Holman House by Durbach Block Architects in Sydney

Sited on the edge of a seventy metre cliff, the plan of Holman House refers to a Picassos painting – The Bather. It contains a complex series of fluid living spaces set within a meandering perimeter that arcs folds and stretches in response to sun landscape and views. Living and dining areas cantilever out over the ocean, allowing dramatic views up and down the coast. The lower floor forms a... 

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Whale Beach House by Alex Popov & Associates in Sydney, Australia

This project articulates the idea of a modernist approach to the peninsula’s traditional concept of a beachside dwelling. From the street, the visual image is of a black box with blinkers either side to accommodate entry and stairs. The box provides the living space, while the protective sweep of the enveloping timber arms provides light, air circulation, ventilation and view corridors to the beach... 

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Whale Beach House by Rachel Neeson and Nick Murcutt in Australia

Located in Australia, Whale Beach House was designed by Rachel Neeson and Nick Murcutt just recently wan presitgious Australian award called Wilkinson Award for Residential Architecture. It was given by the Australian Institute of Architects during 2009 NSW Architecture Awards. The house is a three level weekend residence situated on quite problematic site. It took three levels on the slope which all... 

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Cannon Beach Residence by Nathan Good Architect in Oregon beach

Located in Oregon beach, Cannon Beach Residence was designed by Nathan Good Architect, 5kWh rooftop photovoltaic system and 12-inch-thick concrete walls. There are also solar-thermal tubes that provide hot water and a ground-source heat pump that warms and cools the air. The house is L-shaped and wrapped around Sitka spruce that’s 38 inches in diameter. Recycled materials were used during construction... 

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