living architecture: UK holiday rentals

‘balancing barn’ by MRVDV image © edmund sumner

living architecture a new social enterprise has been set up to revolutionize both architecture and UK holiday rentals, for people who want to ‘experience what it is like to live, eat and sleep in a space designed by an outstanding architectural practice’.

three recently completed houses are ready to be booked, while another two are set to follow. in suffolk, the dune house by JVA and the balancing barn by MVRDV provide contrastingly different environments, while the shingle house by nord architecture is located in kent. all in fascinating locations, the dwellings have all been meticulously designed for comfort and aesthetic delight. each residence can room between eight to nine people, with prices starting from just £20 per person per night.

‘balancing barn’ by MVRDV images courtesy of living architecture

meanwhile in the city, there is another living architecture project underway: a room for london – david kohn and fiona banner’s winning design – will begin construction on the roof of the queen elizabeth hall. advance bookings will be available through the living architecture website from 8th september 2011.

‘shingle house’ by nord architecture images courtesy of nord architecture

‘shingle house’ by nord architecture images courtesy of living architecture

‘dune house’ by JVA + mole architects images courtesy of mole architecture

‘dune house’ by JVA + mole architects images courtesy of living architecture