Calvin Street project is the successful completion of a Victorian warehouse conversion into a contemporary apartment by Chris Dyson Architects, located in Shoreditch, London. The run down warehouse was transformed into three large, luxury units with a rooftop level copper clad extension. The character of the original warehouse is celebrated at every opportunity and emphasis is placed on […]

This traditional historic home with an eclectic interior was substantially repaired in 2011 by architect and owner Chris Dyson Architects, located in the heart of London, England. The house was bought from a leather coat manufacturer in 1997. The aim at the outset was to concentrate on the building’s history and place in Spitalfields a unique quarter of […]

With a closeness to nature offered in this stunning family home, every detail has been carefully thought out, offering creative solutions and exciting architecture in Ljunghusen, Sweden. The residence offers sophistication and luxurious details, with natural lighting throughout. The house feels somewhat anonymous as you approach from the street, however as soon as you step inside the […]

Having a small laundry room in your home can be more challenging to keep super organized, functional, and efficient; however, since this space is constantly in use, it should be well-designed. If you have a large family, you are probably tackling this chore on a daily or once a week basis, so having a properly […]

Casa Pina is a modern residential project designed in 2013 by architecture studio Fabio Fantolino, located in Liguria in the city of Rocce di Pinamare, Italy. From the architects: Casa Pina white and bright, as we all imagine an apartment on the sea. Resin, walls and white boiserie bring out the “frake”, a wood with many contrasts of […]

Clifton 2A is a flexible contemporary family residence recently designed by SAOTA architects, located in Clifton, an affluent suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. The home is situated on a spectacular but challenging site, positioned on the ridge below Lions Head with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, Camps Bay, and the Twelve Apostles beyond. 1. Brief A […]

This Victorian maisonette was transformed into the ultimate sanctuary by interiors studio Wilding & Wolfe, located in Putney, a district in south-west London, England. The homeowner wanted her home to reflect her South African roots while offering a welcome retreat from life on the road. The property itself, however was small, tired and forlorn, but there was scope to change the layout […]

Chancellor’s Residence is a sensational 8,500 square foot mansion built by Rufty Homes, with architectural design by Dean Marvin Malecha, located in North Carolina. The Canyon Creek brick home was designed for $3.5 million for North Carolina State University’s chancellor. This home features the National Association of Home Builders’ 2012 “Room of the Year.”  N.C. State University selected […]

The festive season is over, everyone has settled back into the daily routines of life, work and school. Time to concentrate on home improvements; the smallest additions to a living space can yield major results.  Take time to look over the options for upgrades, small additions or a complete renovation. Ten of newest interior design […]

Amchit Residence is a beach house conceived as a layering of decks by BLANKPAGE Architects, located in the seaside town of Amchit in Lebanon. The design of the home sought to maximize its relationship with the sea through a visual and compositional celebration of horizontality in general and the Mediterranean horizon in particular. From the architects: The slabs […]