This unique house with sea views is located in a quiet neighborhood of Valdemarsvik, Sweden. The home was constructed in 1900 and has been carefully renovated to preserve its old charm. The transformation included beautifully exposed beams, windows with deep niches and wood stoves. The home has two levels; each level is 657 square feet […]
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Spectacular art collector’s loft
Designed by Poteet Architects for an art collector/artist, this loft occupies the top two floors and roof of a 1920s factory in downtown San Antonio, Texas. At 19,200 square feet, both the old structure and new interventions are rendered in white, emphasizing the textural contrast of the existing masonry and board-formed concrete with the new […]
Vault Room: Sensational retreat in Bruges
Architects 51N4E converted an old shop into a contemporary weekend-home. The renovation of this small terraced house, along one of the ‘Reien’ in the historical heart of Bruges, Belgium, consists of reinterpreting the typical cramped back buildings as a spacious and generously lit winter garden. The facade as well as the assets of the old […]
Historical Belgian mansion
Walking through this impressive house in Belgium is like making a time travel from the Middle Ages to the present time. The history of this new mansion dates back to the 16th century when the building was erected as a brewer’s house. Over the years, the house has known quite some alterations and renovations, resulting […]
Charming Spanish villa breathes new life
Some of the old country houses of the historical region of Emporda , in Girona, Spain have been rescued from oblivion by its current owners, who love the area. The reasons are as obvious as simple: the charm of the original materials, traditional architecture and the stunning surrounding landscapes are the best attraction when you […]
A gorgeous restoration with views to the sea
Light and enviable views filled with charm describe this home located in Cap Sa Sal, Begur, a small village in Spain. These two features were precisely those that marked the reform planned by interior designer Pia Capdevila. This was a conventional home, which was transformed into an open and comprehensive space. The considerable height of […]
Dramatic loft transformation in Stockholm
This unique loft used to be a movie cinema in 1931, located in the very trendy neighborhood of Vasastan. It comes complete with a 400 square foot terrace, has a total of 4,300 square feet of living space, an open floor plan, spectacular spa areas all in mosaic, a fireplace, 5 meters high ceilings, great […]
Loft with an amazing rooftop getaway
The renovation of this full floor and roof space by Rangr Studio has created the illusion of one large loft space while integrating a large living room, kitchen and dining areas, office, two separate bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, sauna, and dressing rooms. Using flush door panels and clerestory glass, the design allows the […]
Swedish penthouse with gorgeous interiors
This stunning duplex penthouse is located in an old building in Vasastan, the second most populous district of Stockholm, Sweden. This historic 1907 building was recently fully renovated and features this ultra luxurious 2,260 square foot apartment. With its stunning 6 foot high ceilings, a keyed elevator directly in the apartment and an unusual floor […]
Historic 16th century restoration in Herefordshire
This beautiful home is located in Park Farm, Worcestershire is an Elizabethan style home that has been restored to last another 500 years of family life. You are looking at the delightful results of a restoration process that took place after carefully exploring the history of the building. The “new residence” is a mix of […]