Casa Flotanta
Costa Rica – Ben Gardcia Saxe / Studio Saxe Built area: 300m2 including decks Year built: 2013 From the architect: The design of this house for the Gooden-Nahome family was predicated on its difficult site. The owners found an incredible view of the ocean but the steep slope meant that any property set into the […]
Ktima House
Antiparos, Greece – Camilo Rebelo + Susana Martins Project Year : 2014 Developed Area : 950 Sq M Photographs : Claudio Reis Ktima House stands on a private and quiet part of the island of Antiparos, Greece. When viewed from a distance, the structure is a jagged vision in white with its […]
House of Four Houses
Penafiel, Portugal – PROD arquitectura & design Project Year : 201 Developed Area : 501.0 m2 ( 5410.8 Sq ft2 ) Photographs : Joao Morgado A home filled with light! Constructed primarily of natural materials – local granite and pine – the design comprises four distinct pavilions connected by […]
Search and rescue helicopter holiday home
Thornhill, Scotland This helicopter may be retired from its military service but it’s far from going to the scrap heap. The search and rescue aircraft is now lodged in its new home, serving a new and unusual purpose! This 17m-long Sea King ZA127 helicopter originally retired from active service in 1994 even though it was still […]
Rutabaga Houseboat
Seattle, USA Ever wondered what it’s like to live in a floating home? This houseboat rental called the Rutabaga can give you a taste of such experience if you ever find yourself in Seattle! Aside from it’s music and coffee, Seattle is also known for its waters that offer scenic views and numerous maritime activities. Some of its most famous […]
Summerhouse in Gata Hrunamannahreppur
Gata Hrunamannahreppur, Iceland – ASK arkitektar Year Built: 2003 A home embraced by nature… This summer house located in Iceland is a nice example of a home that draws beauty by working with nature rather than standing out against it. Though the house alone is attractive from the aesthetic perspective, its true beauty comes from the fact that it respects its […]
Pallet House
Mallarauco, Melipilla, Chile – Cristián Irarrázaval Andrews Site area: Large acreage Built area: 120m2 (1,296sf) Year Built: 2007 The project called for farm accommodation that would be used only a few days each week. Budget was a major consideration as was the remoteness of the location which would typically add to costs. An existing, […]
Ultimate glamping?
Anywhere you choose – Nice Architects Slovakia Available late 2015 Size/Area/Volume: 2.55m x 4.45m x 2.25m / 10m3 / 22m3 Do you remember The Blob? No, not the movie, the home office dmvA Architects designed for the client refused building permission for a home office. Ecospace looks remarkably similar but it’s a wonderful example […]
Cliff Face House
Palm Beach, NSW Australia – Fergus Scott Architects and Peter Stutchbury Architecture Project duration: 2007 – 2011 Completion: 2011 Photography: Michael Nicholson Awards: Winner 2012 AIA Wilkinson Award There are many ‘Palm Beaches” around the world, but I doubt that any can claim to have the extraordinary natural beauty of […]
Pole House
The Great Ocean Road Victoria Australia – F2 Architecture Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s great scenic destinations. Facing the Southern Ocean, Pole House seems to hover in mid-air, 40 metres above Fairhaven Beach. It was originally designed and built as a weekend retreat for a couple. It’s spacious for two, crowded for […]