I saw the amazing Villa 1 whilst flicking through Dwell magazine this morning (last month’s, of course - paying for the latest air freight issue here in Australia always seems slightly beyond reason). It’s set in the most breathtaking woodlands in Holland, and a majorly impressive feature is the beam bookcase that is erected as part of the structure itself. From their website:

Set in the woodlands of Holland, the program of Villa 1 is oriented optimal towards the views on the terrain and the sun. Half of the program is pushed below ground to meet local zoning regulations. This creates a clear dichotomy in the spatial experience of the house - a glass box ground floor where all mass is concentrated in furniture elements and a ‘medieval’ basement, where the spaces are carved out of the mass.

Some of the other images are just gorgeous so it’s well worth popping over and browsing through them all.