Ville Savoye, Poissy, France
Project Information Architect: Le Corbusier Year: 1929 Our Comments An iconic example of the basic principles of Le Corbusier’s architecture in the mid 20th century. Its spacial approach is surprising, and is characterised by the great variety of elements, that result in pleasing and unexpected spaces. See the rest of our favourite architecture.
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Project Information Architect: Vives Sanfeliu Year: Our Comments Wood is a leit motif in this house. It is in the structure, on the walls and the ceilings. The result is a great visual warmth, and helps with the extraordinary levels of insulation in the building. See the rest of our favourite architecture.
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Project Information Architect: Moneo and M.Lapeña and E.Torres Year: 2003-05 Our Comments The southern elevation is all wood to regulate solar exposure in the apartments. See the rest of our favourite architecture.
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Project Information Architect: V. López Cotelo Year: Our Comments An example of the successful use of a timber structure in building restoration. The use of wide windows accentuates the feeling of comfort in living spaces. See the rest of our favourite architecture.
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Project Information Architect: 70ºN Arkitektur Year: Our Comments Modular home with a lightweight structure. Spaces are separated by a terrace which gives it great versatility. See the rest of our favourite architecture.
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Project Information Architect: Javier Terrados Year: Our Comments Originally developed for seasonal strawberry pickers in Huelva, Spain. It is an ingenious modular design. See the rest of our favourite architecture.
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Project Information Architect: Núñez y Ribot Year: Our Comments With this project, the architects achieved an industrialized, yet flexible, housing prototype, allowing customisation to users’ needs. It has a lightweight steel structure with wooden cladding that integrates well with the landscape. See the rest of our favourite architecture.
Continue readingVillaggi Veloci, Italy
Project Information Architect: Cino Zucchi Year: Our Comments Double skin system. The exterior layer is formed to facilitate water collection, and protect the internal ‘prism’ See the rest of our favourite architecture.
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