Drawing on the client’s appreciation for Japanese architecture and culture, Australian architecture firm SG2 Design created the Samurai Duplex, a pair of townhouses that take design cues from traditional samurai armor. Topped with a broken roofline reminiscent of a samurai helmet, the Samurai Duplex is a sculptural dwelling with a minimalist and modern aesthetic that responds to the natural environment. To meet the clients’ request for low maintenance, energy efficient units, the architects employed...
from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/samurai-inspired-home-keeps-naturally-cool-in-melbourne
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