* Residential Architecture: Ipês House by StudioMK27 – Marcio Kogan

Residential Architecture: Ipês House by StudioMK27 – Marcio Kogan: “..Concrete is..a type of x-ray of the construction and of the passing of time, where the surface is impregnated not only with the smallest defects but also the knots of the wood. It is liquid stone, as has already been said. The experience of constructing in raw concrete during these last ten years has shown StudioMK27 the impracticality of making an absolutely perfect material. The House of Ipês incorporates this experience of design and construction in exposed concrete..In this house the material is used in a radical manner throughout the upper volume and, as such, the large concrete box appears to be floating atop a glass volume. In the living room, which continues to the veranda and the garden, the doors open entirely, diluting the division between interior and exterior. The main entrance is done through pivoting panels that also open entirely to the front garden. In the internal space, a long irregularly-shaped sofa wriggles around the room, constructing a space with no hierarchy among the different orientations..On the top floor, a TV room distributes the circulation to the bedrooms, which are lit by a wood block on the concrete wall of the facade. The wooden brises offer the interior great thermal comfort and makes it possible to totally control the lighting..The structure of the house incorporates large spans which accentuate the Idea of a floating Box, besides propitiating a totally free and continuous space. The use of raw concrete refers to modern buildings, aesthetically and functionally, as in a dialogue with this modern architecture. The House of Ipês, with its grand spans and brute material, transpires a sobriety and the concrete impregnated by the passage of time, exposes the existence of the life of the building..”  Another lovely home by Marcio Kogan.  Extensive glazing, natural light, privacy; refined wood and concrete interiors, impressive wine cellar, significant interior decoration, indoor/outdoor sensibility..

See our posts on other homes by Marcio Kogan:

• Residential Architecture: Cobogó House by Marcio Kogan
• Residential Architecture: Osler House by Marcio Kogan
• Residential Architecture: House 6 by Marcio Kogan
• Residential Architecture: BR House by Marcio Kogan
• Residential Architecture: House 53 by Marcio Kogan
• Architecture: Interview: Márcio Kogan by Studio MK27 (video interview with Marcio Kogan)
• Residential Architecture: Punta House by Marcio Kogan
• Residential Architecture: Chimney House by Marcio Kogan
• Residential Architecture: Paraty House by Marcio Kogan
• Residential Architecture: Bahia House by Marcio Kogan
• Residential Architecture: Brick House by Marcio Kogan

Visit Marcio Kogan’s StudioMK27 website – here.

image: Reinaldo Cóser; article: Contemporist

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* Design: Lighting Design: Scraplights by Graypants

Design: Lighting Design: Scraplights by Graypants: “..These ceiling lights by Seattle [Washington, USA] design studio Graypants are made from salvaged remnants of corrugated cardboard..Named Scraplights, the range utilises material leftover from the studio’s production of cardboard furniture plus reclaimed waste from the local area..The cardboard offcuts are laser-cut into concentric circles to maximise use of material before being stacked and glued together by hand..Four different shapes of shade are available..The lights are available from London furniture company Chest of Drawers..”  Repurposing, unique, wonderful..article includes video..

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* Residential Architecture: Micro Compact Home 016 by Richard Horden

Residential Architecture: Micro Compact Home 016 by Richard Horden: “..It took just four minutes and nine seconds to install this prefabricated guest house designed by British architect Richard Horden on a site overlooking Lake Maggiore in Switzerland..The compact prefabricated house was lifted in by helicopter and is the 16th in a series of tiny houses by Horden, of London firm Horden Cherry Lee Architects..He first developed the concept for the Micro Compact Home back in 2005, with the ambition to create a functional and comfortable home within a 2.6 metre-wide cube..” Adequate glazing, natural light, views; ultra-rapid installation..(video in article)..

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* Architecture + Design: Video: John Pawson, Plain Space

Architecture + Design: Video: John Pawson, Plain Space: “..World-renowned architect John Pawson, labeled a minimalist by many, discusses his career, his design aesthetic and his working relationship with Calvin Klein and Karl Lagerfeld. Focusing on space and light, his unique approach to both renders his work a pioneering example of contemporary architecture..”  A sensualist of the essential..

See our posts on John Pawson:

• Architecture: Plain Space by John Pawson at Fondazione Bisazza
• Architecture: Design Museum by John Pawson

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image: © Mark Barkaway; video: Crane.tv; article: Jordana , Sebastian . “Video: John Pawson, Plain Space” 15 Jun 2012. ArchDaily. <http://www.archdaily.com/245210&gt;