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April 4, 2024
Brengues Le Pavec architects have shared photos of a modern warehouse conversion they completed in the south of France, between Montpellier and the sea. The ‘Before’…the run-down warehouse, which was still being used to store products, was dark and filled with shelves. The challenge of the designers was to propose a type of housing adapted […]
April 3, 2024
Building Arts Architects has shared photos of a contemporary home they recently completed in Dorset, Ontario, that hovers above the natural sloped terrain close to the water’s edge of Kawagama Lake. The building, which sits lightly on the rugged site, invites expansive sky and water views, while a prefabricated 18cm thick mass timber structure called […]
March 28, 2024
Borja Lomas of Voluar Arquitectura has designed a new home in Madrid, Spain, that’s covered in weathering steel and has a uniquely shaped design. The shape of the home showcases various areas that branch out in different directions, some of which are cantilevered away from the house. The weathered steel exterior, which provides different colors […]
March 27, 2024
Developer Comma Projects, together with interior designer Kate Richards and building designer Jayson Pate Design, has completed a duplex in Queensland, Australia, with a distinctly neutral interior. Let’s take a look inside one of the villas where the design objective was to instill an immediate sense of tranquility, reminiscent of a day spa or wellness […]
March 26, 2024
DeForest Architects has shared photos of a home they designed that follows the topography of the site, with some rooms tucked into the land and others floating above it. Located in a waterfront neighborhood just south of Seattle, the one-acre wooded site sits atop a bluff overlooking Puget Sound. The property had been part of […]
March 25, 2024
Architecture firm Bryant Alsop has shared photos of a contemporary renovation and extension of a typical free-standing timber period home in Australia. The view from the front door shows off the hallway that connects the original home with the new extension. The hallway transitions into a walkway with sliding glass doors that connect to the […]
March 25, 2024
Mandeville Canyon is located in the Santa Monica Mountains about a one-hour drive from Los Angeles. It is known for its gorgeous nature, demanding hiking trails, grand views of Los Angeles and celebrity residents. Luminaires such as George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert Mitchum, Harrison Ford, Tom Selleck and many others own or have […]
March 21, 2024
Located on Cadogan Gardens in Chelsea, Meat the Fish is a restaurant that surprises with its refreshing combination of ideas and influences. Meat the Fish is a rich but not overly ornate environment that doesn’t quite fit in any category. Exactly as planned by the owners and designers. The interiors connect marine and earthy vibes and the […]
March 21, 2024
Architecture firm Studio KUNZ has shared photos of a home they completed in a small town in the south of Brazil. The home sits on a high plateau, surrounded by an idyllic landscape formed by araucaria trees, which was key for a young couple who have a close relationship with life in the countryside. The […]
March 19, 2024
Lanescape Architecture has shared photos of a laneway home they completed for a narrow 17-foot wide lot in Toronto’s Junction neighborhood. Measuring in at 1000 sqft (92sqm), the small house with its black exterior is now home to the owner who formerly lived in the two-unit house at the front of the property. The bright […]
March 17, 2024
Architect Dario Castellino has transformed an abandoned stone ruin that was once overgrown with brambles, into a small off-grid home. Overlooking Stura Valley in Roccasparvera, Italy, the modern expansion of the ruin includes burnt larch wood and large windows. The home uses reclaimed wood from the Stura valley, while the expansion features a structure with […]
March 14, 2024
Photography ©Marco Cappelletti Architecture firm Alvisi Kirimoto has shared photos of a villa they completed in Porto Rotondo, Sardinia, that showcases local granite throughout its design. Drone photography ©Mattia Caprara and Flavio Pescatori San Giacomo yellow granite winds through the various buildings of the home, from the pool to the paths, to the structures. Photography […]
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