The two story Z-House was designed by Korean architects Hohyun Park and Hyunjoo, located at Gwangju Si, Gyeonggi-Do, where is 30Km away from center of seoul.

The ground level, which is divided by kitchen/Dining and living area and upper level, which is divided by children rooms and master zone are crossing at division area. By this manner, space is gradually ascending from entry to master zone. The Z-House surrounded by small houses, it is at the top of a hill with deep slope. First thing to consider is to keep woods on west side of the site. Available area of the site is limited by the woods. Facing a view of mountains on south side, the building is located. [Read more...]

Dutch Architecture firm GROUP A have completed the Villa Bussum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The car-porch is located at the basement level where is reached via a sloping path, serving as a transitional space between front yard and back yard.

Called Villa Bussum, the project features a 15 metre-wide window overlooking the rear garden and a distorted, pitched roof. The design for the villa by GROUP A appears both modern and [Read more...]

SB Architects have designed the high design house with high sustainability located in the hills of Mill Valley, California. Called Hillside House, this home lives far larger than its actual footprint, but with an impact that is far less.

Just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, Hillside House has just received certification as the first LEED for Homes Platinum custom home in Marin County, and one of only a handful in Northern California. Every inch of this LEED Platinum custom home has been designed to maximize its sustainability, in direct response to the site, trees and views. [Read more...]