Built with limited available ground space, the Verrierdale 2 By Spark Architects ($NFS) blends into the surrounding rainforest with unprecedented ease. The 3 bedroom family home features an open plan living and kitchen space, pavilion running along the east-west contour and unique translucent tent membrane roof that opens out into nature. Sliding doors allow the house to blend with its surroundings while the unique roof acts as both an insulator and protector from the strong heat. A striking building from every angle and one that compliments the sleek and organic lines of its surroundings.
The Dragon House By GilBartolome Architects ($NFS) shows what can be done with a little ingenuity. The home was commissioned by a young couple who had a difficult plot with amazing views. They wanted the home built on the side of a hill with a 42-degree incline with all of the living areas facing the […]