Originally constructed in 1955, this contemporary penthouse apartment was completely renovated by SkB Architects, located in Seattle, Washington. With just 1,500 square feet of living space, the interior of this apartment was typical of the small, separated living spaces of its era. The challenge for the architects was to design a home that reflected a […]
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Redesigned Eichler home in California is full of transparency and light
This project involves a magnificent addition and remodel of a midcentury-modern Eichler home by Klopf Architecture, located in the Highlands, a neighborhood in San Mateo, California. Completed in 2015, this fantastic home encompasses 2,285 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The homeowners are a young couple with two small children, who have […]
Charming Pirate’s Life houseboat docked on the Charleston harbor
This playful and spacious houseboat is called “A Pirate’s Life For Me”, one of five rentals that are docked in Mid-Peninsula downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Not only do you get to vacation right on the water, but right next to the historical district of charming Charleston. This charming houseboat was featured on FYI Network’s Tiny House Hunters, […]
Family house gets a beautiful contemporary renovation in Lincoln Park
This beautiful four story family house underwent a contemporary renovation by Studio Gild, located in the area of Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. Comprised of 6,800 square feet, the interiors were completely re-designed, with a full gut renovation of the kitchen, bathrooms, all the fireplaces and the stairs. Taking five months to complete, the home had a time-pressing deadline due to […]
Delightful countryside getaway in England with inviting interiors: Mill House
The Mill House was designed by British interiors studio Sims Hilditch, located in Wiltshire, a county in South West England, United Kingdom. The home was originally a working farm, a heritage property that was worth preserving due to it’s distinctive character. Although the material elements of this home are quite traditional, the layout is very […]
Dutch Colonial Revival gets an elegant refresh in San Francisco Bay Area
This beautiful home was completely remodeled by Square Three Architecture along with Scavullo Design Interiors, located in Palo Alto, a city in California’s San Francisco Bay Area. The re-design has made this home a gathering point for the neighborhood, which is on an idyllic walkable street. The structural integrity of this home was worth preserving, yet the […]
Light-filled NYC townhouse renovation offers comfortable modern living
This contemporary townhouse renovation and extension project is the work of architecture studio Agencie Group, located near the Domino Sugar refinery in Brooklyn, New York. The interior of the 1860’s masonry townhouse was extensively gutted and refurbished after suffering severe fire damage. Together with the client, the architects worked to actively recreate some of the historic features that were original […]
Compact family home on Sauvie Island features a clever layout
Interior designer Jessica Helgerson has created this highly functional and compact family home as her personal haven, located on Sauvie Island, just outside of Portland, Oregon. The agricultural island is positioned along the Columbia River, with the property itself encompassing five acres of sprawling land. The home is comprised of only 540 square feet of living space, an […]
Australian seaside cottage gets a refreshing contemporary overhaul
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 […]
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 […]








