Knock Architecture & Design has created this modern-industrial loft for live/work in the SoMa neighborhood of San Francisco, California. This industrial warehouse loft, dating from the 1920s, is restored to its original aesthetic intent while updating for a new use in the 21st century. Previous, inappropriate renovations and transformations were removed, and new divided lite […]
Devon Grace Interiors in collaboration with builder MG Custom have renovated this cool bachelor pad located in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Located on the seventh floor of a century-old former textile factory, this modern loft features soaring ceilings, an abundance of natural light, and industrial character. The owner was a transplant from Texas […]
The Art Barn project involves an 820 square foot addition to a traditional family home by Oonagh Ryan Architects, located in Manhattan Beach, California. A 545 square foot patio was also added to this home, allowing for indoor-outdoor living that can be enjoyed throughout the year. The dwelling suffered from an outdated 1980’s addition that […]
Stebnitz Builders has designed this modern pole barn house located in the northern outskirts of Elkhorn, in Walworth County, Wisconsin. This 2,500 square-foot dwelling combines industrial-meets-contemporary providing the owners with the perfect place to enjoy their rustic 30- acre property. Its multi-level rectangular shape is clad with corrugated red, black, and gray metal, which is low-maintenance and […]
Kathryn Quinn Architects has designed this home inspired by the local vernacular of agrarian and industrial buildings, surrounded by a forest of oak trees in Calistoga, a small city in California’s Napa Valley. These styles would easily allow for a design that seemed as if it were added to over the course of time, with distinctly different roof […]
E. Cobb Architects in collaboration with RD Interiors has reimagined the former gym and auditorium of an iconic school into a spectacular industrial modern condo. The West Queen Anne School is one of Seattle, Washington’s most iconic abodes. Formerly a public elementary school from 1896 to 1981, the adaptive reuse structure is now high-end condominiums. The […]
This contemporary urban refuge was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, perched on Queen Anne Hill overlooking downtown Seattle and Puget Sound, Washington. Nestled on a steeply sloping site, the structure features a massive retractable wall of glass that provides 180-degree views of the urban landscape below. A two-story “guillotine” window wall physically opens this dwelling to […]
This spectacular mountain industrial retreat was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, located in Sun Valley, a resort town in Idaho. The design of this dwelling draws inspiration from the surrounding high desert landscape, balancing the prospect of sweeping mountain views with a sense of refuge and intimacy. The 6,500-square-foot home’s two west-facing wings launch out of […]
This cozy writer’s cabin, called “Cornelia” designed by New Frontier Design offers an idyllic woodsy escape in the Tennessee countryside. This tiny cabin features a writing studio, library, and guesthouse commissioned by international bestselling author Cornelia Funke. The design is simple, enduring, rustic, and a touch of elegance. A living sculpture inside and out. Highlights in this […]
Christopher Simmonds Architect is responsible for the design of this industrial farm house located in Manotick, Ontario, Canada. The homeowner’s wished to create a space that evokes their beloved downtown Chicago industrial loft, in a countryside setting, while integrating their unique collection of vintage and architectural salvage. The result is a custom designed, 4,920 square foot […]
