House Design

This house located in Snajhih Taiwan and design by Marco Casagrande and Frank Chen. From the architects "The house is realized on an old Japanese cherry-farm in the Datun -mountains of North-Taiwan. It is designed as a vessel to react on the demanding wind, flooding and heat conditions on the site. The house is a stick raised above the ground in order to let the flood waters run under it. The different spaces are connected to a flexible movement within the axis of outdoor and indoor functions. The smaller bathroom and kitchen unit acts as a kicker stabilizing the wooden structure during the frequent typhoons and earthquakes.
The bio-climatic architecture is designed to catch the cool breeze from the Datun -river during the hot days and to let in the small winds circulating on the site between the fresh water reservoir pond and the farmlands. A fire place is used during the winter for heating and for cooking tea. In connection with the bathroom is a small sauna.
The house is not strong or heavy – it is weak and flexible. It is also not closing the environment out, but designed to give the farmers a needed shelter. Ruin is when man-made has become part of nature. With this house we were looking forward to design a ruin." For more info visit Chen House by Marco Casagrande Architects.

This house was design by Tony Owen Partners. This house designed with situated panoramic views to the harbour on the corner block.
From the architects : "This house situated with panoramic views to the harbour on the corner block. The scluptural form maximizes views whilst maintaining privacy and a liquid flow of space between inside and outside."
For more info visit Moebius House by Tony Owen Partners.

Napa River House is located on a site with mature oak trees and stone pathways winding down a gently sloping hill in Napa, California. Says the Craig Steely Architects "To avoid disturbing the paths and root structure of the trees, a single footing and tube frame (inspired by a chairlift tower) will float the main living area in the oak canopy". For more info visit Napa River House by Craig Steely Architects.

Del Castelo residential located in Portland, Oregan and design by Sienna Architecture. This house have two loft and private art gallery in 1908 vintage structure with industrial detailing, glass and steel staircase, and commercial grade kitchen. For more info visit Del Castelo Residential by Sienna Architecture.

This twisp cabin residence house by Johnston Architects. Johnston Architects says that "this small in size but large in spirit cabin sits high on a bench above the Methow River. It is a cube of space that allows expansive views of the valley below, shelter from the sun and protection from deep winter snows. The calm details and simple materials blend with the beautiful and austere environment." For more info visit twisp cabin residence by Johnston Architects.