* Residential Architecture: Project R6 – Yongsan International Business District by REX Architecture

Residential Architecture: Project R6 – Yongsan International Business District by REX Architecture: “..an urban boutique residence for short-term business people, young urban professionals and foreign tenants located..due to the transience of its target users and the brief durations for which they are home, the unit sizes are small, measuring 40 m2, 50 m2, and 60 m2..by pulling layers of the typical housing tower in opposing directions, the small units maintain their size, but are stretched into favorable proportions that provide views and daylight from both sides, cross-ventilation, and creates a sense of community through the development of a central courtyard, roof terraces and conversation/reading/play pods..”  Distinctive form, residential units feature movable interior walls, high-end appointments, abundant glazing, natural light and views..

See our post on another project for the Yongsan International Business District, in Seoul, South Korea: Architecture: The Blade – Yongsan International Business District by Dominique Perrault.

image: image © luxigon; article: Designboom

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* Residential Architecture: 2012 AIA Housing Awards

Residential Architecture: 2012 AIA Housing Awards: “..award-winning dwellings include a variety of housing types such as a seaside courtyard house, a live/work loft, affordable apartments, and a monastery for Jesuit priests. However, they all seem to share strong connections to their sites, consideration for surrounding environments, and conservation of natural resources..ten residential projects were honored in four categories..”  Exceptional work, great interiors, lovely photos, 50-image slideshow..

image: One/Two Family Custom Housing, Hampden Lane House, Bethesda, Maryland, USA, Robert M. Gurney, FAIA; photo Maxwell Mackenzie Architectural Photographer; article: shelley d. hutchins, residentialarchitect.com

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* 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: Opus Hong Kong by Frank Gehry

Architecture: Opus Hong Kong by Frank Gehry: “..a residential property positioned on top of a winding hillside road in the metropolitan city. the tower is comprised of 12 residential units, two double-level garden suites with private swimming pools on the lower levels, and 10 custom apartments, each occupying an entire floor with unprecedented 360° views, ranging from 560 – 640 sqm in space. ‘I designed the building for hong kong, to respond to the unique conditions of the city. you wouldn’t build this anywhere else.’ - frank gehry..”  Ultralux, magnificent views, interesting conception and details..

See posts on other work by Frank Gehry: Gehry, Hadid, Foster, Ando, & Nouvel – All on One Small Island, New York by Gehry Now Complete, Frank Gehry’s New World Symphony Center – Wonderful the Way it Should Be and Frank Gehry’s Riotously Sculptural $100-million Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas Opens.

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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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