Shaw House Vancouver | By Patkau Architects

Amazing home in Vancouver, featuring above ground pool, designed by local firm Patkau Architects. The Shaw House won several design awards in the years immediately after construction was completed, including the prestigious National Honor Award in 2005 from the American Institute of Architects. The reason it drew such attention is due to the fact that the designated site for the Shaw House unkindly dictated that this single occupant residence could not be greater than 8 meters wide.

ZEPHYROS VILLA | BY KOUTSOFTIDES ARCHITECTS

This stunning house is located in Cyprus and was designed by Koutsoftides Architects. The concept of construction was to unify the two buildings and landscapes and get a sense of calm and serenity. The main floor is divided in two by the ion in the middle of a courtyard and pool. The design of the house is facing north to overlook the fishing port of Pomos....
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SQUAM LAKE TREE HOUSE

Set just above the quiet shoreline of Squam Lake in New Hampshire, the Squam Lake Tree House is a thoughtful retreat that feels grown rather than built. Designed by Alchemy Architects, the home is best understood as a box of trees carved directly from the surrounding forest, using the forest itself as both material and inspiration. It is complex in how it is made, yet calm in how it lives. The compact 1500 square foot home follows Passive House principles...
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SHOR HOUSE

Nestled on Mayne Island in the Southern Gulf Islands, Shor House is a stunning example of sustainable design, seamlessly blending history with modern architecture. Designed by Measured Architecture, the house is built on a commitment to repurpose materials, including salvaged lumber from the previous house on-site and dry-stacked stone walls. The home features three buildings: the main house, a guest cabin, and a studio for ceramics and jewellery. With a focus on a ...
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