This incredible 80′s house was designed by Brazilian architect David Guerra. The director of a company, with a head office in London chose this house to be reconstructed into a vacation residence in Brazil. One of the main wishes was to make the interior/exterior integration bigger, making the garden participate in the day-by-day of the […]
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A Barcelona loft gets a facelift
This stunning contemporary loft is located in Barcelona, Spain. At 3,700 square feet (350 square meters), this well appointed residence was given a fabulous makeover by interior designer Cristina Rodriguez. The muted hues play with the bold colors in this open plan, two bedroom loft space. This building with its beautiful brick work was actually […]
Breathtaking conversion in Sydney
This dramatic home is one of just four within the distinguished ‘Mill Residences’, a breathtaking conversion of a former church. Built around a private north facing 12m heated pool, it respectfully retains a host of traditional details such as soaring cathedral ceilings and original leadlight windows, coupled with chic contemporary finishes such as floor to […]
Rustic romantic barn in Italy
The restoration of an early 20th century barn in Val Tidone, Italy led to this characteristic project led by Park Associati, which combines traditional and contemporary architecture. A typical farm house has been transformed into a three-storey, 5, 382 square foot (500 square meters) holiday home without radically altering its original form. A simple architectural […]
Dramatic renovation creates a welcoming home
Lara Hedberg Deam, the founder of architecture and design magazine Dwell is the owner of this brilliantly designed home located in Mill Valley, California. Recently renovated by her husband, architect Chris Deam, the house has a fresh and inviting feel, not to mention an impeccable modern design. The home has been sited on a steep […]
Real life renovation creates amazing results
This beautiful contemporary residence in Iowa City was built in 1941 and subsequently expanded several times over the decades, was a complex mass housing a maze of rooms with no overall sense of organization. The home had one compelling feature, a large site in an established neighborhood surrounded by mature trees. The desire to liberate […]
Stunning beach cottage nestled on a steep slope
Schola Architecture has designed this incredible Temple Hills Residence in Laguna Beach, California. The design for the Temple Hills Residence is a study in connections. The project is an addition and remodel to an existing 1950’s post and beam beach cottage. Taking cues from the eclectic neighborhood the design captures the essence of the existing […]
An inspiring home renovation in Sydney
This dramatic renovation in Sydney, Australia designed by Bruce Stafford Architects centers around a spacious internal courtyard defined by a natural rock face and lush vegetation. Large sliding glass doors in the main living area enable a seamless flow between inside and outside. The living areas of the K3 House also have the added benefit […]
Gorgeous old barn gets new life
Maxwan Architects renovated an old 1,300 square foot barn into a beautiful two level home site bordering the river Linge in Geldermalsen, the Netherlands. Here is the project description: “We were asked to help realize their dream of a large kitchen living room where they could relax, entertain friends and organize wine tasting sessions for […]
Mill keeper’s cottage has modern twist
Hunsett Mill is a remote water pumping mill located in the historic Norfolk Broads National Park, situated beside the river and upstream from the Sutton Broads on Chapel Field Road, Stalham, Norfolk, England. The house was a residence for the keeper of the mill until 1900 when the advent of electricity rendered wind powered pumps […]