Incredible Thea Alvin Earthwork
Vermont, USA – Thea Alvin In the world of dry stone building, Thea Alvin is an absolute legend. Although she is extremely modest about her skills, she always pushes credit toward others. Thea Alvin Earthwork is characterized by its intricate detail and beautiful craftsmanship. She has been honing her craft for years, and her work […]
3D Art or 3D Magic?
3D art is a type of artwork that is created using three-dimensional objects. This type of art can be created using a variety of materials, including clay, metal, wood, plastics and even paint. This art is often used in advertising and packaging, as well as in sculptures and paintings. 3D living isn’t new, but these […]
The Gibson Boathouse and Studio
Lake Oswego, Oregon – Robert Harvey Oshatz Designed: – 1993 Completed: – 1995 Robert Harvey Oshatz is a master of organic design. His wonderful use of curved laminated beams results in homes that grow from their environment, rather than sitting in or on it. The architect’s notes: “The Gibson’s had an existing boathouse but felt […]
Tiny Beach House on Rails
Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand – Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects Year Built: 2011 Photography: Jackie Meiring Update: Best Exterior Innovation at the 2012 NZ Timber Design Awards. This beach front property is in a coastal erosion zone. Building approval is withheld unless the home is relocatable. The owners, architects and builders of this home took […]
Creative Whole Tree Architecture: 6 Unique Ideas
Tree architecture is the art and science of designing buildings and other structures using trees as the primary structural element. Tree architecture can be used to create a variety of different structures, including homes, offices, museums, and even bridges. The concept of using ‘whole trees’ or parts thereof has multiple benefits. Of course, there is […]
The Shed
Missouri, USA – Hufft Projects Built area: 46 m2 (500 sq.ft.) Year built: 2010 Photography: Mike Sinclair I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t have a soft spot for sheds. The very word evokes a hundred images… a tool shed, a hobby room, a potting shed, an office, a bar, a playroom, a place to restore a […]
The Klein Bottle House
Mornington Peninsula, Australia – McBride Charles Ryan Built area: 258 m2 (2,777 sq. ft.) Year built: 2008 Photography: John Gollings No – this is not a bottle house. A “Klein Bottle” is a shape with no discernible inner or outer surfaces. The multi-award winning Klein Bottle House, designed by Melbourne architects, McBride Charles Ryan applies the […]
The Cloud House
Melbourne Australia – McBride Charles Ryan Take a much renovated, century old house in a great location, add in a young, new family with very different needs and you get The Cloud House. When you view the modest façade of this home, it is impossible to imagine the extent of the changes and additions behind the door. […]
Awesome DIY Swing Ideas
Are we ever too old to have swings? These DIY Ideas will let you feel that you have not yet grown. With so many gorgeous designs and styles available, it’s hard for the inner child in us not to pop up and say “I want that swing!” Outdoor swings are more than just fun. Their […]
Outdoor Showers and Baths – 5 Great Things to Enjoy!
Outdoor showers? Bathing outdoors? Absolutely! One of the greatest experiences in life – IMHO – is showering with a view. Yet, for most of us, our bathroom is the exact opposite… an area designed to exclude the world from viewing us and hence us from the world. Outdoor bathing in hot tubs and showers that […]
Breathtaking Mosaic Projects
Mosaics have been used for centuries as a means of art and expression. They are often seen in public places such as parks, squares, and some homes. There is something about their bright colours and patterns that makes people happy. While they may require a bit more time and effort to create, the results are […]
Looking inward with Japanese courtyard architecture – Small Homes
If someone asked you to visualize a Japanese home, you’d probably think timber and Zen gardens courtyards. They exist, but population pressures and the growth of mega-cities has put such homes way beyond the reach of most people. Over the next couple of days we’ll show you the modern version of the classic inward focused […]
Awesome Gardening Ideas
Simple things give simple pleasures… A garden is a thing of joy and peace for the gardener and everyone who sees it. Gardens are as individual as those who garden them – some are formal, others ramble haphazardly and there is everything between! Gardening is a pastime that can be done by anyone, regardless of […]
Adelaide’s 1880’s Renovation
What happens when you fall in love with a tiny Victorian era home and then outgrow it? You’re loathe to move because you love the convenience of city living. That was the dilemma facing this North Adelaide couple. The suburb is a stroll from the city centre yet is surrounded by vibrant parklands. Restaurants abound […]
TexasTainer
San Antonio, Texas – Poteet Architects Built area: 29.7 m2 (320 sq. ft.) Photography: Chris Cooper The client, artist Stacey Hill, who lives in a San Antonio artists’ community, wanted a playhouse, a garden retreat, a storage shed and a guesthouse for visiting artists. The Poteet suggested a 40 x 8 container. The container was sited on a […]
Callum Gray Stone – A stone Art Expert
Stone arts are not for everyone, as it is a very time-consuming, costly, and labor-intensive art form. Stone arts is not just a craft that one can pick up and learn at their leisure. There are many styles, materials and processes involved and each requires a certain level of skill. One should not attempt stone […]
Lost in Antiquity
Lost but not forgotten History has long since forgotten the names of the builders. Fortunately, those same builders were so skilled that we can still marvel at their workmanship. Click on any image to start lightbox display. Use your Esc key to close the lightbox. You can also view the images as a slideshow if […]
Sunny Weiler – Stone Art
Sunny Weiler – Stone Art There are a lot of professional stone artists that got famous because of their unique and intricate designs. These artists use stone as their medium to create beautiful and sometimes functional sculptures. Some of these artists have been able to gain a large following because of the originality of their […]
Miyska Residence
Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan – Robert Harvey Oshatz Designed: 1995-96 Completed: 1998 We’ve featured five homes from this one architect – more than any other. We’ve favoured him because of the way all of his homes delight the senses. It’s almost as though a straight line offends him. His designs, including multi-residential, religious and commercial […]
The Wilkinson Residence
Portland , Oregon 2004 Architect: Robert Harvey Oshatz Photography by Cameron Neilson Great architects seem to have the ability to blend art with function. Robert Harvey Oshatz knew where he was going early in life. In his final years in high school, he worked 30 hours a week in a Los Angeles architectural firm developing construction […]