Impressive Woven Tower for Dubai

May 5th in: Creative Houses, Urban Design

The impressive design for Woven Tower is created for a location in Dubai by Giuseppe Farris and Stefan Schöning. The proposed structure aims to capture several aspects of Arab culture: its tribal society and the trans-regional entrepreneurship. The building’s appearance refers to the date palm which, along with fruits and fronds continue to be an important product in Dubai’s everyday life. The twining maze of the building’s exterior simultaneously represents the network of trade and commerce routes that have, through history, arrived and departed from Dubai. The exterior also commemorates the tribal legacy and reminds of the dynamic maze of tribal affiliations that has given Dubai’s society its basic cohesion. Functionally, the building’s interior continues this celebration of the tribal cornerstone of Dubai identity. At ground level, it is an open structure, hence symbolizing the hospitality of the Dubai people and inviting all to enter. Visitors may find at different levels outside and inside the structure different kinds of majlis. Take a look!

Squish Studio by Saunders Architecture

April 30th in: Creative Houses, Urban Design

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Architect Todd Saunders designed the Squish Studio on Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada. “The Squish Studio’s white angular form, sited on a rocky strip of coastline, that could rival Italy’s western coast, offers sharp contrast to the traditional vernacular architecture of the nearby picturesque community of Tilting. The compact, trapezium shaped plan of the studio is augmented by the extension of the east and west exterior walls to create a sheltered, triangulated south entry deck and a north terrace that overlooks the ocean. From a distant view, the streamlined form of the Squish Studio becomes apparent with its high back and low (squished) front designed, in part, to deflect the winds from the stormy North Atlantic. The Squish Studio, like most of its other counterparts, is equipped with a compost toilet, a small kitchenette and wood-burning stove. Power is supplied by stand- alone solar panels, mounted on an adjacent hilltop. Both the interior and exterior of the studio, including the roof, is clad with spruce planks that are painted white. At night, the studio, illuminated by the soft glow of its solar-powered lighting, appears as a lantern or a lighthouse placed strategically on a rocky cliff to over- look the North Atlantic.” Gorgeous studio, don’t you think?

Flying Home “Wolke 7″ by Timon Sager

March 31st in: Automotive Design, Avia Design, Creative Houses

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Do you remember comfortable trailer home “ProtoHaus”? This time we will show you another way how you can travel. The designer Timon Sager offers to travel in very unusual way – in the sky. He created home concept Wolke 7 that perfectly blends a flying structure with a comfortable home. Сreative blend of dirigible and modern house. The flying fortress looks like it was brought straight from the future. Take a look!

Unusual Tea House

March 30th in: Creative Houses, Interior Design, Urban Design

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Designed by Shanghai-based architectural design firm Archi-Union Architects this unusual and creative Tea house is located in the backyard of Archi-Union’s J-office and consists of tea room, library, cabinet and living room. The site was extremely constricted with walls on three sides, and with only one side facing towards a open space that contains a pool. The space was further restricted by a mature tree.The design tries to embody harmony by integrating enclosure and openness, delightful space and logical construction and other complicated relations. Take a look!

Casa Playa Las Lomas I-05 by Vértice Arquitectos

March 26th in: Creative Houses, Urban Design

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Casa Playa Las Lomas I-05 was designed by Vértice Arquitectos in Cerro Azul, Peru. “This house was designed in the first row, plot 5 in Lomas del Mar beach in Cerro Azul, 120Km. south of Lima. The plot is a rocky and sandy hill in a half curved shape that reaches 48 meters high above the sea level and drops steeply 8 meters in its lowest part. It has a 180° view to the Pacific Ocean to the south, and a panoramic view of the beach to the east and to the north. Two parallel volumes were designed, to accomplish the first objective, one of which leans on the other, which is 1.20 meters higher, to have the view of the sea. The volumes are joined by a main circulation axis which ends in a swimming pool overlooking the beach.”

Cube Tube by Sako Architects

March 20th in: Creative Houses, Urban Design

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The “Cube Tube” office and restaurant building was developed by Sako Architects within the economic development zone of Jinhua, China. “Contrasting the style of the existing context, a fenestration pattern of varied squares surfaces the main cubic volume and adjacent linear block, generating their respective names, “cube” and “tube”. The nine storey’s of the square structure are intersected with a vertical succession of criss-crossed corridors which terminate as open-air terraces overlooking the landscape. the configuration introduces light and breezes into the internal core while allowing a divided working space with an airy atmosphere.” Take a look!

Luxury Tree House “Eco Perch”

March 8th in: Creative Houses, Eco Concepts, Urban Design

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Let us show you “Eco Perch” – quick to install luxury tree house unit created by East Sussex-based architecture and construction firm Blue Forest. “Assembled with natural materials, the structure may be implemented within 5 days, minimally impacting the landscape with adequate site preparation beforehand. Contained within a 6 meter by 8 meter footprint, the combined kitchen, dining, living area and bedroom may comfortably accommodate four people. wrapped with a continuous roof surface, its oval sectional geometry visually connects with the outdoor scenery through windows and a veranda formed with a deep eave. The interior may be redesigned and retrofitted to serve as an office, studio or classroom.”

The “Plak” Residence by Propeller Z

February 24th in: Creative Houses, Urban Design

This interesting family home “Plak” in Vienna was designed by Austrian architecture studio Propeller Z. It has gardens and terraces that keep the inhabitants strongly connected to nature. “The entry on the ground floor welcomes family and guest with a sculptural staircase leading up to one of the bedrooms and the office space. A mirrored wall reflects the elegant wooden shapes of the staircase and everyone can enjoy its unusual geometric shape while heading upstairs. The first floor home office is flooded with natural light and encapsulated in a part glass part bookshelf division. The upper floors include living and entertaining zones and the modern kitchen – all of these benefit from natural light and splendid views. Terraces with sliding glass doors open up the interiors to the outdoor space, while dark-framed windows capture views of the neighborhood and the passing of seasons.” Take a look!

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