Month: May 2019

We were challenged to design a tree house on a plain of pines and cork oaks. After visiting the site, a young and healthy pine was chosen, on a plateau overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. We assumed that the pine would serve as protection for the house and that the project would embrace the tree . Thus, it became natural to chose the material — from the structure to the covering, passing through its interior : pine . The project benefits of a view over the horizon during the day. At night, it favors a zenith view, since there are few other sources of light beyond that of the stars. In this way, the house suggests different experiences throughout the day and change of source of natural light.

the bridge opens after almost a decade’s wait.
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After almost two years of searching, Italian architect Sara Ranieri finally found her dream apartment and turned it into a welcoming and elegant home. In it, she combines vintage and recycled furniture, custom pieces and mementos for a bright, eclecti…

After almost two years of searching, Italian architect Sara Ranieri finally found her dream apartment and turned it into a welcoming and elegant home. In it, she combines vintage and recycled furniture, custom pieces and mementos for a bright, eclecti…

Working as developers, builders, and managers, Losinger Marazzi is a global actor in the real-estate industry. As part of their “2020 Vision” focused on urban regeneration and smart cities, they challenged Studio Banana to design a new home for their Lausanne regional agency in the Oassis neighbourhood they developed and built in the town of Crissier.

‘you simply assemble the big plywood blocks, just like an oversized lego bricks,’ says ecokit founder regarding the easy assemblage.
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