Bismarck House in Sydney’s Bondi by Andrew Burges Architects.Architect Andrew Burges acknowledges the semi-detached house is a typology he has been critical of in the past – for its shotgun corridor, compromised privacy and generally poor amenity – and so he looked for bigger connections to a...
Community School in Turin, Italy by BDR bureau.Aiming to embody the future of education and architecture, BDR bureau revamped the Enrico Fermi community school in Turin, adding a blush pink steel structure to an existing 1960s building. The architects moved entrances and external...
Selo Shoe Store in Sao Paulo by MNMA Studio.MNMA Studio aimed to create a seamless transition between the exterior and interior OF Selo shoe store in Sao Paulo, with the same concrete on the footpath continued within, and oval and rounded shapes defining the minimalist floor plan....
Interview: Architectural Photographer Rory Gardiner.Architectural photographer Rory Gardiner’s work consistently captures both aesthetic and conceptual beauty, due in part to the fact he prioritises visiting all projects prior to a shoot and taking time to simply observe the feel of a...
GB House in Sydney by Renato D’Ettorre Architects.In response to a dreamy cliff site in Sydney’s East, Renato D-Ettorre Architects conceived GB House to embody the spirit of coastal living. The property offers endless ocean views and an outlook to the rocky headland, with an ideal...
Nowhere but Sajima in Yokosuka, Japan by Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects.Set on coastal reclaimed land in a small fishing village in Japan, Nowhere but Sajima by Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects is comprised of tube-like volumes that look out to the ocean. The site meets the seawall while also facing other...
Ghost House in Stratford-upon-Avon, England by BPN Architects.BPN Architects brought to life the ‘Ghost House’ in the grounds of a demolished country home, in the medieval town of Stratford-upon-Avon in England. Situated at the end of the former main drive, Ghost House is partially sunken within...
Maya Somaiya School Library in Kopargaon, India by Sameep Padora & Associates.Part sculpture, part architecture, Mumbai-based Sameep Padora & Associates have designed a library for a small rural school in India. Imagined as an extension of the ground plane, Sameep Padora were captivated by the material efficiencies...
Maxvorstadt R11 Roof Extension in Munich, Germany by Pool Leber Architekten.Designed as a flowing sculpture, the roof extension at Maxvorstadt R11 conjoins all domestic functions throughout a series of interlocking interior and exterior spaces. Pool Leber Architekten use a minimal palette of blonde timber, board...
