Sits on the natural landscape near the calm lake and a vast wood area, this house was designed carefully to reach the wonderful vista of its surroundings. The house has floor to ceiling glass facade to frame the lake picturesque while on the other side the mature trees become a beautiful background of this house. This Aurora house was designed by Virginia-based Bushman Dreyfus Architects. The mixing application of wood, stone, glass, and water features strengthen the natural ambiance into this modern house design.
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Posted in House, Natural House, modern house.
By freshome
– December 27, 2009
This retreat house lies on a site of coastal town of Kamakura, Japan. Designed by London-based architecture firm Foster and Partners, this modern house is built for a prominent collector of Buddhist art. The house composition is in harmony with the Japanese architecture. The house comprised a gallery for displaying art works, a large function space, and specialized storage. The house was designed to be open to the nature as well as stands on around the rugged landscape and focuses on a mature cherry tree. The lighting system is comprehensive with the natural light reveal a beautiful light and shadow.
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Posted in House, Japanese Architecture, modern house.
By freshome
– December 26, 2009
