solar Generation Photography: Marco Petrini Site Excavation & Septic: Edward Horn Foundation: John Diehl Water Well: W.M. Fulton & Son Well Drilling Plumbing: Mark Peters | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_e748803ec95949efb863321b89a18a15~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1019,al_c,q_85/266.Fremont%20House%20by%20Marc%20Thorpe%20Design%20%2B%20Architecture-MARCO%20PETRINI%20(1).jpg Please Wait 266.Fremont House by Marc Thorpe Design + Architecture-MARCO PETRINI (1).jpg "The Fremont House is a 1,000-square-foot, 100% solar-powered, off-grid home located in the remote Western Catskill Mountains near Roscoe, New York. Designed by Marc Thorpe Design + Architecture and completed around 2023, the cabin was built as an affordable, sustainable, and contemporary home with integrated technology. The project is based on a philosophy of self-reliance, with the house designed to exist in harmony with nature and emphasize quality over quantity. The house features a compact footprint but incorporates a traditional residential layout, with a division between public and private spaces. The ground floor contains the kitchen, dining, and living areas, while two bedrooms and a bathroom are located on the upper level. The exterior is clad in Douglas fir stained in a charcoal grey color, which aids in heat retention during the region's cool year-round climate. The house was constructed using locally sourced lumber. A rooftop array of 16 solar panels provides all the home's electricity, contributing to its self-sustaining, independent nature. Large windows and a terrace on the upper level help connect the interior with the surrounding forest. Inside, the home has a minimalist aesthetic, with oak flooring, sheetrock walls, and quartz countertops. The furnishings and decor, chosen by Marc Thorpe and his wife, Claire Pijoulat, are simple yet stylish, avoiding distraction from the natural views. The Fremont House stands as a symbol of sustainable architecture and a testament to respectful, ecologically conscious design. Credits Architecture & Interiors: Marc Thorpe Design Architect of Record (AOR): JBA Collective General Contractor: Shady Grove Building & Construction Solar Technology: Solar Generation Photography: Marco Petrini Site Excavation & Septic: Edward Horn Foundation: John Diehl Water Well: W.M. Fulton & Son Well Drilling Plumbing: Mark Peters" 266.Fremont House by Marc Thorpe Design + Architecture-MARCO PETRINI (2).jpg 266.Fremont House by Marc Thorpe Design + Architecture-MARCO PETRINI (3).jpg 1/4 0 Product 1.3K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Fremont House Roscoe, NY, USA Architects: Marc Thorpe Design + Architecture Marc Thorpe Design Architecture Office United States Area: Year: City: Client: 92.9 m² 2023 Roscoe, NY Construction: - Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: House Post Type: Building Country: United States Photographers: Marco Petrini the Architects Description: The Fremont House is a 1,000-square-foot, 100% solar-powered, off-grid home located in the remote Western Catskill Mountains near Roscoe, New York. Designed by Marc Thorpe Design + Architecture and completed around 2023, the cabin was built as an affordable, sustainable, and contemporary home with integrated technology. The project is based on a philosophy of self-reliance, with the house designed to exist in harmony with nature and emphasize quality over quantity. The house features a compact footprint but incorporates a traditional residential layout, with a division between public and private spaces. The ground floor contains the kitchen, dining, and living areas, while two bedrooms and a bathroom are located on the upper level. The exterior is clad in Douglas fir stained in a charcoal grey color, which aids in heat retention during the region's cool year-round climate. The house was constructed using locally sourced lumber. A rooftop array of 16 solar panels provides all the home's electricity, contributing to its self-sustaining, independent nature. Large windows and a terrace on the upper level help connect the interior with the surrounding forest. Inside, the home has a minimalist aesthetic, with oak flooring, sheetrock walls, and quartz countertops. The furnishings and decor, chosen by Marc Thorpe and his wife, Claire Pijoulat, are simple yet stylish, avoiding distraction from the natural views. The Fremont House stands as a symbol of sustainable architecture and a testament to respectful, ecologically conscious design. Credits Architecture & Interiors: Marc Thorpe Design Architect of Record (AOR): JBA Collective General Contractor: Shady Grove Building & Construction Solar Technology: Solar Generation Photography: Marco Petrini Site Excavation & Septic: Edward Horn Foundation: John Diehl Water Well: W.M. Fulton & Son Well Drilling Plumbing: Mark Peters Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +11 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... 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RESIDENTIAL | Summer House | Located on a small, rocky island in Finland's Lake Suontee, Summerhouse V by Playa Architects is a 71-square-meter retreat completed in 2021. The project was commissioned by a family who found their existing 1960s fishing cabin too small for their needs and wanted a new building better suited for island living. The design draws inspiration from classic summer cabin aesthetics while incorporating modern functionality, with a central goal of connecting the occupants with the serene lake environment. The architectural response to the island's unique location and occasional strong winds is a practical and aesthetically refined structure. The summerhouse features a protective saddle roof with long eaves, which extends over covered outdoor spaces. These sheltered areas are protected from the wind by external walls that also serve to frame specific views of the lake. The house is intentionally positioned on the flattest and most scenic part of the island, maximizing both the open lake views and access to the evening sun. Construction was designed for efficiency and minimal environmental impact, using a non-insulated 200 mm thick cross-laminated timber (CLT) frame that could be easily transported and assembled on the island. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining of the CLT frame allowed for simple yet elegant detailing. The floor and roof were built with wood fiber insulation and LVL and glulam beams. The spruce frame and interior claddings were mostly left untreated, contributing to a natural, rustic feel. Inside, the main space, which combines the kitchen and living room, is defined by the visible saddle roof and the vast, open view of the lake. Credits Architects: Playa Architects Lead Architects: Tuukka Vuori, Ulla Kuitunen Photographer: Tuomas Uusheimo Location: Hirvensalmi, Finland | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_5d3e2505a4334f239efa815e896dbc5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_3000,h_2000,al_c,q_90/329.Summerhouse%20V%20by%20Playa%20Architects-Tuomas%20Uusheimo%20(1).jpg Please Wait 329.Summerhouse V by Playa Architects-Tuomas Uusheimo (1).jpg "Located on a small, rocky island in Finland's Lake Suontee, Summerhouse V by Playa Architects is a 71-square-meter retreat completed in 2021. The project was commissioned by a family who found their existing 1960s fishing cabin too small for their needs and wanted a new building better suited for island living. The design draws inspiration from classic summer cabin aesthetics while incorporating modern functionality, with a central goal of connecting the occupants with the serene lake environment. The architectural response to the island's unique location and occasional strong winds is a practical and aesthetically refined structure. The summerhouse features a protective saddle roof with long eaves, which extends over covered outdoor spaces. These sheltered areas are protected from the wind by external walls that also serve to frame specific views of the lake. The house is intentionally positioned on the flattest and most scenic part of the island, maximizing both the open lake views and access to the evening sun. Construction was designed for efficiency and minimal environmental impact, using a non-insulated 200 mm thick cross-laminated timber (CLT) frame that could be easily transported and assembled on the island. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining of the CLT frame allowed for simple yet elegant detailing. The floor and roof were built with wood fiber insulation and LVL and glulam beams. The spruce frame and interior claddings were mostly left untreated, contributing to a natural, rustic feel. Inside, the main space, which combines the kitchen and living room, is defined by the visible saddle roof and the vast, open view of the lake. Credits Architects: Playa Architects Lead Architects: Tuukka Vuori, Ulla Kuitunen Photographer: Tuomas Uusheimo Location: Hirvensalmi, Finland" 329.Summerhouse V by Playa Architects-Tuomas Uusheimo (4).jpg 329.Summerhouse V by Playa Architects-Tuomas Uusheimo (19).jpg 1/6 0 Product 1.3K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Summerhouse V Suontee, 19650 Joutsa, Finland Architects: Playa Architects Playa Architects Architecture Office Finland Area: Year: City: Client: 71 m² 2021 Hirvensalmi Construction: - Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: Summer House Post Type: Building Country: Finland Photographers: Tuomas Uusheimo the Architects Description: Located on a small, rocky island in Finland's Lake Suontee, Summerhouse V by Playa Architects is a 71-square-meter retreat completed in 2021. The project was commissioned by a family who found their existing 1960s fishing cabin too small for their needs and wanted a new building better suited for island living. The design draws inspiration from classic summer cabin aesthetics while incorporating modern functionality, with a central goal of connecting the occupants with the serene lake environment. The architectural response to the island's unique location and occasional strong winds is a practical and aesthetically refined structure. The summerhouse features a protective saddle roof with long eaves, which extends over covered outdoor spaces. These sheltered areas are protected from the wind by external walls that also serve to frame specific views of the lake. The house is intentionally positioned on the flattest and most scenic part of the island, maximizing both the open lake views and access to the evening sun. Construction was designed for efficiency and minimal environmental impact, using a non-insulated 200 mm thick cross-laminated timber (CLT) frame that could be easily transported and assembled on the island. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining of the CLT frame allowed for simple yet elegant detailing. The floor and roof were built with wood fiber insulation and LVL and glulam beams. The spruce frame and interior claddings were mostly left untreated, contributing to a natural, rustic feel. Inside, the main space, which combines the kitchen and living room, is defined by the visible saddle roof and the vast, open view of the lake. Credits Architects: Playa Architects Lead Architects: Tuukka Vuori, Ulla Kuitunen Photographer: Tuomas Uusheimo Location: Hirvensalmi, Finland Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +18 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... 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RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | Situated on the rocky shoreline of Ny-Hellesund, Norway, the Krabbebu Cabin is a simple yet thoughtfully designed holiday retreat that harmonizes with its rugged coastal landscape. Completed in 2022, the 47-square-meter cabin was designed by Oslo-based firm KIMA Arkitektur in collaboration with the owners, an internationally acclaimed furniture and product designer couple. Inspired by the aesthetic of local fishing huts, the cabin's minimal and modest silhouette is strategically placed among rocky outcrops to provide shelter from the elements. To maximize the small footprint for a family of five, the interior features an open-plan living room and kitchen, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The interior design, overseen by the client, incorporates custom-built kitchen furnishings to suit the compact space. The inside is clad entirely in pine wood, creating a warm, camp-like atmosphere that emphasizes the structure's materiality. The cabin is oriented toward the sea, with large windows providing expansive views of the water. A small outdoor deck and jetty further connect the residents with their surroundings, allowing for easy access to the water and coastal landscape. The exterior is also clad in pine wood, helping the cabin blend seamlessly into the Norwegian shore. The structure was built by local craftspeople, ensuring it reflects the regional building traditions. Credits Architects: KIMA Arkitektur Clients: Andreas Engesvik and Jannicke Grung Kitchen & Interior: Hamran Kitchen & Interior Windows: Meling Photography: Ivar Kvaal, Hest Agentur | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_92bc9b103bdc471d9d8a4ab9420e6c25~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1098,h_740,al_c,q_85/229.Krabbebu%20Cabin%20by%20KIMA%20Arkitektur-Ivar%20Kvaal%2CHest%20Agentur%20(1).jpg Please Wait 229.Krabbebu Cabin by KIMA Arkitektur-Ivar Kvaal,Hest Agentur (1).jpg Situated on the rocky shoreline of Ny-Hellesund, Norway, the Krabbebu Cabin is a simple yet thoughtfully designed holiday retreat that harmonizes with its rugged coastal landscape. Completed in 2022, the 47-square-meter cabin was designed by Oslo-based firm KIMA Arkitektur in collaboration with the owners, an internationally acclaimed furniture and product designer couple. Inspired by the aesthetic of local fishing huts, the cabin's minimal and modest silhouette is strategically placed among rocky outcrops to provide shelter from the elements. To maximize the small footprint for a family of five, the interior features an open-plan living room and kitchen, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The interior design, overseen by the client, incorporates custom-built kitchen furnishings to suit the compact space. The inside is clad entirely in pine wood, creating a warm, camp-like atmosphere that emphasizes the structure's materiality. The cabin is oriented toward the sea, with large windows providing expansive views of the water. A small outdoor deck and jetty further connect the residents with their surroundings, allowing for easy access to the water and coastal landscape. The exterior is also clad in pine wood, helping the cabin blend seamlessly into the Norwegian shore. The structure was built by local craftspeople, ensuring it reflects the regional building traditions. Credits Architects: KIMA Arkitektur Clients: Andreas Engesvik and Jannicke Grung Kitchen & Interior: Hamran Kitchen & Interior Windows: Meling Photography: Ivar Kvaal, Hest Agentur 229.Krabbebu Cabin by KIMA Arkitektur-Ivar Kvaal,Hest Agentur (1).webp 229.Krabbebu Cabin by KIMA Arkitektur-Ivar Kvaal,Hest Agentur (2).webp 1/5 0 Product 1.5K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Krabbebu Cabin Ny Hellesund, Kristiansand, Norway Architects: KIMA Arkitektur KIMA Arkitektur Architecture Office Norway Area: Year: City: Client: 47 m² 2022 Ny-Hellesund Construction: - Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: Cabin Post Type: Building Country: Norway Photographers: Ivar Kvaal, Hest Agentur the Architects Description: Situated on the rocky shoreline of Ny-Hellesund, Norway, the Krabbebu Cabin is a simple yet thoughtfully designed holiday retreat that harmonizes with its rugged coastal landscape. Completed in 2022, the 47-square-meter cabin was designed by Oslo-based firm KIMA Arkitektur in collaboration with the owners, an internationally acclaimed furniture and product designer couple. Inspired by the aesthetic of local fishing huts, the cabin's minimal and modest silhouette is strategically placed among rocky outcrops to provide shelter from the elements. To maximize the small footprint for a family of five, the interior features an open-plan living room and kitchen, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The interior design, overseen by the client, incorporates custom-built kitchen furnishings to suit the compact space. The inside is clad entirely in pine wood, creating a warm, camp-like atmosphere that emphasizes the structure's materiality. The cabin is oriented toward the sea, with large windows providing expansive views of the water. A small outdoor deck and jetty further connect the residents with their surroundings, allowing for easy access to the water and coastal landscape. The exterior is also clad in pine wood, helping the cabin blend seamlessly into the Norwegian shore. The structure was built by local craftspeople, ensuring it reflects the regional building traditions. Credits Architects: KIMA Arkitektur Clients: Andreas Engesvik and Jannicke Grung Kitchen & Interior: Hamran Kitchen & Interior Windows: Meling Photography: Ivar Kvaal, Hest Agentur Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +14 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 KIMA Arkitektur More Projects by Please Wait Krabbebu Cabin Close ...

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 Please Wait 317.Fontbunker by Patchwork Architecture-Mary Gaudin (1).jpg "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" 317.Fontbunker by Patchwork Architecture-Mary Gaudin (2).jpg 317.Fontbunker by Patchwork Architecture-Mary Gaudin (6).jpg 1/5 0 Product 1.5K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Fontbunker Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand Architects: Patchwork Architecture Patchwork Architecture Architecture Office New Zealand Area: Year: City: Client: - 2024 Miramar - Construction: Dorset Construction Category: HOSPITALITY Project Type: Studio Post Type: Building Country: New Zealand Photographers: Mary Gaudin the Architects Description: 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 Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +13 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... 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RESIDENTIAL | House | The Wiggins house in Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand, is a family home designed by Urbanfunction Architecture and completed in 2022. Facing challenges such as a narrow site in a flood zone and proximity to neighbors, the design incorporates a gable form and central axis as a nod to the site's original cottage. The layout includes staggered garage and living wings that create courtyards to enhance natural light indoors. The exterior combines Abodo Sioo:x timber cladding and reclaimed bricks at the entrance. Inside, a glass door provides a view through a hallway with lime plaster, leading to a bright, open-plan living area featuring a double-height ceiling and mezzanine. The interior design uses natural materials like reclaimed brick and timber, along with textured plaster and curves, to soften the space. Upstairs, windows offer views of the Port Hills, and there's a hidden room. Credits Architecture: Urbanfunction Architecture Interior Designer: Abbie Herniman, The Home Maker Builder: BUILT CHCH Photography: ABI Interiors, Anna McLeod | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_eaf47dd4c1094cfba78d935510e46656~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_2249,al_c,q_90/408.Wiggins%20by%20urbanfunction-ABI%20Interiors%2C%20Anna%20McLeod%20(1).jpg Please Wait 408.Wiggins by urbanfunction-ABI Interiors, Anna McLeod (1).jpg "The Wiggins house in Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand, is a family home designed by Urbanfunction Architecture and completed in 2022. Facing challenges such as a narrow site in a flood zone and proximity to neighbors, the design incorporates a gable form and central axis as a nod to the site's original cottage. The layout includes staggered garage and living wings that create courtyards to enhance natural light indoors. The exterior combines Abodo Sioo:x timber cladding and reclaimed bricks at the entrance. Inside, a glass door provides a view through a hallway with lime plaster, leading to a bright, open-plan living area featuring a double-height ceiling and mezzanine. The interior design uses natural materials like reclaimed brick and timber, along with textured plaster and curves, to soften the space. Upstairs, windows offer views of the Port Hills, and there's a hidden room. Credits Architecture: Urbanfunction Architecture Interior Designer: Abbie Herniman, The Home Maker Builder: BUILT CHCH Photography: ABI Interiors, Anna McLeod" 408.Wiggins by urbanfunction-ABI Interiors, Anna McLeod (2).jpg 408.Wiggins by urbanfunction-ABI Interiors, Anna McLeod (3).jpg 1/3 0 Product 1.3K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in The Wiggins house Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand Architects: urbanfunction ⁠urbanfunction Architecture Office New Zealand Area: Year: City: Client: - 2022 Christchurch Construction: BUILT CHCH Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: House Post Type: Building Country: New Zealand Photographers: ABI Interiors, Anna McLeod the Architects Description: The Wiggins house in Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand, is a family home designed by Urbanfunction Architecture and completed in 2022. Facing challenges such as a narrow site in a flood zone and proximity to neighbors, the design incorporates a gable form and central axis as a nod to the site's original cottage. The layout includes staggered garage and living wings that create courtyards to enhance natural light indoors. The exterior combines Abodo Sioo:x timber cladding and reclaimed bricks at the entrance. Inside, a glass door provides a view through a hallway with lime plaster, leading to a bright, open-plan living area featuring a double-height ceiling and mezzanine. The interior design uses natural materials like reclaimed brick and timber, along with textured plaster and curves, to soften the space. Upstairs, windows offer views of the Port Hills, and there's a hidden room. Credits Architecture: Urbanfunction Architecture Interior Designer: Abbie Herniman, The Home Maker Builder: BUILT CHCH Photography: ABI Interiors, Anna McLeod Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +7 Out of gallery 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 urbanfunction More Projects by Please Wait The Wiggins house Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | House | The Kashubian House, a project by architect Grzegorz Layer, is a compact, 67-square-meter home situated in a forested area near Lake Gowidlinski in the Kashubia region of northwestern Poland. Completed in 2016, the house was designed as a simple, economical, and functional year-round residence that blends harmoniously with its natural surroundings. The house has a distinctive, asymmetrical shape determined by the functional needs of the interior. Its exterior, clad in dark, blackened pine boards, allows the structure to recede into the shadows of the surrounding trees. The dark facade also helps the building to absorb solar heat, which contributes to warming the interior. In contrast, the interior features natural-colored wood, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Windows are irregularly placed to frame specific views of the forest and meadows, connecting the interior to the lush landscape. The ground floor features an open-plan layout, with a spacious day zone encompassing the living room, dining area, and a kitchen annex, which has direct access to a terrace. A central staircase divides the open living space from a more private section that includes the main bedroom, a bathroom, and a toilet. The asymmetrical roof provides enough height for a mezzanine level, which houses two guest bedrooms. The house is built using a traditional timber-framed skeletal construction, with the exterior clad in locally sourced pine. Credits Architect: Grzegorz Layer Completion Year: 2016 Manufacturers: Blachy Pruszyński, HK Living Photography: Grzegorz Layer | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_40e1338b5ed8498390bcc00f74cd1493~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/173.Kashubian%20House%20by%20Grzegorz%20Layer-Grzegorz%20Layer%20(1).jpg Please Wait 173.Kashubian House by Grzegorz Layer-Grzegorz Layer (1).jpg The Kashubian House, a project by architect Grzegorz Layer, is a compact, 67-square-meter home situated in a forested area near Lake Gowidlinski in the Kashubia region of northwestern Poland. Completed in 2016, the house was designed as a simple, economical, and functional year-round residence that blends harmoniously with its natural surroundings. The house has a distinctive, asymmetrical shape determined by the functional needs of the interior. Its exterior, clad in dark, blackened pine boards, allows the structure to recede into the shadows of the surrounding trees. The dark facade also helps the building to absorb solar heat, which contributes to warming the interior. In contrast, the interior features natural-colored wood, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Windows are irregularly placed to frame specific views of the forest and meadows, connecting the interior to the lush landscape. The ground floor features an open-plan layout, with a spacious day zone encompassing the living room, dining area, and a kitchen annex, which has direct access to a terrace. A central staircase divides the open living space from a more private section that includes the main bedroom, a bathroom, and a toilet. The asymmetrical roof provides enough height for a mezzanine level, which houses two guest bedrooms. The house is built using a traditional timber-framed skeletal construction, with the exterior clad in locally sourced pine. Credits Architect: Grzegorz Layer Completion Year: 2016 Manufacturers: Blachy Pruszyński, HK Living Photography: Grzegorz Layer 173.Kashubian House by Grzegorz Layer-Grzegorz Layer (9).jpg 173.Kashubian House by Grzegorz Layer-Grzegorz Layer (4).jpg 1/5 0 Product 1.7K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Kashubian House 83-300 Kartuzy, Poland Architects: Grzegorz Layer Grzegorz Layer Architecture Office Poland Area: Year: City: Client: 67 m² 2016 Kashubia Construction: - Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: House Post Type: Building Country: Poland Photographers: Grzegorz Layer the Architects Description: The Kashubian House, a project by architect Grzegorz Layer, is a compact, 67-square-meter home situated in a forested area near Lake Gowidlinski in the Kashubia region of northwestern Poland. Completed in 2016, the house was designed as a simple, economical, and functional year-round residence that blends harmoniously with its natural surroundings. The house has a distinctive, asymmetrical shape determined by the functional needs of the interior. Its exterior, clad in dark, blackened pine boards, allows the structure to recede into the shadows of the surrounding trees. The dark facade also helps the building to absorb solar heat, which contributes to warming the interior. In contrast, the interior features natural-colored wood, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Windows are irregularly placed to frame specific views of the forest and meadows, connecting the interior to the lush landscape. The ground floor features an open-plan layout, with a spacious day zone encompassing the living room, dining area, and a kitchen annex, which has direct access to a terrace. A central staircase divides the open living space from a more private section that includes the main bedroom, a bathroom, and a toilet. The asymmetrical roof provides enough height for a mezzanine level, which houses two guest bedrooms. The house is built using a traditional timber-framed skeletal construction, with the exterior clad in locally sourced pine. Credits Architect: Grzegorz Layer Completion Year: 2016 Manufacturers: Blachy Pruszyński, HK Living Photography: Grzegorz Layer Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +13 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 Grzegorz Layer More Projects by Please Wait Kashubian House Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | The Buoy Bay A-Frame is a renovated mid-century cabin located on Orcas Island in Washington's San Juan Islands. Owned by Joe Herrin, a principal at Heliotrope Architects, and his wife Belinda, the project was a long-term labor of love that transformed a modest, late-1960s A-frame kit cabin into a sustainable and functional family retreat. The site is a shared, southeast-facing waterfront parcel with a seasonal stream, wetland, and forest. The multi-phase renovation, which took place over nearly two decades, focused on maximizing daylight, comfort, and functionality while minimizing the cabin's environmental impact. The couple began by installing a proper foundation, rebuilding the deck, and upgrading to energy-efficient windows and insulation. Later additions included a large skylight to brighten the space, an extension to create a much-needed entryway and comfortable shower, and a full overhaul of the kitchen and bathroom. To achieve a net-zero energy use, solar panels were also installed. Inside, the cabin features a cozy, rustic-yet-clean aesthetic. The original fir structure was finished with wood bleach to lighten it, and beams were repainted to cover an outdated stain. Floors are made from reclaimed pine, and cabinetry from birch-ply with laminate countertops. The living and dining areas open to the spacious deck, visually extending the living space. The loft, accessible by a staircase, provides additional sleeping space for family and friends. Outside, the original T1-11 plywood siding was stained, while the new addition is clad in locally milled, stained cedar. A small garden provides fresh vegetables, and a shed stores tools and outdoor gear. This project reflects a deep personal connection to the San Juans, cultivated during Herrin's childhood summers. The cabin functions as a social hub for family and friends and as a basecamp for various outdoor activities. Credits Architecture: Joe Herrin, Principal at Heliotrope Architects Construction: Ryan Rancourt Cabinetry: Bill Post Photography: Sean Airhart Location: Orcas Island, Washington, USA | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_97b45469cde04e8eb0c8d2912c6dbbb7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1100,h_734,al_c,q_85/181.Buoy%20Bay%20Cabin%20by%20Heliotrope%20Architects-Sean%20Airhart%20(1).jpg Please Wait 181.Buoy Bay Cabin by Heliotrope Architects-Sean Airhart (1).jpg The Buoy Bay A-Frame is a renovated mid-century cabin located on Orcas Island in Washington's San Juan Islands. Owned by Joe Herrin, a principal at Heliotrope Architects, and his wife Belinda, the project was a long-term labor of love that transformed a modest, late-1960s A-frame kit cabin into a sustainable and functional family retreat. The site is a shared, southeast-facing waterfront parcel with a seasonal stream, wetland, and forest. The multi-phase renovation, which took place over nearly two decades, focused on maximizing daylight, comfort, and functionality while minimizing the cabin's environmental impact. The couple began by installing a proper foundation, rebuilding the deck, and upgrading to energy-efficient windows and insulation. Later additions included a large skylight to brighten the space, an extension to create a much-needed entryway and comfortable shower, and a full overhaul of the kitchen and bathroom. To achieve a net-zero energy use, solar panels were also installed. Inside, the cabin features a cozy, rustic-yet-clean aesthetic. The original fir structure was finished with wood bleach to lighten it, and beams were repainted to cover an outdated stain. Floors are made from reclaimed pine, and cabinetry from birch-ply with laminate countertops. The living and dining areas open to the spacious deck, visually extending the living space. The loft, accessible by a staircase, provides additional sleeping space for family and friends. Outside, the original T1-11 plywood siding was stained, while the new addition is clad in locally milled, stained cedar. A small garden provides fresh vegetables, and a shed stores tools and outdoor gear. This project reflects a deep personal connection to the San Juans, cultivated during Herrin's childhood summers. The cabin functions as a social hub for family and friends and as a basecamp for various outdoor activities. Credits Architecture: Joe Herrin, Principal at Heliotrope Architects Construction: Ryan Rancourt Cabinetry: Bill Post Photography: Sean Airhart Location: Orcas Island, Washington, USA 181.Buoy Bay Cabin by Heliotrope Architects-Sean Airhart (2).jpg 181.Buoy Bay Cabin by Heliotrope Architects-Sean Airhart (3).jpg 1/6 0 Product 1.7K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Buoy Bay A-Frame Cabin Orcas Island, Washington, USA Architects: Heliotrope Architects Heliotrope Architects Architecture Office United States Area: Year: City: Client: - 2024 Orcas Island Construction: Ryan Rancourt Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: Cabin Post Type: Building Country: United States Photographers: Sean Airhart the Architects Description: The Buoy Bay A-Frame is a renovated mid-century cabin located on Orcas Island in Washington's San Juan Islands. Owned by Joe Herrin, a principal at Heliotrope Architects, and his wife Belinda, the project was a long-term labor of love that transformed a modest, late-1960s A-frame kit cabin into a sustainable and functional family retreat. The site is a shared, southeast-facing waterfront parcel with a seasonal stream, wetland, and forest. The multi-phase renovation, which took place over nearly two decades, focused on maximizing daylight, comfort, and functionality while minimizing the cabin's environmental impact. The couple began by installing a proper foundation, rebuilding the deck, and upgrading to energy-efficient windows and insulation. Later additions included a large skylight to brighten the space, an extension to create a much-needed entryway and comfortable shower, and a full overhaul of the kitchen and bathroom. To achieve a net-zero energy use, solar panels were also installed. Inside, the cabin features a cozy, rustic-yet-clean aesthetic. The original fir structure was finished with wood bleach to lighten it, and beams were repainted to cover an outdated stain. Floors are made from reclaimed pine, and cabinetry from birch-ply with laminate countertops. The living and dining areas open to the spacious deck, visually extending the living space. The loft, accessible by a staircase, provides additional sleeping space for family and friends. Outside, the original T1-11 plywood siding was stained, while the new addition is clad in locally milled, stained cedar. A small garden provides fresh vegetables, and a shed stores tools and outdoor gear. This project reflects a deep personal connection to the San Juans, cultivated during Herrin's childhood summers. The cabin functions as a social hub for family and friends and as a basecamp for various outdoor activities. Credits Architecture: Joe Herrin, Principal at Heliotrope Architects Construction: Ryan Rancourt Cabinetry: Bill Post Photography: Sean Airhart Location: Orcas Island, Washington, USA Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes 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 Heliotrope Architects More Projects by Please Wait Buoy Bay A-Frame Cabin Close ...

SPORTS & RECREATION | Arena | The design of the new SCA Arena Sports and Concert Complex follows the tradition of Russian constructivism. Russian artists such as Tatlin and El Lissitzky inspired architects worldwide and redefined the level of artistic aspiration in architecture. The design of the new SCA Arena in St. Petersburg follows the tradition of the unique era of constructivism, where everything was possible, and applies its expressive, open design language to a contemporary context: the filigree framework of its construction, based on Tatlin’s ​“Monument to the Third International”, refers to the flowing, dynamic movement of a person skating around the stadium. Without changing the planning of the existing Arena, a second, structural layer is created, which serves as a supporting structure for the overlying, dynamically cantilevered roof. This filigree construction is only interrupted by arches at those points where the stairs to the ring-shaped plinth are placed. This creates a covered arcade that is protected from sun, rain and wind, and can also be used to shelter shops and lounge zones. The roof of the building is shaped like a flattened dome, and is equipped with LED lights that will be visible from afar. This transforms the building into a vibrant heart, at the center of the newly created park complex for the people of St. Petersburg, usable around the clock. The structural design of the new SCA Arena consists of 4 main parts: pre-existing stadium design, plinth base, structural ring and roof structure. Stadium Building The existing stadium consists mainly of elements built in reinforced concrete. Columns and walls transfer the main vertical loads to the ground. Concrete cores and wall elements brace the building horizontally, transferring the main horizontal loads towards the ground. The structure of the plinth base is a reinforced concrete column, wall, and beam construction, supporting a lightweight concrete slab. Foundation The foundation of the building is designed as a raft foundation with a minimum thickness of 1m, with local thickening in areas below the columns. In areas of large concentration of loads (such as the structural ring segments), the thickness of the raft foundation increases. Bored piles transfer the loads from the foundation plate to the load-bearing ground. Structural Ring A structural ring serves as additional support for the roof structure. Its geometry is differentiated into four segments that work within the global structural system, and four segments that support only themselves and allow for large entrance openings. The steel structures of the ring also provide horizontal bracing in its surface direction. Furthermore, they rest on the plinth base, which is mainly designed as a reinforced concrete structure. Roof Structure The structure of the roof is developed hand-in-hand with the preexisting stadium design. The beam layout respects and adapts to the preexisting structural axis around the stadium bowl. Truss directions are aligned with the main cantilevering directions, which creates a more efficient force flow towards the most cantilevering parts of the roof. The spatial truss structure is further subdivided into mega-trusses and secondary beams, which allow for a shortened span distance of the roof-skin construction. The top and bottom girders are designed as simply shaped cross-sections, allowing pure standard details for all joints. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_86a7a9e7371f40d49f10466d5e1ba05b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1800,h_1013,al_c,q_85/SCA%20Arena%20(1).jpg Please Wait SCA Arena (1).jpg SCA Arena (2).jpg SCA Arena (3).jpg 1/3 0 Product 2.4K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in SCA Arena St Petersburg, Russia Architects: Coop Himmelb(l)au Coop Himmelb(l)au Architecture Office Austria Area: Year: City: Client: 14 700 m² 2020 St. Petersburg LLC GORKA Construction: Category: SPORTS & RECREATION Project Type: Arena Post Type: Building Country: Russia Photographers: the architects Description: The design of the new SCA Arena Sports and Concert Complex follows the tradition of Russian constructivism. Russian artists such as Tatlin and El Lissitzky inspired architects worldwide and redefined the level of artistic aspiration in architecture. The design of the new SCA Arena in St. Petersburg follows the tradition of the unique era of constructivism, where everything was possible, and applies its expressive, open design language to a contemporary context: the filigree framework of its construction, based on Tatlin’s “Monument to the Third International”, refers to the flowing, dynamic movement of a person skating around the stadium. Without changing the planning of the existing Arena, a second, structural layer is created, which serves as a supporting structure for the overlying, dynamically cantilevered roof. This filigree construction is only interrupted by arches at those points where the stairs to the ring-shaped plinth are placed. This creates a covered arcade that is protected from sun, rain and wind, and can also be used to shelter shops and lounge zones. The roof of the building is shaped like a flattened dome, and is equipped with LED lights that will be visible from afar. This transforms the building into a vibrant heart, at the center of the newly created park complex for the people of St. Petersburg, usable around the clock. The structural design of the new SCA Arena consists of 4 main parts: pre-existing stadium design, plinth base, structural ring and roof structure. Stadium Building The existing stadium consists mainly of elements built in reinforced concrete. Columns and walls transfer the main vertical loads to the ground. Concrete cores and wall elements brace the building horizontally, transferring the main horizontal loads towards the ground. The structure of the plinth base is a reinforced concrete column, wall, and beam construction, supporting a lightweight concrete slab. Foundation The foundation of the building is designed as a raft foundation with a minimum thickness of 1m, with local thickening in areas below the columns. In areas of large concentration of loads (such as the structural ring segments), the thickness of the raft foundation increases. Bored piles transfer the loads from the foundation plate to the load-bearing ground. Structural Ring A structural ring serves as additional support for the roof structure. Its geometry is differentiated into four segments that work within the global structural system, and four segments that support only themselves and allow for large entrance openings. The steel structures of the ring also provide horizontal bracing in its surface direction. Furthermore, they rest on the plinth base, which is mainly designed as a reinforced concrete structure. Roof Structure The structure of the roof is developed hand-in-hand with the preexisting stadium design. The beam layout respects and adapts to the preexisting structural axis around the stadium bowl. Truss directions are aligned with the main cantilevering directions, which creates a more efficient force flow towards the most cantilevering parts of the roof. The spatial truss structure is further subdivided into mega-trusses and secondary beams, which allow for a shortened span distance of the roof-skin construction. The top and bottom girders are designed as simply shaped cross-sections, allowing pure standard details for all joints. Published on October 3, 2023 by: ZHIG creator Designer Victoria Lawrence View all Images +7 Out of gallery Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... 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RESIDENTIAL | House | Unusually strict zoning regulations ‘designed’ this private house. The site, positioned next to the major river Lule älv, lies in the north of Sweden, just south of the Arctic Circle. The local regulations stipulated a house with a maximum building height of just 4.2 metres. It also stipulated that the house must have a red roof. The best way to realise a proper second floor, working within these restrictions and, at the same time, making the most of the views towards the river, was to use a single pitch roof construction. Since the building height for a single pitch roof is a calculated mean value around the house, the resulting building height could be kept within the regulations. The house is composed of two trapezoidal volumes, facing in opposite directions. The larger volume forms the living space, orientated toward the river. The smaller contains a garage and sauna with a roof terrace. To emphasize the building’s sculptural qualities, the entire house was finished in red paint, fulfilling at the same time the stipulation for a red roof. Nominated for the Rödfärgspriset 2022. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_8a62672ec88944d5b465873f66a4bf75~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1180,h_781,al_c,q_85/Simonsson_house_16.jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 3.6K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate SIMONSSON HOUSE Boden, Sweden claessonkoivistorune.se Source: Published on Feb 16, 2024 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Sweden Facts: Up Up Architecture Office CLAESSON KOIVISTO RUNE Sweden Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Sweden Åke E:son Lindman Photographers: Architects: Claesson Koivisto Rune Architects Area: Year: 2021 City: Boden Construction: Client Description: the architects Text description by Unusually strict zoning regulations ‘designed’ this private house. The site, positioned next to the major river Lule älv, lies in the north of Sweden, just south of the Arctic Circle. The local regulations stipulated a house with a maximum building height of just 4.2 metres. It also stipulated that the house must have a red roof. The best way to realise a proper second floor, working within these restrictions and, at the same time, making the most of the views towards the river, was to use a single pitch roof construction. Since the building height for a single pitch roof is a calculated mean value around the house, the resulting building height could be kept within the regulations. The house is composed of two trapezoidal volumes, facing in opposite directions. The larger volume forms the living space, orientated toward the river. The smaller contains a garage and sauna with a roof terrace. To emphasize the building’s sculptural qualities, the entire house was finished in red paint, fulfilling at the same time the stipulation for a red roof. Nominated for the Rödfärgspriset 2022. 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 CLAESSON KOIVISTO RUNE About CLAESSON KOIVISTO RUNE: Claesson Koivisto Rune is a Swedish architectural partnership, founded in Stockholm, in 1995, by Mårten Claesson, Eero Koivisto and Ola Rune. Begun as an architectural firm, it has since become an internationally-acclaimed, multi-disciplinary office with an equal emphasis on both architecture and design. Project categories include buildings, hotels, homes, shops, offices, exhibitions, kitchens, sanitary ware, tableware, glassware, furniture, textiles, tiles, lighting, electronics, candy and trophies, including the Swedish TV-prize ‘Kristallen’. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Sweden Year 2021 Area Client Photographers Åke E:son Lindman 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 | Designed, planned, and built by Sophie Kotter and Clemens Hoyer in 2019, KLEINHAUS is an experimental timber-construction project with a focus on sustainable, resource-saving, and regional materials. Inspired by its terraced hillside location, apple trees, and an old monastery wall, the small house is designed to integrate sensitively and phenomenologically with its surroundings. Its cubature follows the natural slope of the terrain, and this theme of multiple levels continues into the interior, creating a single, open-plan space for living, working, and sleeping. Instead of fixed partitions, the one-room space uses subtle shifts in level to define different zones, forming niches, seating areas, and platforms. A unique and central feature of the house is an apple tree that grows through the structure, serving as a living object. Inside, the material palette is raw and minimalist, with new insertions in concrete, birch plywood, and blackened steel, while original surfaces were preserved where possible. With the support of the clients, the project was realized in just six months. Credits Architects: Sophie Kotter and Clemens Hoyer Photography: Milan Loebner | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_fb44909e0dc849f78c926faa3c080fc3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_1208,al_c,q_85/370.KLEINHAUS%20by%20Sophie%20Kotter%2C%20Clemens%20Hoyer-Milan%20Loebner%20(1).jpg Please Wait 370.KLEINHAUS by Sophie Kotter, Clemens Hoyer-Milan Loebner (1).jpg 370.KLEINHAUS by Sophie Kotter, Clemens Hoyer-Milan Loebner (3).jpg 370.KLEINHAUS by Sophie Kotter, Clemens Hoyer-Milan Loebner (4).jpg 1/6 0 Product 1.4K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in KLEINHAUS 85072 Eichstätt, Germany Architects: Sophie Kotter, Clemens Hoyer Studio Cinderella Architecture Office Germany Area: Year: City: Client: - 2019 Eichstätt Construction: - Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: House Post Type: Building Country: Germany Photographers: Milan Loebner the Architects Description: Designed, planned, and built by Sophie Kotter and Clemens Hoyer in 2019, KLEINHAUS is an experimental timber-construction project with a focus on sustainable, resource-saving, and regional materials. Inspired by its terraced hillside location, apple trees, and an old monastery wall, the small house is designed to integrate sensitively and phenomenologically with its surroundings. Its cubature follows the natural slope of the terrain, and this theme of multiple levels continues into the interior, creating a single, open-plan space for living, working, and sleeping. Instead of fixed partitions, the one-room space uses subtle shifts in level to define different zones, forming niches, seating areas, and platforms. A unique and central feature of the house is an apple tree that grows through the structure, serving as a living object. Inside, the material palette is raw and minimalist, with new insertions in concrete, birch plywood, and blackened steel, while original surfaces were preserved where possible. With the support of the clients, the project was realized in just six months. Credits Architects: Sophie Kotter and Clemens Hoyer Photography: Milan Loebner Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes 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 Sophie Kotter, Clemens Hoyer More Projects by Please Wait KLEINHAUS Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | House | Completed in 2020, the Four Seasons House is a prefabricated, negative-carbon family home located in the Drijflanen nature reserve in Tilburg, Netherlands. Designed by architect Joris Verhoeven for himself and his family, the 70-square-meter house was built to intensely experience the versatile Dutch seasons while fitting seamlessly into its natural surroundings. The small, black-clad structure was built on a site that once served as a sheep-grazing heather field for the local wool industry, and the design intentionally lacks barriers to fully connect with the nature outside. The house was constructed using sustainable and efficient techniques, featuring a prefabricated structure made of wood framing cassettes filled with flax insulation, which has a negative carbon footprint. This prefabricated method allowed for rapid construction, with the entire structure erected in just three days after the foundation was poured. The exterior is clad in black-stained timber, which helps the house blend in with the dark trunks of the surrounding trees. A unique feature of the exterior is a natural fungal coating specially cultivated to protect the siding, which also possesses a self-repairing capability. Inside, the interior is finished with birch plywood, reflecting the minimalist and natural aesthetic of the design. The pure construction method, where the structural framework serves as the finishing layer, contributed to a faster and more cost-effective build. Large, carefully placed windows act as "changing landscape paintings," providing dynamic views of the reserve throughout the year. Matte black accents on the interior doors, kitchen, and stair railings tie the inside aesthetic to the black exterior. The home is entirely self-sufficient, relying on solar and thermal panels for energy. Credits Architect: Joris Verhoeven Architectuur Contractor: Cloïn totaalbouw Prefab Structure: Isovlas Oisterwijk BV Photography: William van der Voort and John van Groenedaal | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_ab55d8dd5d094702b2c4d6a78f9b82ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/217.Four%20Seasons%20House%20by%20Joris%20Verhoeven%20Architectuur-John%20van%20Groenedaal%2C%20William%20van%20der%20Voort%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 Four Seasons House Tilburg, Netherlands jorisverhoeven.nl Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Netherlands Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Joris Verhoeven Architectuur Netherlands Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Netherlands John van Groenedaal, William van der Voort Photographers: Architects: Joris Verhoeven Architectuur Area: 70 m² Year: 2019 City: Tilburg Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Completed in 2020, the Four Seasons House is a prefabricated, negative-carbon family home located in the Drijflanen nature reserve in Tilburg, Netherlands. Designed by architect Joris Verhoeven for himself and his family, the 70-square-meter house was built to intensely experience the versatile Dutch seasons while fitting seamlessly into its natural surroundings. The small, black-clad structure was built on a site that once served as a sheep-grazing heather field for the local wool industry, and the design intentionally lacks barriers to fully connect with the nature outside. The house was constructed using sustainable and efficient techniques, featuring a prefabricated structure made of wood framing cassettes filled with flax insulation, which has a negative carbon footprint. This prefabricated method allowed for rapid construction, with the entire structure erected in just three days after the foundation was poured. The exterior is clad in black-stained timber, which helps the house blend in with the dark trunks of the surrounding trees. A unique feature of the exterior is a natural fungal coating specially cultivated to protect the siding, which also possesses a self-repairing capability. Inside, the interior is finished with birch plywood, reflecting the minimalist and natural aesthetic of the design. The pure construction method, where the structural framework serves as the finishing layer, contributed to a faster and more cost-effective build. Large, carefully placed windows act as "changing landscape paintings," providing dynamic views of the reserve throughout the year. Matte black accents on the interior doors, kitchen, and stair railings tie the inside aesthetic to the black exterior. The home is entirely self-sufficient, relying on solar and thermal panels for energy. Credits Architect: Joris Verhoeven Architectuur Contractor: Cloïn totaalbouw Prefab Structure: Isovlas Oisterwijk BV Photography: William van der Voort and John van Groenedaal 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 Joris Verhoeven Architectuur About Joris Verhoeven Architectuur: Joris Verhoeven Architectuur is an ambitious architectural firm based in Tilburg, Netherlands, known for creating pure and timeless architecture with an emphasis on graceful simplicity. The studio works on private and business market projects, focusing on residential and interior design. Its philosophy centers on honest material use, minimalist detailing, and integrating environmental consciousness into contemporary design, often creating projects that playfully reinterpret traditional forms and engage with the landscape. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Netherlands Year 2019 Area 70 m² Client Photographers John van Groenedaal, William van der Voort 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

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL | Shelter | Nestled in the Waikereru Ecosanctuary near Gisborne, New Zealand, the Waikereru Welcome Shelter is a multi-functional architectural project by PAC Studio that serves as a gateway for visitors exploring the restored native forest. Conceived as a hub for environmental education, the shelter was built in 2015 through an extraordinary community effort, involving 88 volunteers and donations from 88 suppliers. This unique collaborative process allowed for the creation of a piece of public architecture with minimal architectural resources. The shelter's design is inspired by the traditions of the picturesque, featuring an elegant, steel, and architectural fabric canopy that appears to float above three rough-hewn timber boxes. These boxes are strategically positioned to frame specific views of the surrounding hills and valley, creating a sense of dialogue between the built structure and the landscape. The structure's exterior is clad in Abodo's Tundra timber, which was donated for the project. Within the timber enclosures, visitors will find storage space, ablution facilities, and an office for the site ecologist. The simple, honest construction techniques contrast with the refined, floating canopy, creating a unique and timeless feel. A roof deck on one of the enclosures offers a stunning view of the valley and is accessed via a greenwood ladder made from a Manuka tree harvested from the site. In 2020, the project received national recognition, winning a New Zealand Architecture Award for Small Project Architecture. Project credits Architecture: PAC Studio (Principal: Sarosh Mulla) Client: Longbush Ecological Trust Fabrication: Sarosh Mulla Design and 88 community volunteers Photography: Simon Devitt Materials Donated By: 88 sponsors (including Abodo Wood) | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_1ff3b22d304a44c5850ac479042206df~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1328,al_c,q_90/314.Waikereru%20Welcome%20Shelter%20by%20PAC%20Studio%20(1).jpg Please Wait 314.Waikereru Welcome Shelter by PAC Studio (1).jpg "Nestled in the Waikereru Ecosanctuary near Gisborne, New Zealand, the Waikereru Welcome Shelter is a multi-functional architectural project by PAC Studio that serves as a gateway for visitors exploring the restored native forest. Conceived as a hub for environmental education, the shelter was built in 2015 through an extraordinary community effort, involving 88 volunteers and donations from 88 suppliers. This unique collaborative process allowed for the creation of a piece of public architecture with minimal architectural resources. The shelter's design is inspired by the traditions of the picturesque, featuring an elegant, steel, and architectural fabric canopy that appears to float above three rough-hewn timber boxes. These boxes are strategically positioned to frame specific views of the surrounding hills and valley, creating a sense of dialogue between the built structure and the landscape. The structure's exterior is clad in Abodo's Tundra timber, which was donated for the project. Within the timber enclosures, visitors will find storage space, ablution facilities, and an office for the site ecologist. The simple, honest construction techniques contrast with the refined, floating canopy, creating a unique and timeless feel. A roof deck on one of the enclosures offers a stunning view of the valley and is accessed via a greenwood ladder made from a Manuka tree harvested from the site. In 2020, the project received national recognition, winning a New Zealand Architecture Award for Small Project Architecture. Project credits Architecture: PAC Studio (Principal: Sarosh Mulla) Client: Longbush Ecological Trust Fabrication: Sarosh Mulla Design and 88 community volunteers Photography: Simon Devitt Materials Donated By: 88 sponsors (including Abodo Wood)" 314.Waikereru Welcome Shelter by PAC Studio (2).jpg 314.Waikereru Welcome Shelter by PAC Studio (3).jpg 1/6 0 Product 1.4K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Waikereru Welcome Shelter Longbush Reserve Riverside Road, Waimata 4071, New Zealand Architects: PAC Studio PAC Studio Architecture Office New Zealand Area: Year: City: Client: 150 m² 2017 Gisborne Construction: - Category: MULTI-FUNCTIONAL Project Type: Shelter Post Type: Building Country: New Zealand Photographers: Simon Devitt the Architects Description: Nestled in the Waikereru Ecosanctuary near Gisborne, New Zealand, the Waikereru Welcome Shelter is a multi-functional architectural project by PAC Studio that serves as a gateway for visitors exploring the restored native forest. Conceived as a hub for environmental education, the shelter was built in 2015 through an extraordinary community effort, involving 88 volunteers and donations from 88 suppliers. This unique collaborative process allowed for the creation of a piece of public architecture with minimal architectural resources. The shelter's design is inspired by the traditions of the picturesque, featuring an elegant, steel, and architectural fabric canopy that appears to float above three rough-hewn timber boxes. These boxes are strategically positioned to frame specific views of the surrounding hills and valley, creating a sense of dialogue between the built structure and the landscape. The structure's exterior is clad in Abodo's Tundra timber, which was donated for the project. Within the timber enclosures, visitors will find storage space, ablution facilities, and an office for the site ecologist. The simple, honest construction techniques contrast with the refined, floating canopy, creating a unique and timeless feel. A roof deck on one of the enclosures offers a stunning view of the valley and is accessed via a greenwood ladder made from a Manuka tree harvested from the site. In 2020, the project received national recognition, winning a New Zealand Architecture Award for Small Project Architecture. Project credits Architecture: PAC Studio (Principal: Sarosh Mulla) Client: Longbush Ecological Trust Fabrication: Sarosh Mulla Design and 88 community volunteers Photography: Simon Devitt Materials Donated By: 88 sponsors (including Abodo Wood) Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +18 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... 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CULTURAL BUILDING | Museum | The Museum of Sketches for Public Art showcases sketches and models related to the creation of public artworks. Its sleek design enhances the experience of interacting with art and architecture. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_8e7f4920be8b411698293a0962cd67bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_705,h_1000,al_c,q_85/Museum%20of%20Sketches%20for%20Public%20Art5.jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 3.3K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Museum of Sketches for Public Art Stora Södergatan 27, 222 23 Lund, Sweden Source: Published on Sep 20, 2023 by: CG Artist Andrew L Premium Member More Buildings from Sweden Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Elding Oscarson Sweden Category: CULTURAL BUILDING Museum Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Sweden Photographers: Architects: Elding Oscarson Area: 800 m2 Year: 2016 City: Lund Construction: NCC AB Client Description: the architects Text description by The Museum of Sketches for Public Art showcases sketches and models related to the creation of public artworks. Its sleek design enhances the experience of interacting with art and architecture. Team Premium Member CG Artist Andrew L 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 Elding Oscarson About .. Category Museum Post Type Building Project Type CULTURAL BUILDING Country Sweden Year 2016 Area 800 m2 Client Photographers www.zhiig.com Premium Member CG Artist Andrew L Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

VELODROME | Sports Venue | The Jakarta International Velodrome is a vibrant and dynamic stadium – developed primarily as a key venue for the 2018 Asian Games. After the games, the velodrome continues to be used for cycling competitions and training as well as events and court sports, including Futsal. The design combines a series of earth berms that contribute to the public arrival sequence. The velodrome has a membrane roof and translucent wall cladding above the concourse level that allows natural daylight into the building and creates a glowing lantern-like atmosphere in the evening. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_802d9a25c0af4c64863d5cb17749cdff~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1980,h_1320,al_c,q_90/Jakarta%20International%20Velodrome%20(1).jpg Please Wait Jakarta International Velodrome (2).jpg Jakarta International Velodrome (3).jpg Jakarta International Velodrome (4).jpg 1/2 0 Product 3.7K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Jakarta International Velodrome Jakarta International Velodrome, Jalan Balap Sepeda, RW.6, Jati, East Jakarta City, Jakarta, Indonesia Architects: Cox Architecture Cox Architecture Architecture Office Australia Area: Year: City: Client: 2018 Jakarta, Indonesia ES Global Ltd Construction: Wika Category: VELODROME Project Type: Sports Venue Post Type: Building Country: Indonesia Photographers: Aaron Pocock the architects Description: The Jakarta International Velodrome is a vibrant and dynamic stadium – developed primarily as a key venue for the 2018 Asian Games. After the games, the velodrome continues to be used for cycling competitions and training as well as events and court sports, including Futsal. The design combines a series of earth berms that contribute to the public arrival sequence. The velodrome has a membrane roof and translucent wall cladding above the concourse level that allows natural daylight into the building and creates a glowing lantern-like atmosphere in the evening. Published on September 30, 2023 by: Premium Member Civil Engineer Rosa Garcia View all Images +6 Out of gallery 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 Cox Architecture More Projects by Albany Entertainment Centre (1).jpg Albany Entertainment Centre (2).jpg Albany Entertainment Centre (3).jpg 1/2 Entertainment Albany Entertainment Centre CULTURAL Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany Entertainment Centre, Toll Place, Albany WA, Australia Indonesian Convention Exhibition (ICE) (2).jpg Indonesian Convention Exhibition (ICE) (3).jpg Indonesian Convention Exhibition (ICE) (4).jpg 1/2 Convention Center Indonesian Convention Exhibition (ICE) EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION HALL Jalan BSD Grand Boulevard, Pagedangan, Tangerang Regency, Banten, Indonesia National Maritime Museum of China (1).jpg National Maritime Museum of China (6).jpg National Maritime Museum of China (9).jpg 1/4 Museum National Maritime Museum of China MARITIME MUSEUM Tianjin, China Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre (3).jpg Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre (5).jpg Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre (4).jpg 1/2 Exhibition Center Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre CULTURAL Kaohsiung, Taiwan Australian Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar (2).png Australian Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar (3).png Australian Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar (4).png 1/2 Embassy Australian Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar GOVERNMENTAL Australian Embassy Yangon, Pyay Road, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Optus Stadium2.jpg Optus Stadium5.jpg Optus Stadium4.jpg 1/2 Sports Stadium Optus Stadium CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE Optus Stadium, Victoria Park Drive, Burswood WA, Australia Please Wait Jakarta International Velodrome Close ...