Photo: Matloboes Spring is finally here, and if you’re like most homeowners, you can’t wait to get outside and breathe new life into your outdoor space. After months of cold weather, grey skies, and bare branches, your garden is ready for a fresh start — and so are you. Whether you have a sprawling backyard, […]
Elwood Residence is an existing Edwardian home in need of a major overhaul and extension by architecture studio Robert Nichol & Sons, located in Elwood, Victoria, Australia. This stunning contemporary 2,669 square foot (248 square meters) home was completed in 2013, with interior design carried out by designer Dominique Rizzotto. The home originally had several problems, including poor orientation, improper ventilation and […]
This stunning private residence is an Adobe-inspired home that was recently designed by Wilson Associates, located in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico. This adobe residence was designed as a true reflection of cultural sophistication and refined style. The homeowner’s have a love affair for Southwestern art, which is displayed throughout the home. The architecture of the home showcases […]
Nautical Lines is a nautical-themed, eco-friendly waterfront house featuring large expanses of fenestration to maximize the views, designed by Greg Shand Architects and located in Singapore. This modern residence features a sinuous wave envelope with large overhangs, which helps provide shading from the hot east and west sunshine, while opening to both the north and south. Reminiscent of […]
This six story narrow house was immaculately refurbished into a contemporary home by FORM Design Architecture, located on Betterton Street in London, England. A late 19th century building, this tall terraced home offers a narrow and deep footprint which was not well suited to its previous tenants, which used the space as offices. The architects then recommended to […]
Barrancas House project encompasses a modern restoration and renovation of a 1970’s home by architect Ezequiel Farca, located in Mexico City, Mexico. The original home was unattractive; however, Farca saw that the quality of the architecture provided good spatial potential. Needing to modernize the existing footprint of 7,750 square feet (720 square meters), the project team created moments of […]
Blue Dog Beach House is a luxury pet friendly holiday house designed by Aboda Design Group, overlooking the sand and waves of Castaways Beach, Noosa, Australia. This holiday retreat is described as, “relaxed Nantucket meets Noosa in style.” This is a pet friendly holiday house inspired by the relaxed feel of summer homes of New England mixed with the best […]
Urban Treehouse is a modern treehouse property that was recently completed in 2014 by design studio Baumraum, surrounded by nature in Berlin, Germany. Description from the architects: In the Urban Treehouses you are surrounded by nature and a little closer to the sky, however, not far from the urban life of the city of Berlin. The […]
Hover house is a re-imagined single dwelling courtyard on a rear battle-axe block designed by Bower Architecture, located in beachside Mt. Martha, Victoria, Australia. The project brief was for a tranquil, sustainable and private home filled with natural light, warmth and texture. As privacy and outlook were limited the concept sought to create a captivating internal focus […]
Large or small, incorporating a light-filled breakfast nook into your home is an incredibly perfect way to make the most of extra space in or adjacent to your kitchen. Whatever you are doing in this space, kicking back and relaxing or spending time with your family, the breakfast nook is the ideal space to begin […]
