Big Dig House by SsD Architects

SsD Architects have designed a modern stunning house architecture called the Big Dig house in Lexington, Massachusetts. Big Dig House is an elegant residence design that designed based on the idea of recycling components from the demolished highway. the project designing this lovely beautiful house is to demonstrates an untapped potential for the public realm: with strategic front-end planning, much needed community programs including schools, libraries,... 

Elementary School Complex at Techum by Zerodegree Architecture

The project is framed in the Zuidlanden housing urban project that aims to alter the Dutch suburb. Zerodegree Architecture, the Amsterdam-based office of Japanese architect Yushi Uehara, has designed Elementary School complex on the ancient village core of the area. The building stands next to a monument, a farmhouse built in a local style. Under this large roof there are 15 class rooms on three floors, one sport hall and two kindergardens. The building... 

Well-designed Floor Plan Home with Newly Remodeled Bathrooms

Original owner has meticulously maintained this Lion’s Gate home. Vaulted ceilings, well-designed floor plan, newly remodeled bathrooms, fresh paint, and tile & carpet updates throughout house. Formal living room with French doors to back patio. Large kitchen with breakfast nook opens to family room with cozy fireplace. Large 1/4 acre lot with RV or storage area in side yard. Garage has wall of storage cabinets and epoxy floors. Close to... 

Ratzeburg School Complex by Mikou Design Studio

The new schools complex in Ratzeburg is located in a mainly residential cityscape, in the middle of an area of low-density detached housing, characterised by brick architecture and pitched roofs that make up the neighbourhood’s identity. This schools complex includes an existing specialised school, a primary school and a lower form secondary school, and it aims to be a strong, identifiable landmark in its urban setting, on the scale of the city... 

Contemporary House in Arcadia by Peter Lendrum

Originally designed by Peter Lendrum in 1969, this custom contemporary still stands out in Arcadia, boasting true modern style and timeless design. Situated on a 17,000 SF lot filled with citrus trees & other lush landscaping, this home features great interior spaces, soaring ceiling heights, floor to ceiling glass, wood floors, multiple fireplaces & sharp lines. The updated kitchen features double ovens, wine fridge, Sub-Zero refrigerator... 

Kornberg Associates Architects Opens Tokyo Office

Kornberg Associates Architects (http://www.kornberg.com) has opened a Tokyo office. The company has also been retained by the Okinawa Institute for Science and Technology (OIST) to help design a new government funded scientific research campus and graduate university. Ken Kornberg, president and founder, made the announcement. “Having a presence in Japan opens up many doors for us and further solidifies our international capabilities,”... 

Architecture Without Architects: A Short Introduction to Non-Pedigreed Architecture

In this book, Bernard Rudofsky steps outside the narrowly defined discipline that has governed our sense of architectural history and discusses the art of building as a universal phenomenon. He introduces the reader to communal architecture–architecture produced not by specialists but by the spontaneous and continuing activity of a whole people with a common heritage, acting acting

Schindler Award jury names top ten projects

After a week of intense deliberations, the international jury judging the Schindler Award for Architecture 2007/08 “Access for All” has nominated ten projects. These will be presented at the Award ceremony in Lucerne on November 14, 2008. One winner and four runners-up will be awarded cash prizes at the ceremony and three schools’ prizes will also be announced. The jury also made special mention of four additional projects because... 

Ratcliff Designs New Energy-Efficient Windrush School Building to Take Advantage of Its Environment and Achieve a LEED(R) Gold Rating

On September 2, Windrush School students will return to school and receive hands-on environmental science lessons — indoors. These lucky El Cerrito elementary and middle school students will be learning to make the most of their innovative new library and classrooms, some of the greenest learning spaces in the Bay Area. The building is expected to achieve a “Gold” rating from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in...