This century-old Pacific Heights, California property is the home of David Fraze and Gary Loeb, who hired Sutro Architects to transform it back to its glory. The historic home built in 1897 had excellent craftsmanship and once contained servants quarters, passageways (to ensure the owners and servants never crossed paths) and workspaces both upstairs and […]
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Warm and contemporary transformation in Germany
This existing neoclassic house from mid 19th century has been completely redesigned by DYNAMO Studio and Güth & Braun Architekten for a client in Germany, completed in 2011. Despite the decadent state of the building, the clients acknowledged traces of previous qualities. The drive to bring back to life these lingering and latent qualities by complementing […]
Transformation of 1950s ranch: Mines Road House
Mines Road House is a modern update of a 1950s ranch in the oak studded hills of Livermore, California. Completed in early 2010 by MacCracken Architects, this 4,100 square foot private residence has undergone a complete ground up transformation from an existing Bay Area Ranch house to an open, contemporary dwelling, paying tribute to the […]
Amazing transformation of a house-patio in Gracia
Architect Carles Enrich has converted an old dry-cleaning shop between two adjoining buildings in the Gracia district of Barcelona, Spain into a home-studio for a young family. The refurbishment was a fantastic opportunity to rethink the use of an unused place and optimize the conditions. The architect proposed a system to enable the inhabitants to live […]
Unique vintage details in charming Barcelona apartment
Impressive views over Barcelona, Spain surround this penthouse apartment spotted on Mi Casa, refurbished and decorated with recovered materials to become a cosmopolitan haven for a couple. The home is situated in the city center with views of the rooftops of the Gothic quarter, the oldest core of the city and its historic center. The […]
Incredible TriBeCa Loft: Price/Sheetz Residence
The Price/Sheetz Residence is an incredible loft home situated in TriBeCa, New York, designed by New York based studio A+I Design Corp. The spacious loft features 4,700 square feet of living space and was completely re-designed to create flow between two obviously separate East and West halves of the apartment, which was a result of […]
Inspiring modern home renovation in San Francisco
18th Residence is a modern home renovation, located along one of the Mission District’s most cosmopolitan blocks in San Francisco, California, designed by Chr DAUER Architects. The Italianate home was expanded with two substantial yet stealthy additions. Peeking out above the restored front facade, a new third story bedroom level hints at the comprehensively transformed […]
Chic Swedish apartment interiors in Johanneberg
This charming newly renovated Swedish apartment interior is situated in lovely Johanneberg, Sweden. The home features a living room, kitchen, adorable home office, bedroom, bathroom and a welcoming balcony with stunning views of the Gothenburg skyline. This highly functional and well designed apartment consists of only 775 square feet (72 square meters) of stylish living […]
The Old Cowshed House in Australia
The old cowshed in Glebe, New South Wales, Australia has been designed by Carter Williamson Architects. The home was a surprising find; a rare opportunity to preserve some of the character and charm of this eclectic neighborhood and one the architects encouraged for their clients to seize when they sought their advice on purchasing the property. […]
Postwar split-level remodel in Seattle: Zipper House
The Zipper House is a modern remodel in Seattle, Washington offering a new take on the postwar split-level type, designed by DeForest Architects. At first glance, the existing house was less than inspiring, a series of small rooms packed around a cramped central stair. The foundation was solid and the house well-maintained, but there was […]