Born and educated in Austria, Juri Troy has become a powerful voice in modern architecture in a short time with his partner Matthias Hein, with whom he formed Hein-Troy Architects. Juri talks to us about his architectural priorities, the challenges and rewards of sustainable building, and combining traditional and modern design. Read ahead to learn more and get a closer look at the refreshing K3 House!
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Editor’s Note: Say hello to our new weekly column that’s all about color: CMYLK! Thanks for all your name suggestions on Twitter and Facebook (“Milkshake” was a close second choice but I think I’m going to save that gem for something else). Each week, we’ll be rounding up some images – products, interiors, and art – and their associated color palettes to inspire and delight. Enjoy!
Last June, we blogged about this colorful house in Torres Vedras, Portugal, designed by Portuguese architect and designer Pedro Gadanho. Given its unique color blocked interior, it jumped to mind when we decided to experiment with palettes. We took three spaces from the project and created corresponding color palettes through Colourlovers, one or favorite places for color inspiration (if you visit their site, prepare to lose at least two hours clicking around!)
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The Lima-based firm Vértice Arquitectos has designed the Beach House E-3 that’s located south of Lima, Peru in Palillos Beach. Built on a sloping lot that presented challenges, the house offers stunning views of the ocean, which was a requirement of the client. The house was built on three levels, each of which features various materials and textures.
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Hidden away in the Orto Botanico in Milan’s Brera District, was the intriguingly titled Secret Garden.
Zaha Hadid created an elegant installation, very much in her trademark style, to showcase inlaid marble surfaces by CITCO.
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This old existing home in Spain made of dry stone got a completely modern makeover on the inside. Situated on top of a mountain with stunning views, you really can’t beat the location, so why build something new when such a gorgeous place exists already?
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Fai-Fah is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program that began in 2010 in Bangkok by TMB Bank. Fai-Fah, which means “light energy,” is a studio that was brought about for low-income families with children and teens to bring change through arts-related learning.
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Located in Australia’s Central Highlands of Victoria, the Trunk House was built as a small weekend cabin for two busy professionals wishing to spend time in nature. The firm of Paul Morgan Architects was originally inspired by old bones found on farmlands, which led them to utilize local wood that had natural splits in their formation. Besides being incredibly strong, they added a sculptural effect to the exterior of the house.
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How would you like to work in an office like this?
Dufaylite, makers of a 100% recyclable, robust and versatile core material (recycled paper honeycomb) partnered with Leeds-based Duke Studios for a truly unique workspace environment. They created ten studio offices using their substrate material called Ultra Board.
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The Koby Cottage was designed by the Brooklyn-based Garrison Architects as a weekend retreat for families visiting their teens at the non-profit Starr Commonwealth in Albion, Michigan. It’s an 1100-square-foot prefab that consists of two modules that intersect with a central dining area. The cottage is broken into two volumes to create more light and it’s cantilevered off of the sloping lot for privacy from below.
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A young couple with two children searched for months in Seattle for the perfect property and stumbled on a vacant tear down on a nice corner lot with easterly views of Lake Washington. With a limited budget, the property was perfect due to the condition of the existing foundation.
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