Showing posts with label Residential. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Residential. Show all posts

Private Penthouse by Menzo Architettura & Design













This private penthouse, located in Udine, Italy, was designed by Menzo Architettura & Design.

The apartment’s visible wooden ceiling beams give it a rustic touch that link it to a typical Italian villa, contrasting with the more modern touches of the light fixtures criss-crossing the beams and the steel elements of the kitchen.
Private Penthouse by Menzo Architettura & Design:

“The custom-design of the furniture in this penthouse in Udine is based on modern and minimalist elements that adapt to the existing environment and fit with the wood truss which has been laid bare. The materials and surfaces used, such as the suspended marble washbasins, the glossy white lacquered surfaces of the furniture, and the wood-paneled wardrobe enhance natural simplicity in the living spaces.”

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Multi-Level Apartment by Peter Kostelov


Located in Moscow, Russia is the Multi-Level Apartment by Peter Kostelov.

Along with the apartment, nearly all of the furniture was specifically designed for the space as well.



































Multi-Level Apartment by Peter Kostelov:
http://www.homedsgn.com/2013/02/16/multi-level-apartment-by-peter-kostelov/
“Characteristic of this apartment is its inner space and cubic capacity. It is located on the top 18th floor. Initially it was a two level apartment of total houseroom of 258 sqm. As for the first level it was quite common one: three meter standard height of ceiling and a houseroom of 69 sqm. The second level houseroom was larger 189 sqm and the height of ceiling varied from 3 to 8 meters in different zones. Surely these unique space peculiarities caused project direction: to not only exploit maximum of this nonstandard extreme height but to make multi-level space.

The owner of the apartment approved the idea, moreover it was requested that each member of the family should have extra space so that everyone including 3 children of different age and gender could have their private space for comfortable living. Central part of the apartment on the second level was as large as 60 sqm and more than 8m high. The space was vertically divided into two levels by the newly made third level.

After making necessary calculation on the thickness of overhead cover 0,5m was put as required space for structural beams, placing ventilation and final trimming. The highest ceiling 4,5m was chosen for the living room located at the lower part of the second level. The upper part on the second level got 3m, where a bedroom, a bathroom and a study room are located. Thus the third level added 54 sqm to the apartment.

The covers between second and third floors have two clear spaces. One was left for the staircase, while the second one, the closest to the window, appeared to join two spare spaces of the second and third level, the flow of light of which makes partially two-tiered space.

On the third level a dome made by glass partitions separates a bedroom and a study room, which allows the light to spread evenly. The floor space of 9 sqm was added to 20 sqm of the lower level. Consequently the floor space of each nursery room got 30 sqm located on two levels. A home library ceiling in the right –hand side of the apartment is 4,4 m. The same as in children’s room the second level was made here which enlarged it to 8 sqm All in all 35 sqm was added to houseroom. Rearranging turned a duplex apartment into four-level apartment having added to it 90 sqm of extra house room (from 258 sqm up to 348 sqm)

Nearly all pieces of furniture (except settees and beds) were specially designed. The owners gave preference to warm and light colors. In contrast to upholstering the furniture was made from natural processed metal: dinner and low tables, bookstands, stools, shelves.”


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Exploring the Tradition of Gathering Around a Fire: Shadowboxx Residence



Olson Kundig Architects designed Shadowboxx, an open residence flanked by trees and a rising bank, on the island of Lopez in the U.S. state of Washington. According to the architects, the residence aims to “facilitate an intimate understanding of this special place and explores the tradition of gathering around a fire“. When the giant shutters are not closed for protection, the exterior of the house can be easily mistaken for a compact mass of steel clad glass.


A very strong connection with the outdoors was enabled: “The building purposely confuses the traditional boundaries between a built structure and its surroundings. Its masses are modeled by winds off the water, exterior cladding is allowed to weather and rust, and shifting doors, shutters, walls and roofs constantly modulate the threshold between inside and outside“. A seamless transition from one room to another may remind one of the layout of an art gallery. The most spectacular interior of the Shadowboxx is probably the bathhouse, topped by a roof that can be detached at the push of a button.





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Imposing Modern Residence in California: OZ House


DescriptionThe new OZ Residence in Atherton, California captures the essence of casual California living with open planning, rich natural materials, and strong visual connection to beautiful gardens designed by landscape architect Ron Herman.
The owners, a couple with three young children, wanted their home to have a casual, barefoot feel, like a vacation destination. Their 2.8 acre site, with gentle slopes to the south and mature landscaping on all sides was the perfect setting to create a home that would fully engage the beautiful landscape. The 10,000 square foot home is organized into a ‘L’ shaped plan with 2 wings joined at a two-story great room. Sheathed in mahogany boards and fully glazed on two sides, this beautiful volume pierced by a floating glass bridge both connects and separates the family and sleeping wings on either side.
Architect
Swatt | Miers Architects
Project
OZ Residence
Atherton, CA / USA, 2010























Swatt | Miers Architects
5845 Doyle Street, Suite 104
Emeryville CA 94608
Phone +1 510 985 9779
Fax +1 510 985 0116
info@swattmiers.com 
Partners
Robert Swatt
George Miers
Employees 15
Founded 1975
Specialization
Architecture 
Renovation 
Interior Design 
Corporate Architecture 
Landscape Architecture 
Masterplan 

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