Arkular Loves – Architectural Inspiration from Around the World
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As architects, we appreciate the variety, individuality and nuances of different designs from around the world and love to showcase and share architectural work. Take a look below at some incredible design from across the globe that is sure to inspire, delight and excite.
“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.”
– Frank Gehry
New Zealand
Annandale Scrubby Bay House by Patterson Associates
A robust farmhouse set as the centrepiece of a remote, symmetrical and thundering surf beach.
Situated on New Zealand’s iconic coastal sheep and cattle stations as a base camp for farm experiences, the building shuts down with storm shutters when unoccupied and when opened the design is set seaward to capture the marvellous scenery.
“A vernacular form belies its massive scale, the apex height is at 5.5 metres and its knee at 3.4 metres in a full macrocarpa timber interior. Traditional detailing is juxtaposed against black steel fittings. At the centre of the house is a stone fireplace, constructed from rock quarried from the station.”
– Patterson Associates
New Zealand architecture at its best, the Scrubby Bay House sits delicately within the landscape providing a farm experience amongst rugged beauty.
To view the full design click here.
Sweden
Villa Jägersro by Saga Karlsson + Edouard Boisse
Located in the rural surroundings of Gothenburg, Villa Jägersro is inserted into the nature reserve of Vättlefjäll.
“Inspired by the geometric rationality of Roman architectural Loggia, Villa Jägersro’s façade facing towards the lake recreates the loggia. Triangulated pillars provide a convex, graphic shape and unique form while also encapsulating gutters that collect and disperse the rainwater from the flat roof. The form of the loggia provides shelter to an external decking, providing both depth and proportion to the façade.
A wooden trellis corridor leads guests down to the entrance level, acting as a transition between the parking and the landscape and again, framing the view. Upon arrival, internal large windows across the front façade blur the boundary between inside and out.”
– Architects Edouard Boisse, Saga Karlsson
A Swedish cabin that encapsulates Nordic living, the design exudes self-assured sophistication through careful planning and considered minimalism.
View more about the design here.
New Zealand
Back Country House by LTD Architects
Located on a secluded bush-clad site this house plays on the uniquely NZ typology of the back country hut.
Aiming at simplicity it is comprised of a single volume for living/cooking/ eating and a lean-to annex housing the lower floor service/sleeping areas.The spaces are open and shared as opposed to enclosed and separate.
The experience is one of enhanced connection with each other, and of an enhanced connection to the surrounding environment. The living area opens fully on two sides, having the feel of an outdoor room, and the fire and baths located on the deck draw daily activities out of the house and into nature.
View full design details here.
England
Looking Glass Lodge / Michael Kendrick Architects
Looking Glass Lodge is a unique forest haven set within the clearing of the High Weald area. The design is low-impact and material driven to hide the lodge away and blend seamlessly with the woodland surroundings.
“The subtle yet refined design is modest in scale and makes use of the sloping site, where the lodge appears elevated amongst the trees as the ground levels fall away below. Large picture windows on both the front and rear façade offer the lodge a sense of distinct transparency, enabling visitors to benefit from stunning natural views from all areas of the lodge, and fully immerse themselves in the setting.”
– Michael Kendrick Architects
A piece of English architectural delight, the design is elevated to retain unobstructed access for wildlife whilst also providing an opportunity for the biodiversity of the site to be enhanced through ecological management and regeneration of native ground flora.
View the inspiring design here.
Australia
Grampians Peaks Trail by Noxon Giffen and McGregor Coxall
Australian studios Noxon Giffen and McGregor Coxall have created a series of remote shelters on the Grampians Peaks Trail, with a material palette of stone, wood and metal to complement the rugged terrain scenery.
The spectacular Grampians Peaks Trail (160km) is a challenging 13-day/12-night hiking experience through a variety of terrain in the Grampians National Park (Gariwerd).
A modular system was adopted for the design to allow for the prefabrication of specific elements, helping to reduce costs and make construction more straightforward in areas with limited helicopter access.
The beautiful buildings have been designed to touch the ground lightly to minimise the environmental impact and to protect the Gariwerd’s biodiverse microclimate and landscape.
