Modern Villa Sapi in Lombok Island Indonesia

This modern villa sapi is a beautiful rental villa designed by Canadian architect David Lombardi on Lombok Island in Indonesia. The “Function over Form” villa’s concept leaves Villa Sapi’s guests with a sense of discovery and surprise at every twist and turn, ranging from the traditionally styled, grass-roofed building that houses the main kitchen to a futuristic home theatre.

Furnishings carry a signature colour theme of black, red and lime green, while the walls are adorned with flair – bamboo, water cascades and conceptual artwork. The first clue to the quirky nature of the artwork is a white sculpture in the coconut grove garden which, in huge black letters, suggests that we should ‘Stop Making Sense’.

The view from the villa’s open-sided living and dining room, bedrooms and bathrooms is unrivalled; here guests can look forward to a vista that is ever-changing with the moods of the sea, sky, neighbouring islands, distant mountains, forests and colourful fishing boats. At night, after a magnificent sunset, the views become even more magical as the moon’s reflection twinkles on the water, presenting a scene of tranquillity and unforgettable beauty.

Although contemporary in architectural style and amenities, Villa Sapi has included some traditional elements such as the various bales set around the estate. The use of wood like Ulin (iron wood) for the roof, batu chandi (lava stone), paras (sand stone), coconut and bamboos, all reflect Lombardi’s unique vision and his commitment to the use of local. materials. Environmental issues have also been addressed with the use of solar water heaters, and solar lighting. Rainwater is collected from the building structure and recycled.

For unforgetable holidays moments at Villa Sapi, you could visit their official website here.

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Mid-Century Modern Northfield Green Home

A devastating flood in 2008 essentially destroyed a mid-century modern home which was located on a site that was designated a flood plane after the original home was built. To be able to build a new home back, the house had to be raised above the flood plane level, with no basement. A ‘flow through‘ foundation was used, one that allows water to travel under the insulated raised first floor structure.

In lieu of the previous home’s 1950's ranch design, the new design was to be a Cape Cod. The only items that survived the flood were the swimming pool and a two story addition that was built prior to the flood.

Key design elements include the use of Harmon pivot hinged doors which, when closed give the first floor a completely open feel, but when closed acoustically separate the various rooms and the second floor library, which features an arched ceiling that aligns with the prominent circle top window that is located over the front entry. A generous screened porch provides the perfect transition from the pool and yard into the house.

Architects : ipnis Architecture + Planning

- Nine panel solar thermal system – provides space heat in the winter and pool heating in the summer
- Reused key plumbing fixtures and lighting existing home
- High efficiency radiant floor system on first floor
- Natural daylighting and ventilation throughout
- Natural ventilation tower at second floor
- Closed cell foam perimeter insulation
- Rebuilt home on existing foundation
- Cement fiberboard siding
- Energy Star appliances
- Whole house fan

Tags: green home design, modern green home

Modern Beach House Architecture at Otter Cove Residence

This stunning modern beach house architecture ideas is the Otter Cove Residence that was designed by San Francisco-based studio Sagan Piechota Architecture. Completed in 2008, this contemporary two story private residence is located in Carmel, California, USA with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. 10,000 sq ft curvilinear design composed of contrasting fields of glass, stone, steel and wood with interior and exterior landscaped ‘courtyards’.

Upper Level: Four en-suite bedrooms, powder room, three-car garage. Open plan kitchen, dining and living rooms feature two fireplaces – expansive light exposure from both East and West directions. Lower Level: Offices, en-suite bedroom, screening room, gym, game room, bar & lounge.

Here is the note from the architects :

“Perched atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the ocean, this Carmel residence strives to appear as a natural extension of the landscape while resolving competing private and public concerns.

A language of fluid lines was adopted to respond to the boundary conditions of the site. The s-curve in the western wing of the plan increased the effective view potential while positioning rooms according to their needs for privacy, the oceanfront bedrooms orienting away from public spaces.

The large area of the house was disguised by splitting the house into two wings — recessing the house into the site and locating nearly half of the space partially underground. The plan-split created a courtyard, the eastern wing providing privacy from Highway One and the western wing buffering the ocean wind. Secondary spaces are located on the lower floor and borrow light from above through three staircases. These spaces provide respite from the panoramic drama on the upper floor.

Roofs are visually pulled apart from the walls creating the affect of lightness and lift. This lift affords long horizontal views to the hills east without sacrificing privacy. It also balances light minimizing glare off the ocean, while creating opportunities for high operable windows encouraging cross ventilation.

Walls are located only where absolutely necessary for privacy or structure and treated as monolithic elements. Stone cladding predominates, rooting the house in the site and visually connecting with the rocky cove.”

Architects: Sagan Piechota Architecture
Location: Carmel, CA, USA
Principal in Charge: Daniel Piechota
Project Team: Jaeson Greer, Ben Frombgen
Collaborators: Mike Eggers, Tim Whitehill, Audrey Hitchcock, Jeremy Tsai
Interior Designer: Jorie Clark
Structural Engineer: Alex Rood, Fulcrum Engineering
Landscape: Christian Lemon
General Contractor: McLeod Construction
Project Year: 2005-2008
Photographs: Joe Fletcher

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Modern and Artistic Features at Nicholson Residence

This spectacular residence renovation with its modern and artistic features is a renovation project of Nicholson Residence that was conducted by Australian architect Matt Gibson and located in Park Road, Middle Park, Melbourne, Australia. Check out what the architect says about this beautiful residence :

“This renovation involved the renovation of a Federation single fronted terrace within a heritage overlay including the provision of a series of first floor level spaces that cantilever deep into a previously treed rear of the site.

The rear addition presents as a long, tall timber-clad tube wrapped around the remaining existing boundary walls and cleared out GFL interior. The newer works provide a more generous engagement with the exterior and garden foliage via extensive use of glass and continuity of material externally.

A whimsical and artistic ‘giving back’ to the parkland legacy is provided at first floor level in the form of a steel sheet external graphic ‘appliqué’ and internal decal. This provides texture and interest for both interior and exterior whilst enabling a functional Planning outcome preventing overlooking to neighbours.

The colour and material palette is deliberately restrained so as not to compete with the exterior, or with the family’s accumulated artwork and furnishings.”

Architect : Matt Gibson Architecture and Design

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