This beautiful seaside cottage was completely transformed by architect Bryant Alsop, located in Shoreham, a seaside town south of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The homeowners had purchased this 1920s cottage in total disrepair, with the desire to transform this home into a weekend retreat for themselves and their adult children. The architects not only renovated the existing […]
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Modern treehouse suspended over a roaring river in Old Snowmass
This rustic riverfront home was designed by David Johnston Architects, located next to a roaring river in the mountains of Woody Creek, Colorado. Situated on a steep, wooded bank (the lot slants up to 30 degrees) a mere 10 feet from the Roaring Fork River on Lower River Road in Old Snowmass, the three-level design […]
Stylish Massachusetts home uses a natural palette to focus on lake views
Interior designer Jennifer Palumbo renovated this chic contemporary home, built into a hillside with stunning lake views, located in Sherborn, a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. The homeowners were residing in a more traditional style home but always wanted to live in a more contemporary style home. They discovered this 1970’s residence that was not too far from […]
Sculptural modern abode with refined elegance in Santa Cruz Mountains
A sculptural modern abode designed by Ken Linsteadt Architects in collaboration with Kendall Wilkinson Design overlooks the Santa Cruz Mountains and Silicon Valley, California. The clients, a couple with a young son, lived nearby this property when it came available. They were drawn to the physical beauty and solitude of the site, it was just in need of […]
Waterside retreat overlooking Lake Austin gets a tranquil transformation
Furman + Keil Architects were responsible for the contemporary renovation of a 1980’s-built house located on a narrow peninsula on picturesque Lake Austin, Texas. The architects worked within the constraints of the existing 5,890-square-foot footprint, transforming the home from a series of walled rooms into an open layout. The entry courtyard was re-configured, enabling guests to penetrate deeper […]
Old barn on Whidbey Island converted into stunning home for entertaining
A dilapidated barn was converted by Seattle-based studio Shed Architects into a living space that would support a variety of activities for guests, located on Whidbey Island, Washington. The architects worked within the existing building envelope, creating a design solution infuses each space its own character through the use of natural light and orientation to the […]
Fresh and stylish two-story loft apartment in Gothenburg
Set in a red brick building built in 1928, this two-story loft apartment features newly renovated interiors, located in Johanneberg, a district in Gothenburg, Sweden. This residence offers plenty of desirable details, such as a south-facing roof terrace and skylights that bathes the interiors with natural light. The apartment has been furnished with beautiful materials and […]
Beautifully renovated Dutch Colonial style home nestled in New England
This stunning Dutch Colonial style home built in 1915 has been completely renovated by Cummings Architects, located in Winchester, Massachusetts. The home features an inviting front porch along with charming original details that will leave a lasting impression to visitors. The original two-story design was not functioning well, so the layout was reconfigured to meet the […]
Fabulous modern home in Corona del Mar with views of the Pacific Ocean
Designed to interact with its surrounding environment, this fabulous modern home designed by Eric Olsen Design is located in the community of Spyglass Hill, in Corona del Mar, California. Built by KRS Development, this spectacular dwelling is nestled on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The interiors reflect a strikingly modern yet comfortable living space that is very welcoming […]
1920s Carriage house in San Francisco gets remarkable transformation
This contemporary carriage house renovation project was commissioned by Butler Armsden Architects, gracing one of the largest city lots in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California. After a family purchased the Italianate Victorian home—which dates back to 1870—they set out to renovate the 1920s carriage house in the rear of the property, which sat […]