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Hôtel-Musée Premières nations / LEMAYMICHAUD Architecture Design

Architect: LEMAYMICHAUD Architecture Design Location: Wendake, Québec, Canada Program: Hotel and Museum Site area: 15,400 sqm Building area: 2,000 sqm Total floor area: 4,850 sqm Project Year: 2007–2008 Photographs: Pierre Bélanger This project is a unique alliance between 4-star accommodations and a museum experience that takes visitors on an exceptional voyage through the traditions and contemporary culture of the First Nations and Inuit. Located in an enchanting setting on the Akiawenrahk River, the hotel/museum complex evokes the architecture of the longhouse, traditional dwelling of the Iroquois people, who include the Huron-Wendat Nation. Combining contemporary comfort and cultural experience, the establishment warmly welcomes guests to its 55 4-star rooms and suites, worthy of the legendary hospitality of the Huron-Wendat. [ Read More ]

Amazing Office and Recreational Getaway in the Backyard – Banyan Drive Treehouse

This creative part office/studio, part recreational getaway is designed by Rockefeller Partners Architects. It’s located at the base of a large pine tree in the backyard of the house which belongs to an artist and lover of nature. The treehouse is 170 square feet and is perched twelve feet off the ground. Though modest in size, the plan is efficient and allows for a studio space/living area and a toilet room. Deep-oiled wood siding, mahogany windows, and a Rheinzink roof were chosen for their natural qualities and rich palette. The treehouse features a fireplace and nature’ views so it is a great place to “create”. [ Rockefeller Partners Architects | Photography by Eric Staudenmaier ] [ Read More ]

Green Kitchen Designs, Countertops, Cabinets, and Flooring

Photo credit: palindrome6996 via Flickr Your kitchen is the heart of your home, so it's easy to see why so much time, energy, and money gets spent on just that one room. From floor to ceiling (and the cabinets and countertops in between), there's a lot that goes in to making a green kitchen, and a lot of choices out there; while that can make greener materials a little easier to come by... [ Read More ]

NZI Centre / Jasmax

Architects: Jasmax Location: Auckland, New Zealand Client: IAG New Zealand Building Owner: M6 Investments Project Area: 9,250 sqm Project Completed: 2008-2009 Photographer: Jasmax [ Read More ]

Timber Design Award 2009 entries online

Timber Design Award 2009 entries on-line

This year’s entries in the NZ Wood Timber Design Awards are now available for viewing on-line. Votes can also be cast for the People’s Choice Award.

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Forty-eight entries have been received in the categories of: Residential Architectural Excellence, Residential Engineering Excellence, Commercial Architectural Excellence, Commercial Engineering Excellence, Sustainability, Outdoor Infrastructure, Cladding Building Envelope, and Interior Fit-out.

The awards are announced on Tuesday 27 October.