This replacement dwelling is set into a north facing hill side with panoramic views of Dublin city. The site is bounded on the south by a wooded landscape. The house is constructed using a prefabricated timber-framepanel systemincorporating full-height glazing affording views to the north, while light penetration from the south is manipulated through roof lights and strategic openings. The building plays between sunken spaces and framed views to the landscape. The typical spatial hierarchy is inverted;providing...
Modified: April 02, 2022Fulfilling a lifelong dream of building a home on their family’s land, our clients have recently moved in to their new home in the woods, surrounded by tall firs, fern glades and birdsong. This is an intentionally small, simple house, drawing on Bainbridge Island historical references: simple farm structures, Japanese rural dwelling influences due to that unique aspect of the island’s history, and including the warmth and connection to nature that Craftsman architectural elements can offer. Now...
Modified: December 20, 2020... close to trento in northern italy, studio raro has embedded two contemporary interventions into the idyllic landscape. set amid a stunning alpine backdrop, the project involved the expansion of an agritourism B&B called ‘la dolce mela’ with a new farmhouse and an extension to the existing guest accommodation. Considering the natural beauty of the place, the new farmhouse and guest accommodation are designed by studio raro so as not to impose on the surroundings but instead blend into the context....
Modified: June 24, 2020Built in 1680, this farmhouse has a rich history and is classified as a national monument. However, somewhat neglected over the years and damaged by fire, the heritage building was at risk of collapsing. François van den Waardenburg and his wife bought the farmhouse partway ...
Modified: February 05, 2020Farmhouse - a traditional holiday house interpreted in a modern way. The farmer family needed a new house for three generations and some apartments for tourists. Because this building is located in one of the most famous point of view to Dolomites, in ...
Modified: April 10, 2019The request of the client was the transformation of an old farmhouse composed of a main building and a cattle shed. Following the first studies, the attention was focused on the main building, chosen by the client to install its house. We wanted to set ahead the elements that have a significant architectural ...
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