Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Coffou Cottage in Michigan City, Indiana, USA, was designed by Chicago-based Brininstool + Lynch with a simple structural system, and was enhanced by a horizontal wood rain screen of Western Red Cedar to privatize the entry sequence on the North, and a wall of operable glass on the South.
For decades the woods and fields of Southwestern Michigan and Northwestern Indiana, with their close proximity to Lake Michigan and short travel distance from the city, have offered Chicagoans weekend reprieves from urban intensity. The owners of this cottage sought to gain a sense of privacy with their vacation property, and preferred the experience of pastoral views to the natural landscape over views to the lake waters. They were fortunate to find the land that fit their aesthetic aspirations, and subsequently desired a home that would meet their modern concept for living.
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Friday, October 30th, 2009
Beautiful Indian architectural firm Morphogenesis, have designed the N85 residence in New Delhi, India.
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Friday, July 31st, 2009
Another beautiful project by Nathan Good Architect is situated near Lincoln City, Oregon. That is waterfront property overlooking Devil’s lake from many of its windows. The design is a combination of agrarian and contemporary styles. With small building footprint it has everything needed for a comfortable lifestyle. With a lot of clean nature around it blends with it because of materials used during the construction.
The lake house also has many contemporary green features like hydronic radiant-heated floors, energy efficient lighting, controls and appliances, natural cross ventilation design, non-toxic materials, a central vacuum system for enhanced indoor air quality. The interior done in similar to the exterior style. Most of cabinets are handcrafted of sustainably harvested Lyptus and floors are made of polished concrete. [Nathan Good Architect]
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