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Pentahouse
Pentahouse
Named after its use of geometric forms, the Pentahouse reimagines the modern mountain home. The structure’s comprised of a series of concrete pentagons. Ranging in size, the layers create a series of slopes and peaks, reminiscent of the contours of a towering range. Internally, its pitched roof results in dramatic..
Werder Lake House
Werder Lake House
Sited on a hilltop overlooking the Havel River, the Werder Lake House adapts to the changing seasons in modern fashion. The concrete base resembles a found stone that has been hallowed out and converted into a home. Residents can stay warm during the winter months within its thick concrete walls, conserving energy..
Casa Bedolla
Casa Bedolla
Using materials sourced from the landscape, Casa Bedolla integrates itself into the mountains of Mexico. The stone and concrete dwelling is comprised of two boxes wedged between the sloping topography. Resembling the ridges, its natural facade blends into the backdrop as if it was almost chiseled into the hillside. The..
Ayla Golf Academy and Clubhouse
Ayla Golf Academy and Clubhouse
Inspired by the surrounding landscape, the Ayla Golf Academy and Clubhouse becomes a park of Jordan’s Aqaba desert. The structure created by Oppenheim Architecture mimics the neighboring dunes with a wavy roofline. To further integrate the exterior into the scenery, the curved concrete shell is..
Cabin Stokkoya
Cabin Stokkoya
Anchored to a hillside on a Norwegian island, the Cabin Stokkoya offers a minimalist seaside retreat. The shelter sits lightly on the terrain, perched on a series of piles. Its dark timber cladding is inspired by the coastal rock formations while a contrasting interior provides a warm refuge from the rugged climate...
Monolit Beach House
Monolit Beach House
The Monolit Beach House isn’t your typical surf shack. With its clean lines and cantilevered design, the seaside dwelling is for the modernist wave rider. The rendering imagines a home propped up on a natural rock formation allowing the incoming tide to crash beneath it. A pair of concrete planes form the..
Rosario House
Rosario House
Designed for a family devoted to the cultivation of plants, the Rosario House connects to the Mexican landscape with an open-air design. The dwelling is comprised of four independent cubes of varying heights and function. Rather than traditional corridors, the volumes are linked by an exterior courtyard. The gravel..
Dogtrot House
Dogtrot House
Sited on an 18-acre meadow surrounded by mountains and pastures, the Dogtrot House is a contemporary homestead in rural Wyoming. Its simple, gabled forms resemble the region’s barn structures. Oxidized steel clads the sprawling rectangular dwelling, complimenting the rural scenery with a rusty facade. Its namesake..
Redstone House
Redstone House
Situated on a barren hill in Inner Mongolia, the Redstone House sits like a modern fortress. The structure draws from its natural environment using the rugged terrain and the direction of sunlight to guide the design. Inspired by traditional Chinese buildings, the structure is comprised of multiple stone boxes..
House in the Woods
House in the Woods
Nestled in the forest of Poland, a timber-clad box forms the House in the Woods. The rectangular dwelling sits on a small knoll overlooking a pond and is naturally secluded from neighboring structures by the surrounding trees. Its interior is defined by three zones — the parent’s block, the child’s block, and the..