The Studio Fiskavaig
Isle of Skye, Scotland – The Rural Design Studio Built area: 30.0 m2 Year built: 2016 Photographs: David Barbour Grassy knolls surround Studio Fiskavaig, a small holiday home in the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The design is basic and simple. It’ll only take a year to build, interiors included. The Studio is a part […]
Bark Studio
Noosa Hinterland Q Australia – Bark Design Year built: 2001 Built area: 100 m2 (1,080 sq.ft.) Awards: Royal Australian Institute of Architects: Sunshine Coast Building of the Year Royal Australian Institute of Architects: Beatrice Hutton Award for Commericial Building Architecture Australian Steel Institute: Architectural Steel Design State Award 2003. […]
Southern Highlands Studio
Bullio NSW Australia – Benn and Penna Architecture Year built: 2013 There are some places in Australia where the risk of bush fires is ever-present. When the bush burns, it does so at a terrifying speed since the native eucalyptus exude a highly flammable oil through their leaves. Houses need to be designed […]
Moor Street Apartment and Office
Melbourne, Australia – Clare Cousins Photography: Shannon McGrath Another great example of ‘walk to work’, in this case through an interconnecting doorway that separates two large warehouse apartments. From a warehouse to a residence and office, this project exemplifies how buildings can be upcycled rather than demolished for urban renewal projects. This renovation gives justice to the […]
3 Needs – Three Studios
If you work from home, you probably know how good it is to have a dedicated studio – a place to stay focused away from the everyday household distractions. In this album, there are three very different studios. The first is for a writer, the second for a sculptor and the third, is as a […]
The Hackney Shed – An Awesome Home Office
Creating a simple and elegant home office is essential for any professional. It allows you to have a place to focus on your work and avoid distractions. However, creating one could be a big challenge. Take a look at this home office from Hackney, London as a good example. But, in order to have an […]
The Blob is coming…
Totally Mobile – dmvA Architecten Belgium Built Area: 20 m2 (216 sq ft) Project Year: 2009 Photography: Frederik Vercruysse The Challenge: The client, the principal of Xfactor Agencies, wanted a home office extension designed and built. The local planning authority refused consent despite various submissions covering a range of options. The Solution: […]
Frick Studio and Residence
Austin Texas USA – KRDB Architects We are absolutely comfortable in stating that the future of work is at home, not a central office. Current communication standards already allow millions of people across the globe to avoid the daily commute, simply by ‘logging in’. Here at OBN, our two closest co-workers are some 300 kilometres apart. […]
Working From Home
When opportunity beckons – Choosing to work from home is a lifestyle choice increasing numbers of us are making. But to transition from a structured workplace to a home office is full of challenges. Among them is the physical location and layout of your chosen work area. Here are a few ideas to get the […]