Chalet Vale Perkins

Chalet Vale Perkins exemplifies harmony between architecture and nature. Designed by Studio Lemay, this 2,500-square-foot chalet extension integrates seamlessly with the environment, utilizing sustainable materials and passive energy techniques to minimize its carbon footprint. The structure, nestled into the natural slope, features a sloped green roof, providing seasonal color changes and improving energy efficiency.

Large windows offer stunning views of Lake Memphremagog and the forest while promoting natural ventilation, eliminating the need for air conditioning. The chalet's wood design reflects the surrounding trees, blending the interior and exterior for a peaceful, nature-connected retreat.

LR2 Residence

Located in California, this award-winning house overlooks Pasadena and its adjacent mountains from its perch on the hillside. Idealised by Santa Monica-based architecture practice Montalba Architects, the 4,200 square-foot house is made up of several separate volumes integrated into the downhill slope of the lot, creating open spaces between the structures for integrated planting areas, covered terraces, and dial linear water features for passive cooling. The house ...
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BACK COUNTRY HOUSE

Designed by David Maurice of LTD Architectural, the award-winning "Back Country House” is a stunning retreat located in the settlement of Puhoi, just north of Auckland, New Zealand. The two-storey residence plays on the uniquely New Zealand typology of the back-country hut, with a simple structure that comprises a timber frame, shed roof, terrace, and a metal-sided annex. The house comprises a single volume for living, cooking and eating, with&nb...
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RESIDENCE IN GREECE | BY KONSTANTINOS KONTOS

This spectacular contemporary house was designed by Greek architect Konstantinos Kontos. Located in Aigina Island, Greece, the modern residence offers unique breathtaking views of the island and surrounding ocean. The house can be opened up in the middle, hence making a "see through" from the pool out to the amazing views. ...
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