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PULKABACKEN (the sled hill) in VÄRMDÖ, SWEDEN by Street Monkey Architects

Sunday, June 21st, 2015

Article source:Street Monkey Architects

Constructed with prefabricated steel and concrete modules this 200m2 home is built on asteeply sloping site in an island suburb of Stockholm. Because of the sloping site and the close proximity of the neighbors we chose to camouflage this rather large volume under a sledding ramp and a roof terrace, making it extremely discreet from the road.

Image Courtesy © Robin Hayes Photography

Architects: Street Monkey Architects
Project: PULKABACKEN (the sled hill)
Location: VÄRMDÖ, SWEDEN
Photography: Robin Hayes Photography
Principal architect: Cage Copher
Construction architects: Patrick Myberg (Bjerking), Thomas Björk (Bjerking), FredrikKjellström (Bjerking)
Structural Engineer: Magnus Jönsson (Bjerking)

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The Nest by DeForest Architects

Tuesday, November 5th, 2013

Article source: DeForest Architects

Set on a steep hillside overlooking Lake Washington in Seattle, this project realizes the owners’ vision of living in tune with changing light and views. Simple lines, flexible living spaces, well-organized storage, and a rooftop garden all add up to a nest that is anything but “empty.”

Image Courtesy © Benjamin Benschneider

Architects: DeForest Architects
Project: The Nest
Architect: Nancy Pascoe
Photography: Benjamin Benschneider
Contractor: Joseph McKinstry Construction
Interior Design: NB Design Group
Project Team: John DeForest, Ted Cameron, Shelly Johnston
Software Used: Autocad, Sketchup, Archicad

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Heritage in Reggio, Emilia by gariselli associati

Thursday, September 12th, 2013

Article source: gariselli associati

The project site is located in the hills of Reggio Emilia. In particular, we are on the hills of a small interesting historical town that have been part of the lands of Matilde di Canossa, a powerful medieval feudal castle .

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Architects: gariselli associati
Project: Heritage
Location: Reggio, Emilia

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THE ENERGY OF CERRO MISTICO (MYSTIC HILL) in Lavalleja, Uruguay by FDS Arquitectos

Friday, August 16th, 2013

Article source: FDS Arquitectos

A good friend calls us to design a small hotel, 4 or 6 rooms on the hills of Lavalleja, Uruguay. The area is very well known for its spiritual tourism, as it is a very energetic place.

Visit to the area

there is definitely something very special about the energy of the hill: it is quite inaccessible, it is covered by low native vegetation. There are formations belonging to the earliest inhabitants of the place and archeological remains difficult to date. The views from up there are breathtaking. Our friend and his family are in love with the place, we feel incredibly motivated and challenged by the task.