Inspired Prefab Custom Home Design for a Sculptor in Santa Rosa, CA
The 4,500-sq.-ft. Sculptor 3 House designed by Sander Architects is as much modern art as it is modern architecture. Designed for a sculptor in Santa Rosa, California, this high-end, prefab custom home features strong, vertical lines and a striking, window-clad facade that makes way for bright, naturally lighted interiors that too take advantage of the project’s vertical strength. High ceilings really create a beautiful and functional space inside, almost gallery-like in nature and only too fitting for its artistically inclined owner. “The entry space, twisting and torqued, dark, vertical, inward, is based on qualities of the owner's large clay pots, a few of which are visible at the base of the stairs,” according to the architects. “From the inception of the project, the strength of these sculptural clay forms was a deep influence on the making of spaces within the house.” The perfect setting for an artful presentation, the home's entry foyer features a two-storey sculpture gracing one wall, while the opposite wall is embellished with a winding staircase. This modern residence is one of the firm’s ‘Hybrid House” designs, “part prefab, all custom.” Sander Architects.
10 Sep 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
August 20, 2008
Unique Prefab Design Surprises with Understated Exterior, Ultra-Modern Interior
Carrying a quiet presence among its magnificent Australian countryside setting, the Glenburn House by architect Sean Godsell might even be called “simple,” “straightforward” or “uncomplicated” on passing, but don’t be taken. On entrance, this contemporary prefab design welcomes guests with a world of advanced luxuries and a mix of modernist and industrial style, both unexpected and unimagined from the understated exterior. A number of innovative technologies enhance home comforts while minimizing environmental impact, such as the surrounding hillside that actually shields the house from the sun; double-glazed windows to passively control interior climate; a solar-panel-powered water heating system; and a rainwater recycling system. These components are wrapped in a flexible “skin” that offers insulation without obstructing the view. Sean Godsell
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20 Aug 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
August 13, 2008
Contemporary Prefab Cellophane House Exhibit at MoMA - a recyclable house?
It’s clear why the Cellophane House is garnering so much attention. Designed by the innovative architects at KieranTimberlake Associates and on display at New York’s Museum of Modern Art until October 20, 2008, this single-family, 1,800-sq.-ft., four-storey structure is much more than just a house. Based on the notion that a building is “nothing more than an assemblage of materials forming an enclosure,” according to KieranTimberlake Associates, the Cellophane House does not make any claims of permanence. Rather, this modern design is a temporary place to keep your stuff, to put it simply. Built from an unlimited palette of off-the-shelf materials, this customizable, prefab house is easily modified to any site conditions, any style preferences, and any budget. The idea is that these individual building blocks, once they’ve served their purpose, can be dismantled and repurposed. The Cellophane House features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living and dining area, a rooftop terrace and a car port. KieranTimberlake Associates.
13 Aug 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
August 12, 2008
Wieler Modular Home – The Original Dwell Home by Resolution 4 Architecture
Setting the precedent for Wieler's forthcoming wave of fabulous prefabs, the modern and modular Wieler House #1, otherwise known as the Original Dwell Home, became an educational undertaking on the future of home building. Located in Pittsboro in Chatham County, North Carolina, this factory-made design by Resolution 4 Architecture takes the modular home to happy heights, from its origins on the production line to its destination among thousands of acres of federally preserved Jordan Lake land. A distinctive design boasts elements that give the home’s natural influences a strong, industrial edge. A facade of cedar siding and concrete abuts a recycled-wood deck spanning over 1,000 sq. ft. The 2,340-sq.-ft. interior is large and light-filled, with expansive windows that become the focal point of every room, framing spectacular views of rolling hills. This contemporary, comfortable home’s innovative design does double duty for an underlying environmental cause, with Green features like renewable bamboo flooring and a thoughtful positioning that takes advantage of passive solar power. Wieler
Photo from the north (credit: Jerry Markatos)
Photo from the south (credit: Jerry Markatos)
12 Aug 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
July 24, 2008
Flatpak Luxury Prefab House in Aspen, Colorado
FlatPak, the designer of this luxury prefab house in Aspen, Colorado, is really thinking outside the box in its approach to modern architecture. This innovative, prefab design spares no indulgence, taking custom home building to new heights. From its cool facade to the warm, woody interiors, this contemporary house is a reflection of its residents, because it’s designed by them (with the help of a FlatPak professional, of course). Every element of the home is selected from an a la carte menu, from its exterior, interior wall configuration, cabinetry and built-ins, to the kitchens and bathrooms, corners and crannies. The process seems almost too simple – every FlatPak House starts with a single eight-ft. wide, one-storey wall. With every wall, you choose: “all glass, no glass, some glass, high glass, frosted glass, glass that opens, glass that doesn’t,” says FlatPak. Interiors are taken on two feet at a time. The FlatPak House not only conforms to its residents, it bends and shapes with its surroundings. After all, when you’ve got such a spectacular view of the mountains, you’d do yourself an injustice by not framing it with a thoughtfully placed window or two. FlatPak.
Photo courtesy of Koru, Ltd.
Photo courtesy of Koru, Ltd.
Photo courtesy of Koru, Ltd.
24 Jul 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
July 21, 2008
Fashionable, Factory-Made, Modern Prefab Home
The Wallace Creek prefab residence may be small, but these contemporary quarters certainly are sweet. Designed by Marmol Radziner Prefab, a spacious 1,500-sq.-ft. deck encircles this home’s 840-sq.-ft. interior which encompasses one bedroom, one bathroom and lots of innovative style. Built of seven prefabricated modules, this house makes the most of its surroundings – wherever you choose to call “home” – with its spacious outdoor living area and large floor-to-ceiling windows and walls throughout. Marmol Radziner Prefab.
21 Jul 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
Prefab House Design - Space- and Cost-Efficient Joshua Tree House
Dubbed the Joshua Tree House, this wood-and-steel-clad contemporary cabin by Italy’s Hangar Prefab is a prime example of efficient use of space and a unique sense of style, wrapped up in a cost-efficient and stylish design. At 400 sq. ft., this modern home touts an awesome layout including two bedrooms, a kitchen, a couple of bathrooms and a living area. This prefab house boasts interiors inspired by a Swedish steam – simple, finished in wood from top to bottom. The home’s metallic facade is designed to reflect its surroundings, so no matter where you choose to build it, this prefab will always fit right in. Hangar Prefab
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21 Jul 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
July 16, 2008
Modern Prefab House in Desert Hot Springs
The Desert House by Marmol Radziner Prefab is lush with sophisticated style and lavish comforts. This modern prefab house sits on a five-acre site in Desert Hot Springs, California. The contemporary custom two-bedroom, two-bath home is built of 10 modules, stretching in an "L" shape across the sandy landscape. The 2,100-sq.-ft. interior is surrounded by a 2,450-sq.-ft., six-module deck, connecting the home’s two wings while providing covered outdoor living areas including a pool and fire pit. The sheltered outdoor spaces offer refuge from the sweltering heat, but in this case, the sun isn’t all bad – 100 per cent of this home’s power comes from solar panels. Marmol Radziner Prefab.
16 Jul 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
Prefab Home in Paradise Valley, Arizona - Fabulous Planar House
The Planar House in Paradise Valley, Arizona, conceived by artistically inclined architect Steven Holl, is a 3,200-sq.-ft. single-family prefab home designed to house its owner’s private collection of fine art. This modern design itself is a strong contender the modern artworks that it displays within. “This home is to be a part of, and vessel for, a large contemporary art collection. Great 20th-century works by Bruce Nauman, Robert Ryman, Jeff Koons and Jannis Kounellis are part of the collection,” according to the architect. The facade is simple, boasting concrete and accented with aged, perforated Cor-Ten steel. The home’s interior is designed in three main living areas – the front of the home featuring a garage, master bedroom and library; the rear boasting the kitchen, dining room, a study leading to the outdoor pool and court yard; and the gallery space and living area in set between front and rear. Finishes are minimalist – the perfect backdrop for the vivid art pieces. A serene rooftop garden raises residents to new heights of serenity. Steven Holl Architects.
16 Jul 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
July 9, 2008
Toyota Prefab Homes - modern and earth-quake resistant homes
Japanese car-maker Toyota is into much more than just cars. In fact, Toyota has been in the home-building business for more than 20 years. These fabulous prefab designs employ auto-manufacturing technologies that build totally modern and earth-quake resistant homes. Clearly car and house go hand-in-hand here. With Toyota’s emphasis on the eco-friendly with its upcoming plug-in hybrid cars, The Wall Street Journal is reporting that this car-maker is also now evaluating an electricity-monitoring system in its home designs to charge the car on off-peak hours. The relationship here is reciprocal – the car’s battery acts as a back-up power source for the house. Toyota prefab homes are available in about 12 different styles – ranging from the Smart Stage design, an understated 1,000-sq.-ft., two-story home starting at $200,000, to the luxury, custom-built Espacio Square, at 2,600-sq. ft. with a price tag of around $800,000. The houses are built from six or more modules, and go up in around 45 days. As for the style, the homes are like the cars – sleek, stylish and sporty. Toyota
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9 Jul 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
July 4, 2008
Prefabricated Thermal Home by Chilean Architect
Architect Sebastian Irarrazaval brings breathtaking beauty to an intentionally utilitarian design. Dubbed La Reserva, this modern, almost mechanical-looking house in Colina, Chile was designed as a low-cost housing solution, “to be sold and repeated in as many places as concerned people exist. In this regard it related to the idea of the container since it has no place.” This 1,290-sq.-ft. prefabricated home makes use of low-cost materials – steel plates, concrete and timber – and a simple geometric form that goes up effortlessly and with minimal resources required. While the home’s building materials offer the advantage of low cost and the bonus of a contemporary, industrial appearance, they were indeed chosen for their durability and for their thermal attributes. Warm air is trapped between the steel plates, and is warmed or cooled by the concrete, and thus regulates the home’s interior temperature. Sebastian Irarrazaval
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4 Jul 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
June 8, 2008
Modern Prefab Nomadhome – Moves When You Do
In the art of modern prefab homes, architect Gerold Pelham does functional design with style and grace. The Nomadhome has no boundaries when it comes to geography – a nice little feature when you consider how many times you’ll move in your lifetime. Choose your spot, place your order, and with delivery taking just eight to 10 weeks, you and three friends can have Nomadhome standing in a couple of days. Pelham designed these contemporary quarters with the modern family in mind. The modular design boasts an efficient use of interior space – no corner has been neglected; every inch has been appointed with clean lines and rich finishes that’ll have your neighbors (whoever they may be on that given day) green with envy. Gerold Pelham
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8 Jun 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
June 5, 2008
Modern, Mobile, Modular – Micro Compact Home by Horden Cherry Lee Architects and Haack + Höpfner Architects
The Micro Compact Home is a compact and contemporary collaboration between London-based Horden Cherry Lee Architects and Haack + Höpfner Architects of Germany. The design is a simple, modular creation following the “less is more” philosophy with a minimalist exterior and minimal use of materials. The 76-sq.-ft. Micro Compact Home’s aluminum facade is contrasted by a fully equipped interior boasting every modern convenience. While it may be small, this contemporary design is also self-sufficient, thanks to its photovoltaic-panel rooftop. This particular home is located in Munich, Germany, but the nice thing about the prefab Micro Compact Home is that it’s entirely portable via helicopter or crane, so it’ll stand wherever you choose to call “home.” Horden Cherry Lee Architects and Haack + Höpfner Architects.
5 Jun 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
June 2, 2008
Passive Houses In Germany Actively Save Energy – WeberHaus Passive House
The view from the street is of a spectacular-looking structure boasting visually appealing architectural details and solid construction. You might be surprised to learn that the prefabricated WeberHaus Passive House actually uses 90 per cent less energy than a conventional home. German homebuilder WeberHaus has become somewhat of an expert in the art of energy conservation, having built more than 29,000 Passive Houses since the company’s start in 1960. The notably low energy use by the Passive House is made possible by harnessing “passive” sources of energy – solar energy, geothermal energy, and otherwise wasted energy from residents’ body heat and the heat generated by electrical appliances. The Passive House is outfitted with a solar energy system, controlled ventilation heating and heat recovery, and a European Installation Bus (EIB) to control lights and roller blinds. Additional features include a compass roof, a circular window in the front wall, slanted balcony supports and large south-facing windows to maximize the sun’s energy. WeberHaus.
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2 Jun 2008 | Prefab | Comments (0)
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