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When Tal Goldsmith Fish Design Studio were designing this home for a family, they decided to create a unique bookshelf that perfectly fits the living room.

A custom white geometric bookshelf was created to fill the wall above the fireplace, and it also doubles as an artistic feature in the room.

It’s made from aluminum and is a single unit so that it doesn’t have any complicated connections.

So next time your thinking of adding a bookshelf to your space, think about whether you want to make it a bit more unique than the standard designs we see so often.

Photography by Amit Geron

attached to an ‘ameoba-like pavilion’, norwegian firm mork-ulnes architects / SFOSL have transformed and extended a dilapidated barn in sonoma county, california, into a residence-cum-artist studio.

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measuring at 2,500 square feet, the distinctive property features an inverted butterfly roof which accommodates a spacious artist’s studio and an office. mork-ulnes architects developed a space that seamlessly establishes an indoor and outdoor setting. in the extension and interrupting the concrete floor, parts of the floor has been filled with compost and planted with bamboo, aloes and various exotic plants.

the inverted pitch roof creates sweeping double height spaces for art production and storage
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the art studio is located within the vernacular barn. the traditional gabled roof has been inverted to create a double height space for creativity and storage, with views out towards the surrounding landscape. wood is the main construction material; the 100-year old reclaimed bar siding has been re-used as the contrasting cladding seen on the home’s external envelope.

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the roof is an exposed wood, scissor-beam roof construction with a large skylight that brings light into the space
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‘lars wanted an outdoor kitchen and dining room that he could use year-round,’ says architect casper mork-ulnes ‘the idea was to let the landscape bleed in and out of the building. he imagined it as a jungle, with exotic plants, such as papaya, banana, and mango, inside and out.’

on the outside, the contemporary extension ‘the ameoba’ visually reaches out into the landscape and inside, the open-plan kitchen and dining sits within the S-curved cement walls, which keeps the thermal mass balanced during the summer and winter. the interior embraces nature and the outdoors, capturing the landscape to create a lush landscape of taro, fig, and bamboo that softly separates the kitchen from the dining area.

a 720 square feet concrete kitchen and dining space grows out from the studio
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for this project the architects used adaptive re-use strategies for most of the building materials, and minimized unnecessary glazing where possible. thermally broken window frames, formaldehyde-free insulation, sustainable FSC certified milled wood were recycled and used, which resulted in the reduction of waste.

the structure has eight-inch-thick s-curved cement walls which helps in controlling thermal mass
image © bruce damonte

for this project the architects used adaptive re-use strategies for most of the building materials
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the ameoba pavilion extends and opens out into the landscape
image © bruce damonte

100-year old reclaimed barn siding was used as the exterior cladding material
image © grant harder

image © bruce damonte

the residence at night
image © bruce damonte

the home is based in sonoma county, northern california
image © bruce damonte

urby staten island includes new york's first residential urban farm

jul 20, 2016

‘urby staten island’ is a residential development in new york that places a strong emphasis on experience and community. located on the north shore waterfront, it is the largest new construction development in the borough, with a total of 900 apartments and 35,000 square feet of commercial space. the scheme is the first in a planned series of developments set to open in other cities, with the next urby expected to open later this year in jersey city.

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the residential development seeks to place a strong emphasis on experience and community

urby staten island has been conceptualized by real estate firm ironstate and dutch architecture and interior designersconcrete. conceived to offer a better rental-housing product, the concept is geared towards ‘contemporary urban residents’. alongside studios, and one and two-bedroom apartments, urby offers a range of social spaces that encourage neighborly interaction. these include an urban farm, a communal kitchen, and an apiary that encompasses several beehives.

the concept is geared towards ‘contemporary urban residents’

measuring a total of 5,000 square feet, the scheme is organized around one of new york city’s largest urban farms. the plot grows over 50 varieties of produce and includes a greenhouse and picnic tables for shared dining and composting. the facility even has its own farmer-in-residence. a large communal kitchen teaches culinary classes, hosts chef tastings, and incorporates produce from the urban farm within gourmet meals. beehives are located on the roof with the goal of producing honey to be served in the on-site café.

a large communal kitchen teaches culinary classes and hosts chef tastings

the development also includes a 5,100 square foot fitness center, an outdoor pool, landscaped courtyards with fire pits, wi-fi enabled green spaces, and a 300-car garage. the LEED certified project features a number of environmentally conscious elements such as filtered water filling stations in the lobbies, electric car chargers in the garage, and storage for up to 500 bicycles.

the scheme is located on the north shore of staten island

individual apartments come equipped with built-in wardrobes, storage spaces, bookshelves, window treatments, lighting, and wi-fi. residents have keyless building and apartment entry through smart technology systems located throughout the development, while every apartment comes with its own washer/dryer. urby also features 35,000 square feet of commercial space, which will soon include a selection of boutique restaurants and shops.

the scheme is organized around one of new york city’s largest urban farms

located on the north shore of staten island, the development is just a few minutes away from the st. george ferry in the neighborhood of stapleton. urby provides views of the statue of liberty, verrazano bridge, brooklyn, and lower manhattan. ironstate’s transformation of the site — which was a former U.S. navy yard — is part of the city’s $32 million USD plans to reconnect the community with the waterfront esplanade.

the development includes a 5,100 square foot fitness center and an outdoor pool

residents have keyless building and apartment entry

apartments come equipped with built-in wardrobes, storage spaces, and bookshelves

studios, and one and two-bedroom units are available

the scheme is part of the city’s plans to reconnect the community with the waterfront esplanade

this residential renovation in taiwan occupies a building originally built by the japanese army during world war II. as part of huangpu village, taiwan’s first military settlement, the neighborhood quickly fell into disrepair after japan was defeated. rather than being demolished, the village was subsequently listed as a protected cultural landmark. in 2015, citizens were encouraged to apply for temporary residence within the neighborhood.

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a wooden sliding window that faces the garden has been remade from solid wood

HAO design was asked to restore one of the site’s dwellings — retaining the original structure and keeping the historical context. conceived as an experimental living studio, the property has been designed to host workshops, lectures, and hands-on cement work. the scheme also provides an art residency, allowing members of the renovation project to practice their interior design skills.

the structure of the ceiling was also preserved, but painted to echo the room’s timber tones

‘although renovating an old house was an exciting task, the house when we took over was falling apart,’ explains HAO design. ‘there was no water or electricity.’ considering the historical significance of this building and its special cultural value, the design team sought to create a space that wasn’t in conflict with the existing architecture.

a japanese-style room serves as the property’s main space

for instance, the roof tiles were characteristic of a japanese building, however leaks were a serious problem. the team applied a waterproof coating before restoring the tiles. ‘the red gate symbolic of a military village had already been replaced by a modern aluminum gate, so we decided to introduce the industrial feature of kaohsiung by presenting a red freight container gate which reflects the culture and landscape of kaohsiung city,’ adds HAO.

the scheme has been conceived as an experimental living studio

upon entering ‘J.Y. studio’ one enters an enclosed courtyard that connects to each area of the plan. the patio contains tropical plants suitable for the climate of southern taiwan: succulents, japanese ivy, small cacti, agaves and crane flowers have all been planted. the courtyard also incorporates elements of playfulness — a bright pink door and a large lego-style table.

the design retains the original structure and its historical context

internally, many of the original elements have been retained. a japanese-style room forms the property’s main space, hosting a preserved wardrobe that has been turned into a functional wall cabinet. the structure of the ceiling was also preserved, but painted in cocoa to echo the room’s timber tones. a wooden sliding aperture that faces the garden has been remade from solid wood, while the lower part of the window was replaced with glass — allowing natural light and views.

an enclosed courtyard connects to each area of the plan

an adjacent room retains its original ceiling, terrazzo flooring and brown walls. ‘we arranged track lighting here and set it out as an exhibition space,’ says HAO. ‘we decorated the space with taiwanese armchairs produced in the 50s using R-shaped wooden tenons; a classical japanese karimoku sofa popular in the 60s; taiwanese trumpet stools reminiscent of pop art from the 70s; and a yellow floor lamp symbolic of the space age.’

the courtyard incorporates elements of playfulness — a bright pink door and a lego-style table

a workshop provides space for hands-on production

bright pieces of furniture contrast the dwelling’s original materials

the patio contains tropical plants suitable for the climate of southern taiwan

an adjacent room retains its original ceiling and terrazzo flooring

the interior includes taiwanese armchairs produced in the 1950s

the studio viewed from the passing street

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luciano kruk forms MR house of folded concrete and wooden louvers

jan 26, 2015

image © daniela mac adden

all images courtesy of luciano kruk

situated on a dune on the bonaerense coast near buenos aires, argentinean architect luciano kruk has created a simple holiday home that respects the unique environmental conditions at the same time fully offering the necessary functions of a home. the design is centered around two elongated concrete boxes, turned perpendicular to one another and stacked offset forming an ‘L’ in plan that only touches the ground along two foundation walls and piers supporting the upper volume. large expanses of glass walls wrap the otherwise open spaces making the interior feel more like an exterior space, opening directly to the surrounding vegetation and enjoying all the natural sunlight. the third material present throughout the house is reflected in the rhythmic vertical wooden louvers that line the transparent facades of the home, providing proper shading without compromising the views or sense of openness. the form of the structure itself serves the dual purpose of minimizing contact with the site and forms canopies over outdoor patios, also signaling the main entrance. on a site measuring 20m by 50m, the ground level contains the social functions as well as a guest bedroom at one end of the home. stairs located at the intersection of the two forms lead up to the more private bedrooms on the second level, enjoying greater views to the horizons.