Imposing Modern Architecture in Sri Lanka: Chamila & Rohitha House |  |
- Imposing Modern Architecture in Sri Lanka: Chamila & Rohitha House
- Black And White Contemporary Apartment Smartly Designed
- Flexible Modern Architecture: Surprising Narrow House in Japan
- Sustainable Residence In Austria Designed in White: House L
| Imposing Modern Architecture in Sri Lanka: Chamila & Rohitha House Posted: 29 Mar 2013 05:01 AM PDT
This project presented to us by architect Channa Horombuwa is a conversion of a half-way done ordinary-looking house in Dompe, Sri Lanka into a contemporary piece of architecture. The house was at the half way mark, without a roof but with a collection of raw brick walls and slabs, when the client realized that the outcome of the house was not going to be what he has been expecting. The new residence now consists of five bedrooms, three bathrooms, large living, dining, pantry, TV lobby and kitchen. The Gym is a separate section located next to the pool.
The large living room with a double height opens out to the large front garden on one side and to the swimming pool and deck on the rear side. The intension was to maintain the outdoor indoor relationship very effectively with the use of large glazed panels. The entrance lobby or the stair lobby is once again a double height space with a floating staircase running in one stretch as a feature on one side against a textured colored wall with a series of glass openings at random sizes. The garden runs around the house and joins the swimming pool at the rear end. The glass floor above the deep end of the swimming pool is a special feature and a popular seating space for the visitors. [Photos and information provided by architect Channa Horombuwa]
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| Black And White Contemporary Apartment Smartly Designed Posted: 29 Mar 2013 01:48 AM PDT
Compact spaces are so cool because they usually have a very smart design behind the decoration. It’s always about how to make it more comfortable, as less boring as possible and super practical, of course. We’ve spotted this apartment on Decoholic and we thought of showing you how small apartments have an elegant something going on. In this particular case, it’s the black and white chromatic that makes it so interesting, without stealing its cheerfulness. Uncluttered and on different heights (the kitchen is upper than the living room without putting a pair of doors and a hallway but a symbolic pair of stairs) the apartment is quite nice and easy to explore.
To save space, doors have been eliminated. The boundary between the kitchen and the office, for example is made through a different type of flooring. Despite its reduced surface, the apartment has a big and comfortable bedroom. Because sleep and rest are very important for both your mood and skin, right?! The closet is masked and it sits right behind the bed, spreading on an entire wall (the “my clothes don’t fit in here” problem was, as you see, easily solved). Neat and stylish, the apartment is an interesting choice for those who seek their own small space to fit in.
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| Flexible Modern Architecture: Surprising Narrow House in Japan Posted: 28 Mar 2013 12:16 PM PDT
It is always fascinating to observe Japanese architecture in its most flexible sense. Fujiwaramuro Architects have completed the design for Narrow House, a project that seems to defy the laws of space, located in the downtown residential area of Kobe, Japan. The total area of the site of 36.95 square meters meant a good challenge for the architects, which ingeniously built living space vertically.
Despite its name, the inhabitants can enjoy their space, just like in any other horizontally-developed residence: “The slatted, drainboard-like floors on the first through third floors are connected to the slatted tables, stairwell and skylights, allowing sunlight to reach right to the bottom of the house. Three-dimensional gaps and holes in the visual field eliminate any sense of a two-dimensional spatial narrowness, or sensation of being fenced in“. Would you consider living in a home like this? Except for the lack of courtyards, we have to say we fail to see the disadvantages.
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| Sustainable Residence In Austria Designed in White: House L Posted: 28 Mar 2013 09:30 AM PDT
Especially designed for a family of four living with their two cats, House L by Schneider & Lengauer takes in the Austrian landscape of Scharten, with views of the Northern Limestone Alps. According to the architects, “three key requirements characterize the result. First, it was necessary to integrate the qualities of the site into a prestigious residential and working environment. Second, the client placed great importance on energy-efficient design. And thirdly, the home should reflect the family's fondness for the color white”.
The residence also accommodates the graphic design studio of the client and a large photo collection, which you will surely observe in the virtual tour below. All interiors are defined by minimalism, openness and elegance. Just as the brief stated, white is the predominant color, ensuring a smooth transition between rooms. Champagne-colored floors stand out in the general design, adding a touch of warmth.
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