The open mouth of this steel-clad house in Fukuoka, Japan, by architects Case-Real reveals its interior to anyone strolling by. Red and grey galvanized steel envelops the exterior of the House in Saitozaki, which is single-storey on side but has two storeys on the other. A pitched roof with exposed eaves shelters living and dining rooms on the single-storey side, while utility rooms are located opposite beneath three first-floor bedrooms.
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Designed by Australian firm BKK architects, this project has been undertaken for a couple and their children of varying ages. It includes alterations to an existing Edwardian House and a new separate studio to the rear of the site. The house is designed so that the spaces within and around the house will be adaptable over time to suit the changing needs of the family. The possibility for the studio space to be converted into an office has been considered as has the basement entertainment area conversion into a gym or multi-purpose play room. A central courtyard contains a pool and landscaped areas.
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If you are an architecture freak, what we are about to tell you would excite you big time. The Japanese destination of Fukushima now sports a house wrapping three voids. Designed by Kanagawa-based architects No 555, this unique building exhibits a simple and solid exterior with a dark metallic cladding. Transparent horizontal stripes break the monotonous surface, and also provides fleeting views of the inside courtyard. High level privacy is secured for the inhabitants as the exterior has been wrapped around the outdoor space.
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Eccentricity is this structure’s main characteristic – a Corbusian – inspired study on the relationship between interior and exterior spaces – named Wall House 2 and located in Groningen, the Netherlands. The original design of this unconventional building was completed 28 years ago, it was designed by John Hejduk who died a sudden death one year ago. After unexpected sad information Netherlands-based studio decided to finish this project. Many details changed during this time – location, budget, details – but the 2,500 square feet residential structure took on the task of presenting John Hejduk’s vision. Surrealist sculpture merged with cubist paintings and architecture shape a series of public, semi-public and private quarters – as compartmentalized by the owners.
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Future inhabitants of this special residence wanted to have two homes in one. Stuttgart-based architectural practice Alexander Brenner Architects had achieved this goal. They designed a MIKI 1 residence which appears to be a single villa, nevertheless behind the facade there are two individual homes, with two different layouts. Here is more from the architects: “While the villas have almost the same floor area, the western half of the duplex has a multi-room plan suitable for a family, whereas the eastern half was designed with an open, flowing room concept. The generous stairs with twelve steps leads from the road to the en-trance level. The entrances are invisibly integrated into the surface structure of the ground floor. Additionally, the eastern half of the duplex offers direct access via the garage.
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This wonderful Lovelli Residence has been designed by Studio Word of Mouth, and is a modern residence located on the west coast of Bali.The concept idea of the architects was to create an enjoyable and airy space, very bright and modern that would answer the entertainment needs of the owners and provide different functions that interact in an original way. Now, the thing about interaction between different spaces can be found everywhere around the house, for example the dining area flows seamlessly into a lounge, while the living area interacts in a natural way with the pool area. Each bedroom opens to the green terraces through the use of some huge sliding doors, that also helps to maximize the natural light and enhance the perception of the size of the space.
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