House, MinarcPosted by admin on December 24, 2014

Ice House by Minarc

Ice House is a country vacation house designed by Minarc and is located in Iceland.

To create a serene family sanctuary that harmoniously connects inhabitants with the surrounding natural environment by combining the most sustainable, eco -friendly materials and energy efficient technologies with minimalist architectural design.
The house is located in the beautiful a rural town of Iceland, a low-developed region committed to the preservation of its beautiful natural scenery and resources.
The design intent embodies Iceland’s respect for the environment, while many countries promote sustainable building, this is our heritage–our national ethos. Implements mnmMOD, a new construction technique developed by Minarc. This modular building system brings the economy and waste-reduction of pre-fab to the elegance and infinite possibility of custom design.
The home is a series of linked cubes serving program. Popping forward from a simple horizontal line is the home’s largest form, a living room, community space, which opens onto the horizon and is set between entry and kitchen. Bedrooms and bathrooms are tucked on the other side of horizontal line which that divides public/private space on the ground floor. Upstairs is a balcony and children’s playroom.
Photos by Minarc

Big Little Rock by Minarc
Appleton by Minarc
Vame by SAOTA
One Tree Hill by ONG&ONG.
House T by Natalie Dionne Architecture
Ramat Hasharon House 10 by Pitsou Kedem Architects
Green Lantern Residence by John Grable Architects
San Vicente by McClean Design
House S by Lassala + Elenes Arquitectos
Far Pond by Bates Masi Architects

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Appleton, MinarcPosted by admin on December 18, 2014

Appleton by Minarc

Appleton is a residential house designed by Minarc and is located in Venice, California, USA.

The house is oriented so that all of the rooms can enjoy the outdoor living area which includes Pool, outdoor dinning / bbq and play court. It’s orientation is thought out to maximize passive solar design and natural ventilations, with solar chimney escaping hot air during summer and heating cold air during winter eliminated the need for mechanical air handling.Simple Eco-conscious design that is focused on functionality and creating a healthy breathing family environment.
The design elements are oriented to take optimum advantage of natural light and cross ventilation.Maximum use of natural light to cut down electrical cost.Interior/exterior courtyards allows for natural ventilation as do the master sliding window and living room sliders.Conscious effort in using only materials in their most organic form. Solar thermal radiant floor heating through-out the house.
Heated patio and fireplace for outdoor dining maximizes indoor/outdoor living. The entry living room has glass to both sides to further connect the indoors and outdoors.Floor and ceiling materials connected in an unobtrusive and whimsical manner to increase floor plan flow and space.
Magnetic chalkboard sliders in the play area and paperboard sliders in the kids’ rooms transform the house itself into a medium for children’s artistic expression.Material contrasts (stone, steal, wood etc.) makes this modern home warm and family friendly.
Photos by Minarc

Jesolo Lido Pool Villa by JM Architecture.
West Knoll by Amit Apel Design, Inc.
The Shack by Feldman Architecture.
Beverly Hills Golden Age by Maxime Jacquet.
Mansfield by Amit Apel.
Westridge by Montalba Architects
Rockledge by Horst Architects & Aria Design.
Sunset Strip by McClean Design
Tanager by McClean Design
Sarbonne by McClean Design

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Little, Minarc, RockPosted by admin on December 17, 2014

Big Little Rock by Minarc

Big Little Rock is a private residence designed by Minarc and is located in Iceland.

Big Little Rock is a modest house made to embrace history and blend into the beautiful Icelandic nature.
Its simple eco-conscious design focuses on functionality and creates a healthy living environment for the family. The home integrates with the landscape and blends with the environment’s “body”. It embraces history with forms found in traditional mud houses and the sod roof and walls form the solid building.
Materials are used in their most organic form. Concrete, wood, and glass unify the building. Large windows and openings are used in the living area to provide abundant natural light and frame the beautiful landscape and enable a seamless connection with nature. Sustainable practice like using recycled materials such as rubber tires on the kitchen.
The summers are filled with endless sun while the winters glow with the Northern Lights and the snow is so bright it lights up the endless darkness.
Photos by Minarc