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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Another Good Minimalist Design: Sustainable + Low Maintenance Laurel Residence in Houston, Texas by StudioMET


Houston based architects StudioMET have recently completed a house with sustainable features for Laurel family in Houston, Texas.
Laurel Residence Front Minimalist House Facade
Laurel Residence Swimming Pool Day View
Laurel Residence Swimming Pool Night Lighting
Laurel Residence Front House Parquet Steps
Laurel Residence Interior Lighting Features
Variety of low maintenance materials are used to focus on sustainability issues, which includes the simplicity in exterior forms. In the interior, the large entertaining area includes the kitchen, dining room and living room which opens onto a large outdoor covered patiocreating a great space for outdoor living and blurring the boundary between the two.
Laurel Residence Large Glass Walls with Small Garden
Laurel Residence Interior Stairs Ideas
Laurel Residence Living Room Minimalist Furnishings
Laurel Residence Kitchen Dining Area Interior
Overlooking the first floor, a loft space offers a soft transition between public and private areas of the house. Perfectly positioned windows fill the home with an abundant amount of natural light and create a strong connection with the landscape.

Seri Maya Condominium, Jalan Jelatek

Seri Maya is a condominium comprising of lowrise and highrise apartments with a total units of 1400 apartment approximately. There are 2 lap pools, 3 gymansiums, 3 children playgrounds and 24hr security. It is located 4km away from KLCC, close to amenities, particularly the Putra LRT Station (the LRT to KLCC & PJ) is situated right opposite Seri Maya. 90% of the occupants are expatriates.

In view of the current economy slowdown, Seri Maya has become an alternative dwellings for KLCC expatriates. There are a lot of tenants (expatriates) migrated from KLCC condo to Seri Maya - reasons being, Seri Maya is easily accessible to KLCC via LRT, expats community, safe living environment, more greens and much more affordable!