Hideg House – BÉRES ARCHITECTS

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© Tamas Bujnovszky . Pubblicata il 14 Febbraio 2014.

Focusing on sculptural cliffs and friendly hillside woods, Hideg-ház is an unusual object in the landscape of the outskirts of Kőszeg, a charming historical town in Hungary. The site had been used as a quarry a few cenutries ago so the exposed rock face was one of the strongest elements of the environment. In order to get enough direct sunlight all-year-long and to stay close to the sculptural cliffs, the building had been placed about 10 meters above the road that runs along the bottom of the valley.

© Tamas Bujnovszky . Pubblicata il 14 Febbraio 2014.

 

“An abstract footprint of a family’s lifestyle – perhaps these are the best words to describe the floor plan” architect Attila Béres says. The wooden cabin is floating a few steps above the natural terrain. The two parts are tied together with a thick black frame. These units taken apart create space for the covered outside terrace which became the central space of the cabin with its perfect views towards the colourful forms of the exposed rocks and the woods on the south side.

© Tamas Bujnovszky . Pubblicata il 14 Febbraio 2014.

 

Natural lights and views to the surrounding nature were the most important factors at the arrangement of spaces. The solid and open surfaces of the 110 sqm building react to these elements as well – large but shaded openings towards the best views on the south side, glimpses of the rock from accentuated spots on the north.

© Tamas Bujnovszky . Pubblicata il 14 Febbraio 2014.

 

The contrast between the rough sawn larch cladding stained black on the exterior surfaces and the same material with natural finish and smooth surface on the inside leads visitors towards the interior spaces. The clear white walls in the interior pick up the random colours of the sky and the surroundings.

© Tamas Bujnovszky . Pubblicata il 14 Febbraio 2014.

 

The building is located in a country with very diverse climate. Hot summers and cold winters desire a smart mix of architectural decisions to keep the cabin comfortable and easy to run in all four seasons. The clients had a clear concept about what they wanted to achieve in terms of building services and comfort. A combination of high-tec and simple ecological solutions resulted in extremely low energy consumption and moderate building cost.

© Tamas Bujnovszky . Pubblicata il 14 Febbraio 2014.

Waasmunster House _ ONO ARCHITECTUUR

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© Filip Dujardin . Pubblicata il 14 Febbraio 2014.

This typical Flemish allotment in a pine forest lacks a deterministic context. Except for the vertical rhythm of the pine trees, the surroundings enforce only few constraints. As a result the central theme for the design is found in the design brief itself. The design for the house demands an answer tailored to the needs of this client: no specific rooms are requested but instead an open plan that allows relocating within the house. In doing so a plan emerges with almost arbitrary placed massive volumes – containing couchettes used at night, bathroom, kitchen and storage – and generous light and open transitional spaces that are used during the day. Their use can be adapted to the desires of its inhabitants. Living everywhere.

© Filip Dujardin . Pubblicata il 14 Febbraio 2014.

A central patio forms the heart of the house and brings strong light to the surrounding spaces. Roof volumes mark certain areas in the enclosed volumes by the light they provide but also by the elevated heights they create. The limited budget compels the use of simple constructions, capturing the pure essence of the materials they are composed of. It is a house made as a composition of things. Each of the components is at its own a banal type: a concrete slab, masonry in concrete blocks, a wooden roof, simple greenhouse glazing, drains designed as spouts, prefab concrete wall cladding as countable oversized stones… It is in their composition that they become interesting.

© Filip Dujardin . Pubblicata il 14 Febbraio 2014.

 

The open plan is structured by oversized wooden beams, which do not only transfer loads but determine the spatial character of the house itself. The visible joints of the concrete masonry add an extra ornament to the rooms. The light wooden roof forms a warm complement to the massive concrete of load bearing walls. A subtle brutality.

Design: 2009-2011
Realization: 2011

© Filip Dujardin . Pubblicata il 14 Febbraio 2014.

Boat House – Tyinarchitects

A boathouse for storing boats and fishing gear converted for recreational summer use

Location: Aure, More og Romsdal, Norway
Client: Stein Erik Sorstrom
Project: Boathouse
Building period: April 2010-January 2011
Built by: TYIN tegnestue Architects

The boathouse is a cultural and historical hallmark of Norways coastal regions, where fishing used to be the primary profession. They have traditionally been used for storing boats and fishing gear, but today many of them are being converted for recreational summer use. The existing boathouse is located on the outermost reaches of the Moere-coast, and it hails from the middle of the eighteenth century.

Although the original boathouse had to be torn down, the simplicity of the old building combined with its effective placement and the use of materials became a source of inspiration for the architects. Many materials were reused: the internal panelling, the windows and the concrete walls. The exterior cladding is impregnated with a by-product from the sugar cane industry, which weathers to a grey colour. The shutters on the long side open with steel fittings.

Fonte: Tiny Architects