… Construction management: Crawford & Associates, Hudson, NY General Contractor: Robert Reed Construction, Germantown, NY Photos: Iwan Baan and Nikolas Koenig Livable area: 375m² / 4000sqft Architect Homepage: www.hhf.ch Tsai Residence is a countryhouse designed for two young art collectors. The design reflects their request for simple abstract looking piece, sitting almost without scale on top of the vaste property, which is located two hour…

The Lobster Boat Residence is a 2380 square foot home design located on Portage Bay in Seattle, Washington. Designed by Chadbourne + Doss Architects, this house is part of a large waterfront property that has been incorporated into a condominium development that includes 4 detached residences and 2 houseboats. Residents share waterfront access, parking, utilities, and a shared vegetable garden. While sharing costs, amenities, and responsibilitie…

New home for the Dutch ambassador located in Beijing, China designed by Kraaijvanger Urbis. The residence is situated on a large site in the embassy district allowed for a single-storey building with direct access to each function without jeopardising the privacy of the living quarters. The building has two wings: one contains the meeting rooms and service area, the other houses the private quarters. Each wing has its own orientation towards the…

This project, is a beautiful minimalist private residence designed by Odos Architects located at the foot of a steep escarpment in the wicklow hills, Ireland . Its green and grey accent allow a better integration in the surrounding nature all in the deepest respect for a minimalist design and decoration. The huge windows break the white block and allow the invasion of the natural light in this cold yet very catchy home. I think it could’ve used…

Santa Ynez Residence is a beautiful private family house designed by Los Angeles architects Frederick Fisher and Partners. This santa ynez residence sitting atop a spectacular ridge with endless views over the Santa Ynez Valley. This truly unique, modern masterpiece graces the landscape with its dramatic design and reflective soul, and is a striking example of the essence of subtle sophistication. The house is available for sale in Sotheby’s Int…

Project: Single Family Residence Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Architects: William McDonough and Partners Status: Completed Fall 2002 Landscape Architect: Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects Photography: Philip Beaurline Architects Homepage: www.mcdonoughpartners.com The design of this stone house responds to the clients’ desire for a sensitively sited, sustainably designed home that fits the character of its five-acre wooded lot. Placi…