Open AD designs a Latvian beach home inspired by historical fishermen’s dwellings

Riga-based studio Open AD has transformed four small buildings on the Baltic coastline into a ‘diffused’ Latvian beach home, paying tribute to local architecture.
Riga-based studio Open AD has transformed four small buildings on the Baltic coastline into a ‘diffused’ Latvian beach home, paying tribute to local architecture.
A flexible ‘sliding cabin’ opening to the countryside and the first sustainable house 3D-printed from raw earth feature in our 2021 Best Homes round up.
ANNA Stay’s dynamic architecture is derived from “a desire to live with nature’s elements, rather than shielding them off,” explains Caspar Schols. Initially conceived for his mum, the project has won the prestigious 2021 Architizer A+ Awards Project of the Year Award.
What if it a hand gesture or a swipe on the phone could monitor and control the energy consumption and environmental performance of your home? DiCE smart home device helps to check on air quality, control energy waste and monitor plants health through a colorful interactive design.