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This cliff house project was developed by San Francisco-based studio Mark Dziewulski Architect. Capturing the natural beauty of the massive granite boulders nestled in the sand beneath the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, together with the pristine alpine sky of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in a single gaze, is a vision that continues [...]

This modest Zimmermann House built on hillside above the old center of the village of Küsnacht, which receive a good deal of sun and enjoy extensive views across Lake Zürich and the Alps beyond. The new house, designed by SAM Architekten und Partner to fit into narrow plots and strike a balance between affording a [...]

Curl Curl Beach House by CplusC Architects in New South Wales, Australia: Located in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the Curl Curl House exploits the structural and aesthetic benefits of timber with stunning results. This Northern Beaches residence was an exercise in material, time, and cost efficiency. A specific project brief included two bedrooms with built-in robes, [...]

Olson Residence by Macy Architecture/Jensen & Macy Architects in Portola Valley, California: This simple home is designed upon the foundations of a previous residence and around an existing pool. The prior house ignored the basic principles of bioclimatic design and had a poor relationship with its site. Furthermore, it was in a state of dilapidation [...]

The Shaft House is an unexpected and exciting spatial experience that survives the limits of our ordinary living spaces. The two and a half storey detached house reevaluates functional arrangements within a narrow building while creating bright and airy spaces. Affordability is a value that the building successfully owns by integrating well thought low-cost strategies [...]