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P House by T H I A Architecture

P House is single family house located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, designed in 2021 by T H I A Architecture . Description P. House is the establishment with an area of 4.3 x 15m located in an alley, with three sides bordering the neighbour while the east facade borders an old factory and many large old trees . Upon approaching the site, we notice the unique settings of the area, the facade facing a large space of the factory “2 floors above the existing house” but covered by a wall of fences, the factory with the form of a steep roof surrounded by old trees which are home to the birds and squirrels making the place vibrant regardless of the urban surrounding. For the purpose of preserve this natural habitat and greenery, our approach is ceding a large area for gardening and to further enhance it, we also cover the roof with plants, blending the man-structure with existing mother nature With a 2-layer architectural solution, interspersed with trees, arranging a glass

LS1 House by Hive Architects

LS1 House is a modernist single story house located in Sarasota, Florida, designed in 2019 by Hive Architects . Description LS1 house is located in the historic Lido Shores neighborhood known for its modernist architecture, and mostly for its high concentration of mid-century Sarasota School of Architecture buildings. This particular movement is a reflection of Florida’s subtropical climate and landscape. It originated from Philip Hiss’ desire to develop buildings that provided comfort to the inhabitants in hot and humid conditions at a time when air conditioning was new technology and unaffordable by most people. With the help of local architects such as Ralph Twitchell, Paul Rudolph, and Tim Seibert, an architectural language that responded to these climatic conditions emerged. Large overhangs and trellises were used to shade the buildings’ facades and outdoor spaces. Cross ventilation was generated with the use of large operable windows located on opposing sides

019 Cabin by ŠA Atelier

019 Cabin is a transportable modular retreat located in Lithuania, designed in 2019 by ŠA Atelier . Description The task was to create a transportable cabin that would be constructed in workshop and brought to site. This building had to be reproductive and be able to adapt to different contexts. The search for a solution led us to the design of a modular system. The system defines a structure as a set of individual elements consisting of: columns, floors, walls, roof, etc. In such way the building can be transported in assembled or individual elements depending on the situation. Modular system allows to construct different sizes and configurations of the building. At the base design stage it is unknown where the building will appear. The only known context is the climate elements such as sun, wind and water. As a result, the roof of the cabin looks like floating in the wind. It also protects the structure from the heat of the sun and has a shape that collects rainwater

Weekend House by Studio 4000

Weekend House designed in 2021 by Studio 4000 is located on the banks of Sabarmati river near Ahmedabad, India. Description Context: Project was an opportunity to engage with a pristine, forested site, located on the banks of Sabarmati river near Ahmedabad. Shaped by the region’s riverine landscape, the undulating site is approached from the north and included a plateau- 15M from the water level- towards its western edge. From here, the site sloped down eastwards as one approached the river’s edge. All constructional decisions were made to preserve the original land form and ecology of the site with limited interference. Siting: Principal built masses – the house, swimming pool and water tower – are located around the highest plateau. Leaving it free for outdoor activity, the house’s rectangular mass is pushed back and placed horizontally, with its longer side facing the river. Across the valley, the swimming pool is carved into the adjoining earth-mound along its slop

Quarter Glass House by Proctor & Shaw

Quarter Glass House located in London, United Kingdom, has been redesigned and extended in 2020 by Proctor & Shaw . Description A series of stepped levels and angular windows designed by Proctor and Shaw open the ground floor of an Edwardian terrace house onto a quiet leafy garden in South West London. The clients charged Proctor and Shaw with the task of connecting the ground floor to the 1.2m dropped rear garden, challenging the architects’ to bring as much light and height into the new extension as possible. An existing leaky PVC conservatory was demolished to make way for a series of new interior levels. Proctor and Shaw lowered the ground floor significantly and designed a sequence of stepped plateaus expanding the height, light and volume of the space. The gentle sloping steps allow the clients to make a gradual, controlled descent into the garden through distinct yet connected kitchen, dining, and outdoor terrace zones. The two neighbouring extensions present