London-based Haptic added an open-plan kitchen and dining room in the first of two extensions to the rear of Highlever House, a two-storey Victorian property in west London. The second is a small guest annex positioned against the brick gable of a neighbouring property at the bottom of the garden.Both are clad with narrow slats of untreated larch that will naturally gre...
Japanese architect Kouichi Kimura, founder of local firm FORM, designed Cozy House for a restricted plot in a densely populated residential area of Japan's Shiga prefecture. He proposed creating an largely inward-facing house filled with a variety of spaces, from quiet nooks to more open family areas."The house is built at one of the small sites crowded with houses an...
Vancouver studio Patkau Architects designed the 460-square-metre home for Martin and Sue Hadaway on a steep slope in Whistler, a popular ski resort located 80 miles north of Vancouver in British Columbia. The architects named the project Hadaway House after the clients. The building's unusual faceted shape is the result of an awkwardly shaped, steep site situated betwee...
The buildings feature locally-sourced larch wood and recycled timber from parlors and old farmhouses. Altogether, the group of chalets look like they're floating above a mountain crest. The architects designed the chalets as an extension of the prestigious “WirtshausSteirereck” restaurant. Each of the chalets has underground parking lots built underneath the existing ...
When one client needed a flexible vacation spot on a budget that could sleep up to ten people, architects Hunter Leggitt Studio (HLS) created the 510 Cabin in the high desert near Lake Isabella in California. In the end, seven students were chosen to come live in the area and work on the project as part of a hands-on learning experience. The result is a modern cabin tha...
The temporary space was installed at Tokyo’s House Vision Expo, and it consists of clear glass floors, green walls covered in leaves, and contrasting clean white fixtures. Literally translated, its name gokujo no heya means “room of exquisiteness.” Makoto Azuma and Naruse-Inokuma Architects worked with window manufacturer YPP AP and toilet maker TOTO to create the conce...
Featuring brightly lit spaces and plenty of storage, the stunning three-storey house shuts out the hustle and bustle of Tokyo with tranquility and style. The Japanese retailer recently built their first new dwelling in Tokyo. Designed to maximize its small city plot, it features three levels with a minimalist aesthetic that’s so common in Japanese architecture. The home...
After a unique interpretation by Danish designer Louise Campbell in 2014, characterised by a romantic purism, Shanghai-based Neri&Hu Design and Research Office will provide an entirely new perspective. Besides the overall structure, the furniture, colours, materials, lighting and accessories are also selected by the designer, rendering the finished house an individual...
The name of this incredible house - The Pierre - is the French word for stone and the owner's love for natural materials is both evident and abundant in this design. Tom's work is so sympathetic to the property’s surroundings, that from certain angles, the building blends in almost completely. The materiality of this design - stemming from the use of materials such as mi...
Since the very beginning our proposal was based on the removal of every partition to open spaces and to provide the largest breadth to the room. A large sliding wooden door of two leaves, with rails on the ceiling, is designed to give independence to the two living rooms, but when it is open is embedded in the wall, unifying spaces and multiplying amplitude. The ...
The project has two parts, an extension to the existing house and a garden studio facing it.Say the architects, “The intention was to form a connection between the old and the new, to juxtapose the Victorian craftsmanship and love for intricate detail with modern construction techniques and to create generosity of space and light.”“The new extension learns from the exist...
The same family has owned the property for decades. Naturally, the house is steeped in memories and, in a sense, is a showcase of family history – this is a quality we were asked to preserve. From the outside, we had an interesting prairie-style “canvas” to work with; and inside, we allowed the house’s unique features to guide our design decisions. Working closely with a...
The design process, complex due to several defining key issues inherent to the site, ended up taking us through some radically different sketch options before settling on the one that was finally pursued. These key issues were: - The most magnificent quality of the site, the amazing ocean view, lies to the South while the sun still of course circles around the North....
This is opposed to the more common houses in Japan, which is usually, "rural", "newly built" and "detached". Toyosaki is a town located in a 15 minute walking distance from Umeda station, a main hub of transportation in North Osaka. It is also a 10 minute walking distance to the nearest subway station and is therefore, very convenient. In the area, there is a main str...
The house is a second home with low maintenance and easy living, tailored to their owners. A place to escape looking for relax and tranquility at any time of year. It is an efficient housing: it only has invested in what their owners need, eliminating unnecessary rooms or materials. Collaboration between owners and architects began choosing the best plot to build the ...
The villa, designed by architect Loek Stijnen from Lab32 architects, meets the residence preferences for country living. The “box” floats beautifully above the naturally undulating landscape, fitted both at the front and at the back with panoramic windows that optimize the indoor/outdoor connection. The beautiful lower terrace at the back, with swimming pool and pond, co...
Modular design allows for a more predictable outcome of quality, time, and cost. The final design developed into a custom, site-specific house where porches and other outdoor areas served as connecting tissue to each area of the house. Odyssey is thoughtfully placed within the quiet landscape as a compact and economically efficient design. The site conditions – includ...
This time, Julie worked on an extension and the remodelling of different spaces of a house situated in a Parisian suburb. To deal with the unusual requirements of an extension at the bottom of the plot, the project consisted in enlarging the space via the kitchen which becomes a passage way. This ‘in between’ space is built with a continuous line of furniture complete...
This home in Tainan, from Ivan House Design, draws a large amount of inspiration from the husband's occupation, it also pays heed to the cozy, natural preferences of the wife. While we are not surprised to see another creative effort from these designers, one look inside it sure to demonstrate just how willing they are to think a little bit outside of the box to make a s...
In Western homes we may see influences of minimalism. Many modern homes strive to incorporate the beautiful simplicity of the style. However, in this Taipei home, owned by a family of three, minimalism is not simply a preferred aesthetic, it is an absolute necessity. With three people living in just 285 square feet (26 square meters), there is no space whatsoever for thi...
The best bedroom should feel like home, from its colors and textures to its bed frame, it should not be a place that makes you feel anxious or excited. The bedrooms in this post are not just beautiful, they are relaxing and each is luxurious in its own way: the perfect place to lay your head and dream sweet, designer dreams. The first room, designed by Juraj Talcik, i...
While that's hardly the reality for the majority of SoCal residents, one step inside this Pacific Palisades home and you will know exactly where those kinds of California dreams come from. Situated near downtown Pacific Palisades, with views that go all the way from the Pacific Ocean to downtown Los Angeles, this 5 bedroom, 6 bath home from architect Nadav Rokach is a Ca...
While you could certainly argue that even the most monochromatic interiors are using color in a creative way, there is something particularly satisfying about the bold look of very bright colors, used shamelessly. In these three apartments from designer Sergey Makhno, color and playfulness is in the foreground at every turn. From wild Moroccan-inspired patterns and textu...
As we have explored before, the Japanese style interior design aesthetic is highly tied to the idea of minimalism and negative space. In these two small apartments, you will see that there is truly nothing there that does not have a purpose. The spaces never feel cluttered or cramped, no matter what the actual area measurements. Instead, air and energy can easily flow fr...
Simplicity and style at its most affordable. But the reality is that while the Scandinavian aesthetic does include an element of affordability, it is also about simplicity, functionality. In this duplex, designed by INT2 architecture for a family of four, the Scandinavian influence lives in harmony with trendy industrial elements. The home is beautiful and functional wit...
With designs that are colorful and vibrant, a room can serve to inspire a child's creativity and make them excited to spend time there alone and with their friends. These children's rooms from Fajno Design are each unique, but use playful, youthful designs to create spaces that will surely be enjoyed for many years. The wallpapers that the designers have chosen for these...
There is a distinct luxury in simplicity. This Luxembourg house from architect Katarzyna Kuo Stolarska takes this idea to the extreme. With a simple grayscale color palette and the best materials, from furniture to flooring, the house is beautiful and relaxing. Lofted ceilings have their appeal but the long and low lines in this house are simple but not simplistic. ...
With sleek lines and neutral color palettes, modern design can sometimes stand in stark contrast to surrounding nature. However, when a designer like Anton Biytsev is able to take the most important tenets of modern beauty and bring in natural elements as well, it can really bring a space to life. The five Kiev apartments here were each designed by Biytsev. They include ...
Designers Natasha Janson and Dmitry Kirsanov of I Am Home Studio have created a playful and modern space in this 166 square meter (1786 square feet) apartment that would be sure to help any couple find their own corner of heaven in St. Petersburg. A sociable young couple not only wants to spend comfortable time in their home with each other, but should be able to ente...
The interior design that originates in Morocco reflects this diverse area, rich in cultural traditions and history. Characterized by intricate carvings, arched doorways, and colorful fabrics, it should come as no surprise that Moroccan interior design has become quite popular around the world. The images in this post are representative of some of the most stunning and vi...
However, this home from Portugese architects Anastasia Arquitetos makes every effort to ensure the outside and inside of the home exist in harmony. By utilizing large windows and many natural elements such as local wood and stone, the modern home nestles easily into its wild, almost jungle like surroundings. The effect is beautiful, welcoming and luxurious. Immediatel...
At one time, loft living was reserved for the truly avant garde. The term calls to mind images of Andy Warhol and his collective lounging around on cushions, barely protected from a dusty concrete floor covered in paint splatters. But in recent years, lofts have become highly desirable, not just for artists but for anyone with an artists' spirit. The vaulted ceilings, ma...
Though the simplicity of modern design is certainly en vogue, there is still something to be said for decadence that throws caution to the wind and brings in plenty of lush, luxurious glamour. This space, a private home in Ukraine from the Kiev-based designers at Dream Design Studio, manages to marry the elegance and excess of the art deco aesthetic with the mid-century ...
Once an area that many tourists were reluctant to visit, Vietnam has since become a tourist hub for travelers from around the world. One of the many attractions the Southeast Asian country offers is access to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. This cluster of beach villas, named Oceanique Villas, by MM+ Architects in Phan Thiet takes full advantage of these beau...
Originally designed by famous Californian architects Buff & Hensman, the house had already been renovated many times over several decades, and had accumulated all sorts of changes and additions to its original design. The task of reviving the building’s authentic character was picked up by designer Pamela Shamshiri of design studio Commune, who removed all of the unneces...
The three microloft designs in this post have their small size in common but each manages to create its own personality. Yes, designing a space this size and including all the necessary functions from a kitchen to a bathroom is certainly a challenge. But once you embrace the idea of keeping things small, it is almost liberating to be able to see just what a designer can ...
