A gorgeous summer retreat, the Laranjeiras Residence was designed by Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados, in a gated community on the southern coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This sultry residence is composed of 10,226 square feet (950 square meters) of living space. From the architects: Built in a gated community on the southern coast of […]
A small scale holiday home that is casually laid back yet highly refined, the Coromandel Bach home, designed by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects is located in Coromandel, New Zealand. The residence was conceived as a container home sitting lightly on the land for habitation. An open plan living space forms the majority of the house, […]
This charming residence marks its roots as an old oil mill from the 19th century in Nimes, a city in southern France. The home has been transformed by interior designer Marie-Laure Helmkampf to create a family haven. Everything was rebuilt with a more solid foundation but with respect to the original architecture, old materials were […]
Fernanda Marques a Brazil-based architect studio designed this luxury sustainable winter loft for the Casa Cor 2010 exhibit in Sao Paulo. Described as, “A house that expands your horizons, that doesn’t confine, that is virtually and concretely open to the world, nature and its inhabitants. Fernanda Marques’s project for the Casa Cor 2010 exhibit was […]
Behind the handsome three story facade of this classic California brown shingle is a spectacular contemporary residence. Located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, one of the most scenic and park-like settings of San Francisco, California the residence was built in 1920 by architect John Louis Field. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including a master […]
Revealing a fusion of industrial elements mixed in with salvaged items combines a delectable balance of contemporary design in this beautiful Mediterranean villa designed by Mestre Paco. The Mallorca country house displays the concept of living without borders in a natural, comfortable environment. The stone facade, punctuated by wooden shutters, creates a picture-perfect exterior, accentuated […]
Based in both California and Switzerland, XTEN Architecture has designed “Nakahouse”, which is a single family residence in the Hollywood Hills of California. Sited along the very steep slopes just below the Hollywood sign, the dwelling is a contemporary update to an established home from the 1960’s. Geotechnical zoning and budget limitations mandated the reuse […]
An artist and her engineer husband had recently purchased a loft in Providence, Rhode Island’s jewelry district. 3six0 Architecture was asked to convert the loft into a live/work area for the two individuals, maintaining distinct spaces to be uniquely designed for each client. The “double loft” owners challenged 3six0 to acknowledge their long and committed […]
This gorgeous home was photographed by Swedish photographer Stellan Herner as an editorial shoot for Elle Interior. His work appears regularly for Elle Interior, Ikea and Grant Home as a versatile photographer, but with easily recognizable sense of style and light. In this home, he has captured the relaxed, personal style of this humble Scandinavian […]
29 Can Suirell is a magnificent villa overlooking Port Andratx in Mallorca which was built last summer by PH Mallorca, the Mallorcan division of PH Property Holdings, Cheshire. Curve Interior Design was appointed as interior designers following other successfully completed projects for the client on Mallorca. Ben Clarke was the lead designer on a project […]
