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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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We carried the linearity of the vineyard rows into We carried the linearity of the vineyard rows into a free-standing timber and steel trellis at #SentinelRidge. This line echoes the cultivated/wild boundary in the landscape as well as the rocky ridge line, and serves as a tether that weaves the building volumes together. Bringing elements of each site's landscape and geology into our work is a grounding practice at FIELD. Construction: @grassiassociates Landscape: @rocheandroche Interior Design: @erinmartindesign Fabrication: @spearhead.ca 📷 @matthewmillmanphoto
A soft glow illuminates #SentinelRidge against the A soft glow illuminates #SentinelRidge against the pale blue sky. Perched on a precipice between the vineyard and forest, the house has become an integral part of the landscape with each season. Beautifully captured by @matthewmillmanphoto
Tide pools along the coast at #bigsur Wishing ever Tide pools along the coast at #bigsur Wishing everyone a happy holiday weekend 🎥: @joefletcherphoto
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.
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