Todd Saunders
NORWAY
Meet Todd Saunders - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation based in Norway. Todd Saunders's design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence. This dedication is clearly mirrored in Todd Saunders's impressive haul of 2 A' Design Awards that we showcase here. Spanning across categories such as Architecture and Hospitality, Todd Saunders's work stands as a living testament to a steadfast commitment to design excellence, serving as a beacon of inspiration for designers globally. With each project, Todd Saunders masterfully blends form and function, crafting designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and timeless. This approach underscores Todd Saunders's celebration of creativity and an unyielding quest for innovation.
View Profile Consult Now Hire NowVilla AT is located on a high vantage point, with an L-shaped floor plan pivots around a long curved glass façade, offering cinematic views of the landscape. The house stands in contrast to these boxy, conventional forms with a curving façade that uses wood in a fluid, contemporary way. Thin timber slats gently curve around the façade to create strong but soft forms. From a distance, the Villa AT has a serene, minimal appearance, but up close the rough texture of timber slats become apparent.
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Designed around the notion of 'slow eating', the space is intended to foster a social approach to dining, with a long table set alongside an open plan kitchen. The new building combines contemporary forms with traditional techniques, evoking a strong sense of place through the simplicity and porosity of its interior and exterior volumes. Essentially a simple timber shed, the structure uses the studio's trademark tilted and twisted geometry to create visual drama, as part of the wild landscape.
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