This particular space, brought to us by visualizers at BIM Group, goes above and beyond in proving just that. Of special note in this home is the preference for a variety of natural materials that, while of course shaped and molded for use, are largely allowed to shine through in their basic state. From wood to marble to actual plants, the natural highlights in this home...
The detail-rich Cubo House has a signature "patchwork" look and unique elements made from the upcycled staircase and balustrades of the existing structure. The existing house was re-planned, introducing a new entry foyer, large staircase and environments bathed in natural light. A central multi-level void dominates the new house and provides natural ventilation. It ru...
Say the architects, “The primary goal is to create a shared living space in which all utilitarian functions are shared but which still allows each person to have privacy. The architectural concept consists in removing the floor currently separating the two levels to create a wide-open space in which two large boxes appear to float in mid-air.” “These suspended boxes, ...
The architect’s description This two storey renovation creates a serene ground floor interior that gently nestles the above first floor form. The pitched roof was deliberately sympathetic to the existing Edwardian house. The ground floor additions open the house to the rear garden while providing a diversity of natural light sources and views. Window openings and a lar...
The description from Beyond Homes This home is a new take on the urban infill- it incorporates design inspiration from around the world with a focus on natural/reclaimed components, in a style and energy that resonates with the spirit of Calgary. The two semi-detached units provide 2800 square feet of living space, differentiated through the use of contrasting dark and...
Description from the designers The owners of this home love to entertain and wanted the house to reflect their lifestyle. Key features of this include the bespoke wine cellar. Here the design team created a spectacular glass wine wall. The oak timber cabinetry encases frameless glass shelving which can house more than 400 bottles which are perfectly temperature control...
Description from the designers: When we were approached by our clients to gut renovate and add to a 110 year old, 15′ wide row house, our goal was to create a home that could adapt to change over time. The building is designed to oscillate easily between a two-family and one-family configuration, giving the owners the ability to gradually grow into and out of the house...
The architect’s description EPV is a semi-detached house located in Ecopark Green Urban Area, Vietnam. Ecopark is known as a new green urban area with a lot of ancient trees, low building density and the house seems to be hided behind the trees. Clients wanted a house to rest, relax on every weekend. The rule is architect can only intervene the inner spaces, not to cha...
The architect’s description The property once was a part of a northern situated villa. A pavilion which belongs to the historic ensemble is part of the wall, which encloses property at three sides. The 4-storey single family house is reached via a forecourt and a ramp. The main entrance on the northern side and a second entrance via the carport lead to the entrance are...
The architect’s description The Fitzroy residence is located within a dense pocket of Victorian houses. The house adopts the terrace house typology of its neighbours, and co-opts the party wall graffiti as a backdrop to the entry. A generous central courtyard space is at the heart of the house and provides northern light into the living area and main bedroom. A private...
The project simply and directly extrapolates existing formal qualities in plan and section, with extension of key existing materials and finishes to retain some memory of its previous incarnation – while providing a significantly expanded series of connected interior volumes that harness access to sunlight, ventilation and views of tree canopies, sky and district beyond....
The architect’s description Edge House is an attempt at designing a contemporary urban house in a mountain environment, where the local law requires traditional form. The house owes its narration to a local anomaly – a slope plot with a view on the mountains surrounding Krakow is knifed through by an 8-meter lime rock.The rock edge divides the plot into two levels, t...
Inspired by her beloved George Nelson Sunburst clock, with its lime green, turquoise, and pumpkin orange hues, Jennifer made a bold statement in the kitchen with color accents mixed with natural wood. Jennifer’s description The home is located in Central Austin, just south of downtown and Lady Bird Lake, in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood My husband and I bought the h...
Encompassing 131 acres of lush Catskills forest, Lang Architecture’s Hudson Woods features 26 architect-designed dwellings meticulously crafted from locally-sourced, sustainable materials. The two-story, 2,800-square-foot model residence is private yet welcoming, with generous spaces for living and entertaining, and distinctive wood details throughout. On the upper le...
The designer’s description The apartment of 70 square meters (753 square feet), located in a newly built building in a new district of Brasilia, was designed for a young couple. Originally, the property was distributed into well-defined environments, including living room, kitchen, laundry area, two bedrooms and a toilet in the social area. The new design should addres...
This room, designed and built by Capital Building, begins with a backdrop of white on the walls, which we also see on the shelving and bedding. Soft gray tones are found on the blanket, and the concrete pendant lamps on either side of the bed. Finally, reclaimed wood is used on the floor, and continues up the wall behind the bed.
Description from the designer: The home owners have supported Sergey’s idea and resolved to do some trailblazing experiments. Interaction of external and internal is highly important in this project. The distinction between them is eliminated due to a large-scale vitrescence of public zone and owner’s bedroom located on the second floor. On the house face we can see de...
The project description from thirdstone inc. Built on an elfin 25′ x 140’ infill lot, this affordable modern house was designed as a two-storey in order to make best use of the narrow site. The transparency of the front facade encourages ‘eyes on the street’ and active engagement with neighbours while providing a sense of belonging to the community. Comprised of main l...
The architect’s description House V is located in a traditional residential urban area of Lima, with mainly single family homes and low rise buildings in a site with a northwest facade facing the afternoon sun. The project was conceived in a small plot wedge between two existing houses as a four story vertical building with a large program for a family with three child...
Studio Sarah Willmer’s project description Location Description This modern retreat is tucked into the site amongst tall Douglas fir trees and bedrock outcroppings overlooking the Skagit River just north of Fir Island. The building site was minimally disturbed as the new residence occupies the location of a former residential structure that was not re-usable. Perched...
Orchard Piper collaborated with architect and interior designer Jolson and Eckersley Garden Architecture to design the building with ten contemporary residences. The developer’s description Jolson’s holistic approach to exterior and interior design is expressed in a rigorous three-story form with a sculptured façade that engages with the calm and nurturing streetscape....
The project description When one of Alex’s cousins needed a house, he approached Alex to design his family’s Bedford Park home, giving Alex an opportunity to put his interests into practice. The family sought a new home that fit aesthetically with the neighbourhood; to protect the very rare and mature magnolia and Japanese maple trees on the site; to create a house tha...
The architect’s description The family had lived in this early 1900’s Villa for several years before embarking on alterations. It was a typical villa layout, rooms running down each side of a central hallway with a view to the laundry, toilet and kitchen areas at the rear. These received the best late sun, but were nestled up against a retaining wall holding up the ban...
Feldman Architecure’s project description This complete remodel to a classic San Francisco Victorian set about to respect the grace and character of the original house while infusing a modern sensibility of space, light and materiality. The front facade of the house was kept largely intact; only a bright green door with a translucent polycarbonate panel hints that the ...
The homeowners of this Mid Century Modern home in Creve Coeur are a young architectural designer and his wife and their young son. Being avid collectors of Mid Century Modern furniture and furnishings, they purchased their Atomic Ranch home, built in the 1970s, and saw in it a perfect future vessel for their lifestyle. Nothing had been done to the home in 40 years but t...
For the extensive landscaping around the property that has a variety of outdoor spaces, including a saltwater pool, poolhouse, a sand play area and more, LGA Architectural Partners collaborated with landscape architect Scott Torrance. The architect’s description The parents of a close-knit, multi-generational family wanted a quiet and easily maintained urban retreat as...
The architect’s description This residence, located in a noble and leafy suburb in western Sao Paulo, is on a flat and deep site, with the main premise of taking the most advantage of the existing green area at the back of the site. The spaces are distributed across four floors, including the basement, so the extended program could be concentrated in a very compact are...
Description from the designer: This project was a two storey rear addition and attached garage to an existing 80 year old center hall plan residence. Our main objective was to maintain the integrity and original character of the home but provide updates for a modern family of 4 – taking a classic approach to modern design. The main floor addition contains a kitchen, di...
The house was meant for a single family, situated in Amwaj, Bahrain. The plot was 690 sq mts and the total built came up to 778 sq mts/8371sft. The owners wanted a modern, contemporary styled home with strong emphasis on interior architecture and strong interior/exterior connections. The home was planned on 3 levels with just the living levels and kitchen plus dining o...
The designer’s description A small room was designed for a young girl (14 years old) so that she can spend her everyday life in a comfortable and stylish environment. Initially there were a lot of different freestanding objects in the room: a wardrobe for the clothes and bed linen of the entire family, bookcase, chest of drawers for small items and books, a single bed ...
About the project The neighborhood where architect Pitsou Kedem designed a home for himself and his family was established in the 1950’s by army veterans and can be characterized by buildings with low silhouettes and horizontal lines set in a rich grove of eucalyptus trees. Kedem’s home was designed to blend in with the architectural characteristics of the other home...
The clients, a young professional couple with 2 children, wanted a modern look that wasn’t cold and clinical, they wanted their home to be somewhere they could relax and entertain, but at the same time would function as a practical family home. The family had bought the house new and over time had come to recognise that it did not fulfil their wishes as to how they wa...
The owners saw potential in this 1914 craftsman home when they bought it in 2013. The Seattle family had the intention of restoring the home’s original details while also making modern modifications to the traditional layout on the main floor. Influenced by years of living in Japan, the clients wanted a clean and simple aesthetic to suit their minimal lifestyle. The cen...
Diapo’s description Doh Ho Suh red hanging staircase floating high up in a gallery at Tate Modern “Staircase-III” was the inspirational brief. Tasked with creating a staircase for a split level property, our team was set the challenge to produce a staircase completely hanging off the existing building structure. Material Firstly our choice of material had to echo the ...
The property is also currently listed on the market with CBRE Residential. The narrow deep plan of this tall terraced late 19th century building was ill-suited to its previous use as offices, with escape distances pre-determining the necessity for the centrally located lift and stair core that sub-divided the floor plate into small inflexible work spaces. This configur...
The designer’s description This bedroom, for two girls, age of 5 and 8, is designed according to the family’s current needs considering a long time use. These two girls needed space for sleeping, dressing, studying and living all in 11 square meters (118 square feet). As there are two sisters living in the same room at different ages and tastes, we searched for a conce...
