This inspirational beach front residence is set on a sprawling 1,975 square meter site on Takapuna Beach in Hauraki, North Shore, New Zealand. The residence is beautifully integrated into its north facing site, positioned to maximize the breathtaking sea, beach and Rangitoto Island views and there is an immaculate gently sloping front lawn. Originally designed […]
The striking Oriental Warehouse Loft by Edmonds + Lee Architects is a modern architectural residence that was recently completed last year. Located in the South Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, this home’s design is a renovation of an existing apartment loft. To maximize the space inside the residence, the designers chose to abandon the general […]
The renovation of this eighteenth century homestead in an apple orchard located in Columbia County, New York has been designed by Messana O’Rorke. The earliest recorded date for the house is 1734; however, many years of use and renovation have made the actual date unclear. Fabricated in huge hand hewn timbers the basic frame and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
