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:
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