Federal House

The 2021 INDE.Awards winners have been announced, and from a wide array of entries there could still only be one winner and it went to the incredibly deserving Federal House by Edition Office. With a monochrome exterior composed of black-pigmented concrete and black timber, this impressive house sits like a void in the Byron Bay hinterland of Australia. The stunning interior welcomes in the greenery through floor-to-ceiling windows, while a central fern garden brings an organic presence to the heart of the home. The bedrooms expand into a covered outdoor living space, and beneath the upper platform is a subterranean pool with an opening that frames in views of the rolling treetops.

Photos: Ben Hosking

JOSHUA TREE RESIDENCE

After going viral back in 2017, the Starburst House is now available for purchase. The unique residence in Joshua Tree was visualised by London-based Whitaker Studio, and is made with a cluster of shipping containers. Set in an area of 36 hectares, on top of the vast mountain landscape of California, this impressive 200sqm residence conglomerates several containers, forming an absolutely unbelievable star-shaped exoskeleton. The set of containers assum...
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TOBIN ISLAND BOATHOUSE

The Tobin Island Boathouse is worth a serious look should you be out and around Lake Rousseau, a part of the Muskoka Lakes in Ontario, Canada. Designed by the AKB Architects team, the sleek minimal and edgy look is beautifully integrated in its luscious natural surroundings. This boathouse uses mainly weathered cedar wood with a special charred treatment, similar to an old Japanese technique, known as the Shou Sugi Ban, which helps the whole thing seamlessly blend w...
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SHEL HAMMOCK SHELTER

SHEL is an ultralight hammock shelter that can simply be pulled over your existing hammock and cinched for a warm nigh´s sleep. Made available for the outdoorsy folks who need a versatile piece of gear, the "Shel” can be used for multiple purposes, use it as a sleeping bag, a tarpaulin, a pad or an underquilt, and even a bug net. This versatile item is small and light when compacted, easily folded and portable (under 20 ounces) to go along with you even on long j...
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