Templestowe Residence is an expansive single story home designed by Christopher Elliott Design, located in Templestowe, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. “We are all familiar with the wise saying “a stitch in time saves nine”, but this proverb does not best describe the approach taken by the previous owners of this expansive single storey house, […]
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Three-story contemporary renovation in Toronto: 142 Kenilworth
142 Kenilworth is a contemporary home designed by studio Johnson Chou, located in the beaches neighborhood in the east end of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The original structure was a two-storey 1,250 square foot (139 square meters) building renovated into a three-storey 1,950 square foot (178 square meters) residence achieved by converting the existing attic space into […]
Contemporary country house in Quebec by NatureHumaine
Bolton Residence is a beautiful single family country house that has been designed by architecture studio NatureHumaine, located in Bolton East, Quebec, Canada. Having bought a beautiful plot of wooded land in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, the client dreamt of building a 1,740 square foot country house that would be in perfect symbiosis with its natural environment. […]
Symmetries with Nature – House in Barcelona by Susanna Cots
House in Barcelona displays a strong visual connection with nature throughout its contemporary interiors, designed by Susanna Cots, located in Barcelona, Spain. From the designer: The visual communication with the nature has been the axis of this project where slow design goes beyond design, since the surroundings where is located this residence gathers all and each […]
Contemporary extension of Victorian terrace home in Australia
Bridport Residence is a contemporary two story Victorian terrace designed by Matt Gibson Architecture + Design, located on Bridport Street, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The project is comprised of a contemporary extension to this terrace home that makes optimal use of the northerly aspect, and creates a quiet safe haven to the rear of the property. Natural materials, […]
Contemporary villa connected to nature in Vietnam: Thao Dien House
Thao Dien House is a beautiful renovation project carried out in 2014 by MM++ Architects, located in Thảo Điền, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The contemporary villa is comprised of 3,013 square feet (280 square meters), showcasing clean lines and wide open spaces. From the architect: The intention was to turn the existing construction, […]
Contemporary Mexican home with clean lines: House S
House S showcases geometric volumes of simple and clean lines that has been designed by LASSALA + ELENES Arquitectos, located in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. Specific areas like the access gallery and the terrace with view to the Primavera forrest include elements of narrative character in its sculptures as the result of design incentives that build on the […]
Stylish modern apartment with cozy courtyard in London: Calvin Street
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 […]
Modern and bright house with amazing sea views in Italy: Casa Pina
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 […]
Luscious SAOTA designed residence in South Africa: Clifton 2A
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 […]










