House at the Mountain

Nagano Japan –  Miurashin Architect + Associates Year:     2008 Photography:     Daichi Ano Built using traditional charred cedar cladding and simple timber panelling internally, this contemporary home is pure Japanese in feel.  The design is simple and uncluttered.  The home communes with it’s environment and the view.  Here are the architect’s notes: “The site is located in […]

Lalaland

Canggu, Bali – Valentina Audrito Built area:      560 m2 (6,027 sq. ft.) Photography:  Moch Sulthonn Lalaland is the affectionately named home of architect Valentina Audrito of design practice “Word of Mouth”. The home is an amalgamation of three separate buildings that have been refurbished to the architects own eclectic tastes. Lalaland is considered […]

We found your beach shack!

This is relaxed living at its absolute best.  It’s green, clean and anything but mean.  And it’s affordable as long as you’re happy to move to Costa Rica.  We’re thinking about it ;-} Click on any image to start the lightbox display.  Use your Esc key to close the lightbox.  You can also view the […]

Off the Grid in New Zealand

Great Barrier Island, New Zealand – Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects NZ Wood Award for Residential Architectural Excellence 2009 World Architecture Festival Finalist – 1 of 5 worldwide 2010 The Land of the Long White Cloud is also the land of frequent seismic activity.  The flexibility of timber construction has proved itself many times. Great Barrier Island is […]

Villa Krona

Kemiö island Finland  –  Helin and Co Architects Built:   2010 Floor Area: 130 m2 dwelling + 42 m2 decks Site area: 1.3 hectares   (3.21 acres) Thanks to fan Suzanne Martin for introducing us to this lovely home.  This part of the world is dotted with thousands of small, rocky islands. And while the winters are harsh, […]