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Luxury Island House, South Korea
Iroje KHM Architects a Seoul-based design studio has completed the Island House. Completed in 2008, this contemporary home is located in Gapyunggun, Gyeounggi-do, South Korea. According to the architects: “While maximising the efficiency of land use, the leaner concrete mass, that cherishes the courtyard was filled with the water and the greenery was laid out on this site along the irregular formed site line. “This courtyard is ‘The architectural nature’ and a central recreation space like an extended river that communicates, the river and architecture. “Naturally, all of the rooms inside this site-shaped-mass are laid towards the picturesque landscape to enjoy the graceful scenery surrounded this site. “The huge panoramic … Continue reading Luxury Island House, South Korea
Contemporary F Residence, Japan
Edward Suzuki Architecture a Tokyo-based design studio has completed the F residence. This two-storey contemporary home is located in Kamakura, a city found in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. According to the architects: “Located only about a five-minute walking distance from the railway station, this contemporary Japanese house sits in a commercial/residential zone. As such, the neighbouring houses and shops encroach upon the site rather closely, so much so that from the start the idea to ‘look out’ from the property was abandoned to instead ‘look inward’ was adopted. Since the client-owner had a vast amount of art collection and wished to display such art in the new house, the theme ‘House … Continue reading Contemporary F Residence, Japan
Luxury Underwater Disc Hotel, Dubai
Drydocks World a Dubai-based building firm along with with Swiss firm BIG InvestConsult have signed a deal with owner Deep Ocean Technology, to develop an underwater hotel the ‘Water Discus Hotel’ in Dubai, UAE. Water Discus Hotels comprise two discs – an underwater and above water section. This combination will allow guests to admire the depths of the ocean while making the most of the warm climate. The two parts of the structure are connected by three solid legs and a vertical shaft containing a lift and stairway. The size of each disc has been adjusted to local conditions. Safety was a top priority for both designers of the structure … Continue reading Luxury Underwater Disc Hotel, Dubai
Contemporary Haus D10, Germany
Werner Sobek a Stuttgart-based design studio has designed the project Haus D10. Completed in 2011, this single-storey contemporary home is located in the town of Biberach an der Riss, Germany. According to the architects: “A private driveway provides access to the contemporary German house. Two parallel shear walls are a distinguishing feature of the building. Generously designed glazing serves to provide a spatial enclosure. Protected by an extensively projecting flat roof a generously sized patio encircling the house serves to unite the indoor space with the outdoor space. Access to the building is also gained via this patio. “The living areas are located on the ground floor, whilst the ancillary … Continue reading Contemporary Haus D10, Germany
Contemporary G House, Australia
Bruce Stafford Architects an Australian design studio has completed project G House. Completed in 2010, this three-storey contemporary home can be found in a residential suburb of Sydney, Australia. According to the architects: “A typical eastern suburbs harbour view site; long, narrow and sloping away from the road toward harbour and Manly views. The contemporary Australian house is set lower than the road with living spaces opening back toward the street, a lightweight timber screen filters street views and creates privacy, yet allows light and ventilation to the private living spaces. The contemporary Australian house has two living areas; the primary living level opens out toward an elevated view … Continue reading Contemporary G House, Australia
