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Anttinen Oiva Architects
Finland
Architecture Republic
Ireland
Bourgeois/Lechasseur
Canada
GH3
Canada
Hurst Song Architekten
Switzerland
Karawitz Architecture
France
KITE Architecture
Japan
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Germany
Martin Gomez Arquitectos
Argentina/Uruguay
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The Netherlands
Pasel.Künzel Architects
The Netherlands
Sami Arquitectos
Portugal
Svendborg Architects
Denmark
TAKA
Ireland
VOIS Architects
Greece
Zon-e Arquitectos
Spain
Based in Helskini, Anttinen Oiva Architects was founded in 2006 by Selina Anttinen and Vesa Oiva. 'Our aim is to create ambitious, memorable and versatile contemporary architecture, which takes its inspiration from the demanding context,' says Oiva. The retreat is designed for a spectacular rural site 'to create an atmosphere where everyday life can be forgotten'. All functions are raised above the ground onto a crisp T-shaped pedestal, with separately orientated spaces for sleeping and dining/living divided by a central terrace that stays open to the landscape. The house takes on the form of a freestanding sculptural object, an intriguing home away from home