Slide is centrepiece of Walker house renovation by Reflect Architecture
The slide was designed by Reflect Architecture to animate the lower-level so that it did "not feel like a basement" and to also help bring in natural light via the large opening that it required.
CTA Creative Architects uses perforated bricks to form Wall House
Inside is an expansive living area illuminated by two large square windows that have been made in Wall House's front elevation. Sunlight also filters in from the home's glass roof. A black-metal staircase with a wire-frame balustrade leads to the first level of the home. The bedrooms here and those at ground level are arranged around a void that extends up through both floors.
Vector Architects creates public space with Changjiang Art Museum
Changjiang Art Museum by Vector Architects includes a public square
Kientruc O carves big lightwell into Vietnamese house
A big elliptical chunk is missing from the middle of this house in Vietnam, which was renovated by Ho Chi Minh City-based architecture studio Kientruc O.
Kientruc O carves big lightwell into Vietnamese house
A big elliptical chunk is missing from the middle of this house in Vietnam, which was renovated by Ho Chi Minh City-based architecture studio Kientruc O.
Kientruc O carves big lightwell into Vietnamese house
A big elliptical chunk is missing from the middle of this house in Vietnam, which was renovated by Ho Chi Minh City-based architecture studio Kientruc O.
Nook Architects uncovers original tiles and timber beams in Barcelona flat
Colourful restored tile flooring and wooden ceiling beams add character to this Barcelona apartment refurbished by local studio Nook Architects
Pasel Kuenzel builds V13K05 house for Dutch photographer
A central courtyard brings natural light into the heart of this house in Leiden, designed by Pasel Kuenzel for a photographer and his family.
Coffey Architects sets small brick home atop Victorian prison vaults in London
Reclaimed brick walls help this home of modest proportions blend with its historic context in London, where it stands on top of a former prison
Welsh + Major slots lightwell between Sydney cottage and brick extension
A tree grows up the lightwell that Australian studio Welsh + Major has added to this house in Sydney, and topped with an opening glass roof
Welsh + Major slots lightwell between Sydney cottage and brick extension
A tree grows up the lightwell that Australian studio Welsh + Major has added to this house in Sydney, and topped with an opening glass roof
Chop + Archi cuts lightwells into corners of triangular house in Tokyo
Japanese studio Chop + Archi has used trio of voids to create indoor courtyards that make the most of the sharp "dead space" corners of this house in Tokyo.
Chop + Archi cuts lightwells into corners of triangular house in Tokyo
Japanese studio Chop + Archi has used trio of voids to create indoor courtyards that make the most of the sharp "dead space" corners of this house in Tokyo.