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Field Architecture receives Progressive Architecture Award for Karoo Wilderness Centre

by Field | Feb 18, 2011 | News

At an Awards Ceremony at MOMA in New York, Field Architecture’s Karoo Wilderness Center, in South Africa, received the prestigious P/A award. “It’s nice to see a project that is not intimidated by the sustainability question, but that engages it to make something very...

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The biggest challenges of a site can often inspire The biggest challenges of a site can often inspire its greatest design opportunities. At #PinonRanch a steeply sloping woodland dense with trees would have to host the new residence. Working our way from bottom to top, we studied the arrangement of trunks and branches along the slope until we found the perfect contour that allowed us to thread the house through the woodland without removing any trees. Using the gaps between each of the volumes of the house, the spaces in between become moments of pause that host outdoor living spaces, and a long and narrow pool framed by the nature.
A glimpse over the #water at #12MoonsResidence. Th A glimpse over the #water at #12MoonsResidence. The pool follows the contours of the gentle slope and creates an crisp edge to the vineyard and surrounding hills. Nearing completion and excited to share this special project with you! An inspired collaboration with @lutskoassociates @grassiassociates @erinmartindesign 📷: @joefletcherphoto
Afternoon glow brings to life the space between th Afternoon glow brings to life the space between the buildings, creating a perfect spot for the #outdoorshower at #ZinfandelResidence 📷: @marrionbrenner
A peaceful spot amongst the trees at #Dawnridge. T A peaceful spot amongst the trees at #Dawnridge. Timber battens create a sense of enclosure while preserving the connection to the light, color, and sounds of the forest.
Extremely grateful for our incredible team, our cl Extremely grateful for our incredible team, our clients, collaborators, family, and friends. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from team FIELD!
Nestled into the dunes overlooking the Pacific, th Nestled into the dunes overlooking the Pacific, the house is bordered by large Monterey Cypress which frame the spectacular view. To elevate the home’s connection to the water’s edge, the glass sliders angle towards the surfline. This simple re-orientation of the house establishes a frontal relationship to the breaking waves and brings the living spaces in sync with the rhythms of the surf.
Timber battens catching the afternoon light at #da Timber battens catching the afternoon light at #dawnridgeresidence bringing the materials and details of the stair to life.
Reclaimed old growth Douglas fir boards frame the Reclaimed old growth Douglas fir boards frame the view to the forest from the primary bedroom at #SentinelRidge. Perched high above Napa Valley, the home is a wilderness destination. Stretched across a ridge that skirts the tree line, each of the spaces of the house has its own private view of the natural world.
Excited to be nearing completion on #12MoonsReside Excited to be nearing completion on #12MoonsResidence! Grateful for all of the incredible work and craftsmanship that went into this special home. Looking back at the first glimpse we had of the roof cantilevered over the rammed earth wall.
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