Hans Scharoun - Stiftung Haus, Löbau 1933.
So I could plainly hear her inhale
when I undid the very top
hook-and-eye fastener of her corset
and I could hear her sigh when finally is was unloosed,
the way some readers sigh when they realize
that Hope has feathers,
that Reason is a plank,
that Life is a loaded gun
that looks right at you with a yellow eye.
Old Barn Renovation in Central West Flanders, Belgium; home of and designed by Rita Huys
False Bay Writer’s Cabin, 2010
San Juan Island, Washington
“This five-hundred square foot cabin serves as a private writer’s retreat and guest cottage. The owners asked for a space that felt connected to its island setting—the mild climate, scenic views, and proximity to wildlife. At the same time, they needed a structure that could be easily secured when not in use.”
From Tom Kundig Houses 2
Tomohiro Hata - Belly house, Kyoto. The project is located in an area governed by strict building codes limiting size, shape, and materiality of new constructions. Due to the restrictions and formalities that influenced the design of the exterior, the architects sought to create a more informal and flexible space on the interior. A plywood “tree” was inserted at the center of the house, and rises through all four stories of the building. Separated from the exterior walls and designed with low ceilings and a unique materiality, the spaces within the tree provide privacy, intimacy, and warmth for the occupants. Adjacent spaces act as a transitional zone between the central core and the city, and have white walls, double height ceilings, and ample windows to encourage more public activities. Via.
