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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 Vnŕ Switzerland. Also contributions from Glenn Murcutt, Powerhouse Company, Shigeru Ban Architects and Jarmund/Vigsnaes AS Architects MNAL.

Brigitte Shim - Essay: Nature, Culture of the Local

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