This issue features dwellings that have a special relation to both their particular site and the surrounding nature. Each of them stands out as a quiet witness to the changing patterns of the seasons, while embracing the site and blending into the landscape. A total of twelve houses are reviewed here, accompanied by colour photographs, plans and sections. Highlights include: Saucier + Perrotte Architectes' House in the Eastern Townships, Quebec; Toshiko Mori's House in Taghkanic, New York, and Andreas Fuhrimann Gabrielle Hächler Architekten's Holiday House in Vnà Switzerland. Also contributions from Glenn Murcutt, Powerhouse Company, Shigeru Ban Architects and Jarmund/Vigsnaes AS Architects MNAL. Feature : Dwelling and the Land
Essay: Nature, Culture of the Local
Brigitte Shim
Saucier + Perrotte Architectes
House in the Eastern Townships
Shim-Sutcliffe Architects
Ravine Guesthouse
House on Hurricane Lake
Toshiko Mori
House in Taghkanic
Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects
Delta Shelter
Montecito Residence
Glenn Murcutt
House in Kangaroo Valley
Andreas Fuhrimann Gabrielle Hächler Architekten
Holiday House, Vnà
Erkki Kairamo and Aulikki Jylhä
Villa Aulikki
Powerhouse Company
Villa 1
Gianni Botsford Architects
Casa Kike
Office Kersten Geers David Van Severen
Summer House
Shigeru Ban Architects
Kirinda Houses - Post-Tsunami Rehabilitation Project
Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Architects MNAL
Triangle House
Edge House
Farm House