Architecture Ideas

MARCH 29, 2024

Perhaps a massive tree is endangering your roof or maybe you’re dealing with damaged trees after a storm. Difficult sites require the knowledge and tools of qualified arborists. Repurposing the remains : If feasible, think about repurposing some of the larger wood pieces for imaginative landscape designs or firewood.

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Deezen

APRIL 17, 2024

Spaces in Erlebnis-Hus slot into a gridded timber frame The project forms part of a wider "experience promenade" developed by landscape architect Uniola , with which Holzer Kobler Architecture won a competition to replace an aging games house in the nearby village.

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Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2023

Defined by their steeply pitched roofs that extend to reach near ground level, A-frame homes became popular in the 1950s, 60s and 70s and are now seeing a resurgence with modern interpretations being designed around the world. Corrugated black metal panels cover the roof of the upper level, where beds are placed.

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Deezen

JULY 31, 2022

US studio Desai Chia Architecture designed a highly sculptural, waterfront home wrapped in concrete and charred cypress that has vaulted roofs resembling wings. During the project's inception, designers from Manhattan's Desai Chia Architecture visited the site in different seasons to understand the climate and terrain.

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Architizer

JUNE 2, 2022

Despite technical complications involved in construction, inclined sites can invoke inspiring new architectural possibilities that just aren’t possible on flat sites. Floating buildings can be constructed on slopes either by using a taller foundation or supports. Villa Vals by SeARCH , Vals, Switzerland.

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Deezen

MARCH 12, 2024

Hampi Art Labs is designed by Sameep Padora & Associates to appear as though it was "born from its surroundings" near the village of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India known for its historic Hindu temples. The photography is courtesy of JSW Foundation.

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Dwell

JULY 14, 2023

Simultaneously, the roofscape becomes an extension of the undulating dunescape, which encompasses the site and surrounds. The dunes also tend to naturally migrate over time and by raising the structure off the ground it allows the landscape to evolve without disrupting the overall spaces within.

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Deezen

APRIL 10, 2024

A swooping tiled roof will be the defining feature of Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian extension designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma , which is nearing completion in Lisbon. The extension is defined by its sweeping roof. On top, it is lined with ceramic white tiles made in Portugal, while the underside is covered in wood.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

River Bend Residence is a tranquil home designed to sit lightly upon the land, minimising disruption to the site and existing trees," said Lake Flato Architects , which has offices in San Antonio and Austin. The buildings are topped with tall, pyramidal hipped roofs. A portion of the dwelling is lifted above the site by concrete piers.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Norwegian studio Feste Landscape/Architecture has unveiled a series of wooden cabins that can be freely used by hikers exploring the mountainous coastal landscape of Norway 's Agder region. The challenge was to design an attractive and functional cabin that could be installed in any location, regardless of the landscape conditions.

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Deezen

MARCH 22, 2024

The Obama Foundation and US architecture studio Moody Nolan have released images of an athletic facility to be built on the Obama Presidential Center campus in Chicago. Sustainable design strategies include geothermal heating and cooling, according to the team and an array of solar panels are pictured on the roof.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Photo by Casey Dunn Josey Pavilion, Decatur, Texas, USA (2014) Josey Pavilion is a 5,400-square-foot (502 square metres) open-air pavilion that serves as visitor centre and educational facility for the environmental group Dixon Water Foundation. The main body of the home was clad in wood, with generous glazing on the top floor.

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Deezen

JUNE 12, 2023

They were designed to emphasise the horizon line on the flat site. The round building is half-submerged in the landscape and the smooth concrete enclosure is lifted off the ground plane by six structural pillars embedded in the topography. Recently, political unrest led to some of the buildings in the capital being damaged.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 20, 2023

California studio Field Architecture designed this Sonoma Valley house out of a trio of fanning copper-clad pavilions with butterfly roofs. By surrendering the manmade environment to the same natural forces that shape the land, the house collaborates with the natural hydrological systems that nurture the landscape." the studio said. "By

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Deezen

MAY 3, 2024

Located in a park in the town of Miyoshi, the building has a wooden frame covered with rammed earth made with soil sourced from construction sites and mixed with hydrated lime. The material covers the wooden frames of the two curving walls that enclose the public toilet, which is topped by a gently curving timber roof with skylights.

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2024

British studio Tikari Works has completed an outbuilding for a south London residence that is framed by a latticed timber roof structure and configured to weave around a Lebanese cedar tree. Internally, this creates a sense of compression and expansion that is used to organise the building functions without the need for physical boundaries."

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Canadian architecture studio Atelier l'Abri has built a series of A-Frame buildings for the Farouche Tremblant agrotourism site in Québec 's Mon-Tremblant National Park, which were designed to "recede in the landscape". To the north of the site, which spans almost one hundred acres, is an agricultural barn, farmland and greenhouses.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Møller Foundation appointed the Danish architecture studio Cobe to design a new park at a former industrial island in Copenhagen’s inner harbor. Located next to The Royal Danish Opera, the site had been a modest green lawn since the completion of the Opera nearly 20 years ago.

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Deezen

MAY 24, 2023

Photo is by Jamie Navarro Landscaping elements include bio-agriculture gardens, an orchard and a network of pathways. A standalone art studio also features at the site. Concrete-slab foundations are topped with pavers made of recinto volcanic stone. Roofs are covered with vegetation.

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Deezen

JULY 22, 2023

Indian architecture practice Studio Array has used hand-woven bamboo screens to wrap this home and artist's studio in Delhi, which incorporated existing foundations and columns. Studio Array has created a home and artist's studio in Delhi A previous attempt to construct a building on the site had left foundations and columns in place.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

"It is delicately incorporated into the geometry of the lake and a natural slope with existing vegetation, which provides an optimal space to place a set of volcanic stone steps that serve as containment, rest and contemplation for the new landscape or environmental setting." The formwork for the concrete was reused in the interior finishes.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2023

acre) site back together with "a series of punctual interventions" that created a sense of unity through materials, while preserving the property's sentimental value. The material – previously absent on the site – references the area's common brick kilns and the surrounding industrial factories and railway structures.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

According to Kampala-based Localworks , all materials used to construct it came from local resources, including the walls that are built from earthbags filled with soil from the site. V-shaped columns support the roof. A woven material lines the underside of the roof. The building's walls are built from earthbag construction.

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Deezen

MAY 1, 2023

Hard to access, prone to extreme weather and environmentally delicate, cliff edges are among the most difficult sites to develop. The book explores how the architects behind these projects have sought to execute increasingly bold ideas while limiting the impact on the landscape. The house is like a wave crashing over a rocky shore.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 27, 2023

After making drawings for a prototype, they were hunting for a site to build it on when they came across a Quonset hut , a long structure made of corrugated steel with an arched roof. The obvious advantage of prefabrication is the limited time on site, which means minimal disruption of down time for the resort.

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 18, 2024

From laying the foundation to adding the finishing touches, every step requires careful planning, skilled labor, and attention to detail. Here’s an overview of the basic steps involved in home construction: Site Preparation : Before construction begins, the site must be cleared, graded, and prepared for building.

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Architecture Ideas

OCTOBER 23, 2023

From planning to on-site construction, a lot goes behind building a house. Key Considerations Before Building Your Own House The idea to build your own house can be challenging if you don’t begin on a firm foundation. Begin with marking the structure and start excavating for the foundation.

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Deezen

MARCH 11, 2024

Rather than competing with the external landscape, it serves as a balanced foundation, offering warmth and coolness, softness and hardness, tactility and smoothness." While visiting the vineyards and villas, visitors to the site can enjoy the Michelin-starred restaurant also designed by Norm Architects.

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Deezen

AUGUST 17, 2023

Denis Joelsons designed the house in São Paulo, Brazil The house is oriented towards its garden, which features sinuous stone walls that loop and overlap, anchoring the house into the site, while narrow stone steps connect the flat grassed areas that mitigate the site's slope. The photography is by Pedro Kok and Rodrigo Fonseca.

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Architizer

APRIL 4, 2024

Known for its picturesque landscapes, including the majestic Ozark Mountains and the winding Arkansas River, the state’s architecture is grounded in its natural surroundings. The museum’s layout encourages a flow between indoor and outdoor spaces, with galleries offering views of the landscape.

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

During the development of the proposal the involvement of the developer, of public authorities and most importantly the people that dwell around the intervention site was a constant and invaluable asset. With this strong foundation the winning team could give a comprehensive answer to all that was demanded and more.

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Deezen

JANUARY 14, 2022

The building cantilevers over the grassy landscape towards the water. The walls intervene as little as possible in the terrain, and their graphite colour helps them merge with the site, the architects said. The home is topped with a pre-painted, metal-clad roof with no gutters.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 5, 2022

When Annie and Dylan, a hairstylist and landscape designer in Austin, Texas, decided they needed more space for guests and hobbies, they faced a familiar problem: where to put it? Building out wasn’t an option, as the couple wanted to preserve both the mature landscaping on-site and existing outdoor work and living areas.

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aasarchitecture

JULY 7, 2022

Combined with the unique geographical environment of the volcanic region of Iceland, the traditional local construction technology of turf house is used to integrate the architecture with the landscape, respect the nature, integrate it into the nature, and reshape the new landscape. Image © CAA Architects. Image © CAA Architects.

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Habitus Living

APRIL 25, 2023

Arriving at the site with Andrew, Nick Carr, director of Intermode, felt the full weight of both privilege and responsibility for the project: “As we approached, Andrew’s car paused and I suddenly understood the emotional enormity of such devastation; we were really entering a disaster zone,” says Carr.

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Architizer

APRIL 30, 2024

At their core, these bridge-buildings are rooted in the ethos of integration and engagement, merging the built environment with the natural landscape, interior with exterior, and function with form. Transparent bridges connect living spaces, minimizing impact on the delicate site and preserving natural drainage.

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Santa Cruz Architect

AUGUST 11, 2023

Site Selection and Preparation While living in a picturesque area surrounded by trees and other vegetation may seem like an excellent idea, it’s vital to understand that it goes hand in hand with certain risks. Roofing and Eaves: One of the most critical parts of disaster-proof homes is the roof. Consider the following: 1.

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