Najjar & Najjar Architects recently designed a beautiful house overlooking Linz the capital of Upper Austria. The site is accessed from the road behind leading down hills to the building’s main entrance, covered by an extended cantilever roof structure. On the street side the building facade is closed with natural stonework to provide intimacy towards the street. From there another couple of steps lead to a comfortable area where one can lounge on the sofa or chaise lounge overlooking the swimming pool and enjoying the marvellous view over the city.  …

The JE House created by Humberto Hermeto in collaboration with André Gabrich, incorporate in two uses first as a big residence with five suites, generous living and leisure spaces; and second as a large gallery for the owner. The main entrance is marked by a void at the beginning of the portico. From there, different occupations under the cover create the enclosed areas such sauna, kitchen and bedrooms. These opened spaces are extended over the gallery coverage through a large deck, a pool and garden areas. Communication between the various …