BLACK EAGLE RESIDENTIAL HOUSE BY PERATHONER ARCHITECTS

BLACK EAGLE RESIDENTIAL HOUSE BY PERATHONER ARCHITECTS

Perathoner Architects : The main goal of the project was to merge the building with the surrounding natural alpine landscape. The steepness of the terrain suggested extending the building over four floors with the first two levels partly below grade. The house presents a smaller front on the north side, while the main front faces the south side featuring large windows overlooking the beautiful mountains.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

At the foot of the impressive natural landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, the studio Perathoner Architects designed a house in a peculiar architectural style. The entire building has a modernist architecture with clean lines, but also carries echoes of architectural traditions like the use of local materials such as stone and wood. The house was constructed according to high energy efficiency standards respecting the rules of environmental sustainability of the materials.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:

The harmonious integration of the architecture into the landscape and the conscientious implementation of energy efficient solutions were the main goals of this project.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:

Planning began in 2014. The projecect was realized in 2015 in Selva of Val Gardena-Italy at the foot of the impressive natural landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:

The materials used are: insulating bricks, larch wood, reinforeced concrete and Dolomia stone. Large windows flank two sides of the building. The attic features floor-to-ceiling glass throughout.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:

The residential area is about 2.000 m3. The building offers three separate living units and a large garage with a car lift that provides access to an underground parking space.

Black Eagle Residential House by Perathoner Architects was a Winner of A’ Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2016 – 2017.

 

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‘PERFORMANCE’ ANNOUNCED AS THE THEME FOR WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2017

‘PERFORMANCE’ ANNOUNCED AS THE THEME FOR WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2017

World Architecture Festival 2017 : The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has announced that ‘Performance’ will be the theme for its tenth edition, which is to be held at the Arena Berlin in Germany from 15-17 November 2017.

The notion of performance in architecture will be central to this year’s architectural tour programme, including a visit to Hans Scharoun’s Berlin Philharmonie, which inspired the concept of listening to music in the round when it opened in 1963.

Abu Dhabi Performance Centre – Zaha Hadid

Other destinations on the tour programme include Radialsystem V, by Gerhard Spangenberg, the former pumping station now repurposed for use as a venue for contemporary dance and music events, and Frank Gehry’s Pierre Boulez Concert Hall.

Bamboo Playhouse Malaysia – Eleena Jamil

Revealing the theme for 2017, WAF Programme Director Paul Finch commented: “This year we will examine the multiple aspects of performance that architecture has to embrace: aesthetic, technical, economic and psychological.”

La Llotja Theatre Spain – Mecanoo

We will be discussing buildings designed for performance – for example theatres and concert halls – but also the role that buildings play in the life and spectacle of the city itself.”

The WAF Awards, the ‘Oscars of architecture’, sit at the heart of the Festival and celebrate global architectural excellence across completed buildings, future projects and landscape projects. Entries are being welcomed in 30 categories.

La Llotja Theatre Spain – Mecanoo

Entrants for the WAF Awards programme can take advantage of an Early Bird rate until 27 April. The final deadline for entries this year is 18 May. Practices submitting three or more projects will be able to enjoy a 15% discount on entry fees.

Past winners include Zaha Hadid Architects, BIG, Snøhetta, Isay Weinfeld and Foster + Partners as well as ones to watch Vo Trong Nghia, Farshad Mehdizadeh and Gustavo Penna.

The Interior Directory is the proud media partner for WAF 2017 Berlin. We would be getting you all the news and updates from WAF 2017.

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INTERIORS OF CONTEMPORARY FAMILY HOUSE BY MATERIUM IN SINGAPORE

INTERIORS OF CONTEMPORARY FAMILY HOUSE BY MATERIUM IN SINGAPORE

Materium Singapore : Designed in 2017 by Materium, this contemporary single family house is situated in Singapore.

 

Photo Courtesy : Materium Singapore

 

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5 TRENDS IN THE PROPERTY RENTAL MARKET

5 TRENDS IN THE PROPERTY RENTAL MARKET

 

News : As a landlord, it’s important to stay a cut above the rest.  In order to do this, you have to stay on top of the latest trends.  Here are just a few of the biggest trends in the rental market you can learn from to get yourself ahead.

Urban Living is In

Renters today tend to live and work for many years before settling down to own a home. This is due to many financial and cultural factors, including delayed marriage, student debt, and scarce credit availability.  Because of this, renters are looking to blend work and play.  Renters today seek community, and access to nightlife and cultural activities. For many, renting doesn’t mean resigning themselves to the suburbs. To know what areas are hot in your location, research the demographics of hot spots near good restaurants, bars, beaches, shopping centers, and other areas that may attract a particular age group and crowd.

Middle Class Affordability

Due to the slow growth rate of jobs after the recession, many renters are just now reaching, or struggling to maintain, a middle class lifestyle.  Because renters deal with mounting student debt, bills, and other costs, they demand more bang for their buck out of a rental property.  After all, if they are going to rent for many years before buying a home, they might as well enjoy where they live. In addition, as older tenants begin to settle down and have children, they may rent for a few more years and thus seek a middle ground to help kick-start their family life.

More Amenities

If, as a landlord, you seek to stand out among the other landlords in your area, it is in your best interest to update your amenities.  Many tenants are inclined to look for apartments that exhibit features that they are hard-pressed to find anywhere else.  For example, the days of spending a weeknight or an entire Saturday cleaning laundry at a laundromat is becoming a thing of the past.  With the exception of dense cities with much older apartments—such as those in New York City—many landlords may find that installing washers and dryers within the unit is a head-turner at apartment showings.  Even community washers and dryers can’t compare to the convenience of a tenant being able to stay in the comfort of their own home to do their laundry.  Fortunately, if your unit is tight on space, you can now find stackable washers and dryers, which are efficient units that can fit in small spaces such as closets.

Modern Industrial or Rustic Chic

The age of industrial and rustic decorating is in.  This home décor trend arose after skyrocketing rent prices drove renters further from the city center. As a result, large abandoned buildings like factories were converted into cheap living spaces to provide affordable housing. This is a trend you will find in many cities, most notably Brooklyn. This has made the look more popular than ever.  Exposed brick walls, restored wood floors, subway tiled kitchens, and other like materials all fit the trend of a cozy yet modern feel.

Larger Entertainment Spaces

Renters want to make the most of their unit, especially if that unit is small. Even if they don’t own a home, they still want to wine and dine with family and friends. This calls for a larger space.  In order to create a larger space within your property, you should consider knocking out some walls. For instance, a wall that separates the kitchen from the living room obstructs to floor of traffic and space.  Simply take out the wall, and voila! You have an open space. Creating the space allows more flow of traffic and inclusion among guests.

When it comes to rental trends, it is also a good idea to check out your local market.  Not all trends are universal, just as every city’s culture is unique and diverse. As always, when choosing tenants for you modern property, always perform tenant background searches to ensure you’re placing trustworthy individuals in your investment property.

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PERUVIAN HOUSE BY RIOFRIO + RODRIGO ARQUITECTOS

PERUVIAN HOUSE BY RIOFRIO + RODRIGO ARQUITECTOS

SUBTLE SYDNEY APARTMENT INTERIORS BY IAN MOORE

SUBTLE SYDNEY APARTMENT INTERIORS BY IAN MOORE

360° APARTMENT IN SÃO PAULO BY DIEGO REVOLLO ARCHITECTS

360° APARTMENT IN SÃO PAULO BY DIEGO REVOLLO ARCHITECTS

 

Ceramiche Refin S.p.A. : Ceramiche Refin tiles play centre stage in this outstanding project byBrazilian architect Diego Revollo. The 130m² apartment is located in Alto da Lapa with the lawyer client buying off plan. The client realised immediately that the interior space needed to be radically different, he wanted something personal yet perennial. The basic elements needed to be high quality and original and this is where the tiles came into their own.

In this scheme the architect combined the best of Brazilian with enduring European design influences. Panels of American Walnut used with local Cumaru wood (Brazilian gold teak) juxtaposed against a soft textural grey palette; sculptural furniture and artefacts with transparent elements of lighting alongside accessories. The entire design was set against a bold backdrop of a fully clad kitchen zone where the tiles are used 360°. Ceramiche Refin’s Frame Carpet porcelain tiles are used on the floor, walls and ceiling – they are quite simply the star of the show.

These contemporary porcelain tiles are a modern take on a classic, they have a randomised pattern that is geometric and detailed, injecting personality into the space whilst bringing the kitchen area to life. The collection designed by Studio FM Milano won the prestigiousEuropean Design Award for the Frame Collection. Frame Carpet tiles turn the usual tile conventions on its head by reversing tile patterning and shading.

Photo Courtesy : Alain Brugier

HARWYN MULTIPURPOSE SPACE BY HARWYN

HARWYN MULTIPURPOSE SPACE BY HARWYN

 

A Design Award : Design by Architect Selwyn Blackstone and Conceptualied by Designer Jason Fremder, the approach to the project required thinking outside the box. It was imperative that at a practical level, the project would be progressive while utilizing existing technologies. PIR panels supply structural integrity, thermal insulation and excellent acoustic properties. Alucobond brings limitless design possibilities with the aid of CNC technology. The clever use of minimal steel in the right places creates a box that suffers no twist or bend. The ability to assemble a Harwyn Pod from scratch in 4 days is an accomplishment that the team is proud of.

INSPIRATION:

The project was born by the desire to create a space that would bend to the need of the user while being luxurious and opulent, blending with nature. The initial motive came of necessity. With the birth of my first daughter, I required a quite place to continue working without leaving the house. The choice was to rent an office, or create a permanent structure that would be manufactured off site. And there the idea for the Harwyn Pod was born together with the birth of my first daughter.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES 

The Harwyn Pod is a premium permanent structure designed from the ground up with the ability to be easily relocated at any time. It is luxurious but homey with an aim to blendArchitecture with nature.

INTERACTION:

Consciousness arises in the presence of the object it apprehends, likewise the optimal use for a Harwyn Pod arises in the presence of the Pod user. A drummer sees a Harwyn, they see the ultimate drum room that will provides the creative space to explore their art form. When aSchool Principal sees the Harwyn, it is apparent that the Pod will serve as the ultimate flexible meeting space the school has so desperately needs. The flow and interaction with a Harwyn Pod is always determined by a user.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:

The seed idea for the project was first conceived in December 2012. Prototype sketched in February 2013. Prototype production commenced June 2013. First installed for client July 2014 in Melbourne Australia.

Harwyn Multipurpose Space by Harwyn is Winner of A Design Award 2016 in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2015 – 2016.

Photo Courtesy : Harwyn

MCLEOD HOUSE SYDNEY BY IAN MOORE ARCHITECTS

MCLEOD HOUSE SYDNEY BY IAN MOORE ARCHITECTS

 

Ian Moore Architects : This 4 bedroom, 322sqm house is located on a ridge above Sydney’s Middle Harbour, with significant district views as well as a distant view to Chatswood in the west and North Sydney to the southwest.

A strong horizontal expression is emphasised by the cantilevered terrace off the new living area, with floor to ceiling glazing to all rooms taking advantage of the significant views and natural daylight. Sawtooth clerestory windows allow northern light and cross ventilation to rooms along the southern face of the house, with a combination of glass and aluminium operable louvres controlling privacy, ventilation and sun shading. The house was conceived as an open viewing platform, with an overlaid veil to modify the internal conditions. Internally the planning is essentially open spaces modified by sliding screens, rather than traditional cellular rooms with doors.

The upper level contains twin garages, 3 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms, TV room and open plan kitchen, dining and living area, opening to the large terrace. A central corridor runs from the entry to the stair, with a series of fixed and sliding wall panels opening to rooms either side. A new lower level has been added that allows direct access to the swimming pool and garden from a family room and provides guest accommodation and a gymnasium in the former basement.

The client is a collector of all things ‘Philippe Starck’ and had already purchased a number of items, including door handles, light fittings, taps, bath and a toilet suite prior to the design of the house. These items had to be integrated into the design as well as several pieces of Starck designed furniture.

Materials are long life and low maintenance, aluminium cladding to the new upper level, terrazzo flooring, Corian lining to bathrooms and frameless glass balustrades.

Photo Courtesy : Ian Moore Architects

MOUNTAIN HOUSE BY DAVID GUERRA

MOUNTAIN HOUSE BY DAVID GUERRA

 

David Guerra Architects : It was challenging for Architect David Guerra to find a harmonious solution for the mixture of natural, rustic and contemporary elements and their materials which were necessary to satisfy the different tastes of the occupants (mother and two sons). Another challenge was the reconcilement of the steel structure which was used in the living room, the veranda and the bedrooms with its reclaimed wood coating and with the conventional structural system of the rest of the project. But as we can see today, Mountain House is an example of fine architecture and thoughts.

INSPIRATION

The idea was to create a house linked to nature which works as a big deck of contemplation and sociability using natural material to make an atmosphere of snugness in a contemporary proposal. There was no intention to follow a fad by the choice of the furniture. Rather each article of furniture was selected carefully to reflect the personal history of the occupants with their multiplicity, their references and values.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES

The project was tought as a weekend refugee for a family, on a site located inside a valley with many mountains nearby, composing a beautiful natural space. To attend necessities, the entire project was distributed on the same level, making it perfect for appreciation of the many viewssurrounding the house.

INTERACTION

For this residence, the architect found that the footprint created was a major issue that should be minimized. All itens on the program were tought to preserve the existing natural landscape and to provide astonishing views fo the occupants and visitors. Mountain House Residential by David Guerra is Winner of A Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2015 – 2016.

Photo Courtesy : Jomar Bragança