Dornob | Design Ideas Daily

Dornob | Design Ideas Daily

L-Shaped Mountain Home Goes With the Topography Flow

Posted: 15 May 2013 10:00 AM PDT

The L House in Niseko, Hokkaido is a private holiday getaway that blends prehistoric topography with impressive views of Mount Yotei and some very creative architectural solutions.

The steep slope of the building site made it too cost-prohibitive to excavate into the mountain itself, so Florian Busch Architects developed a different tactic: place the house among the trees.

The building consists of two volumes, one stacked atop the other. Where the topography of the slope changes, the top volume of the house shifts to accommodate it and offer breathtaking views of the nearby mountain.

On the lower level, the entrance sits below the overhang of the top volume and a staircase at the back wall takes you upstairs. This gives the feeling that one is climbing the slope.

The internal composition of the home is simple and elegant, featuring open spaces and plentiful windows that not only allow for natural lighting but also give unparalleled views of the surrounding landscape.

As you exit the spacious living/dining area through the exterior door, you are taken onto a terrace that rests on the roof of the lower volume of the home. An outdoor bath allows for luxurious moments, soaking as you take in the breathtaking environment.

An indoor bed and bath occupy the lower level, giving a drastically different view of the valley that lies beneath the majestic mountain.

    

Stop Musical Spoons: Simple Sans-Saucer Design Solution

Posted: 14 May 2013 04:00 PM PDT

Stir your coffee or tea and you are left with one last step: either leave the spoon in place or find somewhere to set it down. And then things start to settle, and you have to pick that same stirrer back up again.

In the absence of a saucer, we all know the sound of spoons bouncing around as you move or carry your cup. This project presents one of the simplest possible solutions to the problem.

Lee Hae Seung Scott is not solving the world’s most pressing problems, yet this elementary twist on an everyday object is a great example of the small things often overlooked by designers – particularly in spaces where most assume every solution has already been found.

    

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