* Residential Architecture: Quail Hill House by Bates Masi Architects

Residential Architecture: Quail Hill House by Bates Masi Architects: “..Approaching the house by the winding driveway, the gabled form, massive chimney, and shingled siding are all reminiscent of traditional houses on eastern Long Island. Looking closely, the shingles are, in fact, a woven screen of oak surveyors stakes, similar to those that dotted the steeply wooded lot when the clients first saw it. Similarly, the massive chimney that anchors the house to the site isn’t solid at all, but is actually made of thin concrete panels..”  Vernacular inspiration with many subtle, playful touches, interesting interior volumes offering advantageous settings for a large contemporary art collection, abundant natural light, indoor/outdoor sensibility..

See our post on two other homes by Bates Masi Architects: Residential Architecture: Lion’s Head by Bates Masi Architects and Residential Architecture: Genius Loci, Montauk by Bates Masi + Architects.

image: Christopher Wesnofske; article: Arthitectural

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* Architecture: Police Headquarters & Extension of Charleroi/Danses by Ateliers Jean Nouvel & MDW Architecture

Architecture: Police Headquarters & Extension of Charleroi/Danses by Ateliers Jean Nouvel & MDW Architecture: “..Beside preserving two remarkable wings of an existing cavalry building and adapting them according to low energy standards, this sustainable project includes a third vertical “wing”: a 75-meter new elliptical passive tower clad in blue bricks that accommodates very flexible police offices and facilities..[the] extension houses dance studios and residences for artists, located in small brick buildings that help preserving a human scale. A tent on the roof houses the new foyer-belvedere. All the elements of the complex are connected by a large plaza directly accessible from the street and a public brasserie invites life to enter the plaza. The unusual ensemble creates a green landmark for the city..”  Distinctive form, sustainability, social sensibility..

See other posts on work by Ateliers Jean Nouvel: Gehry, Hadid, Foster, Ando, & Nouvel – All on One Small Island, Jean Nouvel Design for “One Central Park” Finally Approved and Conflict Surrounding Jean Nouvel’s Proposed New Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper.

image: © Ateliers Jean Nouvel – MDW ARCHITECTURE; article: Arthitectural

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* Residential Architecture: AGE House by Marco Bernardini

Residential Architecture: AGE House by Marco Bernardini: “..The house is obtained by using the height difference between the terraces, its volume is placed in the section of the hill, partially creating a hypogeum structure.Therefore, the roof acquires the profile of a terrace, creating a natural, green cover for the house.The green cover improves the housing microclimate, reducing energy costs and regulating rainwater storage..Adapting to the surrounding environment, the house represents an example of bioclimatic architecture, a living model which satisfies comfort standards thought the passive control of microclimate, reducing the utilisation of heating systems and enhancing the efficiency of the exchanges between house and environment..”  Virtually invisible, extensive glazing, sustainability, stone, very sharp contemporary all white interior with wood details..

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* Residential Architecture: Diamond House by SAQ

Residential Architecture: Diamond House by SAQ: “..Through a series of convex angles and large frame transparencies, the gaze in the living space is ultimately drawn towards the surrounding green scenery on which the new volume seems to float..The facade covered in carved foam plates, mimics a curtain vibrating through the effect of a constant breeze and the incoming sunlight..”  Abundant glazing, natural light, views..

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* Residential Architecture: House in Przysucha by Damian Kotwicki

Residential Architecture: House in Przysucha by Damian Kotwicki: “..a rectangular plan, gable roof, two deep undercuts. On the eastern side is the entrance to the building,  terrace with winter garden, overlooking the forest on the west side..Shape of the house refers to a traditional Polish houses.  The east and west facades, roof is use titanium zinc sheets. At the peak elevations concrete brick black was designed. Large windows combined  with modern materials, makes the traditional form of  Polish house  modern, and minimalistic..”  Interesting contemporary take on a vernacular form; privacy, light, glass-enclosed winter garden..

image: Courtesy of Damian Kotwicki; article: Arthitectural

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