Contemporary Bauhaus on the Carmel project is a private residence designed by Pitsou Kedem Architects, built in the center of a historic avenue and at the very heart of Haifa’s French Carmel neighborhood, Israel. The avenue is studded with a number of residences designed in the Bauhaus style. The Bauhaus style gained its hold in Israel […]
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Gorgeous rowhouse renovation in Boston: Atrium House
Atrium House is a contemporary 1850s rowhouse renovation that has been completely transformed by Ruhl Walker Architects, located in Boston, Massachusetts. Upon entrance to the traditional 19th century entry and common hall, replete with painted wainscoting, elliptical staircase and turned newels, sets the expectation for a typical suite of dark, semi-updated Victorian rooms. Instead, upon […]
Garage converted into welcoming modern living area
This former garage spotted on Vtwonen has been transformed into a stunning two story working and living space for a family in Den Bosch, a city and municipality in the southern Netherlands. The garage turned home is comprised of over 10,764 square feet (1,000 square meters) of living space. When you walk into the studio-cum-living […]
58 Most sensational interior courtyard garden ideas
Building an interior courtyard garden design into your home, spaces defined by walls on four sides, draws natural light and air of the outdoors into the center of your residence. These spaces may seem unnecessary with front and back yards, but they offer a Zen like quality that can bring a tremendous amount of pleasure […]
Accessible modern home in California: Marin County Residence
Marin County Residence is an accessible modern home design by Dirk Denison Architects, situated in Marin County, a county located in the North San Francisco Bay Area of California. This single family house has been designed on one level to provide a barrier-free environment and to capitalize on the potential for an internalized landscape. The plan […]
Impressive Los Angeles pad embracing nature: 631 Mansfield
631 Mansfield is a stunning contemporary designed family house that is the vision of Amit Apel Design, situated in Los Angeles, California. This five bedroom, five and a half bathroom structure does not quite fit into a particular box or label, rather it reflects a non-conforming spirit that explores an avant-garde vision – the most […]
Eichler-inspired Net Zero Energy House in California
Net Zero Energy House is modern two-level home completed in 2011 by Klopf Architecture, situated in Cupertino, California. The goal of this project was to score as high as reasonably possible in the “GreenPoint Rated System”. The owners de-constructed their existing home when they realized that any single-story design would completely eliminate their back yard. […]
Holland Park Avenue in London by DOS Architects
Holland Park Avenue is a beautiful four-story Georgian house that has been updated by DOS Architects in London, England, United Kingdom. At the request of the client, this Grade II listed home was in need of modern updates while at the same time keeping its original quirks while creating a perfect family home – with […]
Cedar and glass house on Little Lovett Bay, Australia
This sensational cedar and glass house is one of nine secluded homes constructed around the edge of Little Lovett Bay, an inlet accessible only by boat less than an hour from Sydney. The open living room has timber floors and a wood-burning stove. The kitchen is connected to the outdoor deck with folding timber windows, […]
Walnut Residence draws inspiration from massive pine tree
The Walnut Residence, designed by Modal Design, is located in Venice, California, a beachside community characterized by small lots, an eclectic mix of architecture and a unique blend of personality. This is a low-maintenance, multi-generational home for the principal architects parents, his family, his brother’s children and their many pets. While the tight square footage […]