A couple of weeks ago, the Archdaily resource summed up the results of a vote in which its readers chose the coolest architectural projects of 2016. Out of 3000 works, they selected 16 of the best, which I will talk about in this post.
The best medical institution:
MAGGIE'S CANCER CENTER
Location: Manchester, UK
Architect: Foster + Partners
In the 90s, the wife of the famous architect Maggie Keswick Jenks was treated for cancer in a Scottish hospital. The sterile atmosphere of the hospital was very oppressive, and Jenks realized that good architecture could contribute to the treatment of cancer patients. The idea was taken up by many architectural firms, and since then, about 20 Maggie Cancer Centers have been built. The one that was among the winners of the award is located in Manchester. The building has huge windows that overlook the gardens. The feeling is that you are not in a hospital in the city center, but in a country estate.
The best object of industrial architecture:
ORGANIC FARM
Location: Tien Shan, China
Architect: ARCHSTUDIO
During the design of the factory, the architects set out to take care of the psychological well-being of its employees. They tried to create a cozy working environment by building up the territory with several neat one-story workshops and equipping the courtyard. The frames of the buildings are wooden, and the facades are covered with translucent removable panels.
Best Cultural Object:
ELBE PHILHARMONIC
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Architect: Herzog & de Meuron
The cultural center complex includes the Philharmonic Hall itself, a chamber music hall, restaurants, bars, a panoramic terrace overlooking Hamburg, a hotel and a parking lot. The lower part of the Philharmonic is an old port warehouse where bags of cocoa beans were kept. The heavy and massive brick building did not fit into the architectural ensemble of the city before. And now they have become the basis for a mirror undulating cultural center, which immediately turned into a center of attraction for tourists.
Best Residential Complex:
VIL 57 WEST
Location: New York, USA
Architect: BIG
This is the first project of the architectural bureau BIG in New York. The building has 34 floors and its sharply asymmetrical shape allows sunlight to enter the European-style courtyard. On the first floors of the building there are hotel rooms, a cinema, games rooms, a swimming pool and gyms. There are 709 apartments in the building, many with views of the Hudson and the waterfront. In 2016, the project was awarded the title of the best high-rise building in the Americas.
Best Residential Building:
"CASA CABO DE VILLA"
Location: Bitaraes, Portugal
Architect: spaceworkers
The architects were faced with the task of designing an unusual house, and they decided to put motifs of the surrounding landscape into the basis of the project. The smoothly curved roof, lined with concrete slabs, fits neatly into the terrain and does not contradict it. And the glass facades reflect the forest and meadow located around the house. Inside the house is a small courtyard, and next to it is a neat pool with dark wooden decks.
Best Commercial Architecture:
CRYSTAL HOUSES
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Architect: MVRDV
The project of crystal houses was developed especially for shops. The facade of such a house is made of glass bricks, and even the details of its window frames are also made of glass. Gradually, glass bricks are replaced by terracotta ones, and the upper part of the house already looks quite traditional. Thus, the store, on the one hand, fits well into the architectural ensemble of the street, and on the other hand, stands out from the rest of the houses.
Best Religious Architecture:
ST. BERNARD'S CHAPEL
Location: Cordoba, Argentina
Architect: Nicholas Campodonico
The chapel was built in a small grove. Previously, an old rural house stood on this site, but it was dismantled, and a chapel was erected from the dismantled materials (there was a large amount of hundred-year-old bricks). It has no electricity or running water. Natural light and fresh air enter the chapel through large arches in the vault and walls.
Best Office Building:
BBVA BANCOMER TOWER
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Architect: LEGORRETA + LEGORRETA, Rogers Stirk Harbor + Partners
This is a 50-story office center that combines several architectural styles. It is located next to the huge Chapultepec Park, so it offers a beautiful view of the forested hill from its windows. On the top floor there are terraces, a restaurant and a large hall used for exhibitions and events. Every 9 floors, open areas filled with greenery are built into the facade of the building, where office workers rest.
Best use of materials:
DUFOUR PAVILION IN VERSAILLES
Location: Paris, France
Architect: Dominique Perrault Architecte
In 2003, the French Ministry of Culture announced a full-scale restoration of the Palace of Versailles. The competition for the restoration of the Dufour pavilion was won by the architectural firm of Dominique Perrault. The architect tried to transform the space into something more like a museum, adding a cafe, a souvenir shop and an auditorium to it. The route of museum visitors now runs in a circle through the entire pavilion. In the pavilion, as in any palace, there is a lot of gold and mirrors.
Best Small Form Architecture Object:
RESEARCH PAVILION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF STUTTGART
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Architect: Institute for Computer Design and Institute for Architecture and Design / University of Stuttgart
The pavilion consists of segments, each of which is a hollow wooden shell. Such a find was inspired by the study of wildlife, in particular sea urchins, by students and teachers of institutes. The production of the segments was completely robotized, and the students only had to assemble them into a single structure.
Best Educational Institution:
KINDERGARTEN "FREDERIKSVEY"
Location: Frederigsberg, Denmark
Architect: COBE
Instead of a traditional kindergarten, the architects decided to build something like a mini-village for children. The building is divided into 11 small houses, each of which has its own purpose. Their silhouettes resemble primitive children's drawings of houses. The houses are displaced relative to each other, and thanks to this, the territory of the kindergarten is divided into small play areas.
Best Refurbishment:
ARRANGEMENT OF THE ROOF OF A RESIDENTIAL HOUSE
Location: New York, USA
Architect: WORKac
Among the winners of the competition was the project for the arrangement of the roof of a historic building in New York. The architects were faced with the task of making the superstructure invisible from the street (this is the requirement of the city commission for the protection of architectural monuments). That is why the superstructure has such a complex geometric shape. All its angles are calculated so as not to catch the eye of New York passers-by.
Best Public Building:
PORT LEICHOINS
Location: Matosinhos, Portugal
Architect: Luís Pedro Silva Arquitecto
The port of Leixos is one of the largest in Portugal. Since it is at the crossroads of water tourism destinations, it has many visitors. For them, a new cruise terminal has recently been built, accommodating a restaurant, a conference room and a science and technology park. Externally, the terminal building resembles three twisted ribbons.
Best interior:
CO-WORKING CENTER HUBBA-TO
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Architect: Supermachine Studio
Every year more and more freelance tourists come to Thailand. Therefore, the demand for co-working spaces is growing rapidly in the city. The Hubba-To Center is decorated in an industrial style, with a network of turquoise pipes as the dominant element of the interior. It combines different functional areas of coworking into a single space.
Most hospitable environment:
COFFEE HOUSE "YELLOW SUBMARINA"
Location: Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Architect: Secondfloor Architects
Another project from Thailand. Despite the fact that the cafe is located in a national park with a lot of tourists, the architects tried to make it as less "touristic" as possible. It is built in a very restrained style and, thanks to natural materials, fits neatly into the surrounding forest. The rectangular area of the coffee shop is surrounded by a fence, which helps to ensure that the establishment does not turn into a passing place, but remains quiet and calm.
Best object of sports architecture:
SONORA STADIUM
Location: Hermosillo, Mexico
Architect: 3Arquitectura
Sonora Stadium is the main building in the city. It can accommodate 16,000 spectators, including people with disabilities. At the same time, it is designed in such a way that, if necessary, the evacuation of people from the stadium will take an average of 15 minutes. Thanks to such indicators, international competitions are held at the stadium.
Today's houses are significantly different from the houses familiar to many grandmothers, yes they were cute in childhood, but an adult sees a bunch of flaws in them. In new residential buildings, these disadvantages are taken into account, the projects of modern houses and cottages look stylish and at the same time they are cozy and comfortable. Many dream of becoming the owner of individual housing, but only a few decide.
What is a modern cottage like?
The photo of the Domamo catalog will help to imagine where progress has taken and what changes have taken place in housing construction. A characteristic feature of the new buildings is the style. Smooth lines and streamlined shapes are the strong point of recent seasons, as in the world of fashion for clothes. The elements of minimalism and hi-tech are taken as a basis, they are present both outside and inside the building. Laconic forms transform the space, making it as comfortable as possible, even without going inside it is pleasant to look at them.
The main features of the project of a modern house
When ordering such architectural work, you immediately become the owner of a unique project that experienced builders will translate into reality without difficulty. Subsequently, there will be no need to worry about the large bills that come for the natural resources used. The entire space is multifunctional and endowed with energy efficiency.
Projects of houses in a modern style from an aesthetic point of view are impeccable, they also combine interesting and practical innovations:
- huge windows, glazed verandas, large balconies and loggias;
- a simple but roomy layout, enclosed in a square or rectangle, the facade does not have large extensions and looks solid;
- beautiful roofs with an unusual configuration and a slight angle of inclination; according to the project, they are covered with tiles, which looks stylish;
- most often, modern buildings go on two floors, but some options are thought out with an attic or a residential attic, there is an ultra-modern building in the form of a sphere;
- the use of materials of different textures in the decoration of the building, the organization of lighting around the perimeter of the building with the help of original lamps;
- light colors are used in the finishing of the facade, they can be combined with dark inserts on railings, balcony railings, window openings or a separate part of the wall.
In the project, modern country cottages and houses are equipped with the latest engineering developments, autonomous systems are installed in them:
- heating;
- sewerage;
- energy supply;
- conditioning;
- water supply.
Most of them are built on the basement floor, where it is fashionable to equip a swimming pool, an additional bathroom or bedroom, as well as a billiard room.
Project selection
Modern buildings are ordered by progressive people who look at life with confidence and will be able to appreciate all its comfortable aspects. The main incentive for buying is the desire to stay modern and get housing that will be comfortable for everyone.
- proper zoning of the interior of the house;
- selection of a project taking into account their financial capabilities and preferences;
- building materials are purchased taking into account the climate of the area where the house will be installed;
- the number of rooms and the possibility of converting one room into another, if there are reasons for that.
If you don't want to hesitate and wait for a suitable project, look for one of the typical options offered by Domamo.
Project selection is an important stage from which construction always begins. It seriously affects the cost of building an object and the main parameters of future housing. In private housing construction, standard projects of one-story houses, in particular, country cottages, are in high demand.
Advantages of using projects of one-story houses
The popularity and frequent use of project documentation for 1-storey houses is due to a number of reasons:
- with limited financial resources, buying an economy class project is a realistic opportunity to get convenient and comfortable housing;
- simple and proven design solutions ensure reliability and durability;
- small one-story houses are convenient for the elderly and residents with disabilities;
- the cost of operating a compact small house is lower than when living in high-rise buildings.
The advantage of modern one-story cottages is a high level of comfort. It is achieved, despite the small area, through the use of competent planning, the use of advanced technologies and building materials.
Popular projects of beautiful one-story houses
| Project №57-06K | Project №57-37 | Project №58-01 |
The project site contains a catalog of residential one-story houses with layouts. It contains photos, operational and technical characteristics and basic parameters of buildings. For 15 years of productive work, the employees of our bureau have developed a large number of modern versions of one-story houses and cottages, the best projects are included in the catalog.
Various materials are used for construction:
- gas, foam and expanded clay concrete blocks;
- wood and processed products (rounded logs, varieties of timber - glued or profiled).
The site presents a variety of options, ranging from budget-priced country houses to luxury buildings with a beautiful design. A potential buyer can easily find a one-story house project to your taste:
- square or rectangular in plan;
- economical or premium price segment;
- typical or original;
- a small area or with spacious and rooms.
Individual design
Often, clients are not satisfied with the layout of private houses on one floor. In this case, the employees of our bureau can make adjustments. Their final price is determined by the number of changes and improvements.
At the request of the customer, individual design is carried out, including the development of:
- sketch (deadline - from 3 to 10 days) with subsequent agreement with the customer and finalization according to the comments received;
- architectural and construction part (15 working days after the approval of the sketch).
As an additional service, engineering networks are designed and tied to the specific conditions of the land plot. Development is carried out in constant contact with the client, which guarantees that the final result will meet his needs, tastes and wishes.
A private modern home is a comfortable and cozy alternative to everyday living. It should not only financially pay for itself, but also meet all the requirements of the owners, please the eye, create a comfortable environment in which it will be easy to forget about the noise, rush and fuss for a while.
Building such a house on your own is a task, although doable, but not at all simple: you will have to look for workers and take their word for it or study a huge amount of specialized literature in order to understand the construction technology, safety requirements, choose source materials and so on. Difficulties, delays may arise at any stage, and there will be no one to be responsible for the result.
The company LesDomstroy will gladly solve all the problems for you. For more than 20 years we have been professionally engaged in the construction of wooden houses. The invaluable experience gained during this time allows us to guarantee our clients a result that is fully consistent with the original request.
Wood is a classic solution for suburban housing construction, it is perfect for a cottage, a summer residence, and a bathhouse. At each stage of construction, the future house, as well as all the materials from which it is built, undergo the necessary control. LesDomstroy uses only advanced construction technologies, the best equipment, and proven specialists.
The client is given complete freedom of choice - you can order a standard version from, which has several hundred positions, or develop a new one from scratch. Our architects are also ready to deal with redevelopment and making changes to finished projects. Already at the level of the first drawings, all the nuances from communications to interior decoration will be taken into account.
The final cost of a country house, cottage or bath is formed under the influence of the cost of the materials chosen by the customer, special requirements for insulation and the number of architectural elements, and the complexity of the design. The estimate is made in the office of the company, in the presence of the client. After that, it is fixed in the contract - it does not change during the construction process.
We can buy a house in installments or provide a loan from leading Russian banks.
LesDomstroy treats its customers with respect. All necessary documentation becomes available in full from the moment the transaction is concluded.
Cooperation with LesDomstroy is an opportunity to buy a durable and comfortable house made of timber or a turnkey frame house in a company that has long established itself in the market.
We are waiting for you with any questions in our office at Moscow, st. Prospekt Mira, 184/1.
The catalog of projects of houses and cottages contains more than 3000 high-quality projects that are convenient to view, filter by parameters and choose. This is done to simplify the search and selection of the project you need. The choice is made using the parameters in the filter:
- style;
- square;
- material;
- type of building;
- the presence of a garage, a bathhouse, a swimming pool;
- finishing;
- the presence of a 3D model.
The catalog has the ability to customize the display, for example, you can view the list of projects immediately with layouts and tables of characteristics. The projects themselves are presented as 3D illustrations with plans, drawings and dimensions, many are accompanied by an interactive 3D model. Thanks to photos and three-dimensional visualization, at the selection stage, you can imagine how the finished house will look like from the foundation to the roof.
Additional selection tools in the catalog of house projects
The project card contains the maximum information about it. In addition to layouts, dimensions and tables with characteristics, there are:
- A 3d model of any of the houses, allowing you to see it in all its details from any side.
- Plan editor - change the layout of the project you like and send it to us.
- Comparison of projects - any cottage project can be added to the comparison.
If you want to make changes to the project, our architects are always ready to help you. Such improvements will cost less than a custom project from scratch. But if you cannot find a suitable project for changes in the catalog, you can always order an individual design from our architectural bureau.
