From Richard Wittschiebe Hand, this imposing home belongs to Carol Richard, an architect who has always dreamed of designing her own place. We don’t know if this looks like a dream come true to you but for Carol it was the result of all her architectural wishes mixed together. Even though it looks like a fortress on the outside, perhaps causing some of you to say this is not the warmest place in the world, when you step inside, the atmosphere changes completely. Light and color fill the rooms, creating a fresh and comfortable feel. The pale blue and the pink chairs stand out in contrast to the white walls and wooden floors. There is a stairway matching he floors which connects the levels and fits perfect with with rest of the decor. We are sure you will find a lot of pleasing decorative instruments in the pictures below and we are looking forward to your comments on them.- via Contemporist
You’ve seen a lot of residences here on Freshome lately built on terrains that are not leveled. This brings a particular challenge for architects, but also amazing end results. The Edge House by Jarmund / Vigsnæs AS Architects is located in Kolbotn, a suburb south of Oslo out in the cold Norway. Its unusual architecture caught our eye as it is not very common for a house to have such un-smooth edges and seem as it it is about to fall off a small cliff. Even though on the outside it looks unusual and interestingly shaky, the building couldn’t be steadier. The residence belongs to a young couple that wanted a cool design with a limited budget, a place that “looked like you could shoot a James Bond movie in it”. We think the architects caught the essence of their wish. It is now up to you to give us your opinion.- via Arch Tracker
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From Agraz Architectures this amazing looking residence was built in collaboration with many artists, leaving nothing to chance. The house belongs to family Espinosa Viramontes, who wanted a place that would fit well in the neighborhood and also take on the challenges of the complicated terrain. We think the team did a great job at covering the owner’s demands and below you have the fantastic results. The construction not only has an impressive and unusual exterior, built in a triangular shape and looking very dynamic, but the interior stands out as well. A spiral staircase is the centerpiece of the home and connects the levels. Glass and wood are present all around, creating a homey feel. The furniture is minimalist and also features wooden themes. We appreciate the overall simplicity and elegance. Now- what do you like about this place?
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Remember those ancient remains you see now and then during visits in ancient locations? Or those medieval castles that are still available to the average visitor today only as museums? Today’s home doesn’t fit in any of the above categories, instead it is a modern place, meant for residential living. CastleRock is a building located in Bodrum, a city known worldwide as a summer tourist attraction in Turkey. The amazing project comes from GAD (Global Architectural Development) and Dara Kirmizitoprak and is situated on a hillside, overlooking the city.
The project was built using only stone, concrete, glass and steel in order to adhere to the environmental friendly buildings located in its vicinity. CastleRock is a residential complex, featuring double-room and three-room apartments, each with a pool and garden. All the interiors have unobstructed views to the valley. Would you like to live in a place like this or do you consider the project obsolete? -via Arch Tracker
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The house was designed by A-cero and is located on a 3.500 m2 plot presenting a light slope that is used by the access ramp to the garage. The floor plan has the form of a greek cross, and is delimited by the access pathway and the other properties on both of its sides. The design of this 1.200 m2 compact single-family house is guided by two main concepts: a great functionality in the distribution of the interior spaces and their openness to the exterior to make the most of the views. Both ideas are also present in the interior design and in the selection of the construction materials. Inside the house, the design follows a functional structure evolving around the hall stairs, an central design element that provokes a surprising visual and spatial effect. Another breathtaking space is the double height volume that contains the living room.
The form has been object of design since the conception of the project, in the same way and degree than any other functional or technical aspect. A clear and smooth composition of shapes, born from the encounter of expressive and massive blocks composing a sculptural group.The façade’s geometrical configuration offers inclined walls with clean cuts. The two rectangular intersected bodies surround the cylinder containing the staircase that connects all the house’s areas. The building is divided in three levels according to the program’s needs. The access is on the ground floor, where all the more public spaces are located: hall, living and dining rooms, office, TV room and kitchen. The living room occupies a double height space open to the exterior views through great glass panes. All the objects that could interfere with the contemplation of the views, like railings or walls, have been suppressed or replaced by transparent elements. The main entrance door is made of a 6 m high glass pane, letting the visitor perceive the interior of the house.
On a lower level are located the technical installation rooms, laundry, indoor swimming pool, games room, wine cellar, garage and a leisure area with a reading space, dining room and TV. A staircase with glass railings and a glass corridor that goes through the double height space takes to a studio on the upper level overlooking the living room. Next to this area are the master bedroom, equipped with a walk-in closet and bathroom, and four more bedrooms with bathrooms, organized around a corridor covered with shelves. The richness of this spatial composition is also apparent in the exterior, and organizes the connection between the house and its surroundings. This dynamical and rich design is also translated to a structural system made only of reinforced concrete walls, avoiding intermediate columns that could alter the space’s scale and cleanliness.
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