Contrived Structures Nick Sellek

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Division St. conversion. Emerick Architects, Portland, OR. Lincoln Barber photo.

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Citycapes Phoebe Atkey

Anastasia Lavru

Maison dans un Champs  Jean-Baptiste Barache & Sihem Lamine / Architectes

The scale of this project refers more to the chapel or to the barn than to the house. The wooden hull defines a unique and oversized space in which is inscribed a sculpted object. Without ever touching the envelope this object integrates the bathroom, sleeping area and the enclosed beds, stairs, and the library. The entire inner cladding, composed of panels of plywood against pine is soft and warm, in contrast to the raw and rough outer skin. The natural skin patina developed over time creates and ageless building, giving the impression that it has always been there.

It merits mentioning three items of the design’s environmental approach:

Use of the site without earthwork 

Wood heating and passive solar 

No electrical connection

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LM Guest House Desai Chia Architecture

Located on a rolling farm property in upstate New York, the LM Guest House celebrates the beauty of the surrounding landscape– sweeping views through an all-glass facade magnify the spacious, open feel of the living areas.The home employs several sustainable design strategies including geothermal heating and cooling, radiant floors, motorized solar shading, photovoltaic panels, and rainwater harvesting.

The open living and sleeping areas flow around a compact slatted wood core that disguises the mechanical, storage, and bathing spaces. Two sleeping couchettes with built-in bunk beds provide efficient accommodations for additional weekend guests. Natural white oak wood detailing provides warmth and texture throughout the home. The high-performance glass facade was prefabricated off site, shipped in one container, and erected in two days. An innovative steel frame structure allows the roof to cantilever dramatically over the open living areas and bedroom.

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Cabin Lille Arøya Lund Hagem Architects