YEZO Retreat

Located in the idyllic Hokkaido island, in Japan, YEZO is a small retreat, nestled in a northern mountain range, using its dramatic landscape and an experimental design approach to create a sanctuary in nature. Contacted by an ambitious client, Japanese architecture studio LEAD started work on this unique dwelling, a place where guests can enjoy time for quiet reflection and private enjoyment in a setting defined by wood, stone, water, and light, whilst surrounded by ever-changing natural beauty. The projects´s elegant and fluid space follows a highly minimalist, yet expressive, performance-driven material and construction approach. The wooden roof shell structure is built up from glue-laminated (GluLam) timber beams suspended from a central concrete chimney and clad with regionally sourced black slate. The impressive YEZO Retreat is a winner of the Golden Pin Design Award for the year 2020.

BLACK & WHITE MEWS

Located in London´s exclusive Primrose Hill area, lays this stunning mews property renovated by Threefold Architects. The key aspect of the brief was to maximise the existing floor area and natural light throughout. This was achieved by placing the key open plan living space on the second floor with a private terrace to provide outdoor space and serve as a light well to the kitchen and living area. The stunning design employs a restrained palette of materials chara...
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ESCAPE TRAVELER

Escape Traveler is an interesting housing possibility developed for those who are looking for an alternative to the conventional way of life. It´s a towable small and comfy house, with 269 sf, enough for up to 6 people! Really well built, with careful attention to detail and an interesting straightforward design, it features wide window space, providing loads of natural light into the practical interior, the outside structure was built using recycled maple Dakota p...
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ULTRA SUSTAINABLE VICINO HOUSE | BY FORMA DESIGN GROUP

Perched on the bluffs of Pacific Palisades, California, the Vicino House by Forma Design Group features spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Bay. Originally built in the mid 1950’s, this major "gut" rehab adds new square footage to the original structure and incorporates a range of exceptional design features emphasizing green products and energy efficiency throughout the home....
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