In Brittany, at the tip of Finistère, France, vacation house Bleu Salé (Blue Salty) faces the ocean. This typical longhouse was fully renovated in 2009 with the traditional thatched-roof, which characterized it during its construction in 1822. The home was already imbued with natural beauty; the owners improved upon the original construction and restored it. […]
This existing Victorian terrace residence called “St Vincent Place House I” received alterations and additions by O’Connor and Houle Architecture in Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia. The home was featured in Vogue living Australia, featuring exquisitely stylish and contemporary design within the fabric of an elegant double storey Victorian. Generous traditional proportions have been retained along […]
This restored old farm house of the 18th century, spotted on Nuevo Estilo, blends the past and present, situated in the Empordà, a beautiful wine region located north of Barcelona in Mediterranean Spain. The renovation is the work of Studio Palau de Casavells, renewing the home with a strong mix of vintage and cutting edge […]
This gorgeous contemporary beach house is located on a narrow beachfront lot in Malibu, California. The home was purchased by a Los Angeles family who was drawn to the quiet neighborhood and compelling ocean views. Needing a major overhaul, the home was remodeled by San Diego firm Safdie Rabines Architects. The renovation took four years […]
Urban Cabin was built as an unconventional project designed by architect Fabio Galeazzo in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He transformed an old abandoned property into a contemporary shack with a playful and warm atmosphere that brings back the idea of one space living, matching technology and design, proposing a new young way of living. Here is […]
Museumotel was originally designed in 1966 by architect Pascal Hausermann for hotelier M. Thierry as a cluster of 9 domed white bungalows that look like space pods crossed with hobbit holes, plopped down in the wooded landscape of northeastern France. Originally called “Motel de l’Eau Vive”, the hotel was very successful, but the ensuing years […]
In Steenokkerzeel, Belgium, Patrick Mets, director of finance and human resources for Aremis, built his dream home in a decommissioned water tower near the Brussels Airport. He had been fascinated by water towers since he was a teenager, loving the shape, he wished for that uniqueness for his own home. He purchased the building in […]
This sensational warehouse home is located in the Mission district of San Francisco in an industrial building, built in the 1930’s. The building has had many lives, first as a Lucky Strike warehouse, later an auto repair shop, and then in the 80’s it belonged to an organization known for its experimental art installations. During […]
Bernier-Thibault House has been designed by Canadian architect Paul Bernier in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The house was constructed as an extension and overall transformation for the architect’s family of four. There was an addition of two bedrooms, one for the kids and one for the adults. The residence also had […]
This sensational loft is situated in one of the best ski resorts in Bansko, Bulgaria designed by interior and product design firm Fimera Design Studio Ltd. The fascinating loft features stunning 360 degrees views of the surrounding mountain scape. The designers softened the interiors by making white painted brick the ultimate texture with a unique […]
