Studio Gil was commissioned by a private client to remodel, renovate, and extend a 1960s residential property originally designed by the Modernist architect, John Winter. The project is sited in a conservation area in Primrose Hill, London Borough of Camden.The existing internal spaces of the property were reconfigured to provide private spaces on the lower two floors a...
The house is formed of three pure volumes extending along a rectangular plot that have moved to seek a precise relationship between inside layout and outside space. The building’s identity is founded on this interpenetration and can be read in both its layout and section. Three bays, defined by four parallel load-bearing walls, define the structure and layout, shifting ...
Designed by TonTon-Group, 21 House is located in a new urban centre of Thanh Hóa province, which is a very sparsely populated area in Vietnam. The concept of the design was for a young family with their parents, and they wanted to have a new house of their own: “The open space inside but close space outside”.The house has three factors: natural lighting, ventilation and...
The concept developed by OFIS Architects converts an old barn in Bohinj, Slovenia, into a loft apartment by leaving the original exterior appearance intact in contrast with creating a new internal wooden shell. Originally, the ground floor served as a stable and the upper level for drying and storing the hay and farm equipments. The existing ramp, which leads to the woo...
This sample house designed by SoNo Arhitekti for Lumar IG – Slovenian manufacturer of low energy and passive prefabricated buildings – is located in one of the biggest show parks for prefabricated houses in Fertighaus-Park Blaue Lagune in Wiener Neudorf, Austria. This one-family home consists of two different size volumes with one-gable roof. They create a dynamic form ...
With some thoughtful architectural interventions Reset Architecture succeeded in modernising a monumental townhouse dating from 1905. The house has a first floor one meter above the street level and a lower floor at the garden level. By introducing a double-height open space next to the rear facade, a renewed situation is created. A two-storey high steel window frame p...
The first space we’re featuring is a multi-functional studio built for musicians in Kiev. It’s not hard to see how the artistic influence of music makers has infiltrated the modern design. From a drum kit set up in the streaming sunlight to creative wall hangings throughout – not to mention the truly bizarre captivating reclined body light fixture in the dining area – th...
First up is the living room, which centers on a large, smooth sectional sofa that faces a television. The flat panel screen is hung on a craggy stone wall, with the visible texture both helping to camouflage the television and to create an interesting dynamic between the smooth surfaces of the sofa and its opposite wall. In the adjacent dining and kitchen area, texture...
This loft, designed by Indot, takes the idea of a traditional loft and plays with it using geometry, color, and texture. Don't think that lofts are just limited to red exposed brick and neutrally painted walls. The main living area of this loft shows in just a few shots why this is more than your average apartment. Featuring light woods and whitewashed brick, this lof...
Although set beside the sea and indeed perched upon a cliff, the house is actually carved out of the earth, with three walls surrounded entirely by the cliff itself. The resulting structure is a nod to Brutalist stylings in concrete and glass, while also realizing an architect's vision with a completely unique home. The house does not protrude from the ground, with the ...
The resulting spaces are chic and a little bit rustic, but are more likely to stand the test of time. The first home is a marriage of vintage flavor and warm industrial trends. This mishmash is exemplified perfectly in the layered floor covers. A polished concrete floor is covered by reclaimed wood planks and on top of those is a vintage-style rug. The way the different...
The first room comes from architect Agnieszka Ufnal and takes its design inspiration from the hustle and bustle of New York City life, although in a serene way. The highly organized space, designed for a school-aged girl, uses swaths of bright yellow to create the kinetic feel of taxicabs in Times Square. When paired with simple line drawings and graphic wallpaper, the r...
Instead of ascending to the houses' private spaces, bedrooms are hidden in the hillside and covered with a roof that grows edible herbs. This Walker Workshop home may not be the Beverly Hills opulence that you would expect, but it has its own brand of spectacular. The house is situated on 3.5 acres, overlooking Oak Pass. The house itself measures 8000 square feet (743...
And finally, in this fourth interior, bright colors take center stage as the designer explores yet another whimsical side. The bright orange coverlet pops against the soft yellows, natural woods, and whites of the bedroom area. As for the windows and light potential? Simply sublime. And, as shown in other spaces, storage is ample but low profile. Windows the outside ta...
For their part, the team at Commune Design has made it their mission to not just restore historic, design-forward spaces but to transform them into spaces with all the modern amenities that still retain the spirit of the past, in addition to their commercial work on stores and hotels. In this post, we'll look at four different, equally stunning examples of their Californ...
The first home uses natural materials to create a particularly warm atmosphere within the space. Natural wood grain paneling covers the kitchen cabinetry and extends onto the ceiling above for a unique, enveloping effect. Other accents include a natural stone column, dense shag area rugs, and minimalist wire sculpted light fixtures. The interplay of these simple material...
The attic itself is not enormous, but the vertical space meant there could be enough room for a comfortable home as long as things were arranged creatively. The architects used the vaulted, slanted ceilings to create a mezzanine which in turn creasted the effect of a two story home, with a bedrooms tucked upstairs and an open living area below. The slanted ceiling of c...
Measuring in at 65 square meters, this apartment may be small on footprint but large in style. The design choices throughout are bold and here, unlike the previous showcased space, exposed brick is just one of many visual design choices that seem to work together perfectly. The ceiling is the star in this room, with exposed beams of wood blending together with tubes ...
The first space, from designers at Ando Studio, uses white to create a truly posh look. In contrast to white molded walls and linen sofas, are a few bold black stripes and of course some gilded accents. An ornate mirror, a silvery candlestick, and even a striking rusted gear art piece/conversation starter each create their own force fields of interest, adding their perso...
Nature flows into the property seamlessly, as the lounge and deck are designed to merge into a centralized living space, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding sea. It’s easy to imagine sea breezes and warm sunlight being taken in at every turn. This first home looks ideal for family holidays or entertaining, or perhaps a romantic retreat. A large contemporary li...
Although the wood construction would likely not survive long in outer space, it creates the perfect aesthetic for its real rustic location on 28 acres of wooded seclusion. One look inside and you can tell this is a home for the style conscious with a love of nature who needs a space to be all their own. The stunning interior features 10 foot tall ceilings at its peak....
On a semi-rural site in a lush valley in upper Brookfield, west of Brisbane, the Davenport Wilson House is a response to the particular and immediate landscape views. The house is sited to maximise aspect and prospect. Its form and character are derived from the rural tradition of the pragmatic utilitarian buildings of the area, where simple timber structures, clad in b...
On the last floor of a Hausmanian building in Paris, h2o architectes transformed an ancient servant’s bedrooms into a flat for a couple with two children. The project is articulated around three connected and sequenced living spaces which are defined in function of uses, light and multiple views. Each one of these spaces is characterized by its solar orientation: East, ...
With an emphasis on the house’s social functions and the owners’ plans to start a family in the near future, the house was given ample space for entertaining guests and for additional children’s rooms. Situated on the ground floor, the lobby area also incorporates the kitchen and was designed as the heart of the house where many guests can gather and spend time comfortab...
An open floor plan is a trendy description when it comes to modern homes, but the spacious main living area here looks nearly timeless. A welcoming oatmeal colored sectional sofa offers the perfect place to collapse with friends. It melds and melts into the colors of the other pieces in the room, including a brownish grey area rug, a marble topped coffee table and simple...
Clean lines, simple but cheerful color palettes and comfortable materials and textures turn these spaces into truly welcoming homes and ideal areas for relaxation, rejuvenation, and ultimately for living a happy life. The first home takes a simple color palette and creates a varied and beautiful space. The simplicity cannot be confused with simplistic, since the colors ...
In the main living area of this first home, primary colors yellow and red are pitted against some cool oatmeal neutrals. The way these bright colors pop really give the otherwise simple and modern home some playful pizzazz. The palette really carries itself throughout the shared space, from an accent wall to dining chairs and throw pillows and even into the master bedroo...
The first space uses cool, dark grays as its main color palette. The gray walls and furnitures meld with the dark exposed brick and hardwood flooring for a look that is decidedly dark but certainly not frightening. Instead, it has a certain stylish bachelor pad appeal with a few industrial notes for good measure. The next space also uses a good deal of gray, but the co...
The living room features a bespoke plywood table that can also perform duties as a workspace or a dining table. The space can easily go from work to play and back again, based on the design choices made. This cozy seating area is a welcome spot to just relax and reflect. There’s plenty of white multi-functional storage furniture to hide shoes, clothes, and even the...
Built by a Venetian noble family, Casa Crotta (former Dalle Crode, Tibolet) is likely an ancient hunting lodge of the XVII century. The house is part of the Regional Institute of Venetian Villas list and is situated in Arfanta’s hamlet, between the Tarzo’s hills, and is the first of series of rural buildings right in front of the municipal road.From a typological perspe...
The interior of the Skysphere relies on its 360-degree view of the surrounding area for the wow factor. Though Williams originally intended to included self-tinting window panes for privacy, curtains will have to do for now. The interior lights can change colors from red to green to white for a bit of extra fun as well as a spectacular display for anyone who happens by...
It is not difficult to see the 1970’s influence in the harsh exterior of the home. Slate gray tiles and a low profile could easily be off putting. That’s why as part of the renovation, some walls were removed to make room for floor to ceiling glass, which makes both the interior and exterior more welcoming overall. Native plantings around the exterior also make for a m...
In true loft form, the main living area is completely open with easy movement from a fully outfitted modern kitchen space to a large living room and welcoming stylish entryway (complete with whimsical artwork/room divider). The polished concrete floors replaced older marble tile and give the room an instantly modern, industrial look. In addition to cats, the couple als...
The first home takes advantage of a spacious and modern open floor plan. Slanted ceilings on both sides of the home have deep, recessed skylights that allow plenty of sun to stream in throughout the day, opening up the space even further against white walls. Because of the interesting shape of the room, simple furnishings do enough to create a creative atmosphere with th...
A living room does not have to be huge to be stylish and comfortable. Lining the windows with benches saves on floorspace in this sweet, Scandinavian-inspired space. The warm tones of the wood paneled accent wall play nicely with the fuchsia armchair in this high rise living room. Sometimes the high rise is in the living room itself. Vaulted ceilings give a lot to wo...
The round exterior, which offers 360 degree views of the surrounding property, sits on more than an acre of lush landscaping. The vibrant greens from carefully clipped shrubbery stand in contrast to the calm neutrals of the building materials. With 4 bedrooms and 5.25 baths, the house had been fully renovated while still staying to to its mid-century modern roots. The ...
