Archives for July 2011

Some old stuff, good inspiration and speediness creativity is all we needed to build our home.

Contrary to the common creative aphorism, thinking outside the box is not always harder (or better) when it comes to architecture. Beyond Modernism as a style, there are practical reasons why rectilinear forms prevail, from the shape of building plots to the pragmatics of human living, material and structural simplicity.

With that in mind, here is a series of squared domiciles that range from wood and concrete to metal and glass, span from small to large, underground to cantilevered, but all have one vital thing in common: they work with straight-angled forms in unique, creative and compelling ways.

Contrary to the common creative aphorism, thinking outside the box is not always harder (or better) when it comes to architecture. Beyond Modernism as a style, there are practical reasons why rectilinear forms prevail, from the shape of building plots to the pragmatics of human living, material and structural simplicity.

With that in mind, here is a series of squared domiciles that range from wood and concrete to metal and glass, span from small to large, underground to cantilevered, but all have one vital thing in common: they work with straight-angled forms in unique, creative and compelling ways. Click the thumbnail images below to learn & see more:

In a location as picturesque as Vals, Switzerland, it’s difficult to imagine any new construction that wouldn’t impose on the beautiful landscape. So when the rare opportunity was granted to construct a new dwelling just a stone’s throw away from the famed Vals thermal baths, it was of paramount importance to not disturb the tranquil site. Designed by the architects of SeArch and Christian Müller, this underground house exemplifies the notion that thoughtfully constructed buildings can live in harmony with their surrounding environs.

Read more: Beautiful Swiss House is Buried Under the Earth | Inhabitat – Green Design Will Save the World