Thursday, July 31, 2014

The Dalmeny by Enter Projects

Enter Projects have designed a contemporary extension to an existing house in Sydney, Australia.


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Project description



At 7m tall and 9.5m wide, this addition to a federation period style home took only months to complete. The abundant natural light that shines through its wide glass entrance enhances the urban chic vibe from its bright white and green interior.


The Dalmeny is made entirely with natural materials; a shack meet tech-science hybrid solution to the generic suburban environment.


An inspiration from the iconic Australian shack, with a corrugated iron exterior, The Dalmeny is nothing short of an architectural trendsetter. Our goal was to reinterpret the old the shack/suburban house, with a fresh and stylish upgrade. The homes’ design is suited to the modern young family. Open plan, homework on kitchen island ipads and ambient music; replace the suburban scenes of 50yrs ago of segmented rooms and dark kitchens.


Various forms of digital technology were used to conceptualize and develop the thought-provoking combination shown. The design incorporates ambient cove lighting, tracery steel work and benefits from natural heating and cooling.


As you move from the original house, a series of corrugated metal bands mold the form radiating out into the yard, giving the structure a giant accordion-like appearance. The ‘accordion’ was produced using laser-cutting machines used to create the unequal pieces meant for a boat hull. The addition extends the existing roof pitch towards the rear of the site, creating a new living area, kitchen and mezzanine-level master ensuite.


The Dalmeny is a zen and more human alternative to modern box architecture, creating the feeling of stepping into a organic tech-fresh world. The “tech-shack” is a warm and friendly upgrade any suburban house could use.



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Architect: Enter Projects


Photography by Brett Boardman Photography


Solvatten Water Container Purifies Water Using Sunlight

Solvatten water container provides safe water by using UV-A and UV-B sterilization. One of great challenges in developing countries is to provide safe water to its people, these are countries where most hospital beds are occupied by people suffering from illness due to contaminated water. There are many people die as the result of polluted water, Petra Wadström tries to prevent this by designing a water container that transforms dirty water into drinking water.


Water usage is interlinked with energy, typical African home uses around 70% of the energy for cooking, heating, washing, and boiling water. Unfortunately, due to the lack of infrastructure and electricity, they usually take advantage of charcoal/wood burning which leads to harmful indoor pollution, deforestation, risk for burn injuries, and carbon dioxide emissions. Solvatten has been designed to use in these situations where water resources are scarce and prone to contamination.


Designer : Petra Wadström


Solvatten Portable Water Container


Solvatten Portable Water Container



Solvatten offers better situation for children and families that have to live without safe water. It features 2-hinged containers where each one can hold up to 5 liters of water with black rear surface and transparent upper surface to allow unrestricted penetration of UV rays. The process consists of 3 stages: filtration, heat pasteurization, and UV-A & UV-B sterilization, it enables a synergetic effect that make the water safe to drink. There’s an indicator when the purifying process is complete, a red sad face turns into green and happy.


Solvatten Portable Water Container


Solvatten Portable Water Container


Solvatten Portable Water Container


Solvatten Water Container Purifies Water Using Sunlight is originally posted on Tuvie - Modern Industrial Design


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Weston Residence by Specht Harpman Architects

Specht Harpman Architects have designed the Weston Residence in Connecticut.


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Project description



The Weston Residence nestles in a valley adjacent to the Saugatuck River. In plan and section, the elements of the house engage the site in a way that purposefully blurs the transition and distinction between the built and natural environment.


As the house is approached from a road that begins high on a cliff above, the roofscape—or fifth façade— becomes a critical element of the design. Terraced planes planted with year-round, region-specific succulents step down the hill. Bedrooms project out into these roof gardens, giving a feeling of being fully immersed in the landscape. The planted roofs are also integral to the high-performance building envelope.


Interior and exterior spaces are joined through views, portals, and material continuity. A glass-backed fireplace provides an elegant surprise. Like other glass houses, the landscape becomes the “decoration” for the rooms, playing with transparency during the day and reflectivity at night.



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Architect: Specht Harpman Architects

Design Team: Scott Specht, Louise Harpman, Amy Lopez-Cepero


Photography by Taggart Sorensen