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Napa Valley Residence

November 26, 2014November 26, 2014 Foamboards

The hills and vineyards of Napa Valley provide the setting for this contemporary residence, which is composed of a main house, guest house, and garage. The main house has three distinct pavilions, each with its own unique views of the landscape. The shorter vistas embrace the surrounding vineyards and hills, while the longer ones offer views of the countryside and Mount St. Helena beyond. The guest house is designed as a fourth pavilion, and along with the garage defines the residential portion of the project. The architecture and landscape are all conceived within California’s Title 23 environmental law that has assisted in a remarkably sustainable design and constructed solution. The pavilions have inverted seam, stainless steel roofs that are detailed with crisp edges to accentuate their planar nature as they gesture to the surrounding landscape. Large limestone panels reference the color of the native stone and help to root the house in the landscape, while large sloping planes of glass add to the dynamism of the roofs. In addition to the residence there are 6 acres of vineyards, a future winery, and wine storage caves that have been cut into the hillside to the east. {% …

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Clovelly Residence by Tzannes Associates

August 25, 2014August 25, 2014 Foamboards

Tzannes Associates designed the Clovelly Residence in Sydney, Australia.

Project description

The residence forms a L-shape to create a protected enclave and to maximise solar access, natural ventilation and aspect as well as utilising energy efficiency by including 3 water tanks, reverse brick veneer walls, sun control louvres and shutters, natural ventilation, hot water solar panels and photo-voltaic cells.

The building has an expressed off-form concrete structure with flush oiled infill timber panelling, providing an honesty of form and legibility of structure. The robust materials compliment the natural cliff reserve setting, with the restricted material palette continuing through to the interior. Polished concrete floors turn up to form the monolithic kitchen island bench which accommodates a cooking range, commensurate with the clients love for food. Internal timber joinery and wall linings utilise the same external timber species; tallowwood.

Architects: Tzannes Associates
Design Director:Jonathan Evans
Project Architect: Vera Batalha
Building Surveyor: Dunlop Thorpe & Co
Hydraulic Consultant: Neil Lowry & Associates
Structural Consultant: Simpson Design Associates
Mechanical Consultant: Nappin Partners
Cost Consultant: Page Kirkland Group
Landscape Consultant: Secret Gardens of Sydney
Builder: Building Partners
Photographer: Steve Back

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Seniors’ Residence + Nursery / a/LTA

December 28, 2013December 28, 2013 Foamboards

Architects: a/LTA
Location: Route de Rennes, Nantes, France
Project Team: Isateg + Auxitec
Area: 5,000 sqm
Year: 2012
Photographs: Stéphane Chalmeau

Performance: BREAM
Client: Notre Dame de Lourdes
Cost: € 6,800,000

From the architect. The project is located in the centre of Rennes and is composed of a home for the elderly, a children’s nursery and a restaurant with three levels underground parking.It also encompasses the existing “Notre Dame de Lourdes” clinic complex which is located on the north of the plot along the rue Saint Helier.

The use of empty space to structure and animate the project is a result of its functional requirements, urban context and site location.

The project is very much a part of its environment in terms of alignment, building height and rhythm while at the same time keeping a certain distance from same with its play on depth and transparency.

The principal south facing volume which gives onto the street has a double curtain wall façade which permits the use of climbing vegetation this in turn reduces the impact of natural light on the façade and also acts as a solution to privacy problems.The west side has a series of hanging planters that punctuate the façade and give the residents a green view.The style of the project takes its cues from the neighbouring buildings and has been inserted with care and attention. A treatment by shadow joint separates the façades old and new and this allows the alignment of the new parapet with the roof of the existing building.

An important focus of the operation was to form a therapeutic link for the Alzheimer’s patients with the exterior spaces. To achieve this goal the building is organized around a landscaped environment of an existing park, flower and vegetable gardens and the applied planting that brings life to the façades (planters and cables for climbing plants).

The use of colour in the interior spaces was an important way to highlight the different spaces and an aid to orientation for the Alzheimer’s patients.

Seniors' Residence + Nursery / a/LTA originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website on 27 Dec 2013.

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Piedmont Residence by Carlton Architecture+Design

November 24, 2013November 24, 2013 Foamboards

Carlton Architecture+Design have recently completed the Piedmont Residence, a modern lake house located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina.

Description from the architect

The residence overlooks a mountain lake with expansive mountain views beyond. The design ties the home to its surroundings and enhances the ability to experience both home and nature together.

The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. A glass connector links the Master Suite, providing privacy and the opportunity for terrace and garden areas.

Architect: Carlton Architecture+Design

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