Unique Building : Weathers Permitting

Weathers Permitting was a proposal for the 2010 MoMA/ P.S.1 by architect William O'Brien Jr. The installation was envisioned as a continuous yet varied landscape, that manifests as an elevated boardwalk that invites participants in the repetitive cycles of time and the environment.

Modern house : House at Berrima

This pair of townhouses located along Berrima Road in the Adam Road district, Singapore was designed by K2LD Architects. Long and narrow, the houses share a central Oku – a spiritual void between which a tropical garden emerges for respite and contemplation. The houses employ passive design for cooling, notably in the concrete extrusions and recesses as well as the lap pool placed strategically on the roof for views and insulation.

house Architecture : Barnes House

Designed for a retired couple, the Barnes House by Patkau Architects is located on a rocky outcrop in British Columbia, Canada. With views of the Strait of Georgia under it's massive canopy, the house becomes a device framing the surrounding landscape for the occupants within.