Near the beautiful town of L’Escala in Costa Brava, Spain is this gorgeous property spotted on Mi Casa, whose original 19th century construction was restored by architect Gloria Duran Torrellas. The distribution and the original state raised challenges that were overcome thanks to the commitment to respect the existing structure, by the recovery of materials […]
An inspiring renovation with superb structure and patrician facade, this 1848 Gramercy Park townhouse in New York City presented exciting challenges for the new generation of the Isaly family. Previous conversions had left one large triplex crowned by three loft-like residences. Their dream was simple but ambitious: the reconfiguration of the building into two dwellings, […]
One of the first loft-type living spaces in Vilnius, Lithuania, Loft No. 2 was expected to become a proving ground for new ideas, materials and solutions, designed by architect Dmitrij Kudin of Inblum. The very space of this neglected factory building has dictated an arrangement of open plan functional areas, also exposing the preserved original […]
The most recent project from ZW6 Interior is the Railway House in Santpoort, The Netherlands. The former Railway House, built in 1867, is almost brutally shot through with a large Cortensteel volume. On two sides an extension is achieved with hard lines and large glass surfaces, which focuses on the surrounding greenery. The small Railway […]
The cement factory conversion by architect Ricardo Bofill in Barcelona, Spain was completed in 1975 and features over 30 silos, multiple buildings and towering ceilings throughout. The space is incredibly raw and presents countless design challenges. The property is now a multi-purpose facility with 33,368 square feet of total floor area and gardens and 5,382 […]
This four story townhouse at 67 Charles has been designed by Turett Collaborative Architects, situated on a charming tree lined block in the heart of the original Greenwich Village Historic District in New York City. Originally constructed as one of a series of three rowhouses in 1867 by Bartlett Smith, the brownstone facade and painted […]
Designer and calligrapher Ylva Sharp has renovated a former school from 1901 in Hjortnäs outside of Leksand, Sweden. The talented designer sells her letter arts on everything from pillows to ceramics with dealers all over the world. The family’s old 3,336 square foot (310 square meters) school house at Lake Siljan is the personal adornment […]
Daniel Liebermann, who apprenticed with Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin West, designed the 1,000 square foot Radius House in 1960, located in Mill Valley, California. When the house was originally built, many materials were recycled or locally made. The current owners, Andrew and Kim Todd, contractor Kevin Smith and designer Vivian Dwyer agreed that the […]
This stunning Gothenburg, Sweden early 20th century villa, spotted on Hus & Hem, has been rescued from dilapidation by interior designer and owner Wictoria Ostrelius. When the old home was for sale she fell in love with her vision of the potential that the home had. After four years of renovating the 180 cubic meters […]
Kensington Residence is situated with a Royal Borough conservation area in London, designed by Studio Seilern Architects. This project rebuilds and combines two twin Victorian terrace houses behind historic facades to create one large family dwelling. The goal was to present a modern interpretation of a traditional Kensington abode. The house comprises of one main […]
