Of a few places one could safely retreat and relax in this pandemic time is one’s own abode. Many have since reconsidered and rethought their perspective of what an ideal home should be. Among many criteria of an ideal home expected by many homeowners today, having an inner garden or courtyard is on the top list. Completed in 2020, the Raffles House by eben is an ideal example of a house with courtyards that promotes the dwellers’ well-being in this current situation.
Although terraced house often represents a mass production for dwellings, there are many ways design intervention could give this building typology a more personalised touch. Bewboc House by Fabian Tan Architect displays an interesting design intervention to a young family’s terraced house in Kuala Lumpur.
Tony Paarhammer has been invited to record a presentation for the South Pacific Passive House Conference 2020. The virtual conference will take place from the 12th to the 16th of October
In the northeastern part of Kuala Lumpur, real estate development with semi-detached houses were the norm for some twenty years ago. Although houses were built with quite a spacious outdoor area for each lot, the division of the outdoor and indoor area were apparent. Eleena Jamil Architect had the chance to renovate one of these units and create better connection of the house interior with its surrounding.
Unashamedly modern, bold and timeless is the Balmain House in New South Wales- designed by Bokor Architecture and interiors. The heritage listed Victorian workers terrace received renovations to accommodate for a growing family.
It is well understood that the development of prefabrication technology has boosted construction efficiency. One fine example of a project that makes use of prefab is AAND Sayana.
Located in the sunny Moreton Bay region sits the minimalistic and thoughtfully designed, Cuneo House. Sitting as two separate structures the home offers multiple experiences of the surrounding landscape and seascape to be enjoyed depending on where one sits within the home.
The house that marketing built: This Los Angeles home, perched above a running stream, was brought to you by… a truckload of brands. US-based architect Dan Brunn explores alternative business models around his own home life.
This house’s cladding has timber battens deliberately spaced to read as notes of a Bach concerto for oboe, its musician owners’ favourite piece of music.
Honestly industrial with a dash of corporate colour and light, bright multi-use spaces, the New Zealand Post House fit-out in Wellington, designed by Jasmax, brings the workplace into the 21st century.
What once was an un-renovated workers cottage hosting the best light and views from the bathroom, has now been transformed into a flexible two-storey home with a line up of light fittings that are refined and seamless.