This sensational project expands the concept of the original program of the Wiley house, a mid-century modern residence in New Canaan, Connecticut designed by Philip Johnson. The home was recently acquired with the intention of restoring the residence and adding a new pool house, private gallery, and garage with the help of architecture firm Roger […]
Connecticut
A unique weekend retreat in a gorgeous setting
Inspired by the design of the Jewish Museum in Berlin, completed in 1998 by architect Daniel Libeskind, this unique living space entitled ‘18.36.54 House’ in Connecticut was formed. The 3,000 square foot weekend retreat is a mass of spiraling ribbon with 18 planes, defined by 36 points connected by 54 lines. This pure and dynamic […]
Modernist swimming pool house
New York-based Hariri & Hariri Architecture has designed a 1,200 square foot pool house which rests upon the 3.5 acre property of a suburban Connecticut residence. The design of the pool house serves as a contrast to the traditional architecture of the existing home. The dominate extended ceiling provides shelter for those lounging around the […]
Tour this gorgeous modern rustic barn in rural Connecticut
Marrying old with a modern aesthetic, a barn that previous owners had bought and deconstructed, has been moved from Canada to Connecticut, and then converted into this modern rustic barn house. This picturesque historic barn is located on an expansive estate in rural Connecticut, receiving a top to bottom renovation by New York-based architecture firm […]
Captivating sanctuary found at the Lookout House
The clients of this incredible home chose to retain the eccentric 1979 structure of the Fairfield County, Connecticut property. They commissioned Ike Kligerman Barkley Architects to do a gut renovation and extension. The original pyramid form of the house, which is centered on an open-plan double-height living space surrounding an indoor pool, was lightened and […]
Beautiful Scandinavian Christmas home
This charming Scandinavian Christmas home is owned and decorated for the holidays by Connecticut Interior Designer Edie van Breems. The gorgeous sparkling Christmas tree has been decorated in hues of gold, white and blue. The dining room features a 70-year-old clam-shucking table with several Paperwhite Narcissus. This beautiful winter white flower has a wonderful scent […]
Trapp’s spectacular ranch house sanctuary
When interior and garden designer Michael Trapp bought a rotting ranch in the Berkshire foothills of Sharon, Connecticut he transformed it into Ranch House Spectacular by minimizing the distinction between outdoors and indoors. The proprietor of Michael Trapp Antiques, Michael Trapp knows how to celebrate light and scale in his designs. He brought in eight […]