Strand Design together with Str8 Modern has given this midcentury modern home a complete makeover, located in the Golden Valley neighborhood of Minnesota. Taken down to the studs, the project team worked together to refresh this 1960s home to its former glory. Maintaining the original feel with low-slung flat roof lines, a playful bridged entry, and oversized […]
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This modern nature retreat has resort like vibes in Northern California
Butler Armsden Architects is responsible for the complete remodel of this modern nature retreat inspired to feel like a resort, located in Orinda, California. The challenge presented to the project team was how to completely reimagine a late 70s structure into the owner’s vision of a resort-like atmosphere. The architect preserved the overall massing of […]
Tour this midcentury mountain retreat with astounding views in Tahoe
Architecture studio Land to Living has transformed an aging property into a midcentury modern mountain retreat in Alpine Meadows, in North Lake Tahoe, California. The home is called “Hazel’s Hideaway”, which was once the summer hideaway of the 1940’s Hollywood actress, Hazel Court Taylor. Modernizing the function, enhancing the experience of nature, and paying homage to […]
A Seattle midcentury home gets updated with a tranquil courtyard garden
MW Works Architecture+Design is responsible for the renovation of this striking midcentury modern home located in Seattle, Washington. This incredible home was originally designed by prominent Seattle-based architect Ibsen Nelsen in 1961. The layout was well-devised, however, it lacked character and flow between spaces and did not meet the daily lifestyle need of the new owners. […]
Tour this spectacular industrial eclectic townhouse in Greenwich Village
This six-story industrial-eclectic townhouse has undergone a renovation and addition by BWArichitects, located in the historic Greenwich Village, a neighborhood in New York City, New York. The new layout offers open-plan interiors that meet the owner’s lifestyle needs. Constructed in the 1840s, this home blends past and present to offer a sophisticated 4,000 square foot […]
A lake cottage renovation in perfect harmony with Quebec’s serene forest
This beautiful lake cottage renovation project is by Paul Bernier Architecte, located on a woodsy property in Lanaudière, a region in Quebec, Canada. Anchored on the rocky edge of a lake, this astonishing 2,700 square foot cottage is the meeting point between a classic log cabin and a contemporary haven of peace. The cottage has been […]
A thoughtful renovation brings new life to a family home in North Carolina
Eric Daffron Architect in collaboration with Allard + Roberts Interior Design are responsible for this family home renovation project located in Asheville, North Carolina. This project began with just a few simple updates for a family relocating from Florida. The couple had three girls who would be starting school in the area, and the goal was to […]
Before and After: A midcentury California home gets a stunning new look
Klopf Architecture is responsible renovation and addition of this midcentury modern home located in Stanford, Santa Clara County, California. The Roger Lee designed house from 1962 was purchased by the current homeowners in almost original condition, as the previous owners elected to defer most maintenance projects over the years. Roger Lee was a notable Chinese-American […]
A classic Hudson Valley farmhouse gets an absolutely beautiful makeover
Crisp Architects is responsible for the renovation and addition of this beautiful classic farmhouse situated in Millbrook, a village in Dutchess County, New York. Millbrook is located in the Hudson Valley, on the east side of the Hudson River, 90 miles north of New York City. The owners of this classic Hudson Valley farmhouse wished to […]
Charming rustic country house breathes new life in Emporda, Spain
This rustic country house was an old rectory of the town that’s been renovated by designer Catalina Alós, located in Emporda, a natural and historical region of Catalonia, Spain. The owners are a pair of empty-nesters who had dreamed of renovating their house in the village and using it as their personal escape. From damaged […]