Kanna is a fishermen's retreat, a cabin nestled on the shores of Marlens' water body, offering tranquility and privacy away from prying eyes. Its triangular shape unfolds to reveal the panorama, safeguarding the majesty of the mountains. Standing at a height of 4.50 meters, it enables precise lure casting and effortless fishing.
Architecture firm
Laure Friès
Location
Val-de-Chaise, France
Photography
David Foessel
Principal architect
Laure Friès
Collaborators
Le Festival des Cabanes
Structural engineer
Antéi Structures, Samuel Mayeur
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Enscape, AutoCAD, Adobe
Construction
Laure Friès, Samuel Mayeur, Sarah Navellou
Material
Wood (spruce tree)
Client
Le Festival des Cabanes
The contemporary weekend house is designed to harmonize with the idyllic landscape of the Bohemian Paradise Protected Landscape Area. The design respects the historically rich environment and natural beauty of the region, while providing a tranquil retreat connected to the surrounding countryside.
Project name
Weekend House in Bohemian Paradise
Architecture firm
NEW HOW architects
Location
Hrubá Skála, Liberec Region, Czech Republic
Principal architect
David Zámečník
Built area
Built-up area 125 m²; Usable floor area 114 m²
Construction
General construction contractor. Piles contractor: Geoindustrie
Material
Wood, Metal, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
A small outpost is bermed into a steep slope site with mountain bike and cross-country ski access for an outdoor enthusiast. Located in Mazama, Washington, the site for this small cabin lies in the heart of the Methow Valley. The dramatic views and opportunity for year round recreation drew our client to this region.
Location
Mazama, Washington, USA
Photography
Ben Lindbloom
Design team
Jon Gentry, Aimée O’Carroll ARB, Ben Kruse
Structural engineer
J Welch Engineering
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › Cabin
This modern A-frame cabin harmoniously blends contemporary design principles with playful aesthetics, creating a unique sanctuary for relaxation and indulgence.
Project name
The Creamy Retreat
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Design team
Rabani Design
Visualization
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Typology
Residential › House
Nemo Villa project site is located in Karaj, Iran. The project consists of two floors. The process of designing the project according to the climate of the region, first, we converted the desired form into several pages, extended the pages in different angles at the determined angles, and created the required spaces.
Architecture firm
UFO Studio
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Bahman Behzadi
Visualization
Bahman Behzadi
Typology
Residential › House
In a world where space efficiency, sustainability, and versatility are paramount, the 24sqm A-frame pod stands out as a groundbreaking solution in modular living.
Project name
Tribuntu POD
Architecture firm
A4AC Architects
Location
Randburg Johannesburg, South Africa
Principal architect
Dirk Coetser
Design team
DirkCoetser, Rudolf Swanepoel, Micheal Mahlangu
Collaborators
Ashley Fransman
Interior design
A4AC Architects
Site area
800 m² roof top
Structural engineer
Innostruc Engineering
Supervision
A4AC Architects
Visualization
Micheal Mahlangu
Tools used
SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Innovators Interiors
Material
Light weight steel framing, staal cladding, plywood
Typology
Residential › Cabin, Tiny Home
Inspired by the traditional gable house, the Boat House is comprised of an asymmetrical form suited to house the client’s powerboat and Laser yacht fully rigged.
Project name
Boathouse 01
Architecture firm
Michael Cooper Architects
Location
Herne Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
Photography
Mark Scowen Photography
Principal architect
Michael Cooper
Interior design
Michael Cooper Architects
Structural engineer
AMX Structures
Environmental & MEP
Green Group Limited
Construction
IBL Building
Typology
Residential › Coastal & Marine
Gilay Estate is an off grid, luxury farm stay accommodation building located just outside of Quirindi on the Liverpool Plans in regional NSW.
Project name
Gilay Estate
Architecture firm
Cameron Anderson Architects
Location
Quirindi, NSW, Australia
Photography
Morning Swim Studio
Principal architect
Cameron Anderson
Design team
Gregor Tait, Morgan Reid
Collaborators
Kelley Covey Group, Black Lab Solar, Building Sustainability Assessments, BEMC
Interior design
Cameron Anderson Architects
Civil engineer
Kelley Covey Group
Structural engineer
Kelley Covey Group
Environmental & MEP
Building Sustainability Assessments
Landscape
Somewhere Landscape Architects
Lighting
Cameron Anderson Architects
Supervision
Cameron Anderson Architects
Visualization
Cameron Anderson Architects
Construction
Aztek Constructions
Material
Custom Orb cladding and roofing and Shou Sugi Ban jarrah Timber cladding, Steel portal frames
Typology
Tourism Accommodation