A Retreat that Speaks in Stillness on Whidbey Island, Washington. Floating above a meadow, Whidbey Uparati seeks to minimize visual and physical impact on the natural landscape by blending into the site rather than asserting itself upon it. Upon approach, the meadow vegetation and flowering trees surround a winding path up a steady slope to the hou...
Project name
Whidbey Uparati
Architecture firm
Wittman Estes
Location
Whidbey Island, Washington, USA
Principal architect
Matt Wittman, Jody Estes
Design team
Matt Wittman, Jody Estes, Nikki Sugihara
Collaborators
Builder: JADE Craftsman Builders LLC. Structural Engineer: J Welch Engineer
Visualization
Wittman Estes
Typology
Residential › House
Backdrop, designed by Landscape Forms in collaboration with KEM STUDIO, is a system of modular panels and accessories with a simple yet important purpose, to define the outdoor spaces where people want to be
Landscape Architecture
KEM STUDIO
Location
Modular panels, can be used anywhere
Photography
Landscape Forms
Collaborators
Landscape Forms
Material
Powder coated metal primarily, wood & glass accessories
Client
Landscape Forms https://www.landscapeforms.com/en-US/product/Pages/Backdrop.aspx
Typology
Landscape › Modular panels and accessories to create outdoor spaces
Modern architectural style is a design movement that emerged in the early 20th century and continues to be influential today. It is characterized by its focus on functionality, simplicity, and the use of new materials and technologies. Modern architecture is often associated with famous architects such as Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and...
Project name
The Bright Bird
Architecture firm
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Visualization
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Typology
Residential › House
Big Fir Vineyard is a single-family residence in the hills of a designated wine grape-growing region in the Willamette Valley. Formed from the topography and agricultural plan of the site, this small home is carefully designed to both take in the surrounding landscape and become a part of it. Indoor-outdoor elements visually extend the interior sp...
Project name
Big Fir Vineyard
Architecture firm
Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects
Location
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Photography
Andrew Pogue Photography
Principal architect
Dan Wickline, Principal, PBW Architects
Design team
Kelby Riegsecker, Project Architect, PBW Architects
Interior design
Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects
Structural engineer
Harriott Valentine Engineers
Landscape
Outdoor Scenery
Construction
Hammer & Hand
Material
Wood siding, color concrete floor
Typology
Residential › House
In designing a custom home, the architect and client bring something unique to the process and outcome. This relationship is most effective when the architect listens and understands the client’s needs and vice versa to translate into the final design. What was unique about this design and ultimate build was that the clients came to Pedersen Archit...
Architecture firm
Jess Pedersen Architecture Inc.
Location
Carbondale, Colorado, USA
Photography
Brent Moss Photography
Principal architect
Jess Pedersen
Design team
Owner, Architect, General Contractor
Collaborators
Owner, Architect, General Contractor
Interior design
Shelia Poulsen
Built area
992 m² / 3255 ft²
Site area
61,471 m² / 15.19 ac²
Structural engineer
Ernest Kollar Engineers Inc.
Supervision
David Schuler
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Construction
Harry Mayer Construction
Material
Corrugated Metal Siding, Timber Post & Beams, Asphalt Shingle Roof
Typology
Residential › House, Custom Residence
Each location in the United States of America offers its own distinct style and influences, making it a treasure mine of architectural marvels. The nation is home to several architectural wonders that are sure to awe both tourists and locals, from the tall skyscrapers of New York City to the vibrant art deco buildings of Miami.
Composed of simple geometries, the Beverly Grove Residence is a two-story home situated within the verdant Hollywood Hills. The building envelope is conceived of as a canvas that brings together texture, warmth and harmony, while simultaneously engaging notions of contrast and separation. A horizontal band separates the home into two portions. The...
Project name
Beverly Grove Residence
Architecture firm
Assembledge+
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA
Principal architect
David Thompson
Design team
David Thompson, AIA, Ignacio Bruni
Landscape
Fiore Landscape Design
Construction
Construction Collaborative
Material
Western Red Cedar; Extira Panels painted White; Roof fascia and reveal: Sheet metal painted Black
Typology
Residential › House
When it came time to build a home, this Seattle couple knew they wanted a simple yet flexible design that would support their family now, as well as into their retirement years. The challenge was how to satisfy their quality of space needs and the daunting task of building on a budget. The solution focuses on four key areas, each reflecting the fun...
Project name
Broadview Residence
Architecture firm
KO Architecture
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Photography
Sozinho Imagery
Design team
Kevin O'Leary, Beatrice Ottria
Collaborators
Dowl HKM (Survey)
Structural engineer
BTL Engineering
Material
Wood is finished with natural black pine tar to create a rough-textured finish while inside, smooth, white-painted walls and panels dominate to keep the interiors bright and cheery on even the darkest Seattle days. Accents of Corten steel balances out the principal materials.
Typology
Residential › House
