Annie Residence was built for two families in Austin and therefore is split into two living areas. The house consists of two pavilions connected by a glass hallway. The design was greatly influenced by different regions and cultures. Both the use of the roof as an outdoor living space and the shading devices are derived from Moorish architecture. The body of water and the spatial continuity between inside and outside was inspired by Asian architecture, while the structural transparency of the volumes and the minimalist aspect of the interior was derived from Japanese pavilions.The house is constructed of a modular steel frame. The frame is infilled with prefab ThermalSteel panels to minimize construction on-site waste. The structural frame is exposed, showing the construction process and articulating the house’s facades. The repetitive modular method, as well as the prefabrication allowed for greater efficiency during construction.
Having bought a beautiful plot of wooded land in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, the client dreamt of building a country house that would be in perfect symbiosis with its natural environment. This rugged, sloped site came to a natural plateau just below its highest point, becoming the perfect location to erect the house. The house is characterized by two stacked volumes; a wooden clad volume anchored into the mountain supports a cantilevering ground floor volume above. This gable roofed volume raised into the air gives the sensation that the house is floating amongst the trees. Vast views of Mount Orford and the valley below are framed by a long horizontal strip window. The kitchen and master bathroom are carved out of a black volume at the center of the house dividing living spaces from the master bedroom.
Pre-fabricated, multifunctional loft designed for a rather contained 500-square foot apartment. Designed by Charles Irby and Peter Suen, the solution is a two-story area set for many uses; a work office (set with white erase board), walk-in closet and guest bedroom can all be discovered through unique arrangements.
